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I've got a, presumably, aftermarket twisted spoke rear wheel. I think it came off an early softail but I'm not really sure.
Anyway, it has taper roller bearings & a shouldered spacer on either side, held in place with a steel washer that fits perfectly into the hub center & is locked in position with a circlip (snap-ring?) I can't find a part number on it anywhere.
One of the spacers is damaged & I'd really like to find a replacement, without having to go to the trouble of turning one up on the lathe. The wheel is a great fit in my 1990 sportster & would be perfect in the hardtail frame I have ordered. I know I'm going to have to pay around with the end play on the bearings (I'll be replacing them) but I could really use this one spacer to get everything lined up, temporarily.
That looks like a fairly standard 16 x 3 dual flange wheel. They used taper wheel bearings with a spacer between the bearings to set the play, and seal spacers on each side.
The only problem of identifying it more is that style of wheel was used from the early 70's through the 90's, but with different offsets (rim to hub) to fit a specific application based on sprocket and brake rotor spacing. It sounds like what you are looking for is at the link below, which includes bearings. But again, if you plan to reuse that wheel you need to be certain the offset for that wheel matches your application.
That looks like a fairly standard 16 x 3 dual flange wheel. They used taper wheel bearings with a spacer between the bearings to set the play, and seal spacers on each side.
The only problem of identifying it more is that style of wheel was used from the early 70's through the 90's, but with different offsets (rim to hub) to fit a specific application based on sprocket and brake rotor spacing. It sounds like what you are looking for is at the link below, which includes bearings. But again, if you plan to reuse that wheel you need to be certain the offset for that wheel matches your application.
If all you want is the seal spacer, you could look on ebay.
Paul
SEAL spacer! I didn't think to look for that. I thought all wheel spacers were called wheel spacers. The seal spacers in that kit & straight tubes. The ones in this wheel have a step.
Away to ebay we go! Thank you!
Harleys are very new to me. I've spent the last 30 years with classic Japanese & British stuff, so part names & American nomenclature don't always make sense to me (Triple trees??? There's only 2 of them & neither of em are wooden! YOKES people!)
The really cool thing about building customs, is that you don't have to worry too much about wheel offset, bearing dimensions etc... you can make most anything fit. If it looks like it'll work & the basic measurements are close, I can make what I need, fit what I need. But having spent far too long messing around with Taper Rollers in the front wheel, having the correct seal spacer saves a lot of headaches!
Last edited by Robtattoo; Aug 7, 2024 at 08:13 AM.
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Old rear wheel ID?
