A number of 1972 Super Glide and Sportster models were produced with the front wheel bearing lock ring (11035) installed backwards which can result in the front wheel to be loose or the bearing (9009) to lock up. The retaining ring is flat on one side and beveled on the other and used on wheel hubs from 1964-1972 to hold the bearing in the hub. Affected Sportster VINs were (3A or 4A) 39624H2 to 50531H2. Some of the motorcycles affected were caught and corrected at the factory and affected dealers were notified also. But in case some of these motorcycles were already sold to customers, the MoCo treated it as a safety defect in accordance with the National Motor Vehicle Safety laws. The dealers were to remove all suspect front wheels and inspect the retaining ring and bearing for damages at a reimbursed cost of $2.10 for labor and handling each and reinstall the retainer with the flat side toward the bearing (beveled side out). 1)
The procedure for lacing 16 inch wheels changed to make them easier to lace in production. The relationship of the spoke flanges on the wheel hubs changed to match the new lacing pattern. Rims, spokes and nipples did not change. 3)
Front & Rear Hubs (by year and part number) | ||||
FRONT | ||||
Year | Model(s) | Hub Position | Rim Size | Hub and Brake Shell w/ bearings |
1953-1963 | K/KH/XL/XLH/XLCH | Front | 18“,19” | 43600-524) |
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1964-1972 | XLH/XLCH | Front | 18“,19” | 43600-645) |
Year | Model(s) | Hub Position | Rim Size | Hub Assembly w/ bearings and seals) |
1973 | XLH/XLCH | Front | 19“ | 43600-736) |
1974-1977 | XLH/XLCH | Front | 19” | 43600-747) |
1978 | XLH/XLCH | Front | 19“ | 43600-788) |
1979-1983 | XL/XLS | Front | 19” | 43600-78 9) |
1984-1985 | XL | Front | 19“ | 43619-84 10) |
REAR | ||||
Year | Model(s) | Hub Position | Rim Size | Hub Assembly w/ bearings |
1953-1954 | K/KH | Rear | 19” | 41017-5211) |
1955-1963 | KH/XL/XLH/XLCH | Rear | 18“ | 41017-55B 12) |
1955-1978 | KH/XL/XLH/XLCH | Rear | 18” | 41017-66A13) |
1979-1981 | XL | Rear | 16“ | 43457-79 14) |
1982-1985 | XL/XLS/XLX | Rear | 16” | 40952-82A 15) |
Front Bearing Info | ||||
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Model/Year | Bearing ID/Type | OD* | Width* | AxleType/Threads/WrenchSize |
1979-85 | 3/4“ Timken (9052) | 1.781” | .655“ | |
Hub Spacer = ID=????” … OD=????“ … Length=????” | ||||
*=Specs from Timken LM11910 / LM11949 | ||||
Hub depth for bearing (expected to be .820) accommodates .400 width Oil Seal | ||||
Part Numbers For 1979-1985 Wheel Bearings & Spacers |
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(Based on Ronnie's Microfiche) unless noted otherwise
FRONT AXLE
1979-1985 - 3/4“ Front Axle
43623-78 - Sleeve, bearing spacer - 4.564” (Violet)
43624-78 - Sleeve, bearing spacer - 4.550“ (Pink)
43625-78 - Sleeve, bearing spacer - 4.536” (Gold)
REAR AXLE
1979-1985 - 3/4“ Rear Axle
41563-77 - 3/4” Axle shank, with 5/8“-18 Nut 17)
— Lock Washer, Washer)
9052 —– Bearing (Timken Tapered Roller)
43620-78 Spacer - between bearings - 3.937” (Red)18)
43621-78 Spacer - between bearings - 3.951“ (Green)19)
43622-78 Spacer - between bearings - 3.923” (Blue)20)
43601-78 Spacer - between bearings - 4.420“ (with flanges)21)
43602-78 Spacer - between bearings - 4.434” (with flanges)22)
