Doing a 200mm wide tyre conversion on a 2007 Sportster XL883L.

All good on everything (swing-arm conversion kit, fender, 200mm tyre) and now need a 16" x 5.5" rear wheel.

I have my eye on one but before committing to it I need to confirm axle size is compatible (wheel not cheap so don't want to buy in error).

I believe the Sportster is 1".

Can someone please confirm that for me. Any help from the forum would be appreciated.

Thanks

Rear Axle size on any 2007 Sportster is 1 inch.

Certainly does Will, thanks very much.

If you are getting a new swing arm and new wider wheel, you will also need a new axle so Why does it matter what size the 2007 sporty axle size is. Would you not just get the wheel and axle to match the swing arm ? But get some advice from a professional. 

good point Sproket !

Im doing a dyna 180 rear on my forty eight i will let you know how it goes  i hear its not hard

Some info and pics on Dyna 180 rear conversion for Sporty - scroll to the last few posts.

Ita done on mine . Pain in the ass. Mosify rear fender. Pulley spacer. Clearence is tight.

I wouldn’t use a 16” wheel , go 18” . With a 16” you get a lot of tyre bulge , wich makes the tyre wider in the wall and it will rub on the belt or chain and the frame with a 18” it is a low profile tyre and the tyre dosnt have the bulge problem

I went dyna or wide glide 17inch spoke 4.5 wide 

21 x 2.15 i wonder if it would handle good ...

The bigger wheel does look cool.