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REF: Wheels, Brakes & Tires


Rim Construction

  1. The aluminum alloy cast wheel has been used with both tube and tubeless type tires.
    • Tube type aluminum wheels are no longer in production by the MoCo.
  2. The disc type wheel has been manufactured as either:
    • Two assembled halves, bolted and riveted together (no longer in production).
    • Cast as one piece.
  3. The steel alloy rim with chrome finish used with laced (or spoke) type rims.
  4. The extruded aluminum rim was used on 18“ and 19” spoked rims on XL and FX models until 1979.

Rim Profile

The rim profile is the configuration or the shape of the inside of the rim along with the width and diameter stamping.
The different profiles are generally marked on the outside of the rim

  • The 3.00“ D:
    Used on HD wheels since the mid 1960's and on 16” cast wheels since the mid 1970's.
  • TL or MT:
    Used on 19“ cast wheels and some 16” cast wheels.
    The tire and Wheel association renamed the TL to the MT around 1985 but the change was in name only.
    So a TL is the same as a MT.
  • TLA:
    Used on 19“ and 21” laced wheels.
  • CM:
    Used on 18“ and 19” laced wheels on XLs thru 1978 and on FX models thru 1979 (now obsolete).
    If this type rim is damaged, the dealership's first reponce is to replace the rim with a current production rim.

Axle/Bearing Spacers - Miscellaneous Info

Outer Spacer Widths - From 'fergerburger' at this XLForum Thread: http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=1681432

Outer Spacers For 3/4“ Axles
Width P/N
.300” 43548-74 Stepped spacer
.380“ 43358-83A
.440” 43548-73 stepped spacer
.465“ 43488-77 Stepped spacer
.506” 41607-83
.653“ 41594-73
.750” 43654-86A
.930“ 43617-95 - Speedo Drive Width (84-94)
1.00” 43657-89
1.165“ 41591-81
1.245” 40915-94
1.250“ 40910-84A
1.340” 43683-97
1.420“ 43674-95
For 1” Axles
Width P/N
.470“ 43654-00
.515” 43617-00
.887“ 40910-00
.986” 43683-00
1.880“ 41595-00
Preston Cycle Products - Chrome Axle Spacers1)
HD P/N ID Length PCP#
41591-81 0.710 1.265 43016
40915-94 0.720 1.253 43003
43657-89 0.725 1.030 43018
43674-95 0.725 1.412 43004
43683-97 0.730 1.350 43005
41607-83 0.735 0.510 43014
43648-86 0.735 1.370 43017
40910-00 0.740 0.900 43019
43683-00 0.740 0.990 43021
41591-90 0.740 1.435 43006
41595-86 0.745 0.123 43013
47517-58 0.745 0.380 43015
41594-73 0.745 0.655 43010
41592-79 0.745 1.210 43012
43358-83A 0.750 0.370 43009
43654-00 0.750 0.470 43022
43617-00 0.750 0.520 43023
43654-86A 0.750 0.750 43007
41595-73 0.750 0.830 43011
43617-95 0.750 0.930 43002
40910-84A 0.750 1.255 43008
41595-00 0.750 1.980 43020
43613-00 0.755 3.040 43026*
43608-00 0.755 4.810 43025*
43517-00 1.000 4.810 43024*
* Hub Spacers - Not Chromed
ColonyMachine.com2)
HD Equiv# Axle OD ID Length/Width
43358-08 25mm 1.470 25mm .317
43522-08 25mm 1.480 25mm .648


1979 Front Wheel Parts - All Models

  • Brake disc installation screws x (10) - (3680) - 5/16”-18 x 7/8“ socket head cap bolts3)
  • Wheel bearings (2) roller type (9052)4)
  • Spacer (1) (inside) between the bearings5)
    • 2.564” violet (43623-78)
    • 2.550 pink (43624-78)
    • 2.536 gold (43625-78)
  • Spacer (1) (outside) left bearing (43488-77)6)
  • Hub seals (2) - (47519-72)7)
  • Axle bolt 3/4“ shank with 5/8”x 18 threads (43883-77) 8)
    • Washer 5/8“ x 1 5/16” x 3/32“ (6653)
    • Lock washer 5/8” (7022)
    • Nut 5/8“ x 18 (10) (7813) - 15/16” hex head
  • Wheel weight 1/2 oz (95590-77)
  • Wheel weight 1 oz (95591-77)
  • Brake rotor 9)
    • Early '79 XL, XLCH (2) (44137-77)
    • Late '79 XL, XLCH, XLS(2) (44137-79)


1979 Rear Wheel Parts - All Models

  • Sprocket to wheel mounting bolts (5) - (3769) 7/16“ x 14 x 1-1/2” with (7039) 7/16“ lock-washers.
  • Rear sprocket:
    • (41470-73A) Shot blast and chrome.
    • (41470-78) Polish and chrome.
  • Inner retaining ring (2) - (11027)
  • Bearing spacer washer (2) - (43559-73)
  • Bearing spacer (outer right, 1-1/2”) (41203-79)
  • Bearing seal (to hub)(2) - (47519-72)
  • Roller bearing (2) - (9052)
  • Bearing spacer (outer left, 1“) (41202-79)
  • Disc brake (41791-79)
  • Disc brake screw (5) - (43567-79)
  • Axle bolt 3/4” shank threaded for 5/8“ on the end with, (6655) 5/8” x 1-1/2“ x 1/8” washer, (7022) 5/8“ lock-washer and (7986) 5/16” x 18 x 1-1/2 hex head nut.
  • Wheel weight 1/2 oz (95590-77)
  • Wheel weight 1 oz (95591-77)



Homemade Axle Adjuster End Plate

If you break an adjuster end plate while your out riding, here is quick fix that might help get you home. Click on a pic to enlarge:

One large fender washer with a smaller one in front to keep the large one from bending. 10)

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