The New And Improved Unofficial R65 Forum V2

General Category => Chit-Chat => Topic started by: erod1 on February 24, 2013, 10:05:22 AM

Title: Bent wheels
Post by: erod1 on February 24, 2013, 10:05:22 AM

I just removed my rear wheel to replace my tire on my 86. So I go to the front wheel and I noticed it has a dent on the lip part of the wheel.
My question is there a way to straighten the wheel.
Also I noticed that a 86  front wheel of a k series appears to be the same. I looked up the parts number and they are the same for r65 and a k75.
It is also easier to find a k wheel used than a r65.
What are your thoughts ?

Title: Re: Bent wheels
Post by: montmil on February 24, 2013, 05:31:53 PM

You don't say what part of the world you occupy, but Woody's Wheel Works in Denver CO offers alloy motorcycle rim straightening for a fee of $80.00 and up... Depending on how badly you hit that curb. ::)

http://www.woodyswheelworks.com/moto_alloy_wheels.html

Title: Re: Bent wheels
Post by: Motu on February 24, 2013, 05:39:00 PM

Mono front wheels are the same as K bikes - I have a K100 front wheel for my spare set. Rear wheels are different.  I also have a small dent in my front rim, I tried dead blow and rubber hammers on it to no effect. It's only a small ding on the flange, so the rim is still true....it stays like that for now.

Title: Re: Bent wheels
Post by: erod1 on February 24, 2013, 07:47:35 PM

Thanks for your replies. I am located on Long Island New York.

Title: Re: Bent wheels
Post by: tvrla on February 26, 2013, 08:18:02 PM

Yes, these wheels can be straightened! They're soft enough that they don't crack getting deformed, or while straightening. And that's the idea - you don't want them so strong and brittle they crack or break rather than bend and stay in one piece

Title: Re: Bent wheels
Post by: Lucky_Lou on February 27, 2013, 01:23:31 PM

Funnily enough suddenly i am on the market for a front wheel for my K  [smiley=lolk.gif], nice to know that other wheel options will fit.
Lou  

Title: Re: Bent wheels
Post by: clonmore1 on February 27, 2013, 02:51:34 PM

You been popping wheelies again Lou?

Title: Re: Bent wheels
Post by: luxlogs on February 27, 2013, 03:00:12 PM

I got a slightly bent one if anybody needs it, located in Joliet IL, too much to ship. email me at luxlogs@yahoo.com