Hi, I would like to install 2002 road king, round, nine spoke mag wheels on my 1999 road king classic. I have standard forty spoke wheels now. 3/4 inch axle on rear, 1 inch axle on front. The set I am looking at have 1 inch front and rear. I have heard just change bearings and also that they will not fit. If anyone has done this I could sure use some advice and help. Thanks, Jim

 

Jim you sure on the 1 inch up front? If it's stock, you should have 3/4 both front and rear, just like my 97 FLHT.

2000 was the first year for the 1 inch axle up front and 2002 for the rear.

Anyways need appropriate spacers, sealed bearings, and will need to change the rotors to 2000+ rotors.

May also look into changing/upgrading the brakes as well since you have it all off and maybe Dunlop Elite 3s.

I'm in a similar situation. I am collecting parts to upgrade both the front and rear. I will also do the rear swing arm while I'm at it to a 2002+ swing arm.

John

 

This thread is over a year old. Have either of you completed this swap? I have '03 rims I'm trying to fit on my '98 RK. I have sealed bearings for 3/4" axles but am confused about the outer spacers.
Oly
98 Road King

 

Oly, are you inquiring about the front end? Mine maybe different as I had to compensate for the front wheel speedo but I think your speedo goes to the tranny.

In either case the front will likely need spacers about 7/8 to 15/16. If you have a front speedo it will need to cut it down to that size.

If you don't have a front speedo, and have the funds may want to consider going to 2000-07 lower fork & 1 in axle, to match the 2000-07 wheel set up. This will also enable you to go with 2000-07 front brakes without an adapter bracket.