Totally.

 

I'd really like to read your description of what happened here....chronologically I mean. Obviously you're going to need new stuff. Are you sure the wheel itself is damaged?

 

The wheel itself seems fine but the damage is where the bearing seats, which looks to be part of the wheel that I don’t think can be replaced. Can it? Chronologically I had a humming noise coming from the wheel. Removed the bearing and saw this. So unsure how it happened.

 

Being that it's a 2010, you should be able to find a take off wheel very easily and for cheap. I wouldn't even mess with that one personally. Swap the tire to the new wheel and hang that one on the wall as art. I'm pretty sure I have a spare axle sitting around from when I had a 2010 SG if you need it. I can take a look, just don't tell anyone that I used to ride a SG.

 

Appreciate the offer but can find one locally (I'm in Washington state). Your secret is safe with me.

 

Someone smash the axle threw off kilter without the center spacer?

Seeing how all the pressure is on the bearing and not that broken piece. I’d run it until I found a new wheel.

 

It's the first time I have pulled the bearing, so I'm going to guess it's been like that since I bought it years ago but just now reached the point where that piece broke. Gonna replace the wheel.

 

You can find those wheels on Ebay for cheap everyday maybe even marketplace

 

I have one off a 2012 Street glide I'll let go cheep. Need polishing.

 

I'm in Washington state and can find one over here. Thank you, though.

 

I don’t think that was the result of use
but of a careless mechanicing mistake.
At first I thought slap it together and let her rip but on second thought get an undamaged wheel and ride with peace of mind.

 

Cram an SOS Pad in there....you'll be fine

 

Technically speaking, the bearing sits in that housing. The axel goes through the inner race of the bearing. The bearing housing that actually captures the outter race of the bearing seems to be ok. I am doubtful, the way it looks, that you would get much movement out of the bearing, thereby the axel as long as the bearing "seats" inside the housing correctly. BUT, I would be nervous AF any time I hopped on that bike. You probably would never have an issue as long as whoever put the tires on always made sure it was balanced to compensate.
I've seen this done more than once from someone trying to "knock" a bearing out of a wheel. Shit happens.
That being said...What year is the bike? Where are you? I have a set of wheels I pulled of my 12 Ultra that have been sitting in my basement for MANY MOONS.

 

The puller I used sits inside the bearing and doesn't go into the spacer but I bet you're right. Previous owner might have been crafty with it.
I've removed the wheel before but not the bearing until now so it was a ... nice surprise. Appreciate your offer on the wheels but am looking locally(Washington state). Looks like a good deal though. Folks, check that link out

 

https://www.roadglide.org/threads/wheels-of-a-2012-ultra-classic-flhtcu.399576/?post_id=5054057#post-5054057

 

Was actually gonna give them to you if you wanted to pick them up. But that's a pretty good ride, even for a set of free wheels

 

^^^one of the reasons this is THE BEST forum on the Internet.
Thanks, again.

 

Hi, All.
I've got a new wheel, and bearings replaced. Going for a five-hour test ride in a couple of hours.
Thanks again for the replies.