Can someone help me understand why you would need a custom axle from Vulcan if you have the 48 triples, forks, and wheel?

 

I think Vulcan has the proper axles now so shouldn't be a problem

 

"48 triples, forks, and wheel"

Did you get the 48 axle with those parts?...If so, your golden

If not, you'll need a mid-glide axle. You can get that from Harley, apparently Vulcan, or other various sources.

The OP just needed an axle (didn't come with the 48 frontend he got), so he got it from Vulcan

 

about those trees...

 

You are gonna' change out that cast rear wheel with a matching laced wheel like the front, yes?

=8^)

 

Can I use the same parts to do the same job on my Iron 883 2021

 

I need help! So I recently bought a 2011 48 triple tree and Now i’m trying to find a wheel that’s not more than $400 (lol, impossible) but someone from harley was telling me that my 39mm forks on my 2007 883 custom will fit but the axle and bearings won’t? he was confusing me. I felt confident about this project but after talking to him i think i might have messed up. Help!

 

Just wondering why you bought the trees from a 48 ? The top mount is 'weird' in that you cant use just any risers with it.
I think the later Customs had mid-glide tree spacing and 39mm forks so those would seem to be a better match.

As for your fork sliders, I'm not sure what the year was when HD changed to a 25mm axle, from like a 1" version. That
may be what the guy was referring to.

Sorry not much help, but good luck with your project,

T.

 

Offhand I don't know about your 2007 vs 2011. I did the converstion on an older "Hugger" and the front axle fitment is different. .
I recommend work on spec'ing out your needs at some Harley Online Parts Finder, Like St. Charles...
http://partsfinder.onlinemicrofiche....artsfinder.htm
Or Ronnie's
https://partsfinder.onlinemicrofiche...artsfinder.htm

I have some data in my build files, but not your years. I spec'ed everything out using the haard data. Talking to folks is fine, and if they give you explicit parts numbers with details that's great, but ultimately you gonna run into half baked answers that direct you to go do the homework all yourself ...and then you realize it takes more time and effort than you thought ...BUT ITS WELL WELL WORTH IT!!

BTW, sucks about that wheel cost, eh? 8^) ask me how I know 8^P
GOOD LUCK!
Twohawks

 

I have a 09 1200. I'm pretty sure this same technique would apply for my bike as well. my question is, will the stock forks fit the new triple trees? i have done alot of work on my 09 and i cannot stand the 21" front wheel.