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Wheels with Tapered Roller Star Hub and Classic Profiled Semi-Drop Center Rim

Wheels with Tapered Roller Star Hub and Classic Profiled Semi-Drop Center Rim

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26-881
by Bates; with KHW stamping; hub finish: black powder coated; rim finish: black powder coated; 2.15x18 ”
26-891
hub finish: chrome plated; rim finish: chrome plated; 2.15x18 ”
 27-102
hub finish: chrome plated; rim finish: chrome plated; 1.85x21 ”
Price and stock:
Item №
26-881
Price incl. VAT
839.25 €
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Ready for immediate delivery from our Würzburg, Germany warehouse
The price includes 134.00 € German VAT.
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  • Laced wheel by Bates
  • fits E(L)/F(LH) 1936-1966, U(LH) 1937-1948 front and rear, W(L) 1937-1952 rear only
  • steel, with KHW stamping
  • Star hub steel
  • hub finish: black powder coated
  • profile: semi-drop center
  • rim finish: black powder coated
  • 2.15x18 ”
  • spokes: steel chrome plated
  • matching axle Ø: 17.5 mm
  • metal valve in center
  • replaces Harley-Davidson part number HD 40978-36
  • gross weight: 8.54 kg

If you often ride your classic scooter on long distances you might prefer wheels with modern, low maintenance bearings. Hence these complete, ready-to-install wheel assemblies work as stock replacements but feature an upgraded hub with modern tapered roller wheel bearings. To add to the authentic look the black 18” rims have the correct design and a Kelsey-Hayes (KHW) rim stamping. The hubs accept all stock drum brakes.

Star Hubs with Tapered Roller Bearings

Special wheel axle kits are required, OEM  axles will not work or must be modified.

KHW Stamped Rims

The KHW stamp on the inside of rims stands for Kelsey-Hayes Wheel, which was a manufacturer/supplier for The Motor Company.

Possible assembly fault and brake drum failure.

Some brake drum/wheel hub combinations require one or more spacer shims (front W&W 27-748, rear 27-746) to prevent them from touching the hub’s spoke rim. The brake drum must not touch the hub’s spoke flange. This might result in the drum breaking when tightening lug bolts.

Spare parts:

Star Hubs 1940-1966 with Tapered Roller Bearings

Star Hubs 1940-1966 with Tapered Roller Bearings

This hub is completely re-engineered. It duplicates the original part in outside dimensions and appearance, but has added the reliability of tapered roller bearings. Comes ready-to-install, with conventional grease seals.
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Replacement Parts for Star Hub with Tapered Roller Bearings

Replacement Parts for Star Hub with Tapered Roller Bearings

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Accessories:

Bates Brake Drum Shims

Bates Brake Drum Shims

On star hubs the brake drum is fixed by five lug bolts to the hub flange. The brake drum must not touch the spoke flange on the hub. The cast brake drums will break — especially when it is distorted by tightening the bolts. Manufacturing tolerances (aftermarket brake drums and hubs) can cause the drum to touch the hub. Before you tighten down the lug bolts, you will want to check for sufficient brake-drum to spoke flange gap and — if not present — use one of these shims.
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Axles for Custom and OEM Star Hubs

Axles for Custom and OEM Star Hubs

Star hub reproductions that are equipped with tapered roller bearings require an uniform 11/16” axle center part. Harley Davidson axles for Star hubs (all Knuckles and Pans, SV Big Twins 1937-1966, 750 twins 1937-1951 rear, 1966 Shovels) have a center part with only the first 1-1/4” measuring 11/16” while the rest is reduced in diameter. On this reduced diameter a 11/16” Timken bearing will not fit, of course. On the other hand, a uniform diameter goes very well alongside with OEM star hub bearing sleeves, as these sleeves only touch the axle on their initial 3/4”. (The other side is borne by the brake side spacer.) Slight modifications may be required if you notice excessive wheel sideplay.
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Wheel Weights OEM

Wheel Weights OEM

Lead wheel weights that fit nipples on HD wire wheels.
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See also:

Tire Valve Fishing Tool

Tire Valve Fishing Tool

Fumbling the tube valve through its hole in the wheel rim can be a real pain. This smart tool makes the job a lot easier with its 21 cm cable and "fishing hook". Just route the cable through the rim hole and attach its threaded tip to the valve core. Now you can pull the core through the rim without pinching your fingers or damaging the threads. With valve remover inside the handle.
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Coker Diamond Tread Tires

Coker Diamond Tread Tires

The Firestone Diamond Tread tire was standard equipment on Milwaukee’s products and on most US competitors up to 1940. Its typical appearance is strongly related to the bikes of this era and installation is a must for all serious restaurations.
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Coker Firestone ANS Military Tires

Coker Firestone ANS Military Tires

Accurate reproduction of the Firestone ANS tire which was standard equipment on most WLA military motorcycles. The distinctive design, however, looks good on many classic bikes.
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