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ae0022 · Jan 31st, 2012, 11:33 am

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I have a '95 Brembo 3 spoke wheel (with lucky elephant) that has a lateral bend. I took it to my local wheel straightener shop, who said they couldn't fix it cause the problem is located in one of the spokes. So here's the dilemma: Do I ship the wheel to Tennessee, or should I just keep hunting in the classifieds and ebay for another wheel?

Spud · Jan 31st, 2012, 12:53 pm

Buy a new/used wheel. I've seen them for around 300$ on eBay.

dos531 · Jan 31st, 2012, 4:39 pm

They will never be the same. Replace it.

jcns · Jan 31st, 2012, 5:10 pm

I would never consider straightening a motorcycle wheel.
I would ask myself before every ride "Do I feel lucky today?". It's just not worth it.

Able Duc · Jan 31st, 2012, 5:34 pm

I've had 2 badly bent wheels straightened. 1 off a 2007 FJR1300 and one from an ST4s.

Would do it again no problems.

Thack · Jan 31st, 2012, 9:30 pm

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Originally Posted by jcns

I would never consider straightening a motorcycle wheel.
I would ask myself before every ride "Do I feel lucky today?". It's just not worth it.

What would you expect to happen? It might explode? Have you ever had a wheel straightened? It will probably be better balanced than when new.

Able Duc · Jan 31st, 2012, 9:41 pm

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Originally Posted by Thack

What would you expect to happen? It might explode? Have you ever had a wheel straightened? It will probably be better balanced than when new.

HaHaHa, yes funny you should say that about balance Thack. Because the ST4s front wheel that I had repaired was the only bike I've had without a balance weight on it.
When I had the tyre refitted and check for balance the shop took off the weight.

ae0022 · Feb 1st, 2012, 12:08 am

Has anyone used Framestraightsystems in Tennessee?

Joe-B · Feb 1st, 2012, 8:19 am

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Originally Posted by ae0022

Has anyone used Framestraightsystems in Tennessee?

Yes. They straightened a badly bent front rim from a CBR 900RR for me years ago. Perfect job; I'd recommend them!

Fueratoma · Feb 1st, 2012, 8:42 am

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Originally Posted by ae0022

Has anyone used Framestraightsystems in Tennessee?

Yes, he straightened out a fork tube for a triumph I had. I was very happy to deal with him. I don't know where you're located because I didn't look, but if you're close to the NE, I used a place in New Hampshire called MC Wheel to straighten out the front rim-also very satisfied. They did it quickly and it came out perfectly. I did a few track days on it, matter of fact.