Is this rim/wheel bent? Video included

cadd · March 28th, 2016, 02:50 PM

Any concerns?

RacinNinja · March 28th, 2016, 02:53 PM

Doesn't look bent.

Clamp a pointing device (Pencil, etc) to the upright of the wheel stand to it just touches the wheel. Use that for a reference.

Hellmutt · March 28th, 2016, 07:16 PM

Would've been nice if he'd had a couple indicators to show any runout to potential buyers, but it honestly doesn't look too bad at all. There's a company not far from me that re-trues wheels for $75, so it can be fixed if the price is right on the wheel

verboten1 · March 28th, 2016, 07:34 PM

Looks way better than the one my ninja came with, a bend and a crack, and I put many miles on it...lol

Then I replaced it with a good wheel.

Without a gauge, it looks good to me.

Motofool · March 28th, 2016, 08:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cadd

Any concerns?

How could anyone notice with that camera work?

The real important surface is where the edge of a tire (bead) sits on the wheel.

cadd · March 28th, 2016, 08:39 PM

He's asking $270. Can't seem to find any front wheels for sale! Rear wheels are plentiful.

verboten1 · March 28th, 2016, 08:58 PM

Way too much. I just bought a full set of 650 wheels for $140 shipped, with rotors, sprocket and tires!

I paid $110 I think for my 250 wheel.

I think the reason for no front wheels, is those are the ones the get screwed in an accident

If I had to pay that much, I'd just go for this one, and have a new wheel,

http://www.ebay.com/itm/2014-Kawasak...NW9WCt&vxp=mtr

cadd · March 28th, 2016, 10:12 PM

I saw that one. The only reservation I have with a wheel that has 11 miles:
- Why does it have curb rash? Switched out tires? Why?
- I also noticed rash on both sides. I have 13,000 miles on my wheels and have less rash than that wheel with 11 miles.
- No rim tape? The owner drove it off the lot and the first thing he/she did was take rim tape off?

Brother Michigan · March 29th, 2016, 04:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cadd

- No rim tape? The owner drove it off the lot and the first thing he/she did was take rim tape off?

AFAIK, the non-SE models have never come with rim tape.

cadd · January 2nd, 2017, 10:44 AM

I seem to have pretty bad luck with bending the front wheel. Twice already.

First time:

Second time:

PS - Why is it so difficult to find a used front wheel for sale?! Tons of rear wheels on ebay around the $150 - $200 price point. But front wheels seem to be much more expensive and there aren't too many around for sale =(

Triple Jim · January 2nd, 2017, 11:53 AM

I'd call Woody's Wheelworks and see what the cost would be to straighten it. Their site says straightening starts at $100.

Motofool · January 2nd, 2017, 01:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cadd

........... PS - Why is it so difficult to find a used front wheel for sale?! Tons of rear wheels on ebay around the $150 - $200 price point. But front wheels seem to be much more expensive and there aren't too many around for sale =(

The reason may be that the front wheels receive the first impact in most crashes due to speeding, left-turners, stop sign runners, etc., while the rear wheel is shielded by the mass of the bike.
The low availability naturally increases the price.

The last bent seems very much repairable.

Link to original page on YouTube.

March 28th, 2016, 02:50 PM	#1
cadd cadd cadd cadd Name: Cadd Location: 41°21'13.1"N, 74°41'37.4"W Join Date: Jan 2014 Motorcycle(s): 300 Posts: A lot. MOTM - May '15	Is this rim/wheel bent? Video included Any concerns? Link to original page on YouTube. __________________________________________________ Riding it like I financed it.

March 28th, 2016, 02:53 PM	#2
RacinNinja Vintage Screwball Name: B Location: Washington Join Date: Feb 2016 Motorcycle(s): 2011 Ninja 250, 2008 Ninja 250, 2019 KTM 1290SDR, 2017 FZ10 Posts: A lot. MOTM - Mar '16	Doesn't look bent. Clamp a pointing device (Pencil, etc) to the upright of the wheel stand to it just touches the wheel. Use that for a reference. __________________________________________________ Goin' fast on slow bikes!

March 28th, 2016, 07:34 PM	#4
verboten1 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Jason Location: Monroe, MI Join Date: May 2013 Motorcycle(s): '75 CB550:.'82 XV920:.'00 KLR650:.'00 EX250:.'08 Ninja 250 Posts: A lot. MOTM - June '15	Looks way better than the one my ninja came with, a bend and a crack, and I put many miles on it...lol Then I replaced it with a good wheel. Without a gauge, it looks good to me. __________________________________________________ '82 XV920: Soon to be tracker--'00 KLR685:adv --'04 DRZ400E--'12 Super Tenere --'13 Versys Ride more, worry less.

March 28th, 2016, 08:39 PM	#6
cadd cadd cadd cadd Name: Cadd Location: 41°21'13.1"N, 74°41'37.4"W Join Date: Jan 2014 Motorcycle(s): 300 Posts: A lot. MOTM - May '15	He's asking $270. Can't seem to find any front wheels for sale! Rear wheels are plentiful. __________________________________________________ Riding it like I financed it.

March 28th, 2016, 08:58 PM	#7
verboten1 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Jason Location: Monroe, MI Join Date: May 2013 Motorcycle(s): '75 CB550:.'82 XV920:.'00 KLR650:.'00 EX250:.'08 Ninja 250 Posts: A lot. MOTM - June '15	Way too much. I just bought a full set of 650 wheels for $140 shipped, with rotors, sprocket and tires! I paid $110 I think for my 250 wheel. I think the reason for no front wheels, is those are the ones the get screwed in an accident If I had to pay that much, I'd just go for this one, and have a new wheel, http://www.ebay.com/itm/2014-Kawasak...NW9WCt&vxp=mtr __________________________________________________ '82 XV920: Soon to be tracker--'00 KLR685:adv --'04 DRZ400E--'12 Super Tenere --'13 Versys Ride more, worry less.

March 28th, 2016, 07:16 PM	#3
Hellmutt Vanilla Gorilla Name: Jason Location: Western Ohio Join Date: Feb 2012 Motorcycle(s): '11 Triumph Sprint GT & '06 625SMC Posts: 79	Would've been nice if he'd had a couple indicators to show any runout to potential buyers, but it honestly doesn't look too bad at all. There's a company not far from me that re-trues wheels for $75, so it can be fixed if the price is right on the wheel

March 28th, 2016, 10:12 PM	#8
cadd cadd cadd cadd Name: Cadd Location: 41°21'13.1"N, 74°41'37.4"W Join Date: Jan 2014 Motorcycle(s): 300 Posts: A lot. MOTM - May '15	I saw that one. The only reservation I have with a wheel that has 11 miles: - Why does it have curb rash? Switched out tires? Why? - I also noticed rash on both sides. I have 13,000 miles on my wheels and have less rash than that wheel with 11 miles. - No rim tape? The owner drove it off the lot and the first thing he/she did was take rim tape off? __________________________________________________ Riding it like I financed it.

January 2nd, 2017, 10:44 AM	#10
cadd cadd cadd cadd Name: Cadd Location: 41°21'13.1"N, 74°41'37.4"W Join Date: Jan 2014 Motorcycle(s): 300 Posts: A lot. MOTM - May '15	I seem to have pretty bad luck with bending the front wheel. Twice already. First time: Second time: PS - Why is it so difficult to find a used front wheel for sale?! Tons of rear wheels on ebay around the $150 - $200 price point. But front wheels seem to be much more expensive and there aren't too many around for sale =( __________________________________________________ Riding it like I financed it.

January 2nd, 2017, 11:53 AM	#11
Triple Jim Guy Who Enjoys Riding Name: Jim Location: North Carolina Join Date: Jul 2016 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250 Posts: A lot. MOTM - Oct '18, Aug '17, Aug '16	I'd call Woody's Wheelworks and see what the cost would be to straighten it. Their site says straightening starts at $100.

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