this is a follow up, my 01' roadglide has the 3/4" axle bearings, what can be done to use a newer 1" axle wheel? is this an easy bearing swap? or is their other problems? any info is appreciated, thanks!

 

I just did this on my 06 FLHTI, I purchased a set of Street Glide wheels that came off of an 08' glide, replaced the wheel bearings and used the spacers from my old wheels and put it all back together. I had to reuse my original brake rotors though as there is a size difference between the rotors from the 08' and the rotors I already had on my 06'. Hope this tells you what you need to know.

 

The later wheels will, it is said, accept 3/4" and 25mm bearings, as well as 1" ones. So you could use a bearing kit to adapt later wheels. You may also need different axle spacers, or make adjustments, especially if you currently have tapered roller bearings.

 

http://www.bitterendchoppers.com/Wheels2.html scroll down and you will see reducers/adapters/spacers

 

Don't forget to change the spacer between the bearings as well.

Zach

 

so my 2001 roadglide has 3/4" axle bearings but are all the newer bikes different spacer thicknessess? if so it sounds like change the bearings and just space it accordingly.be nice to have a table with the years touring bikes and the size and spacer width stated. so i wont let year or axle size keep me from buying a set of wheels from a newer bike. thanks!

 

That's a great idea. I've never seen such a thing. What we need is a volunteer....