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Apr 27, 2021 | 03:25 PM

rtbuck89

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Is this wheel usable?

Rear wheel purchased off of eBay for my 07 Road King. Is this flange repairable? It is the belt side of the wheel.

Apr 27, 2021 | 05:57 PM

smitty901

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Ok , I will answer . No not even for a boat anchor. That must be why they sold it.

Apr 27, 2021 | 06:01 PM

rtbuck89

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Actually it was damaged in shipment and the guy already refunded my money. There are still honest people out there. Thanks for the info. Now I need to find an 02-08 rear wagon wheel.

Apr 27, 2021 | 06:33 PM

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well, i beg to differ. first, that is NOT a load bearing surface, it is basically an indexing flange. the load bearing is on the fasteners and besides, probably at least 80% of the flange is good. it is NOT in the bearing OD seating area. personally, i would ride it, but your call.

Apr 27, 2021 | 06:52 PM

chopper_man

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I don't see why it can't be used. As long as the sprocket or rotor sits flush you'll be good to go. If it were mine I would just clean it up with a file as needed and run it.

Apr 27, 2021 | 06:58 PM

Uncle Larry

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I agree that it is salvageable .... clean it up, install new bearings and use new bolts for rotor an pulley

Apr 28, 2021 | 04:24 AM

smitty901

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That wheel was not damaged in shipment. You have no way of knowing what hidden damage it has. Look closer at it . Good that they gave you money back. look around you can buy them in good shape cheap.

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Apr 28, 2021 | 07:20 AM

eighteight

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Quote:

Originally Posted by rtbuck89

I wish I could find one cheap. Fronts are a dime a dozen but rears are like gold on ebay.

Assuming no other damage, I would have no qualms about using that wheel.

There was recent post about converting front wheels to rear by drilling & tapping the existing 5/16ths holes to 7/16ths & 3/8ths

Call Pinwall Cycles in Massillon OH to see if they have a rear ?

Apr 29, 2021 | 09:10 AM

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bustert

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find you a machinist buddy. i did and i have access 24/7 since it is in my backyard. getting away from mc's as i do not ride much anymore, my focus is now: