Hub width
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I have a 2003 FXDWG and I bought a used rear 16 inch Thunderstar wheel to replace the stock spoke wheel that had gone bad. The first problem I found was that the bearings didnt seem to seat completely into the hub they way they did on my old wheel, then I noticed my old center spacer was to short. I measured the difference and my stock wheel hub width is 6 3/4" and the thunderstar is 7 1/4". I realize this wont work on my bike now, I just need to find out what it fits so I dont screw someone else over the way I got screwed when i bought it.
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It sounds like you got a 08-later FL Softail 16x3 wheel.
Is it Machine Finish with Black Inlays, Chrome with Textured Inlays or Mirror Chrome throughout?
I can probably give you a part# and fitment ... if you come back
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Is it Machine Finish with Black Inlays, Chrome with Textured Inlays or Mirror Chrome throughout?
I can probably give you a part# and fitment ... if you come back
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Last edited by multihdrdr; Jul 18, 2019 at 06:23 PM.
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So what did you end up doing for a Rear Wheel anyways?
Here ya go ...
40833-08 Textured Black - 16" x 3" Rear THUNDERSTAR
Fitment:
'08-'17 FLS (Softail Slim), FLSS (Softail Slim S), FLSTC (Heritage Softail Classic), FLSTN (Softail Deluxe)
'11-'13 FXS (Blackline)
'18-later FLDE (Deluxe), FLHC (Heritage Classic), FLHCS (Heritage Classic S) and FLSL (Softail Slim)
In summary, it's really fits any 08-later Softail that came Originally Equipped with a 16 x 3" Rear wheel
You can use this wheel as a "Fitment" reference ... different wheel, but same fitment (HD has stopped selling the Thunderstar)
16 x 3 Machete Rear Wheel
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Here ya go ...
40833-08 Textured Black - 16" x 3" Rear THUNDERSTAR
Fitment:
'08-'17 FLS (Softail Slim), FLSS (Softail Slim S), FLSTC (Heritage Softail Classic), FLSTN (Softail Deluxe)
'11-'13 FXS (Blackline)
'18-later FLDE (Deluxe), FLHC (Heritage Classic), FLHCS (Heritage Classic S) and FLSL (Softail Slim)
In summary, it's really fits any 08-later Softail that came Originally Equipped with a 16 x 3" Rear wheel
You can use this wheel as a "Fitment" reference ... different wheel, but same fitment (HD has stopped selling the Thunderstar)
16 x 3 Machete Rear Wheel
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Last edited by multihdrdr; Jul 19, 2019 at 08:33 PM.
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Thanks for the help. I took the rear mag off my 01 sportster for now but I miss riding my sportster so I'm still looking for a wheel. I just dont want a spoke after the old one going bad on me. Death wobble at 85 wasn't fun!
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So you're using the Sportster Tire opposite of "Rotation Arrow" direction? ... (what sportster wheel is it? 13-spoke or the Custom model "Solid"?)
Btw, I have some wheels that would work, if interested
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No. I worked for years installing motorcycle tires. I swapped my tire, pulley and rotor from my wide glide onto the sportster wheel. Its the solid XL1200C wheel.
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How much and can you post pics? Where are you at? Im in Sacramento.
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I have a wheel just like that XL1200C Rear
Send me an email multihdrdr@gmail.com ... whenever.
I'll respond
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Send me an email multihdrdr@gmail.com ... whenever.
I'll respond
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Last edited by multihdrdr; Jul 21, 2019 at 09:32 PM.
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