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front hub woes

Discussion in 'Motorcycle Tech Talk' started by Hogdog, Apr 17, 2014.

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  1. Hogdog

    Hogdog Active Member

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    96 dyna wide glide front hub is rusted pretty bad on the right hand outside. Does anyone know where I can get a chrome cover similar to the hub covers on the heritage. Its either cover it up or replace the front wheel. Any suggestions??
    Hogdog, Apr 17, 2014
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    Try J&P...
    marc 55, Apr 17, 2014
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    hotroadking Super Moderator Staff Member

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    could tear it down and powdercoat it
    hotroadking, Apr 17, 2014
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    cowboy Moderator Staff Member

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    My 94 softail did the same thing , I used 0000 steal wool & Gords polish I order it on line now, he's in corpus Christi Tx area good luck ,I have he wed site but it's out in the shop ,but he has videos on his site & all true , he use to come to the swap meet up here but they shut it down ,That's why I order on line now
    cowboy, Apr 17, 2014
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    hotroadking Super Moderator Staff Member

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    Just FYI the Heritage cover is also the spacer for that side on the bike, it's held in by a circlip, otherwise known as a jesus clip as in Jesus that thing almost hit me in the eye clip.

    So its possible you could use it, just have to make sure the spacer is the same size as your current one on the bike. It's one of those find one at a swapmeet and test it out deals..
    hotroadking, Apr 18, 2014
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    FLHTbiker Moderator Staff Member

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    Or do a search on line. I also like what Cowboy did.
    FLHTbiker, Apr 18, 2014
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    Just be careful if buying Oriental aftermarket/replacement parts. They are world famous for "almost fits" LOL.

    Another possibility is that Harley might have the part stashed away in a warehouse somewhere. Check with a stealership.
    joshbob, Apr 19, 2014
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  9. Hogdog

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    Thanks y'all for the help, J&P got just what I need to cover this ugly hub mess!!! Got a solid lead using their 2001 catalog from the recycle bin in the shop!!! marc 55 gets the prize for pointing me to the recycle bin!!!
    Hogdog, Apr 19, 2014
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    Thanks for the tip!!
    Hogdog, Apr 19, 2014
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    good to here you found what your looking for , Now post the pics up
    cowboy, Apr 20, 2014
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    Be cool to see before & after pics.
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  14. Hogdog

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    Got the hub cap yesterday, was impressed with the J&P shipping arrangements. It kinda hurts to make a record (pic) of a before (such an ugly mess) but will make it better with the "after", the hub looks great. I'm not quite sure how to attach pictures!
    Hogdog, Apr 24, 2014
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    Thanks, Cowboy

    I have used steel wool before, hopefully I can clean the inside up with it. The outside is another matter, it has rusted to the point of being pitted. Its so ugly the only alternatives i see is a new wheel or cover it up. I think HD cuts corners with its chromed parts.
    Hogdog, Apr 24, 2014
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    Chrome used to be very good before the EPA stepped in and messed things up.
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    so hogdog did you keep the 21in wheel ? & is the hub cap the dome style ? I'am asking cause I just might look into it for my 94 your 96 will be the same pt number
    cowboy, Apr 27, 2014
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    I haven't got the front wheel of yet, but it looks like just the trick. I decided to paint the inside of the hub black just in case a little peeks through. The inside if the wheel is another story I think elbow grease and steel wool will clean that up. The hubcap, J&P part no. 2000065 is dome shaped and looks as if it just slides on the shaft part of the hub is 2.25 " and the od of the hub is 4.5". I don't know what the heck got on the front wheel but the axle nut caps are gone and the fork tubs are a mess. What can you use to polish brushed aluminum? The first task is to convince the chick to move her car so I can work on one of the girls!! How can they be jealous of a bike, go figure!!!
    Hogdog, Apr 28, 2014
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    hotroadking Super Moderator Staff Member

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    The clear coat on the forks just takes a beating over time, from sand
    dirt etc, only solution is to get some emery cloth or fine grit sand paper
    and sand and polish the aluminum then keep a good coat of mothers aluminum
    polish on them.
    hotroadking, Apr 28, 2014
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    HRK is spot on as to the fork sliders or lower legs, my 94 W/G and 2000 R/K lowers were not so pretty. 2 choices are a little elbow grease or new lowers. I used 220 wet/dry to remove clearcoat and worked up to 800 then mothers. With a little maintenance they look mint. With the wheel off maybe 2 hours per side. Time or money your choice.
    bambidee, Apr 28, 2014
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    When I was shaving the lower sliders on my shovel (removing all the lugs for a cleaner look), I sanded off the clearcoat with various grits of sandpaper, ending with 1500. I use Blue Magic to keep 'em polished. Great stuff for any metal parts on the bike.
    joshbob, Apr 29, 2014
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