wheel straightening

Klos · 11-11-2009, 11:21 AM

Has anyone had their bent rims straightened before. How much was it and where can I get it done at. 05-06 636 front rims are pricey

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!!A2K!! · 11-11-2009, 11:22 AM

i just use a block of wood and a hammer. as long as it doesnt leak who cares. hahaha

Towlieee · 11-11-2009, 11:49 AM

If you just have a bent lip or something, block of wood and hammer like he said

but really its aluminum, your not supposed to bend it, it likes to snap. Your probably better off leaving it bent or finding a used wheel somewhere

OnEWhEeLNEAL · 11-11-2009, 11:52 AM

Ive had my car rims straightened before and it was like new. Dont remember which company I used but theres a shitload of companies out there.

http://www.google.com/search?q=motor...ient=firefox-a

Average cost is $100 so youre better off just finding a new rim. I did it for expensive car rims - I wouldnt spend the $100 on a motorcycle rim.

ShaneGSXR21 · 11-11-2009, 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by !!A2K!!

i just use a block of wood and a hammer. as long as it doesnt leak who cares. hahaha

if it holds air its straight enough

but for real though if its just the lip beat it back and go thats what ive done in the past, but if your wheel is bent and the structural integrity of the wheel is compromised i would find a new one because stunt abuse will most likely bring the problem area back because where it was straightened back would be i weak spot... i would think

jcf4i · 11-11-2009, 12:08 PM

u can also use a long cresent wrench, just dont be an ape...

roadsurfr7 · 11-11-2009, 12:13 PM

If you have access to a lathe with a large chuck and a good aluminum welder you could do it yourself. wouldnt be that hard. I have called local rim repair shops and most of them dont have the tooling for bike wheels. There is a place in the back of motorcycle magazines that advertises bike rim repair.

Towlieee · 11-11-2009, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by roadsurfr7

If you have access to a lathe with a large chuck and a good aluminum welder you could do it yourself. wouldnt be that hard. I have called local rim repair shops and most of them dont have the tooling for bike wheels. There is a place in the back of motorcycle magazines that advertises bike rim repair.

whoa what?

what do you need a lathe or a TIG for to straighten a wheel? two tools that shouldn't be in the straightening process

That's like saying "I need a chainsaw and a bottle of jack to change my car tire"

f4ikid13 · 11-11-2009, 12:59 PM

heat it up with a blow torch then use a melot ....worked for me

T/C · 11-11-2009, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Towlieee

whoa what?

what do you need a lathe or a TIG for to straighten a wheel? two tools that shouldn't be in the straightening process

That's like saying "I need a chainsaw and a bottle of jack to change my car tire"

He is right... Lol Explain how you need a tig and lathe?

ShaneGSXR21 · 11-11-2009, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by T/C

He is right... Lol Explain how you need a tig and lathe?

maybe hes just gonna machine a new one himself?

pdpwally · 11-11-2009, 02:04 PM

will's rim repair in sc

11-11-2009, 11:22 AM	#2
!!A2K!! The Reverend Freestyle Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Lafayette,IN Age: 20 Bike: Sharkskinz & ATOWN 05 r6 Gender: Male Posts: 1,391	Re: wheel straightening i just use a block of wood and a hammer. as long as it doesnt leak who cares. hahaha __________________ sharkskinz.com------------- galfer braking redlinemotorsports.biz------- durtys powder coating wheel-e industries------------MOTOSKINZ.COM ATOWN CUSTOMS

11-11-2009, 11:49 AM	#3
Towlieee Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Anywhere wheelies happen Age: 23 Bike: 02F4i 05Fiddy 05Crf150 Gender: Male Posts: 5,427	Re: wheel straightening If you just have a bent lip or something, block of wood and hammer like he said but really its aluminum, your not supposed to bend it, it likes to snap. Your probably better off leaving it bent or finding a used wheel somewhere

11-11-2009, 11:52 AM	#4
OnEWhEeLNEAL Honda Destroyer Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: QUEENS, NY BITCHES Age: 33 Bike: One that pancakes Gender: Male Posts: 33,122	Re: wheel straightening Ive had my car rims straightened before and it was like new. Dont remember which company I used but theres a shitload of companies out there. http://www.google.com/search?q=motor...ient=firefox-a Average cost is $100 so youre better off just finding a new rim. I did it for expensive car rims - I wouldnt spend the $100 on a motorcycle rim. __________________ fuckkkkkkkkkkkkkk

11-11-2009, 12:08 PM	#6
jcf4i highchair coaster burnout Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: mi Bike: f4i/06 636. Both SF stunt Gender: Male Posts: 606	Re: wheel straightening u can also use a long cresent wrench, just dont be an ape...

11-11-2009, 12:13 PM	#7
roadsurfr7 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: USA Bike: gsxr6 Gender: Male Posts: 433	Re: wheel straightening If you have access to a lathe with a large chuck and a good aluminum welder you could do it yourself. wouldnt be that hard. I have called local rim repair shops and most of them dont have the tooling for bike wheels. There is a place in the back of motorcycle magazines that advertises bike rim repair.

11-11-2009, 12:59 PM	#9
f4ikid13 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: west covina Age: 24 Bike: 02 f4i Gender: Male Posts: 66	Re: wheel straightening heat it up with a blow torch then use a melot ....worked for me

11-11-2009, 02:04 PM	#12
pdpwally Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: butler, nj Bike: 900rr streetfighter Gender: Male Posts: 59	Re: wheel straightening will's rim repair in sc