43603-78 Spacer - between bearings - 4.448“ (with flanges)23)
43604-78 Sleeve, bearing spacer - 4.420” (without flanges) (Orange)24)
43605-78 Sleeve, bearing spacer - 4.434“ (without flanges) (Yellow)25)
43606-78 Sleeve, bearing spacer - 4.448” (without flanges) (White)26)
Cast or Laced Wheels 27) 28) 29) | |||
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Ref # | Part # | Size | Kit Includes |
A01 | 43871-52 1954-1972 | Axle Only. Also required are (7067) lock washer (43886-52) shoulder nut. |
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Additional Information | Also fits all '52-'56 K Models | ||
A01 | 43871-73 1973-1977 | 3/4“ | Axle Only. Also required are (6653) axle washer (5/8” x 1-5/16“ x 3/32”) (7022) lock washer (5/8“) (7813) nut (5/8” x 18 x 9/16“ x 15/16” Hex) |
Additional Information | |||
A01 | 43883-77 1978-1983 | 3/4“ | Axle Only. Also required are (6653) axle washer (5/8” x 1-5/16“ x 3/32”) (7022) lock washer (5/8“) (7813) nut (5/8” x 18 x 9/16“ x 15/16” Hex) |
Additional Information | |||
A01 | 43883-84 1984-1987 | 3/4“ | Axle Only. Also required are (6653) axle washer (5/8” x 1-5/16“ x 3/32”) (7022) lock washer (5/8“) (7813) nut (5/8” x 18 x 9/16“ x 15/16” Hex) |
Additional Information |
Click on drawing to enlarge:
Drawing by Flying Monkey of the XLFORUM 30) |
Factory Information - Front, Cast or Laced Rear Wheels | |||||
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B01 | HD Part # | 1957-1963 Sportster - 1952-1956 K Models - Model Year Front Bearing Info | |||
9009 (1) | Bearing ID/Type: Ball Bearings ( shielded single row) | OD: | Width: | ||
9008 (1) (brake side) | Bearing ID/Type: Ball Bearings (open single row) | OD: | Width: | ||
B02 | HD Part # | 1964-1972 Sportster - Model Year Front Bearing Info Retro fit to 1957-63 Sportster - 1954-1956 K Model |
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9009 (2) | Bearing ID/Type: Ball Bearings ( shielded single row) | OD: | Width: | ||
B03 | HD Part # | 1973-1999 Sportster Model - Year Front Bearing Info | |||
9052 (2) | Bearing ID/Type: | OD: | Width: | ||
3/4“ Timken | 1.781” | .655“ | Solid - 5/8-18UNF - 15/16Nut&Head | ||
Hub Spacer = ID=????” … OD=????“ … Length=????” | |||||
Hub depth for bearing (expected to be .820) accommodates .400 width Oil Seal | |||||
*=Specs taken from Timken LM11910 / LM11949 Bearing Components | |||||
47519-83A (2) | Wheel Bearing Oil Seal - Fits in hub after bearing installed |
H01 | ||
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1953-1963 XL/XLC/XLH/XLCH 1952-1956 K Models 18“ & 19” Laced Wheels (chrome or aluminum) | HD PART # | CENTER HUB BEARING SPACER (with flange) |
43740-52 31) | Length ?? | |
HD PART # | Bearing Washer (shim) | |
41205-52 | ||
HD PART # | Bearing Locknut | |
41201-52 | ||
H02 | Replaced 43740-52 for previous year models | |
1964-1972 XLH/XLCH 32) 18“ & 19” Laced Wheels (chrome or aluminum) Retro fit to 1954-1956 K Models 33) 1957-1963 Sportster 34) | HD PART # | CENTER HUB BEARING SPACER (with flange) |
43740-64 | Length ?? | |
H03 | Original 1973 single spacer (43745-73) replaced by variable length spacers below |
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1974-1977 XLH/XLCH 35) 19“ Cast 7 / 9 Spoke 1973-1978 XLH/XLCH 36) 19” Laced All w/ Single Disc Brake 37) | HD PART # | CENTER HUB BEARING SPACER (no flange) |
