Big moment this evening! Hit a big bloody rock

[not2slow]

On the way home tonight i hit a frick'in big rock. Rock was about 30cm in diameter and was on the on-ramp. As i was acceleration (80-90km) down the on ramp (from Taka heading to the bridge) to merge with traffic, looking over my shoulder and checking my mirrors and i didn't see this big fricken rock sitting on the road. I tried to swerve at the last moment but hit it with my front wheel. Front wheel left the ground, bike did a shimmy and a semi-tank slapper. I managed to hold it all together and luckily didn't come off. Shit myself but was stoked nothing else happen. However, as i got over the bridge i felt the front start to feel mushy. Pulled off and my front tire was almost flat. Managed to limp home and found my front rim had come off second best.
http://i1230.photobucket.com/albums/ee489/jwalker39/Rim_resized.jpg
So is my rim poked or can it be saved thus saved me some $$$, Will still need some new undies thou :shit: and i'm gutted i was not paying enough attention to see the rock in time :no:

[bogan]

If the tyre wont seal on the bead anymore, I'd say it's poked, looks pretty marginal even if it does seal as well. Second hand GT250 rims should be quite relatively common, you might be able to pick one up for cheap.

[not2slow]

Yeah, my feeling is that its poked! Gonna take it off and take it into Cycletreads and get a pro to give it the once over and maybe the axle as well? Trademe will be my friend tonight unless someone out there has a unwanted cheap rim for sale??

[James Deuce]

Done the same thing. In a different place though. Was near Bulls, not Takapuna.

There's a wheel place in Cambridge that can fix that. It's nowhere near as bad as the dent my rim sustained. Probably less than $200 to repair and repaint.

[Oblivion]

Whew... Looks like its stuffed to me. :no: At least the thing about about Hyosungs is that there is alot of spare parts to them lying round everywhere. You'll find one in no time. Just it might cost a bit. :laugh:

I'd replace it before it might decide to bite back later

[James Deuce]

It's not stuffed, that's easily repairable. Geez.

[bogan]

It's not stuffed, that's easily repairable. Geez.

Do you know how they fix it? press it back into shape, or weld some material on the turn off the excess, or ....

[Pumba]

If you are going to get it fixed Wheel & Frame in Cambridge is the place too get it done. I looked into it 12 months ago for a rim I routed at the track and was quoted a couple of hundy $.

Otherwise trade me will be your friend

[not2slow]

Done the same thing. In a different place though. Was near Bulls, not Takapuna.

There's a wheel place in Cambridge that can fix that. It's nowhere near as bad as the dent my rim sustained. Probably less than $200 to repair and repaint.

You got an address or business name i can contact......thanks for answering this Pumba!

[James Deuce]

Do you know how they fix it? press it back into shape, or weld some material on the turn off the excess, or ....

Don't really care. I leave that to the professionals. I've had two wheels done by that place and they came back better than they went away, with less balance weights on them. Never had a repair fail either. Used one wheel for 20,000 Km and another for about 15,000 km post-repair with no issues.

Place is called: http://yellow.co.nz/companies/Wheel-Alignment/Wheel-&-Frame-NZ/101722457_1729.html

[ducatilover]

Rim is fixable. Use this as an excuse to throw awesome tyres on it too :yes:

[Katman]

John at Wheel & Frame NZ does a great job.

[ducatilover]

Do you know how they fix it? press it back into shape, or weld some material on the turn off the excess, or ....

http://www.framestraightsystem.com/Alloywheel.htm

[bogan]

http://www.framestraightsystem.com/Alloywheel.htm

damn they do some good work!

[ducatilover]

damn they do some good work!

I should send pics of both my rims for a giggle, the front is flat spotted and well, you have to see the rear without the tyre on it.... :shit:

[not2slow]

Is there anywhere in A.K. that can repair rims?

[ducatilover]

Is there anywhere in A.K. that can repair rims?

http://lmgtfy.com/?q=wheel+repairs+auckland

[not2slow]

http://lmgtfy.com/?q=wheel+repairs+auckland

Doha! should have done that for myself....pretty cool google function..

[Katman]

Doha! should have done that for myself....pretty cool google function..

What a shame it can't call a taxi for you.

[not2slow]

What a shame it can't call a taxi for you.

Or another pair of eyes to spot that fricken rock!

