21 " Harley rim [Archive]

JetDoctor

10-14-2005, 11:55 AM

I was wondering what 21" Harley rim to look for that will fit on my bike? Any specific year/model..etc. And will the speedo not work at all, or just be off a bit? Any help would be coolio....Thanx

AirportFF

10-14-2005, 12:53 PM

I SEARCHED and found this

http://www.shadowriders.net/forums/showthread.php?t=1107&highlight=harley

AND THIS

http://www.shadowriders.net/forums/showthread.php?t=1108&highlight=harley

olpanrider

10-14-2005, 01:02 PM

Clint - maybe that search button in the upper righthand corner of the page should be a blinking fluorescent color......... ;-)

I SEARCHED and found this

http://www.shadowriders.net/forums/showthread.php?t=1107&highlight=harley

AND THIS

http://www.shadowriders.net/forums/showthread.php?t=1108&highlight=harley

JetDoctor

10-14-2005, 02:06 PM

Not to be a smarts ass.....But those links and anywhere else i searched didnt give me enough info to go out and buy the correct set up.:bucktooth Unless I missed something

AirportFF

10-14-2005, 07:09 PM

Just busting balls...:wink_2: Try getting hold of Olapanrider. He can probably send you an entire list of parts.

JetDoctor

10-14-2005, 09:49 PM

Thanks FF. Ive been in touch with olpanrider.....Might be 21" for me!

AirportFF

10-14-2005, 11:14 PM

No problem, glad he could help ya out.

I think what it is with the 21" swap is that there are no hard and fast rules as far as parts go. There are so many aftermarket manufacturers out there that there is no way to get a definite parts list together. That's why I suggested getting hold of him and he might be able to give you a list of what he has anyway. That would at least ge you in the right direction.

mmotofooll

10-17-2005, 01:05 AM

I swaped to a 21 harley front,99 down softail,switched to sealed bearings,and wit a little work an a die-grinder and file still have the use of my speedo(says 55 at about 60, but works great)

JetDoctor

10-17-2005, 10:19 AM

Thanx...I dont mind it being off a little....So long as it works so I kinda know how fast Im going....dont need more tickets! I am gonna go with the 21". Olpanrider has one for me....Winter project.

JetDoctor

10-25-2005, 02:25 PM

The rim arrived today! Thanx olpanrider. I have my whole front end apart polishing fork lowers etc..Winter projects. I will post pics when I am done.

olpanrider

10-25-2005, 04:10 PM

[/QUOTE] Thanx olpanrider.

No prob man - glad ya liked it :happy:

Purpitrator

10-27-2005, 01:36 PM

I was reading up on the harley wheel swap and figured I would post a link to a website that sells aftermarket spoked wheels. They have some awsome looking wheels.
Next year I plan on moving up to more than likely a 750 spirit and will probably install the 100 radial spoke wheel. Check'em Out! Here is the link for anyone interested. http://americanwirewheel.com/
http://www.americanwire.com/images/100_radial_spoke_image.jpg

JetDoctor

11-05-2005, 05:38 PM

21" rim is installed. Made the spacers today at my buddies machine shop and presto!. Was also able to make stock speedo drive work with a little Dremel action. It will be off a little but I can deal with that. Check it out.

AirportFF

11-05-2005, 07:33 PM

JetDoctor

11-05-2005, 08:57 PM

Looks good......what's in the Cool Whip container???

Thanx FF. The cool whip container was a brake line drip tray. But in its previous life it was part of my desert!

olpanrider

11-05-2005, 09:04 PM

Looks good man. It would appear that by using the '99 and earlier wheel, the honda speedo drive fits. The spacers for my later model wheel were 'bout a 1/2 inch on each side. Good job - I'm glad it all worked out for ya.........

JetDoctor

11-05-2005, 11:26 PM

Thanks Olpanrider, could not have done it without you.

davesworld4

11-07-2005, 08:24 AM

looks great! how much did your rim end up costing?

JetDoctor

11-07-2005, 05:45 PM

I got the rim from Olpanrider for $80 plus shipping..I think it came to $125.(with a tire..BONUS!) Then I Dremeled the speedo drive to fit the Harley hub.Next I bought some aluminium spacer stock at a metal supply store...cost $8. My buddy let me use his lathe to turn it to size, so that was free. Also while I was at the lathe I made some spacers to shim my caliper over about 5/8", and turned my axle down to 3/4". Assembled everything making sure all axle spacing is good. Also while I was at it I polished all spacers,speedo drive and fork lowers.

Total Cost=$133 Parts
Labour= maybe 10/12 hrs
Looks=Very Nice

P.S. Forwards, raked trees(maybe Billskis, I have to wait and see his new ones), new set of bars,and paint next! (Winter Project)

davesworld4

11-08-2005, 07:59 AM

that's a good price- does he sell them or just the one he had? bucanan's wanted 650 bones just to lace 21 up to the factory hub.

RustyJake

11-08-2005, 09:03 AM

The front tire looks great jetDoctor! I really wish I would have went with the 21" front tire with mine.

olpanrider

11-08-2005, 03:32 PM

Dave that was a spare that I had picked up. I flipped it for what I had in it. Just trying to help a brother out and maybe he do the same for somebody in the future. I normally try and treat people like I'd want to be treated. We gotta stick together ya know - it's a small world, even if JD lives in Canada and I'm in Texas :-)

oh BTW, take your time on ebay and you'll come across a deal ya like that someone took off for a custom set up. Let me know if ya find something and I'll email ya a quick how to.............

davesworld4

11-09-2005, 11:32 AM

thanks man thats why i like this site- not real sure what i am gonna do yet. i am trying to figure out the back end first. i just put struts on it and that kinda sucks. i got 2 sets of shocks so i am gonna take them apart and cut them up. when i can get some me time. the guys a coyote customs are looking into making a 240 swing arm with a softtail set up- so i gotta save up for that.