43745-73 | Replaced by spacers below | |
43633-74 | Length - 2.162“ (White / Red) 38) | |
43634-74 | Length - 2.177” (Orange / Green) 39) | |
43635-74 | Length - 2.148“ (Violet / Gold) 40) | |
H04 | ||
1978 XLH/XLCH 41) 19” Cast 7 / 9 Spoke Dual Disc Brake | HD PART # | CENTER HUB BEARING SPACER (no flange) |
43469-77 | ||
H05 | ||
1979-1991 XL/XLH/XLCH/XLCR 19“ Cast 7 / 9 Spoke or Laced Dual Disc Brake | HD PART # | CENTER HUB BEARING SPACER (no flange) |
43623-78 | Length - 2.564” (Violet) 42) 43) 44) | |
43624-78 | Length - 2.550“ (Pink) 45) 46) 47) | |
43625-78 | Length - 2.536” (Gold) 48) 49) 50) |
Against Left Bearing | Against Right Bearing | Year Model Info | |
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BS01 | 43636-52 Grease Retainer ID: OD: Width: | 41201-52 Bearing Locknut ID: OD: Width: | 1957-1972 Sportster 1952-1956 K Models Laced Front Wheel |
BS01 | ? ID: OD: Width: | ? ID: OD: Width: | Laced Front Wheel |
BS01 | ? ID: OD: Width: | ? ID: OD: Width: | Laced Front Wheel |
BS01 | ? ID: OD: Width: | ? ID: OD: Width: | Laced Front Wheel |
See also Factory Tire Information
All front wheels are the same from '74-'77 61)
Front Wheel 1957-1985
Sportster Model | Year | Size | Wheel and Position | HD Wheel Assembly without bearings & bearing spacer | Wheel Assembly includes brake shell |
XLC 900 (883) | 1958 | 19” | Front Laced (chrome) | 43506-52 62) 63) | (drum brakes) |
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XLH 900 (883) | 1957-1959 | 18“ | Front Laced (chrome) | 43507-5364) 65) | (drum brakes) |
XLCH 900 (883) | 1958-1963 | 19” | Front Laced (chrome) | 43506-52 66) 67) | (drum brakes) |
Front Wheel | Notes | ||||
Sportster Model | Year | Size | Wheel and Position | HD Wheel Assembly w/ bearings & bearing spacer | Wheel Assembly includes brake shell |
XLH 900 (883) | 1960-1963 | 18“ | Front Laced (aluminum) | 43496-6068) | (drum brakes) |
1960-1963 | 19” | Front Laced (aluminum) | 43497-6069) | (drum brakes) | |
1964-1967 | 18“ | Front Laced (aluminum) | 43496-6470) | (drum brakes) | |
1967-1969 | 19” | Front Laced (aluminum) | 43497-6471) | (drum brakes) | |
1970-1972 | 18“ | Front Laced (aluminum) | 43496-6472) | (drum brakes) | |
1970-1972 | 19” | Front Laced (aluminum) | 43495-7073) | (drum brakes) | |
1970-1972 | 19“ | Front Laced (chrome) | 43505-7074) | (drum brakes) | |
Also used on '73 FX | 1973 | 19” | Front Laced (chrome) | 43509-7375) | (single disc brake) |
Also used on FX/FXE | 1974-1977 | 19“ | Front Cast 7 Spoke (black) | 43522-7776) | (single disc brake) |
1974-1977 | 19” | Front Cast 9 Spoke (black) | 43615-7477) | (single disc brake) | |
1974-1977 | 19“ | Front Laced (aluminum) | 43508-7478) | (single disc brake) | |
Also used on '74-'77 FX | 1974-1977 | 19” | Front Laced (chrome) | 43509-7479) | (single disc brake) |
1978 | 19“ | Front Cast 7 Spoke | 43461-7880) | (dual disc brake) | |
1978 | 19” | Front Cast 9 Spoke | 43617-8381) | (dual disc brake) | |
1978 | 19“ | Front Cast 9 Spoke (black) | 43320-8082) | (dual disc brake) | |
1978 | 19” | Front Laced (aluminum) | 43351-7883) | (dual disc brake) | |
Also used on '78-'81 FX,FXE FXEF, FXEF-80 FXE-80 models84) | 1978 | 19“ | Front Laced (steel) | 43341-7885) | (dual disc brake) |
XLCH 900 (883) | 1960-1963 | 18” | Front Laced (aluminum) | 43496-6086) | (drum brakes) |
