With the old timken tapered bearings you could get different thickness spacer for proper bearing fitment. They were available thru the dealer or after market. I don't know how many you would need, but if a small amount is needed they may work for you. Not sure though because of sealed bearings. Or have a proper spacer made at a machine shop.
Ok, for all who care!....I had another spacer made at 4.9375" long and it fits like a glove! So, to recap what I've learned in case anyone needs to do the same thing. The first thing you need to know is what wheel you have. 1st generation wheels with 3/4" sealed bearings have a 1" (approx.) hole thru the hub to allow for the spacer so, ya can't put 1" bearings in those wheels without boring the hub hole bigger to allow for the bigger spacer = Expensive! 2nd gen. wheels have a bigger hole of 1.3125" (approx.) for the bigger spacers and will accept either 3/4" or 1" size bearings. Both these bearings have the same dimensions (except the obvious axle difference) and seat at the same depth, spacers are also the same length of 4.8125" (approx.). The 25mm wheels are a different animal all together. The 25mm bearings are the same O.D. as the other two but are .500" thick and seat at different depths on either side of the hub so a 5.25" length spacer is used. If you're changing to 3/4" bearings in this wheel, stock spacers won't work, you'll need a custom length spacer. I don't know of anyone that has these available so, I had a Harley Wheel Specialist make me one at the bargain price of $30 shipped to my door. Ya can't beat that!!!!!
Ya, I didn't have any of those hangin' around to check so, I had a guy make one the length I needed.... Workin' on yer Harley is gettin' to be a pain in the **** these days! Thanks bud.
I must say, the forums these days are awesome. I will never call a Harley dealer with a problem again! All they seem to want is you walking thru the door with pockets of cash to buy whatever. They're not interested in solving a problem you may have with your bike, unless you drop it off so they can charge ! All they know how to do, or care to do, is open the book and look up a part#.
Ya, I hear that! Seems to be all too common these days!Good that you got the resolve you needed, Too bad you had to jump thru so many hoops to get where you are now
