Is there any fixing a bent wheel?

[markmartin]

Or do I need to get a new one?

The bead is bent on one side.  

[aviationfred]

Ouch, That is not a pretty picture.  

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

Fred

[FJmonkey]

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

[Flynt]

Frameman in Sacramento is another option...  it can be fixed unless it is cracked I think.

Frank

[ribbert]

There are companies that re roll rims. That would be an easy job for them.

[Pat Conlon]

Mark, is that a FZR rim?  If not, wouldn't spend any money on it....

[markmartin]

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.

[FJ_Hooligan]

Sooooooooooooooooo .....
The obvious question has yet to be asked

How did that happen?

[markmartin]

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   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.

[simi_ed]

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

[markmartin]

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.

[rktmanfj]

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?   

[markmartin]

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[markmartin]

 

What's the worst thing that can happen from filing a claim?    

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!  
I'll put any funds retrieved to 'found money rally beer fund, fund'. 

[Capn Ron]

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. . .