1960-1963 | 19“ | Front Laced (aluminum) | 43497-6087) | (drum brakes) | |
1964-1969 | 19” | Front Laced (aluminum) | 43497-6488) | (drum brakes) | |
1970-1972 | 19“ | Front Laced (aluminum) | 43495-7089) | (drum brakes) | |
1970-1972 | 19” | Front Laced (chrome) | 43505-7090) | (drum brakes) | |
1973 | 19“ | Front Laced (chrome) | 43509-7391) | (single disc brake) | |
43522-77 also on FX/FXE | 1974-1977 | 19” | Front Cast 7 Spoke (black) | 43522-7792) | (single disc brake) |
1974-1977 | 19“ | Front Cast 9 Spoke (black) | 43615-7493) | (single disc brake) | |
1974-1977 | 19” | Front Laced (aluminum) | 43508-7494) | (single disc brake) | |
1974-1977 | 19“ | Front Laced (chrome) | 43509-7495) | (single disc brake) | |
1978 | 19” | Front Cast 7 Spoke | 43461-7896) | (dual disc brake) | |
1978 | 19“ | Front Cast 9 Spoke | 43617-8397) | (dual disc brake) | |
1978 | 19” | Front Cast 9 Spoke (black) | 43320-8098) | (dual disc brake) | |
1978 | 19“ | Front Laced (aluminum) | 43351-7899) | (dual disc brake) | |
43341-78 also on '78-'81 FX,FXE FXEF, FXEF-80 FXE-80 models100) | 1978 | 19” | Front Laced (steel) | 43341-78101) | (dual disc brakes) |
XLH 1000 | 1979 | 19“ | Front Cast 9 Spoke | 43311-78 102) | (dual disc brake) |
1979-1983 | 19” | Front Cast (black) | 43617-83)103) | (dual disc brake) | |
(L) 1979-1983 | 19“ | Front Laced | 43321-79104) | (dual disc brake) | |
43312-84 also on '84 FXE 105) | 1984-1985 | 19” | Front Laced | 43312-84 106) | (single disc brake) |
XLCH 1000 | 1979 | 19“ | Front Cast 9 Spoke | 43311-78 107) | (dual disc brake) |
Also used on '77 FXS 78-80 FX/FXEF FXS-80/FXEF-80 |
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XLCR 1000 | 1977 | 19” | Front Cast 7 Spoke | 43499-77 108) | without bearings/ sleeve (dual disc brakes) |
1978 | 19“ | Front Cast 7 Spoke | 43499-78 109) | without bearings/ sleeve (dual disc brakes) |
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XLS 1000 | 1979 | 19” | Front Cast 9 Spoke | 43311-78 110) | (dual disc brake) |
1979-1982 | 19“ | Front Cast 9 Spoke (black) | 43617-83)111) | (dual disc brake) | |
(L) 1979-1983 | 19” | Front Laced | 43321-79112) | (dual disc brake) | |
1983 | 19“ | Front Cast 9 Spoke | 43309-83113) | (dual disc brake) | |
1984-1985 | 19” | Front Cast 9 Spoke (black- tubeless) | 43626-84114) | First use of tubeless tires (single disc brake) |
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Also used on '84 FXE 115) | 1984-1985 | 19“ | Front Laced | 43312-84 116) | (single disc brake) |
XLX-61 (1000) | 1983 | 19” | Front Cast 9 Spoke (black) | 43617-83)117) | (dual disc brake) |
1984-1985 | 19“ | Front Cast 9 Spoke (black- tubeless) | 43626-84118) | First use of tubeless tires (single disc brake) |
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1984-1985 | 19” | Front Cast 9 Spoke (silver-tubeless) | 43338-83A 119) | (single disc brake) |
See also Factory Tire Information
All rear wheels 55-78 will interchange. 120)
Rear Wheel 1957 - 1985
Sportster Model | Year | Size | Wheel and Position | HD Wheel Assembly w/ bearings & bearing spacer | |
XL 900 (883) | 1957 | 18“ | Rear Laced (chrome) | 40989-53B 121) | (drum brakes) also fits '53-56 K models |
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1957-1959 | 18” | Rear Laced (chrome) | 40989-53A 122) 123) | (drum brakes) also fits '53-56 K models |
