1967-1969 NOS Harley Davidson Sportster XLH XLCH 18" rear rim strip 43148-67 OEM

we have six of these NOS Harley Davidson Sportster rim strips OEM part number 43148-67. according to "sportsterpedia" the following information was found: "From September 20, 1966 through the 1969 model season, a rubber tube flap (43148-67) was installed on the rear (steel wheel only) of Sportsters before the tube and tire were installed. This new tube flap was also recommended as a retro fit to earlier model Sportsters. Consequently, the ’59-’69 FSM includes the installation of this flap with no

specification of year model used on. However, this new flap did not make it into the 57-67 Parts Catalog or the 68 Supplement Catalog. It first appeared in the 1969 supplement Catalog. This is a wider rubber piece than the standard rim strip that extended from bead to bead and all the way around the rim. It rode between the tube and the tire at the bead area and between the tube and the rim at the spoke areas. This change was made as a safety precaution to provide greater protection against tube wear caused by the tire bead edge rubbing on the tube at this point under heavy operating conditions such as off rode or maximum accel / braking conditions. The use this rubber flap was ended with the 1969 year models with the introduction of the 1970 year model taper beaded rims and tires" this is a "buy it now" - free shipping for one (1) 43148-67 harley davidson rim strip. want more than one, follow the prompt to ask for more. questions?? call or email 978- two six five- 4158 sonnysmotorcyclerepair.com