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Old Mar 11, 2020 | 05:08 AM
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My 99 Electra glide has been converted to a 21" front wheel. I need a mechanical Speedo drive because mine crapped out. Im pretty sure the ratio on the stock 16" wheel is 2240:60. Is this going to change with the larger wheel. Also I can't seem to find one for a 21 inch wheel anywhere online. I've seen them for an fxr with a 21 inch wheel. Would my best bet be to get one of those and either have it machined down to the correct spacer size?
 
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Yes it will change with a larger front wheel. The wheel spacers are separate from the speedo drive. The drive units should be the same thickness between the 16" and the 21" wheel.
 

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