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1957-1959 | 18“ | Rear Laced (chrome) | 40989-53C124) | (drum brakes) | |
1957-1959 | 18” | Rear Cast 7 Spoke (black) | 41037-77 125) | Option retro'd for prior years (drum brakes) |
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1957-1959 | 16“ | Rear Cast 7 Spoke | 41035-77A 126) | Option retro'd for prior years (drum brakes) |
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1957-1959 | 18” | Rear Cast 9 Spoke (black) | 40999-78 127) | Option retro'd for prior years (drum brakes) |
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1957-1959 | 18“ | Rear Cast 9 Spoke (gold) | 41002-78 128) | XLH 75th Anniversary - option retro'd for prior years (drum brakes) |
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XLH 900 (883) | 1958-1959 | 18” | Rear Laced (chrome) | 40989-53A 129) 130) | (drum brakes) also fits '53-56 K models |
1958-1963 | 18“ | Rear Laced (chrome) | 40989-53C131) | (drum brakes) | |
1960-1963 | 18” | Rear Laced (aluminum) | 40990-60A132) | (drum brakes) | |
1960-1969 | 18“ | Rear Laced (aluminum) | 40990-60C133) | (drum brakes) | |
1970-1971 | 18” | Rear Laced (chrome) | 40989-70134) | (drum brakes) | |
1970-1971 | 18“ | Rear Laced (aluminum) Low Road Clearance | 40990-60C135) | (drum brakes) | |
1958-1971 | 18” | Rear Cast 7 Spoke (black) | 41037-77 136) | Option retro'd for prior years (drum brakes) |
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1958-1971 | 16“ | Rear Cast 7 Spoke | 41035-77A 137) | Option retro'd for prior years (drum brakes) |
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1958-1971 | 18” | Rear Cast 9 Spoke (black) | 40999-78 138) | Option retro'd for prior years (drum brakes) |
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1958-1978 | 18“ | Rear Cast 9 Spoke (gold) | 41002-78 139) | XLH 75th Anniversary - option retro'd for prior years (drum brakes) |
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XLCH 900 (883) | 1958-1959 | 18” | Rear Laced (chrome) | 40989-53A 140) 141) | (drum brakes) also fits '53-56 K models |
1958-1963 | 18“ | Rear Laced (chrome) | 40989-53C142) | (drum brakes) | |
1960-1963 | 18” | Rear Laced (aluminum) | 40990-60A143) | (drum brakes) | |
1960-1969 | 18“ | Rear Laced (aluminum) | 40990-60C144) | (drum brakes) | |
1970-1971 | 18” | Rear Laced (chrome) | 40989-70145) | (drum brakes) | |
1970-1971 | 18“ | Rear Laced (aluminum) | 40991-70A146) | (drum brakes) | |
1958-1971 | 18” | Rear Cast 7 Spoke (black) | 41037-77 147) | Option retro'd for prior years (drum brakes) |
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1958-1971 | 16“ | Rear Cast 7 Spoke | 41035-77A 148) | Option retro'd for prior years (drum brakes) |
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1958-1971 | 18” | Rear Cast 9 Spoke (black) | 40999-78 149) | Option retro'd for prior years (drum brakes) |
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1958-1978 | 18“ | Rear Cast 9 Spoke (gold) | 41002-78 150) | XLH 75th Anniversary - option retro'd for prior years (drum brakes) |
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XLH 1000 | 1972-1977 | 18” | Rear Laced (chrome) | 40989-70151) | (drum brakes) |
1973-1978 | 18“ | Rear Laced (aluminum) | 40991-70A152) | (drum brakes) | |
