okay, so I had a little mishap and bent my front rim. It's bent on the right side from hitting a curb. The tire is still holding air after 5 days, and I can't really tell how much damage there is to it. Maybe when I take the tire off, I can get a better look, and (even more likely) have someone else look at it.
Can this rim be repaired, or does it have to be replaced? If a replacement is necessary, I'd like to keep the same wheel. Other than the dealership, any hints on where to get one? I've been watching eBay since this happened and one hasn't shown up there yet.
Here's what it looks like.
(https://farm4.static.flickr.com/3615/3410005183_727d5606a3.jpg)
(https://farm4.static.flickr.com/3635/3410815310_73c868aafc_m.jpg)
(https://farm4.static.flickr.com/3352/3410815294_4f78dfa1f6_m.jpg)
That can be fixed by a competent wheel repair company.
Quote from: Ducaholic on April 03, 2009, 07:14:56 PM
That can be fixed by a competent wheel repair company.
What he said, you're extra lucky you hit it right on the spoke.
Quote from: Ducaholic on April 03, 2009, 07:14:56 PM
That can be fixed by a competent wheel repair company.
http://www.mcwheel.com/ (http://www.mcwheel.com/)
I have one used brombo rim and tire abt 70 % life left off an 02 monster M750 here's some pics
(http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm26/jskillz411/Picture0355.jpg)
(http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm26/jskillz411/Picture0356.jpg)
Quote from: jskillz411 on April 05, 2009, 12:33:25 PM
I have one used brombo rim and tire abt 70 % life left off an 02 monster M750 here's some pics
Hey thanks for the offer, but I want to stick with the style of rims that I have. I shot an email off to mcwheel (thanks, Duc) and we'll see what they say.
I went for a ride today to check the bike out since the accident. Everything's fine with it, and the wheel, while holding air, is noticeably unstable on right handers. Insurance guy somes tomorrow, then after that, I'll probably pull the wheel and disassemble it.
Mash,
Sorry to hear...perhaps a good excuse for BST!