Bent wheels

[erod1]

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 ?

[montmil]

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

[Motu]

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.

[erod1]

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

[tvrla]

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

[Lucky_Lou]

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  

[clonmore1]

You been popping wheelies again Lou?

[luxlogs]

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