HD Frt wheel on my Vaq

azvaquero · 01-16-2017, 07:53 PM

I've been looking at replacing the front wheel with something a little more stylish. Would normally do both ends, but since very little of the rear is visible...

Based on what others have already done, it seemed that the late model HD wheels were pretty close out of the box, needing only a little machining here and there.

Long story short, pulled the trigger on a Craigslist wheel/tire/rotor combo and started cutting. My measurements for the spacers came out at 1.205 on the left side and 1.210 on the right. Several hours were spend grinding/filing and test fitting the calipers.

http://www.vulcanbagger.com/forums/a...pictureid=3803
http://www.vulcanbagger.com/forums/a...pictureid=3802

Tried inserting an image, apparently, I cant use one from this site...

V2K_Rod · 01-16-2017, 08:29 PM

Looks great!
I did my VN2000 "Drifter" like that...

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V2K_Rod · 01-16-2017, 08:32 PM

Here are AZ Vaquero's pics ...

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azvaquero · 01-16-2017, 08:36 PM

Thanks, someone let me know what I did wrong, I'm sure its pilot error.

**JD Hog** · 01-16-2017, 09:10 PM

Looking good for both bikes pictured above

talon · 01-16-2017, 10:17 PM

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Originally Posted by azvaquero

Thanks, someone let me know what I did wrong, I'm sure its pilot error.

Hey, the wheel looks great and I like what you did with the rear turn signals tooo. Still weighing all my options because I eventually want to change mine. Just haven't made up my mind which way to go.

azvaquero · 01-16-2017, 10:54 PM

I added side markers to the bags in the place of the stock reflectors, also added amber side markers to the side of the fairing when I removed the oem turn signal chin-up bar thing. I ride in the dark a lot, and like extra lighting.

Dnooch24 · 01-18-2017, 10:31 AM

Front wheel looks good! I like the rear turn signals as well.

alwhite00 · 01-18-2017, 02:11 PM

Is the rotor spacing correct for a 1500 Nomad by chance?

azvaquero · 01-18-2017, 10:06 PM

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Originally Posted by alwhite00

Is the rotor spacing correct for a 1500 Nomad by chance?

Not sure. My guess is it isn't. My Vaq rotors are 6 7/16 apart (outside surface to outside surface) and the HD is 6 11/16. Difference of .250. I milled off .125 from the caliper mount portion of each fork leg.

Vulcanrider03 · 01-19-2017, 04:50 AM

Here is my Nomad done the same in 2015

Preacher824 · 03-02-2017, 09:15 PM

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Originally Posted by JD Hog

Looking good for both bikes pictured above

I agree

Theunclebeef · 03-14-2017, 03:01 PM

That what I'm talking about, wheel looks great!!!! I'm on the same path, thanks for the info. What do you think about machining the wheel instead of the fork leg??? What is the center stand you are using?

01-16-2017, 07:53 PM	#1
azvaquero Jr. Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Phx AZ Posts: 18	HD Frt wheel on my Vaq I've been looking at replacing the front wheel with something a little more stylish. Would normally do both ends, but since very little of the rear is visible... Based on what others have already done, it seemed that the late model HD wheels were pretty close out of the box, needing only a little machining here and there. Long story short, pulled the trigger on a Craigslist wheel/tire/rotor combo and started cutting. My measurements for the spacers came out at 1.205 on the left side and 1.210 on the right. Several hours were spend grinding/filing and test fitting the calipers. http://www.vulcanbagger.com/forums/a...pictureid=3803 http://www.vulcanbagger.com/forums/a...pictureid=3802 Tried inserting an image, apparently, I cant use one from this site... Login or Register to Remove Ads Last edited by azvaquero; 01-16-2017 at 07:55 PM.
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V2K_Rod Jr. Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 39	Here are AZ Vaquero's pics ... Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I537 using Tapatalk Last edited by V2K_Rod; 01-16-2017 at 10:24 PM.
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JD Hog Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Placerville, CA Posts: 2,959	Looking good for both bikes pictured above __________________ Jim Diebolt 2015 Vulcan 1700 Voyager ABS The Black Kaw 2005 Vulcan Nomad Sold 2006 Honda 1800 VTX (Freebie) Sold 2008 Harley Ultra Classic Sold 2001 Harley Ultra Classic Sold Hangtown, Kalifornia VBA #2625 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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01-16-2017, 08:29 PM	#2
V2K_Rod Jr. Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 39	Looks great! I did my VN2000 "Drifter" like that... Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I537 using Tapatalk
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01-16-2017, 08:36 PM	#4
azvaquero Jr. Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Phx AZ Posts: 18	Thanks, someone let me know what I did wrong, I'm sure its pilot error.
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01-16-2017, 10:54 PM	#7
azvaquero Jr. Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Phx AZ Posts: 18	I added side markers to the bags in the place of the stock reflectors, also added amber side markers to the side of the fairing when I removed the oem turn signal chin-up bar thing. I ride in the dark a lot, and like extra lighting.
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01-18-2017, 10:31 AM	#8
Dnooch24 Jr. Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 14	Front wheel looks good! I like the rear turn signals as well.
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01-18-2017, 02:11 PM	#9
alwhite00 Advanced Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Posts: 539	Is the rotor spacing correct for a 1500 Nomad by chance?
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03-14-2017, 03:01 PM	#13
Theunclebeef Jr. Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Moorpark,Ca Posts: 35	That what I'm talking about, wheel looks great!!!! I'm on the same path, thanks for the info. What do you think about machining the wheel instead of the fork leg??? What is the center stand you are using?
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