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Post by naich on Sept 30, 2023 17:11:53 GMT 1
Now that I've got the bike actually running, I can see that the front wheel is all over the place. Probably about 15-20mm of buckling, if not more. Anyone had any experience of getting a wheel straightened? Using something like these people. They talk the talk. |
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Post by reedpete on Sept 30, 2023 17:19:37 GMT 1
Motoliner could be good shout for an expensive exotic wheel… but the £70 quoted on their site would more than buy you a new wheel…
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Post by jon on Sept 30, 2023 17:53:33 GMT 1
One of the many things common on a 250 and 350 LC is the front wheel.
These can be picked up dirt cheap.
Jon
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Post by tony2stroke on Sept 30, 2023 20:11:15 GMT 1
Here's an old wives tale.
I remember a tale that you could freeze the wheel and the buckle was said to come out.
Don,t know if it works, but maybe Worth a try, nothing to loose.
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Post by reedpete on Sept 30, 2023 20:32:14 GMT 1
Here's an old wives tale. I remember a tale that you could freeze the wheel and the buckle was said to come out. Don,t know if it works, but maybe Worth a try, nothing to loose. An experiment for mythbusters I think…. Can think of some pseudo/real science that could explain… but probably there are degrees of success ( excuse the pun) depending on the extent of the buckle… 15mm of run out is a country mile… assuming it’s all the rim and not tyre related.. |
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Post by red998 on Oct 1, 2023 8:56:29 GMT 1
A few years back I purchased a set of 250LC wheels via eBay at £0.99P each!! I imagine Motoliner Maidstone might well be able to do the job but with an LC wheel there must be cheaper alternatives.
By comparison a set of secondhand Marchesini wheels for a Ducati 748/998 now easily sells for £500 plus per set, now I can imagine paying for one of those to be straightened due to the cost and rarity, but I feel, for me at least, that an LC wheel can not be worth that sort of expenditure. If it had to be so, it would be my last avenue (of hope!)
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Post by jon on Oct 1, 2023 9:00:56 GMT 1
Isn’t it funny? Some LC parts are expensive like uncut number plate holders, uncut rear indicator brackets and centre stands. Then others are cheap such as front wheels.
Jon
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Post by yamman1066 on Oct 1, 2023 13:44:45 GMT 1
good front wheels ant that cheap now
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Post by jon on Oct 1, 2023 15:15:51 GMT 1
good front wheels ant that cheap now Check the recent sold listings on Ebay. Loads of reasonable wheels for refurb at just over £50 posted? RD350LC rear wheels are a different story. Jon |
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Post by naich on Oct 1, 2023 17:10:53 GMT 1
I'm a bit wary about just buying another wheel in case it's also buckled. The disk is also warped, and they seem to be more expensive than wheels.
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Post by mouse on Oct 1, 2023 17:28:09 GMT 1
I have used Motoliner several times for wheels and frames and highly recommend them, or just buy another wheel but as you say, will that be straight?
Mouse
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Post by peddrotzr on Oct 1, 2023 18:49:48 GMT 1
As above I also highly recommend them, I used Motoliner to straighten the magnesium front wheel when restoring my Bimota YB3 a few years ago. They also checked and strainghtened a slight fault in the discs (race bikes had a very hard life) Also advised that when fitting tyre to take great care as the wheel was one of the softest hes ever worked on, Top man!
I hope that helps
Best regards Johnny C. |
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Post by naich on Oct 1, 2023 19:01:02 GMT 1
Couple of other points - the wheel has brand new bearings which I'd want to buy for a new wheel is like. Also if I bought one I'd end up with a buckled wheel sitting in the garage. I'd hate to chuck it away and no one is going to want it buckled, so I'd probably end up getting it straightened anyway. As wheel straightening seems to be a legit process I think it's the way to go.
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Post by shaunthe2nd on Oct 1, 2023 20:01:31 GMT 1
I'd buy a new SH wheel and use the old one as garage art.
If the bearings pop out ok and are re-usable, then happy days, but a pair of front wheels bearings are pretty cheap so not a big concern.
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Post by reedpete on Oct 1, 2023 20:27:59 GMT 1
I’m sure some of you will have seen the clocks clock… no a fan personally…but each to there own…
But a I quite like the idea of making a clock from a front wheel…..
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Post by shaunthe2nd on Oct 1, 2023 21:50:50 GMT 1
I’m sure some of you will have seen the clocks clock… no a fan personally…but each to there own… But a I quite like the idea of making a clock from a front wheel….. The blue bounty clocks are fastest! |
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Post by JonW on Oct 1, 2023 22:33:34 GMT 1
Hmm... bearings are cheap, dont reuse...
You could take a method of spinning the wheel (balancer is best but you could use a shaft and something to hold it, b&d workmate?) along when you buy another wheel to test it before you part with cash.
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Post by arrdy350 on Oct 1, 2023 22:36:55 GMT 1
I’m sure some of you will have seen the clocks clock… no a fan personally…but each to there own… But a I quite like the idea of making a clock from a front wheel….. I am going to make a clock with my spare PV wheel 😀👍 |
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Post by yamman1066 on Oct 2, 2023 13:01:25 GMT 1
eBay item number:266424492488
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Post by naich on Oct 2, 2023 13:22:09 GMT 1
eBay item number:266424492488 £225! |
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Post by tony2stroke on Oct 2, 2023 13:34:09 GMT 1
Keep your eyes on these
276072042882 ebay
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Post by naich on Oct 2, 2023 15:18:15 GMT 1
Keep your eyes on these 276072042882 ebay They look a bit grim. The rear one has a big ding in the rim and the front has been welded. |
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Post by stusco on Oct 2, 2023 15:47:01 GMT 1
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Post by stusco on Oct 2, 2023 15:48:38 GMT 1
Wait until you notice that you back brake drum is oval as well or have had that one already
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Post by tony2stroke on Oct 2, 2023 15:57:29 GMT 1
Keep your eyes on these 276072042882 ebay They look a bit grim. The rear one has a big ding in the rim and the front has been welded. You got better eyes than me I can't see either the ding or the welding |
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Post by Tobyjugs on Oct 2, 2023 16:19:56 GMT 1
I’m sure some of you will have seen the clocks clock… no a fan personally…but each to there own… But a I quite like the idea of making a clock from a front wheel….. I am going to make a clock with my spare PV wheel 😀👍 I was really lucky and received a Christmas gift of a carbon fibre side panel with a clock mounted in it. Thank you very much Johnny |
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Post by naich on Oct 2, 2023 16:51:38 GMT 1
They look a bit grim. The rear one has a big ding in the rim and the front has been welded. You got better eyes than me I can't see either the ding or the welding Nice enough looking welding, but why did it need it?  Ding ding ding! I spotted it because I've got a virtually identical one on my wheel. |
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Post by tony2stroke on Oct 2, 2023 17:57:08 GMT 1
You got better eyes than me I can't see either the ding or the welding Nice enough looking welding, but why did it need it? Ding ding ding! I spotted it because I've got a virtually identical one on my wheel. Judging by the paint job I would say that was paint on front wheel, just a blob As for rear wheel, yes I see now But you only want a front and this has discs too, I would send a message asking if it's paint or welding and ask if it's straight. |
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