Re: [ST] Front wheel ding

["Charlie McCullough" <charliem90@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

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From: barry.croft <barry.croft@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: [ST] Front wheel ding


>
>1) Buy a new wheel. £360!! (Over U$500).
>2) Try to find a second hand wheel. Price (IF available at all) unknown.
>3) Have it repaired. ~£80.
>
>Has anyone else had a ding repaired, and if so were you happy riding on it?
>Any comments/ideas?


Have had stock wheels bent and repaired with no problems. Some (more severe)
dents better left alone. But after having bent up a not inconsiderable
number of wheels over the years while racing, I've learned that a good (i.e.
reputable) wheel repair guy/shop is invaluable.

Depending on severity, and the person doing the repair work, I'd have no
problem getting 'em fixed - I've had it done before for street bikes and
race bikes. Doubtful you'll find anyone willing to touch exotics
(mag/cf/Ti/etc), but you can do a lot with modern aluminium alloys...

$.02 completed

Charlie McCullough
tz250 WERA #90 Ex
'97 Duc 748
'97 Duc M900 (FS)
'99 Sprint ST


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