1972-1978 | 18” | Rear Cast 7 Spoke (black) | 41037-77 153) | Option retro'd for prior years (drum brakes) |
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1972-1978 | 16“ | Rear Cast 7 Spoke | 41035-77A 154) | Option retro'd for prior years (drum brakes) |
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1972-1978 | 18” | Rear Cast 9 Spoke (black) | 40999-78 155) | Option retro'd for prior years (drum brakes) |
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(E)1979 | 18“ | Rear Cast 9 Spoke | 40962-79156) 40952-79157) | (disc brake - this year & all future models) |
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(L) 1979-1980 | 16” | Rear Laced (chrome) | 43720-79 158) | ||
1980 | 16“ | Rear Cast 9 Spoke (black) | 40953-79A 159) | ||
1981 | 16” | Rear Cast 9 Spoke (black) | 40955-81 160) | ||
1981 | 16“ | Rear Laced (chrome) | 43720-81 161) | ||
1982-1985 | 16” | Rear Laced (chrome) | 40951-82 162) | ||
1982-1985 | 16“ | Rear Cast 9 Spoke | 41015-82A 163) | ||
1958-1978 | 18” | Rear Cast 9 Spoke (gold) | 41002-78 164) | XLH 75th Anniversary - option retro'd for prior years (drum brakes) |
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XLCH 1000 | 1972-1977 | 18“ | Rear Laced (chrome) | 40989-70165) | (drum brakes) |
1972-1978 | 18” | Rear Laced (aluminum) | 40991-70A166) | (drum brakes) | |
1972-1978 | 18“ | Rear Cast 7 Spoke (black) | 41037-77 167) | Option retro'd for prior years (drum brakes) |
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1972-1978 | 16” | Rear Cast 7 Spoke | 41035-77A 168) | Option retro'd for prior years (drum brakes) |
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1972-1978 | 18“ | Rear Cast 9 Spoke (black) | 40999-78 169) | Option retro'd for prior years (drum brakes) |
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1979 | 18” | Rear Cast 9 Spoke | 40962-79170) 40952-79171) | ||
1958-1978 | 18“ | Rear Cast 9 Spoke (gold) | 41002-78 172) | XLH 75th Anniversary - option retro'd for prior years (drum brakes) |
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XLCR 1000 | 1977 | 18” | Rear Cast 7 Spoke | 40995-77 173) | without bearings/ sleeve (disc brake) |
1978 | 18“ | Rear Cast 7 Spoke | 40995-78 174) | without bearings/ sleeve (disc brake) |
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XLS 1000 | 1979 | 16” | Rear Cast 9 Spoke | 40963-79175) | |
1979-1980 | 16“ | Rear Cast 9 Spoke (black) | 40953-79A 176) | ||
(L)1979-1980 | 16” | Rear Laced (chrome) | 43720-79 177) | ||
1981 | 16“ | Rear Cast 9 Spoke (black) | 40955-81 178) | ||
1981 | 16” | Rear Laced (chrome) | 43720-81 179) | ||
1982 | 16“ | Rear Cast 9 Spoke | 41015-82A 180) | ||
1982-1985 | 16” | Rear Laced (chrome) | 40951-82 181) | ||
1983-1985 | 16“ | Rear Cast 9 Spoke | 40983-83A 182) | ||
1984-1985 | 16” | Rear Cast 9 Spoke | 41015-82A 183) | ||
XLT 1000 | 1977-1978 | 18“ | Rear 7 Spoke (black) | 41037-77 184) | Option retro'd for prior years (drum brakes) |
XLX-61 (1000) | 1983-1985 | 16” | Rear Laced (chrome)40951-82 185) | ||
1983-1985 | 16“ | Rear Cast 9 Spoke | 41015-82A 186) | ||
1983-1985 | 16” | Rear Cast 9 Spoke | 40983-83A 187) |
The “special” tapered wheels that were paired to the “special” tapered bead rims were known as “C-section” rims. 188)
“C-section” rims can be positively identified after the tire is removed from the rim by the part numbers stamped in rim.
