sportster wheel fitment question

[BattleBorn1]

Ive been searching the forum to see if my question has already been answered and I can't seem to find it.

So here it goes.

I have a set of spokes I got off of a pre 99 eve sportster(tapered bearings) I want to put them on my 01 sportster.

if I convert them to sealed bearings will they be a direct swap? Or will I have issues with the rotors lining up with the calipers and or spacing issues?

Also the 01 has mags on it. Not sure if that matters for spacing.

This site is the shit and any help is greatly appreciated.

[afraziaaaa]

You'll need new spacers to fit the '99 wheel onto the '01.

[BattleBorn1]

You'll need new spacers to fit the '99 wheel onto the '01.

Word. Thank you!

[TriNortchopz]

I have a set of spokes I got off of a pre 99 eve sportster(tapered bearings) I want to put them on my 01 sportster.

if I convert them to sealed bearings will they be a direct swap? Or will I have issues with the rotors lining up with the calipers and or spacing issues?

rextec, a senior member, asked a similar question in 2013: pre 2000 wheel on a 2000-2003 sportster?!?!
"Just snagged a pre 2000, 9 spoke wheel off of ebay which im planning on running on my '03 sportster."
See members responses here: http://www.chopcult.com/forum/showthread.php?t=28552

Further, there are wheel bearing conversion kits which may be of interest:
Wheel bearing conversion kit for Harley-Davidson 1984 to 1999
NEW Rear wheel Bearing Kit for Harley-Davidson Models 1984 to 1999

This kit converts your bearings from the older taper style of bearings to the newer double row roller bearings as fitted by Harley 2000 & Later

Kit includes two wheel bearings a centre spacer and 2 wheel spacers.

Bearing dimensions are 45 mm x 20.50 mm for 3/4" Axle.

Spacer thickness 14.50 mm

Fits: Rear 84-99 FXST; 86-99 FLST; 91-99 FXD; 91-99 XL

Part Number 513701
The website is from the UK: http://vtwinmania.co.uk/product_info...oducts_id=2786

and,

From member nanaimohd on hdforums.com: https://www.hdforums.com/forum/evo-c...onversion.html

VT No: 44-2995
Rear wheel hub bearing kit includes two bearings, center spacer and spacers.
Rear double row fit wheel bearing kits for models with bearings to eliminate wheel play. Use with a stock 3/4" axle. Bearing has an outer diameter of 1.782", and inner diameter of .747" and width of .81". The spacer length is 4.5".
Fits:
FXST 1984-1999 rear
FXD 1991-1999 rear
XL 1991-1999 rear
FLST 1986-1999
UOM: 1 - KIT
Country of Origin: Imported

And you can make this to get the bearings out:
$2 MOTORCYCLE WHEEL BEARING PULLER
The official name for this tool is a 'mandrel bearing puller.'

http://www.instructables.com/id/2-Motorcycle-Wheel-Bearing-Puller/

Cheaper than this: https://www.harley-davidson.com/stor...l-install-tool
Wheel Bearing Removal and Installation Tool-94134-09A
WRITE THE FIRST REVIEW
Part Number 94134-09A
$319.95
Quantity: 0

[BattleBorn1]

I have a set of spokes I got off of a pre 99 eve sportster(tapered bearings) I want to put them on my 01 sportster.

if I convert them to sealed bearings will they be a direct swap? Or will I have issues with the rotors lining up with the calipers and or spacing issues?

rextec, a senior member, asked a similar question in 2013: pre 2000 wheel on a 2000-2003 sportster?!?!
"Just snagged a pre 2000, 9 spoke wheel off of ebay which im planning on running on my '03 sportster."
See members responses here: http://www.chopcult.com/forum/showthread.php?t=28552

Further, there are wheel bearing conversion kits which may be of interest:
Wheel bearing conversion kit for Harley-Davidson 1984 to 1999
NEW Rear wheel Bearing Kit for Harley-Davidson Models 1984 to 1999

This kit converts your bearings from the older taper style of bearings to the newer double row roller bearings as fitted by Harley 2000 & Later

Kit includes two wheel bearings a centre spacer and 2 wheel spacers.

Bearing dimensions are 45 mm x 20.50 mm for 3/4" Axle.

