Or do I need to get a new one?
The bead is bent on one side.
(http://fjowners.com/gallery/5/150_27_08_13_4_14_34_1.jpeg)
(http://fjowners.com/gallery/5/150_27_08_13_4_14_30_0.jpeg)
Ouch, That is not a pretty picture. :bad:
I am thinking that wheel should be taken to the local Aluminum recyclers.
I have read articles of custom bike builders cutting rims in half and welding in additional material to widen the rims. I am sure someone could repair that, but the cost would be more than what a good used one would be.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/1988-88-YAMAHA-FZR1000-FZR-1000-FRONT-WHEEL-FREE-SHIPPING-/181181550669?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item2a2f43104d&vxp=mtr#ht_2395wt_1286 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/1988-88-YAMAHA-FZR1000-FZR-1000-FRONT-WHEEL-FREE-SHIPPING-/181181550669?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item2a2f43104d&vxp=mtr#ht_2395wt_1286)
Fred
This has been covered before, that looks fixable the deformation looks mild compared to some wheels that get fixed.
http://www.woodyswheelworks.com/MotorcycleWheelRepair.html (http://www.woodyswheelworks.com/MotorcycleWheelRepair.html)
Frameman in Sacramento is another option... it can be fixed unless it is cracked I think.
Frank
There are companies that re roll rims. That would be an easy job for them.
Mark, is that a FZR rim? If not, wouldn't spend any money on it....
Quote from: Pat Conlon on August 27, 2013, 07:53:12 PM
Mark, is that a FZR rim? If not, wouldn't spend any money on it....
It's an FZR Rim. I purchased the one on EBay that Fred linked me to. Also, another member sent me some information on a fairly local company that does this type of repair. I'll check them out as well. If I like the way the repair comes out, I'll keep the repaired wheel as it's powder coated and all. This way I'll have options.
Thanks to all for the input.
Sooooooooooooooooo .....
The obvious question has yet to be asked
How did that happen?
Road construction. The road crew had ripped up a 3' wide strip of asphalt at a bridge. Apparently they had left for the day and had not ramped the intersection of ripped up and old existing pavement. Its a rural road on my way home from work. It's in the middle of a right hand sweeping turn- hence the damage on the right only. It hit so hard I stopped to check if everything was OK. I went back to look and it was about a 2" + sharp change in height. I must have checked the other/wrong side of the rim :wacko1: because I never saw the damage until last night. I forgot about it but have been trying to figure out the reason my handlebars wobble when I let go. I had adjusted my stem nut this weekend in an attempt to find and solve the problem. Now I'm slightly preoccupied with the integrity of the bead on the tire. I've probably put on 2 or 3000 miles since this happened so I guess it's holding. Ignorance is bliss....
I was planning on changing out my stem bearings this winter to solve the wobble. I think I'll wait until I try the repaired wheel.
Again thanks for all the info about being able to fix the wheel. I didn't know this was so readily available of a service. It's great to belong to a forum with so much knowledge and support. It takes the stress out of keeping these older bikes going.
Oh, and the moral of this story is, if you hit something so hard if feels like your rim hit the pavement...it probaly did.
Mark, you need to send a claim to your road dept. THEY damaged your wheel by doing a sub-standard road repair. It is worth a shot, they'll probably pay (and they should!).
Ed
Quote from: simi_ed on August 28, 2013, 12:50:39 PM
Mark, you need to send a claim to your road dept. THEY damaged your wheel by doing a sub-standard road repair. It is worth a shot, they'll probably pay (and they should!).
Ed
I agree, and that thought ran through my mind when I saw the damage. Unfortunately , I'm way too late. This was weeks ago. Had I been diligent enough when it happened, I would have assessed the situation better, found the damage, taken pictures of the road, and then could have shown the pictures and said "WTH". Now weeks later, the bridge and road are as smooth as can be. I'm not operating from a position of strength now. And I hate to lose. :)
Quote from: markmartin on August 28, 2013, 03:32:41 PM
Quote from: simi_ed on August 28, 2013, 12:50:39 PM
Mark, you need to send a claim to your road dept. THEY damaged your wheel by doing a sub-standard road repair. It is worth a shot, they'll probably pay (and they should!).
