Straightening a bent wheel - who and where? - SV650.org

20-08-10, 02:10 PM

My SV650s k7 failed its first MOT due to the front wheel having an excessively distorted head rim. The irony is that in the past my 30 year old + RS100 always past its MOTs and I was so confident that my relatively new SV would pass. Serves me right for being overtly confident and I’m annoyed with myself for not having noticed the bump on the rim. I remember way back in April hitting a stone that almost threw me off and I suspect it was that impact that caused the damage.

Anyway, finding a replacement wheel that isn’t going to set me back a fortune is proving to be a problem. Delkevic do wheels for the SV1000 for £149.99 but unfortunately do not do any for the SV650. There is presently a K9 wheel selling on ebay for around £220. Before going to this kind of expense I decided to try and see if I could get the wheel fixed by a specialist. However, finding a motorcycle alloy wheel repairer is almost like looking for a needle in a haystack. To cut a long story short, I managed to find a company in Bridgend (not far from where I live) called Renowheel who are willing to try and straighten it. The person who I met and spoke to cann’t guarantee that he can fix it but is willing to give it a go. If he does fix it then I’ll let you know as I appreciate that such skills these days are so difficult to source. Finally, if any of you have had a similar problem and can help with useful suggestions I would be grateful.

_Stretchie_ · 20-08-10, 03:30 PM

I am soooo sorry to do this but...

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Originally Posted by Zen Beetle

Dented Rim

Snigger

20-08-10, 03:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by _Stretchie_

I am soooo sorry to do this but...

Snigger

That's what she said!!!!!!!!!

SoulKiss · 20-08-10, 04:00 PM

And there was me thinking this was going to be a tale of someone rear-ending you...

Anyways, a number of people on here have used these guys

http://www.motoliner.com/

They are in Maidstone, Kent

20-08-10, 04:52 PM

Thanks SoulKiss. Motoliner appear to have all the technical wizardry and I may give them a try if all else fails. For the time being I'll see what the more primitive set-up of Renowheel can do as I have only have a week left for the MOT re-test. As for being rear-ended, words fail me!

maviczap · 20-08-10, 05:26 PM

If not then Hagon can also repair alloy wheels I think

maviczap · 20-08-10, 05:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zen Beetle

Thanks SoulKiss. Motoliner appear to have all the technical wizardry and I may give them a try if all else fails. For the time being I'll see what the more primitive set-up of Renowheel can do as I have only have a week left for the MOT re-test. As for being rear-ended, words fail me!

I'd leave the repair to a company who specialize in motorcycle wheels

20-08-10, 05:48 PM

I will give Hagon a ring although I'm pretty sure they only repair classic spoked wheels.

maviczap · 20-08-10, 05:57 PM

Website doesn't mention it, but their advert in this months Ride says they do cast wheel repairs. Prices from £74.95

If you're concerned about the price of sending your wheel, then I've used this company many times for heavy and awkward items. Prices are really good and they collect from your door. Plus its tracked

http://www.parcelmonkey.co.uk/

2000curvy · 20-08-10, 06:38 PM

Dave East Engineering Ltd

The Old Dairy, George St, Enderby, Leicester, Leicestershire LE19 4NQ

Tel: 0116 284 8296

This guy repairs damaged wheels. I remember him saying Ducati ones are so soft (or were so at the time) he was forever fixing them. I don't know if he still does this as it's a few years since I went there. HTH and Good Luck. Nick

20-08-10, 02:10 PM	#1
Zen Beetle Guest Posts: n/a	Straightening a bent wheel - who and where? My SV650s k7 failed its first MOT due to the front wheel having an excessively distorted head rim. The irony is that in the past my 30 year old + RS100 always past its MOTs and I was so confident that my relatively new SV would pass. Serves me right for being overtly confident and I’m annoyed with myself for not having noticed the bump on the rim. I remember way back in April hitting a stone that almost threw me off and I suspect it was that impact that caused the damage. Anyway, finding a replacement wheel that isn’t going to set me back a fortune is proving to be a problem. Delkevic do wheels for the SV1000 for £149.99 but unfortunately do not do any for the SV650. There is presently a K9 wheel selling on ebay for around £220. Before going to this kind of expense I decided to try and see if I could get the wheel fixed by a specialist. However, finding a motorcycle alloy wheel repairer is almost like looking for a needle in a haystack. To cut a long story short, I managed to find a company in Bridgend (not far from where I live) called Renowheel who are willing to try and straighten it. The person who I met and spoke to cann’t guarantee that he can fix it but is willing to give it a go. If he does fix it then I’ll let you know as I appreciate that such skills these days are so difficult to source. Finally, if any of you have had a similar problem and can help with useful suggestions I would be grateful.

20-08-10, 04:00 PM	#4
SoulKiss Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Sunny Croydonia Posts: 6,124	Re: Dented Rim And there was me thinking this was going to be a tale of someone rear-ending you... Anyways, a number of people on here have used these guys http://www.motoliner.com/ They are in Maidstone, Kent __________________ Sent from my PC NOT using any Tapatalk type rubbish!! █╬╬╬╬(•)i¯i▀▀▀▀▀█Ξ███████████████████████████████)

20-08-10, 04:52 PM	#5
Zen Beetle Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Dented Rim Thanks SoulKiss. Motoliner appear to have all the technical wizardry and I may give them a try if all else fails. For the time being I'll see what the more primitive set-up of Renowheel can do as I have only have a week left for the MOT re-test. As for being rear-ended, words fail me!

20-08-10, 05:26 PM	#6
maviczap Member Mega Poster Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 9,097	Re: Dented Rim If not then Hagon can also repair alloy wheels I think __________________ We're riding out tonight to case the promised land Make everyday count RIP Reeder - Jolly Green Giant and comedy genius

20-08-10, 05:48 PM	#8
Zen Beetle Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Dented Rim I will give Hagon a ring although I'm pretty sure they only repair classic spoked wheels.

20-08-10, 05:57 PM	#9
maviczap Member Mega Poster Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 9,097	Re: Dented Rim Website doesn't mention it, but their advert in this months Ride says they do cast wheel repairs. Prices from £74.95 If you're concerned about the price of sending your wheel, then I've used this company many times for heavy and awkward items. Prices are really good and they collect from your door. Plus its tracked http://www.parcelmonkey.co.uk/ __________________ We're riding out tonight to case the promised land Make everyday count RIP Reeder - Jolly Green Giant and comedy genius

20-08-10, 06:38 PM	#10
2000curvy Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Leicester Posts: 74	Re: Dented Rim Dave East Engineering Ltd The Old Dairy, George St, Enderby, Leicester, Leicestershire LE19 4NQ Tel: 0116 284 8296 This guy repairs damaged wheels. I remember him saying Ducati ones are so soft (or were so at the time) he was forever fixing them. I don't know if he still does this as it's a few years since I went there. HTH and Good Luck. Nick

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