[newhere]

On the way home tonight i hit a frick'in big rock. Rock was about 30cm in diameter and was on the on-ramp. As i was acceleration (80-90km) down the on ramp (from Taka heading to the bridge) to merge with traffic, looking over my shoulder and checking my mirrors and i didn't see this big fricken rock sitting on the road. I tried to swerve at the last moment but hit it with my front wheel. Front wheel left the ground, bike did a shimmy and a semi-tank slapper. I managed to hold it all together and luckily didn't come off. Shit myself but was stoked nothing else happen. However, as i got over the bridge i felt the front start to feel mushy. Pulled off and my front tire was almost flat. Managed to limp home and found my front rim had come off second best.
http://i1230.photobucket.com/albums/ee489/jwalker39/Rim_resized.jpg
So is my rim poked or can it be saved thus saved me some $$$, Will still need some new undies thou :shit: and i'm gutted i was not paying enough attention to see the rock in time :no:


Im not expert, but it looks faaarked to me! Sorry dude :shit:

[quickbuck]

Im not expert, but it looks faaarked to me! Sorry dude :shit:

Good thing you don't fix Rims for a living then......
It is indeed repairable.

Good on you Not2slow for keeping your head and eyes up after the impact..... Shame it happened, but at least you stayed upright.

[not2slow]

Good on you Not2slow for keeping your head and eyes up after the impact..... Shame it happened, but at least you stayed upright.

Still kicking myself for not been more aware of things :angry:
Have given the rim to these guys

http://www.wheelfixit.co.nz/

They quoted $200 (not painted) as there was a crack hidden under the tyre as well. Should be ready tomorrow. Will post a pic of their work if anyone is interested?

Snice the Hyobag is at home up on stands i've got the back wheell off to change sprockets (front and back), chain and brake pads. Only stripped 3 bolts getting everything off :woohoo:

[Parlane]

Will post a pic of their work if anyone is interested?



I am curious to see the after photo :)

[ducatilover]

Pics are a must

[not2slow]

Got a call from wheel fix it. Rim is finished, and a day ahead of schedule. So i picked it up and handed over $200

Pic of damaged rim again so you don't have to go back to beginning of the thread (with tyre still on, bugger i didn't get a pic of crack hidden under the tyre)
http://i1230.photobucket.com/albums/ee489/jwalker39/Rim%20repairs/Rim_resized.jpg

So here are some photos of the work, In this pic the damaged edge is next to the weld so you are looking along the edge of the rim....looks pretty straight...not 100%, but pretty good.
http://i1230.photobucket.com/albums/ee489/jwalker39/Rim%20repairs/DSCN1583_resize.jpg

http://i1230.photobucket.com/albums/ee489/jwalker39/Rim%20repairs/DSCN1591_resize.jpg

And rim after a quick couple coats of paint
http://i1230.photobucket.com/albums/ee489/jwalker39/Rim%20repairs/DSCN1595_resize.jpg

rim looks pretty straight. The weld looks good, not pretty but it's just cosmetics and will be under the rubber.

so what do you think? $200 worth?

[Parlane]

They did that weld? And didn't file it down? It's extra weight I would have thought. Did they rebalance your wheel?

[ducatilover]

Job well done I'd say.

As long as it balances up nicely :yes: easy to check.

[not2slow]

Will take the rim into the shop to get some new rubber and get it balanced. I asked wheel fix it where i stood if the rim couldn't be balanced. They said bring it back and they will sort it. Unfortunately wheel fix it don't have a balancing machine for motorbikes and they requested the bearings be taken out so spinning the rim is a bit problematic. We will see.

Be good to back on two wheels because sitting in traffic :angry: and watching other bikes filter tears me :argh:

[ducatilover]

Will take the rim into the shop to get some new rubber and get it balanced. I asked wheel fix it where i stood if the rim couldn't be balanced. They said bring it back and they will sort it. Unfortunately wheel fix it don't have a balancing machine for motorbikes and they requested the bearings be taken out so spinning the rim is a bit problematic. We will see.

Be good to back on two wheels because sitting in traffic :angry: and watching other bikes filter tears me :argh:

Balancing check:

Step one: place two axle/jack stands on floor (on anything of equal height)
Step two: place axle bolt (well greased) through the wheel.
Step Three: Place the axle on the stands (one either side, of course :bleh:)
Step four: spin the wheel.

When the wheel slows and comes to a rest, if it's out of balance it will go back in the opposite direction to which it was spinning and eventually come to a stop after going back and forwards. If the wheel just slowly glides to a stop, it is in good balance. If the wheel speeds up, turns green and explodes, something is wrong with it.

[not2slow]

Rim is balanced with a new bridgestone battleaxe fitted! Sweet! Will be back on two wheels and filtering by Monday:woohoo: :yes:

[not2slow]

Rim is balanced with a new bridgestone battleaxe fitted! Sweet! Will be back on two wheels and filtering by Monday:woohoo: :yes:

Hmm, may be not! Tyre was flat on Sunday morning. Didn't realise until i got to the top of the drive this arvo. Bugger! Ripped front tyre off (anyone need pit crew, got this down and i'm pretty quick now), get the missus to take me to the garage and throw 29psi in it. Bolt it all back to together (total time ~20min) and take it up the road for a spin. Should really get some soapy water on it to find the leak to determine if the rim is still out of wack therefore tyre not sealing? May have to take it back to Wheel fix it :blink: