Rear Wheel Center Cover

[frostbite51]

I wonder if a person could take some rubber hose and shim it behind those flanges to put some more tension on them? And then I wondered if they're falling off or getting stolen. These are not gentle times we live in...

 

[moonstar]

This one fell off. Only had it on the road and in the garage that day. Took pictures of it when we left and noticed it when I got home that day. I am on another forum though where others have had issues with them falling off. One person said they put a small amount of glue on the flange to keep it in but I am a bit hesitant to do that. I can see me breaking the *&*# thing when it needs to come off!

 

[HDB0B]

$20 for the TriGlide Center Cap http://www.boardtrackerharleyonline.com/harley-davidson/center-cap-asy-rr-83383-09

Bob orag:

 

[frostbite51]

$20 for the TriGlide Center Cap http://www.boardtrackerharleyonline.com/harley-davidson/center-cap-asy-rr-83383-09

Bob orag:

And it will cost you that much to send it back after you find out it don't fit on a Freewheeler...

 

[HDB0B]

And it will cost you that much to send it back after you find out it don't fit on a Freewheeler...

I was just being amazed at the price difference .... beings the TG is aluminum and the FLRT is plastic.

Several TG owners have used the FLRT center caps for a different look ... so I thought they were the same size center hole?????

Bob orag:

 

[gerald martin]

wheel covers

I was just being amazed at the price difference .... beings the TG is aluminum and the FLRT is plastic.

Several TG owners have used the FLRT center caps for a different look ... so I thought they were the same size center hole?????

Bob orag:

Unbelievable

The stock hub cap for a freewheeler is $110.00 Canadian but if you look in the accessory book from Harley a set of 2 wheel covers (part no. 83841-09) which are better looking are only $41.95 American. Just does not make sense

 

[frostbite51]

I'm waiting for the after market to make a baby moon for the FW.

(I know, I'm not holding my breath.)

 

[HDB0B]

I'm waiting for the after market to make a baby moon for the FW.

(I know, I'm not holding my breath.)

http://www.willyshiny.com/wheel-exchange/tri-glide-and-trike-chrome/

You should call them (they are not big on e-mails or web site updates LOL) if interested.

Bob orag:

 

[frostbite51]

Bob, thanx for the link - another item for the wish list...

 

[TOMMY M]

Did wheels have to come off to remove center caps

 

[frostbite51]

Did wheels have to come off to remove center caps

You're asking about the stock Freewheeler cap? The wheel doesn't need to come off. Look at the pic in post #5 - the cap on the right. At 11 o'clock you can see the notch where a screwdriver will pop the cap off...

 

[TOMMY M]

Thanks for the info

 

[Jack Klarich]

Cheap caps, I lost one, Warranty covered it

 

[jc1300]

I know this is an old thread....but wondering if anyone has found a "hack" to make the FreeWheeler center caps less likely to pop off? I saw someone said glue...don't like that idea. Anyone? Thanks....jc

 

[Jack Klarich]

I know this is an old thread....but wondering if anyone has found a "hack" to make the FreeWheeler center caps less likely to pop off? I saw someone said glue...don't like that idea. Anyone? Thanks....jc

Duct tape on the inside prongs

 

[jc1300]

Duct tape on the inside prongs

Jack...Talking about around the "Shaft" to stiffen or around the edge for more grip? That doesn't sound right....but I think ya know what I mean! lol

 

[Jack Klarich]

Jack...Talking about around the "Shaft" to stiffen or around the edge for more grip? That doesn't sound right....but I think ya know what I mean! lol

Yep, the center shaft that goes in the center hole of the wheel?

 

[Tucci]

For what it's worth. I put several strips of anti slip (graphite) tape on every other plastic flange/prongs (?) that goes into the hub

 

[jc1300]

For what it's worth. I put several strips of anti slip (graphite) tape on every other plastic flange/prongs (?) that goes into the hub

Are you talking about the Sandpaper type tape they put on the edge of stairs? Thanks

 

[Tucci]

Are you talking about the Sandpaper type tape they put on the edge of stairs? Thanks

Yes. Just a narrow 1/4" wide strip, curl over the end and approximately the lenght of the prong ( play it by ear). It gives it a tight fit and of course adds friction