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FRONT 28-SPOKE WHEELS
J049452010-04-30
GENERAL
WARNING
Install only wheels and installation kits approved for your model motorcycle. Contact a Harley-Davidson dealer to verify fitment. Mismatching wheels and installation kits or installing wheels not approved for your model can cause loss of control, which could result in death or serious injury. (00610c)
Kit Number
42195-10, 55060-10
Models
For model fitment information, see the P&A Retail Catalog or the Parts and Accessories section of www.harley-davidson.com (English only).
Kit Contents
See Figure 1 and the Service Parts Tables.
Additional Parts Required
Accessory hub caps are not compatible with this wheel.
This kit includes the custom wheel only.
Proper installation of this kit requires the separate purchase of the following parts which are available at a Harley-Davidson dealer:
  • Wheel Installation Kit (See Table 2 and Table 3 to determine required installation kit.)
  • 10 Brake Disc/Hub Cap Screws (3655A) or 2 Chrome screw kits (46646-05)
  • Wheel Bearing Remover and Installer (94134-09)
WARNING
Rider and passenger safety depend upon the correct installation of this kit. Use the appropriate service manual procedures. If the procedure is not within your capabilities or you do not have the correct tools, have a Harley-Davidson dealer perform the installation. Improper installation of this kit could result in death or serious injury. (00333b)
NOTE
This instruction sheet references service manual information. A service manual for your model motorcycle is required for this installation and is available from a Harley-Davidson dealer.
Recommended Additional Parts
The following Harley-Davidson Genuine Motor Accessories are recommended for proper maintenance and cleaning:
  • Harley® Bright™ Chrome Cleaner (94683-99)
  • Harley® Glaze™ Polish and Sealant (99701-84)
  • Harley® Wheel and Spoke Brush (43078-99)
  • Harley-Davidson® Wheel and Tire Cleaner (94658-98)
  • Harley® Preserve™ Bare Aluminum Protectant (99845-07)
INSTALLATION
1. Remove existing front wheel assembly. Save axle, axle nut, brake disc and wheel spacers for kit installation. Refer to the service manual.
NOTE
Install pull thru valve stem (40999-87) included in the installation kit. Discard all other valve stems.
2. See Figure 1. Install valve stem assembly (N) on wheel. Refer to the service manual.
3. Install the primary bearing with a WHEEL BEARING REMOVER AND INSTALLER following the instruction in the service manual. The machined groove in the hub face indicates the primary bearing side.
NOTICE
Do not re-use brake disc/rotor screws. Re-using these screws can result in torque loss and damage to brake components. (00319c)
4. Assemble wheel installation kit components and brake discs to wheel, using the appropriate service parts table. Refer to the service manual.
5. Install wheel spacers (previously removed).
6. Install front wheel (1) and stock axle. See the service manual.
MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING
Chrome parts must be maintained regularly so they keep their original shine and luster.
  1. Clean heavily-soiled wheel surfaces using Harley-Davidson Wheel and Tire Cleaner, applied with Harley Wheel and Spoke Brush.
  2. Thoroughly clean chrome with a good quality chrome cleaner, such as Harley Bright Chrome Cleaner.
  3. After cleaning and polishing, seal the finish with a good quality sealer, such as Harley Glaze Polish and Sealant.
SERVICE PARTS
Figure 1. Service Parts: Front 28-Spoke Wheel (17 inch shown)
Table 1. Service Parts and Wheel Kit Contents
Kit
Item
Description (Quantity)
Part Number
42171-09, 55065-10
1
Wheel
Not Sold Separately
Table 2. FRONT 25 mm Bearing Wheel Installation Kit (41455-08C)
FRONT 25 mm Bearing Wheel Installation Kit (41455-08C)
ITEM (Quantity Used and Description)
Fitment
Wheel Size
A
C
D
J
K
L
M
N
2008 Touring; 2009 and later FLHRC (non-ABS)
16 x 3.0 in
2
0
1
0
1
*
*
0
2009 and later Touring (non-ABS)
17 x 3.0 in
2
0
1
0
0
*
*
*
2008 and later Touring (non-ABS)
18 x 3.5 in
2
0
1
0
**
*
*
*
2008 and later Dyna (except FXDWG and FXDF)
19 x 2.5 in
2
1
0
**
0
*
*
0
2008 and later VRSCAW, VRSCD, VRSCF and VRSCDX (non-ABS)
19 x 3.0 in
2
1
0
1
0
*
*
0
2009 and later Touring (non-ABS)
19 x 3.5 in
2
0
1
0
0
*
*
*
Installation kits are designed to work with many different wheel styles and fitments. Contact a Harley-Davidson dealer to verify that the wheel and installation kits are both designed and approved for the motorcycle they are being installed on.
NOTES:
* See NOTE above valve installation step in INSTALLATION to determine which valve stem to use for your particular kit. Discard other valve stem(s).
** See NOTES for your wheel kit above the wheel assembly step in INSTALLATION to determine if bearing shim is used for your particular wheel kit and fitment.
*** Bearing shim installed under the primary bearing.
A
Bearing, regular (2)
9276
C
Axle sleeve
41748-08
D
Axle sleeve
41900-08
J
Bearing shim***
41450-08
K
Bearing shim***
43903-08
L
Valve stem, short
43157-83A
M
Valve stem, long
43206-01
N
Valve stem, pull thru
40999-87
Table 3. FRONT 25 mm Bearing ABS Wheel Installation Kit (41454-08B)
FRONT 25 mm Bearing ABS Wheel Installation Kit (41454-08B)
ITEM (Quantity Used and Description)
Fitment
Wheel Size
A
B
C
D
J
K
L
M
N
2008 Touring and 2009 and later FLHRC with ABS
16 x 3.0 in
1
1
0
1
0
1
*
*
0
2009 and later Touring with ABS
17 x 3.0 in
1
1
0
1
0
0
*
*
*
2008 and later Touring with ABS
18 x 3.5 in
1
1
0
1
**
**
*
*
*
2008 and later VRSCAW, VRSCD, VRSCF and VRSCDX with ABS
19 x 3.0 in
1
1
1
0
**
**
*
*
0
2009 and later Touring with ABS
19 x 3.5 in
1
1
0
1
0
0
*
*
*
Installation kits are designed to work with many different wheel styles and fitments. Contact a Harley-Davidson dealer to verify that the wheel and installation kits are both designed and approved for the motorcycle they are being installed on.
NOTES:
* See NOTE above valve installation step in INSTALLATION to determine which valve stem to use for your particular kit. Discard other valve stem(s).
** See NOTES for your wheel kit above the wheel assembly step in INSTALLATION to determine which bearing shim to use for your particular wheel kit and fitment.
*** Red side of bearing must be installed toward the wheel. The ABS bearing is primary.
**** Bearing shim installed under the primary bearing.
A
Bearing, regular
9276
B
Bearing, ABS***
9252
C
Axle sleeve
41748-08
D
Axle sleeve
41900-08
J
Bearing shim****
41450-08
K
Bearing shim****
43903-08
L
Valve stem, short
43157-83A
M
Valve stem, long
43206-01
N
Valve stem, pull thru
40999-87