Slightly bent rear rim?
 

Just had the MOT done and got an advisory for a slightly bent rear bead, looks like some knobs done it removing the tyre with a lever.

Do you guys think its worth sending for refurb?

Ive tried a mallet to straighten it out with little success.

Re: Slightly bent rear rim?
 

i would recommend a wheel fitter...

or your mother...

or stevie wonder...




just for fecks sake don't you go near it again;)

Re: Slightly bent rear rim?
 

how bad is the rim any photos ????

Re: Slightly bent rear rim?
 

Get Tony Benson To Bray it out with his old railroad hammer...:smt021

you'll probably have to repaint the rim, when 'e's done.... unless you like the look of 'hammerite natural'.......

whenever I walk past his garage, it's like listening to the first few bars of Hi-ho, it's off to work we go, from Snow White & the Seven Dwarfes..... all shoutin' an hammerin'........

nope, just can't think of anyone more qualified for cloutin' metal......:rolleyes:

Re: Slightly bent rear rim?
 

when you tride doing it your sellf did you let all the air out of the tyer and was it off the bike aswell ? it is fine to do it your sellf as i have done my own aswell but you mus remember not to put heat in to it as it will cause stress in the ally and could cause a fractuer btw i am a full engener so i do now wat im on about lol thanks tj

Re: Slightly bent rear rim?
 

Theres always one...;)

Its not going to show in a photo its too slight. Ive decided to leave till the tyre needs replacing..

Re: Slightly bent rear rim?
 

If you come to need the details for the firm who straightened mine last Autumn, check the link below Nobster.....;)

http://forums.sv650.org/showthread.php?t=116371&page=3

Re: Slightly bent rear rim?
 

No idea if getting it repaired is worth the cost or even how much it will affect the handling of the bike. If it rides fine then I wouldnt be too worried about it.

If you want it I've got a spare curvy rear wheel in the garage in perfect nick, probably need a new bearing as its been sat for a couple of years and the tires knackered on it but if its any use to you go for it. ps im based in bucks

Re: Slightly bent rear rim?
 

Thanks for the offer, Im going to leave it for the time being...cheers:cool:

Re: Slightly bent rear rim?
 

and it's usually me;):cool: