I posted this in the dyna section but no responses..any insight is appreciated

I recently bought my first Harley a '97 WG. I'm looking to do some upgrades over the winter. Can anyone tell me if I could putwheels & tiresoff an 06 Deluxe on my bike without alot of effort? The WG alreadyhas a 16" front wheel so I knowthat's not an issue.I'm just not sure about the axle.

Thanks

 

cj714,

unless the wheels have already been changed , i am assuming that the wheels you have now are in the pre2000 era. which means that they are a two piece timken tapered wheel bearing. The 06 wheel is probably a 1" sealed bearing. Anyway, the 1" bearing(9247) will have to be replaced with a 3/4" sealed bearing(#9267) and you will need a 3/4" bearing spacer that goes in between the wheel bearings inside the wheel. After this is changed, the spaceing of the wheel will have to be done to line the wheel in the forks. you can buy more spacers the right lengthor cut them to fit.You will also need a 03or abovedisc rotor,if the 06 wheel doesn't have one with it, or you can have the hole in theold disc rotor enlarged to fit the 06 wheel.

I put a set of 06 streetglide wheels on my 90 model electraglide. I am in the process of fitting a set of 6 spoke HD custom wheel off a 07 street glide to my 99 roadglide. I had to do all of the above plus fit the front wheel speed cable unit, plus fit the old style 1 1/2" sprocket to the new 07 rear wheel.

Hope this helped to make up your mind. Seems like a lot of work, but really it is not.

later..............