Want to use a 16" Harley wheel...

[JAGUARGOD]

Hey guys , did a search and didnt find much info....Want to use a Harley 16" wheel that I have on my Brat style build...Has anyone done this ? and what did you use for brakes and axles and such? Hoping to learn from others and their experiences...Dont have any pics yet since all I have is a stock 82 XS...ugly and dirty. Hoping to hear ...Kev.

 

[mouser]

Perhaps lacing the rim onto a Yam hub would be a way to go..Harley hubs are wider than the Yam. The two Harley wheels I measured just now are close to 7" wide...sprockets and disc would be a problem I think...

 

[JAGUARGOD]

I appreciate that mouser.....thought I had seen it done...and had it in my mind it was easier...guess not....will get out some measuring instruments and have a better looksee.
You are probably right ...it may be easier to go the route you suggest.Thanks again ...Kev.

 

[Scary]

I put a 16" HD wheel on my 72xs. The wheel was from 1982ish HD. It fits fine but I had a lot of sourcing to do. I ordered an HD disc and had a take-off brake to put on, Had to have a custom 7/8" axle made, filed the axle plates on my TC bros hard tail to fit and changed the bearings in the wheel to match. Made custom wheel spacers and ordered a sprocket from "Rebel Gears" since HD doesn't make one that size.

 

[JAGUARGOD]

Hey Scary...thanks for that info....I can get the sprocket...was worried about the axle and caliper alignment with the rotor. When I get the rear end apart , I will measure more accurately and test fit . I will take pics as I go and post....I'm thinkin this can be done. I'm goin for it...thanks again.

 

[jamesgs4]

Perhaps lacing the rim onto a Yam hub would be a way to go..Harley hubs are wider than the Yam. The two Harley wheels I measured just now are close to 7" wide...sprockets and disc would be a problem I think...

most harley rims are 40 spoke, and most xs hubs are 36 spoke.
Why not use a 16" yamaha spoked wheel? pretty much the same wheel as far as looks go.

 

[JAGUARGOD]

james , that is an option I didnt know about.....will scout the net for a 16" yamaha wheel...weigh the possibilities.....I need spokes anyway....mine are crusty....I have built a few bikes but never mixed with Yamaha before.....Thanks for the suggestion....Kev.