Spacer thickness 14.50 mm

Fits: Rear 84-99 FXST; 86-99 FLST; 91-99 FXD; 91-99 XL

Part Number 513701
The website is from the UK: http://vtwinmania.co.uk/product_info...oducts_id=2786

and,

From member nanaimohd on hdforums.com: https://www.hdforums.com/forum/evo-c...onversion.html

VT No: 44-2995
Rear wheel hub bearing kit includes two bearings, center spacer and spacers.
Rear double row fit wheel bearing kits for models with bearings to eliminate wheel play. Use with a stock 3/4" axle. Bearing has an outer diameter of 1.782", and inner diameter of .747" and width of .81". The spacer length is 4.5".
Fits:
FXST 1984-1999 rear
FXD 1991-1999 rear
XL 1991-1999 rear
FLST 1986-1999
UOM: 1 - KIT
Country of Origin: Imported

And you can make this to get the bearings out:
$2 MOTORCYCLE WHEEL BEARING PULLER
The official name for this tool is a 'mandrel bearing puller.'

http://www.instructables.com/id/2-Motorcycle-Wheel-Bearing-Puller/

Cheaper than this: https://www.harley-davidson.com/stor...l-install-tool
Wheel Bearing Removal and Installation Tool-94134-09A
WRITE THE FIRST REVIEW
Part Number 94134-09A
$319.95
Quantity: 0

You are the man. I very much appreciate all the info!

[Justhop]

Further, there are wheel bearing conversion kits which may be of interest:
Wheel bearing conversion kit for Harley-Davidson 1984 to 1999
NEW Rear wheel Bearing Kit for Harley-Davidson Models 1984 to 1999

This kit converts your bearings from the older taper style of bearings to the newer double row roller bearings as fitted by Harley 2000 & Later

Kit includes two wheel bearings a centre spacer and 2 wheel spacers.

Bearing dimensions are 45 mm x 20.50 mm for 3/4" Axle.

Spacer thickness 14.50 mm

Fits: Rear 84-99 FXST; 86-99 FLST; 91-99 FXD; 91-99 XL

Part Number 513701
The website is from the UK: http://vtwinmania.co.uk/product_info...oducts_id=2786

and,

From member nanaimohd on hdforums.com: https://www.hdforums.com/forum/evo-c...onversion.html

VT No: 44-2995
Rear wheel hub bearing kit includes two bearings, center spacer and spacers.
Rear double row fit wheel bearing kits for models with bearings to eliminate wheel play. Use with a stock 3/4" axle. Bearing has an outer diameter of 1.782", and inner diameter of .747" and width of .81". The spacer length is 4.5".
Fits:
FXST 1984-1999 rear
FXD 1991-1999 rear
XL 1991-1999 rear
FLST 1986-1999
UOM: 1 - KIT
Country of Origin: Imported

And you can make this to get the bearings out:
$2 MOTORCYCLE WHEEL BEARING PULLER
The official name for this tool is a 'mandrel bearing puller.'

http://www.instructables.com/id/2-Motorcycle-Wheel-Bearing-Puller/

Cheaper than this: https://www.harley-davidson.com/stor...l-install-tool
Wheel Bearing Removal and Installation Tool-94134-09A
WRITE THE FIRST REVIEW
Part Number 94134-09A
$319.95
Quantity: 0

Old post I know, and hated to raise the dead, but someone may need the info. And considered it may help.

Looked everywhere found little info, so what would you do about the front?
I'm in the opposite end of the issue. I have 98 basket case I'm bringing back to life. I needed rims and was able grab a set of 13 spoke from an 01, with new bearings and spacers and tires was in it for 160.
I got the rear all hung and have the front left to deal with.

Dealers trying to suggest I need to swap everything on the front to 01, to use the rim. Claim is as the sliders, axle fork tube and caliper all changed. I haven't given it thought much till today. As I done other shit to get bike re-assembled.
I pressed the front bearings, installed the (junk) 98 stock axle with the 01 spacers in the kit nothing matched up. My thought is to grind a spacer down to fit my needs.
98-99 axle with a 2000 up spacer kit not going to work for sure.
Looking at axles the 2000 is longer in threads, but head is shorter, so don't think it would work, as I'm told the slider on 01 has a shallower pocket than the older stuff.
As my axle is junk and only good for mock up I need order one up, so in theory wouldn't a 97 axle kit be fine for my setup? Hearing others experience on this would be insightful.

[Guest]

Is that the number on the rim? It won't tell you anything about the hub, and it's the hub that matters.

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