Ed
I agree, and that thought ran through my mind when I saw the damage. Unfortunately , I'm way too late. This was weeks ago. Had I been diligent enough when it happened, I would have assessed the situation better, found the damage, taken pictures of the road, and then could have shown the pictures and said "WTH". Now weeks later, the bridge and road are as smooth as can be. I'm not operating from a position of strength now. And I hate to lose. :)
What's the worst thing that can happen from filing a claim? :pardon:
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Quote from: not a lib on August 28, 2013, 04:16:41 PM
What's the worst thing that can happen from filing a claim? :pardon:
Nothing I guess. Point taken.
I'll submit when I get it repaired and let you'll know how it goes. What the hell, it's all in fun now! :good:
I'll put any funds retrieved to 'found money rally beer fund, fund'.
I had an alloy wheel from my old Mitsubishi 3000GT fixed...had a pretty good ding in it. I couldn't tell it from the other three when I got it back and I seem to remember it was about $80 for the repair...Not too shabby!
Cap'n Ron. . .
The wheel has been repaired and is back on the bike. $100 for repair. Aside from the slight bubbling of the powder coat where the wheel was heated, I wouldn't be able to tell where the damage was.
The front end still wobbles when I let go of the bars, but this may have been like this before I bent the wheel. I'm going the change the steering stem bearings and see what that does.
Quote from: markmartin on September 09, 2013, 04:54:48 AM
The front end still wobbles when I let go of the bars, but this may have been like this before I bent the wheel. I'm going the change the steering stem bearings and see what that does.
Having everything proper in the front end is always a good idea and changing the headset bearings...and adjusting them correctly certainly won't hurt.
In my experience, a low-speed front end wobble...throttle-off slight deceleration...while lightening the grip on the bars is caused by a cupped front tire. When I experienced it, it was after my full rebuild...I had already replaced headset and wheel bearings and adjusted them properly. After I felt the wobble on my first test ride, I put on new tires and an RPM fork brace and headed across teh country without a wobble! :i_am_so_happy:
Cap'n Ron. . .
Thanks for mentioning that Ron. I think that the wobble was there this spring with a new tire, but I can't remember really - I hit that road hazard pretty early in the year, maybe the wobble was only after that and maybe now I have bad wear on my tire because of the bent wheel.
I've been meaning to replace the head bearings anyway, it's the only bearings on the bike that haven't been replaced with new. I noticed some shuddering while braking down a very steep driveway earlier this year.... it's time, needed or not. Finding the cause of the wobble will be a process of elimination. If it were easier, I'd throw a new tire on and check out your theory because that could definitely be the only problem.
If you hit the front hard enough to bend the wheel, you should probably loosen the triples and make sure everything is true and straight before retightening.
Quote from: markmartin on September 09, 2013, 02:21:44 PM
Thanks for mentioning that Ron. I think that the wobble was there this spring with a new tire, but I can't remember really - I hit that road hazard pretty early in the year, maybe the wobble was only after that and maybe now I have bad wear on my tire because of the bent wheel.
I've been meaning to replace the head bearings anyway, it's the only bearings on the bike that haven't been replaced with new. I noticed some shuddering while braking down a very steep driveway earlier this year.... it's time, needed or not. Finding the cause of the wobble will be a process of elimination. If it were easier, I'd throw a new tire on and check out your theory because that could definitely be the only problem.
Got some of the same problems after my mods (before the lay down).. I was thinking it was because I raised the rear end up to much. Along with now having to fix the bike I am replacing the head bearings and doing as complete as I can inspection of the front end. No big problems found yet. Wondering if worn fork bushings can be a cause. Mine seem to be tight, but... I haven't pull them apart yet.
No answers, just scratching my head looking into the digital camp fire... :morning2: :drinks:
George
Quote from: not a lib on September 09, 2013, 02:24:52 PM
If you hit the front hard enough to bend the wheel, you should probably loosen the triples and make sure everything is true and straight before re tightening.
Thanks. I loosened the top triples to adjust the stem nut but not the bottoms. It'll check it out when I remove the forks to install new bearings.
Quote from: movenon on September 09, 2013, 03:07:46 PM
I was thinking it was because I raised the rear end up to much.
I'm set up so the rear tire just barely touches on the center stand. It's the same height and tire as last year and it didn't used to wobble.