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2005 FXDWGI back rim/tyre

  • majorboot
    majorboot
    1 year ago
    G'day blokes, recently bought a 2nd hand 2005 glide and looking to get a solid back rim. Found one for sale but it's a 16". I checked the specs for my bike and it SHOULD have a 16"rim/tyre on the back but actually has a 160/70R17 on it.
    Is this common or has a previous owner upped the rim size?
    Thanks in advance for replies.
  • Streetbob10
    Streetbob10
    1 year ago
    16 inch rim from factory. So if it has a 17inch then yes someone has changed it 
  • majorboot
    majorboot
    1 year ago
    Cheers Streetbob10. Any clue what was involved in changing up and or back? They a straight swap out? Im dealing with spoked rims and am not a fan. Swapping out my front rim with a star pattern and hopefully the back rim as a solid. I believe the back rim is running a 200 tyre. will need to confirm that's going to fit as well.

  • WideglidingNZ
    WideglidingNZ
    1 year ago
    the later model wideglides have a 17" rim
  • obisteve
    obisteve
    1 year ago
    That will make the tyre choice easier if you decide to go off road riding.
  • speedzter
    speedzter
    1 year ago
    I changed the 16" X 3.5 rear on my 2000 FXDX to a 17" X 4.5 .
    It was a matter of modifying the spacer width.
    Also you may need to change bearings depending on the axle diameter .
    The 200 tyre will be a bit wide for the guard and the belt/pulley .
    I would suggest staying with a max 4.5" wheel width.

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