The taper was at the 'normally flat' area from the inside bead seat corner and the shelf edge at the drop towards the drop center.
The metal 'shelf' tapered toward the center with a safety hump just before the drop down.
This was a “special package” buy from Goodyear with the rim included since you couldn't buy the tires to properly fit the rims anywhere else but them.
Standard low clearance models did not have the “special” rims and use standard tires.
Click on a picture to enlarge it.
19“ front (43522-77) & 18” rear (41037-77) 189) | ||
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1971 front and rear (taper base) rims from an XLCH 190) | ||
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2.50C-18 (43008-70) aluminum (taper base) 18“ steel spool rear wheel on 1974 XLH. 191) | ||
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June 1978 193) | ||||
Wheel Size | Wheel Description | Models | Tube Size (Goodyear) | Tire Size |
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16“ | Rear Cast 7 Spoke | FX/FXE/FXS | MT-90-16cv (center valve) | 5.00-16T 5.10-16T MT-90-16T |
Front & Rear Laced 16 Spoke | FL/FLH | G5.10-16T (side valve) | ||
Rear Laced & Cast 9 Spoke | FX/FXE/FXS | |||
18” | Rear Laced | XL/XLH/XLCH/XLT/XLCR | W18 / W19 | 4.25-18T |
Rear Cast 7 or 9 Spoke | V18 / V19 | MN90-18 | ||
19“ | Front Laced | XL/XLH/XLCH/XLT/XLCR FX/FXE/FXS | V19 / V19 | 3.75-19T MM90-19T |
Front Cast 7 or 9 Spoke | MJ-90-19 |
HD Recommendations per Year Model | |||||||
1957-1959 XL | Wheel Size and Position | Tire Size | Recommended Tire Pressure |
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18” Front and Rear | 3.50×18 | 14 psi Front, 18 psi Rear | |||||
1958-1966 XLH | Wheel Size and Position | Tire Size | |||||
18“ Front and Rear | 3.50×18 | 14 psi Front, 18 psi Rear | |||||
1967-1969 XLH | Wheel Size and Position | Tire Size | |||||
19” front | 3.25/3.5×19 | 16 psi | |||||
18“ Rear | 4.00×18“ | 20 psi | |||||
1959-1969 XLCH | Wheel Size and Position | Tire Size | |||||
19” Front | 3.25/3.50×19 | 14 psi | |||||
18” Rear | 4.0 x 18 | 18 psi | |||||
1970-1978 195) | Wheel Size and Position | Wheel Type | Rim Contour | Tire Size (Goodyear or Yokohama) Use corresponding size inner tubes | Recommended Tire Pressure |
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XLH-XLCH-XLT | 19“ Front | Cast, 7 or 9 spoke | T 19 2.15 TL 196) | MJ90-19 * (XLT use Yokohama Y-980 only) | |||
XLH-XLCH-XLT | 19” Front | Laced | 3.75-19T or MM90-19197) (Taper base bead tire size, use on taper base bead rim only)198) | 18 psi199) | |||
XLH-XLCH-XLT | 18“ Rear | Cast, 7 or 9 spoke | T 18 2.50 TL 200) | ||||
XLH/XLCH/XLT | 18” Rear | Laced | 4.25-18T (Taper base bead tire size, use on taper base bead rim only)201) | 30 psi202) | |||
XLH-XLCH | 16“ Rear (accessory) | Cast 7 spoke | MT90-16 / 5.00-16T / 5.10-16T | ||||
1979 XLH-XLCH-XLS203) | Wheel Size and Position | Wheel Type | Rim Contour | HD Tire Series | Goodyear Tube Size | Goodyear Tire Type | Goodyear Tire Size 4 Ply |
19” Front | Laced Early '79 | 2.50 CM | NA | V 18/19 | Sport Rib (Tapered Bead) 204) | MM90-19T | |
19“ Front | Laced Late '79 | 2.50 TLA | YYY | V 19/19 | Eagle A/T | MJ90-19 | |
19” Front | Cast | 2.15 TL | YYY | V 18/19 | Eagle A/T | MJ90-19 | |
18“ Rear | Laced Early '79 | 2.50 CM | NA | W 18/19 | All Traction (Tapered Bead)205) | 4.25-18T | |
18” Rear | Cast | 2.50 TL | NA | V 18/19 | Eagle A/T | ||
16“ Rear | Laced | 3.00 D | WWW | G5.10-16 | Eagle A/T | MT90-16 | |
16” Rear | Cast | 3.00 D | WWW | G5.10-16 | Eagle A/T | MT90-16 | |
1980-1985 XLH-XLS-XLX207) | Wheel size and Position | Wheel Type | Rim Contour | HD Tire Series | Tube Size 208) / Valve Stem Type | Tire Size Goodyear Eagle A/T or Dunlop K181 4 Ply | |
19“ Front | Laced | 2.50×19 TLA | YYY | MJ90-19 Rubber (center pos.) | Either brand MJ90-19 | ||
19” Front | Cast | 2.15×19 TL | YYY | ||||
16“ Rear | Laced or Cast | 3.00x16D | WWW | H-16 (MT90-16) 209) Rubber or Metal (side pos) 11/32” rim hole G 5.10-16 210) Rubber (side pos) 5/8“ rim hole | Goodyear MT90-16 Dunlop MT90-16 |
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1985 XLH-XLS-XLX211) | Wheel size and Position | Wheel Type | Rim Contour | HD Tire Series | Rim Valve Hole Diameter | Tire Size Goodyear Eagle A/T or Dunlop K181 4 Ply | |
19” Front | Tubeless Cast | 2.15×19 TL | YYY | 0.45“ | MJ90-19 | ||
16” Rear | Tubeless Cast | 3.00×16 D | WWW | 0.34“ | MT90-16 | ||
1983-1984 XR-1000 212) | Wheel Size and Position | Wheel Type | Rim Contour | HD Tire Series | Rim Valve Diameter | Tire Size Dunlop K-291S 4 Ply | |
19” Front | Tubeless Cast | 2.15×19 TL | RRR | 0.45“ | 100/90V-19 | ||
16” Rear | Tubeless Cast | 3.00×16 D | PPP | 0.34“ | 130-90V-16 |
Starting in 1970, Harley Davidson partnered with Goodyear for new “special” tires and rims for standard “high ground clearance” Sportster models. 213)
The tires are identified on the sidewall as (front - 3.75 x 19 Sport Rib and rear - 4.25 x 18 All Traction)
The MoCo has written that these tires must be used exclusively for replacement on the special “C-secton” rims.
These rims have a special tapered bead seat with a safety hump at the top of the center drop.
By design, standard tires such as Goodyear 3.50 x 18, 4.00 x 18 or 3.25/3.50 x 19 sizes will not fit correctly on these rims and are an unsafe replacement.