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21 Oct 2015 11:32 #695329 by Tyrell Corp
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How bad is this? it runs true.
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21 Oct 2015 11:37 #695331 by floivanus
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Bad enough I'd replace, but it could be welded... Maybe
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21 Oct 2015 11:41 #695333 by Street Fighter LTD
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Tyrell Corp wrote: How bad is this? it runs true.

I personally would not want to run that wheel at speeds. Shows signs of deep fractures on a CAST wheel
If steel or forged I would give fixing it a try.
Could only imagine going deep into a fast corner and having it fail
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21 Oct 2015 11:47 #695334 by Tyrell Corp
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Apparently the bike it is fitted to has passed a uk roadworthiness test with the wheel like that.

I've scrapped a few of these over the years,just this one is a bit special...
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21 Oct 2015 11:47 #695335 by Nessism
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I tend to doubt it would cause issues. Those old cast wheels have a LOT of metal in them. The damage it out on the lip of the rim too.

You can pick up new/used wheels for very affordable prices. I'd look for a new wheel and swap it out next tire change.
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21 Oct 2015 13:43 #695356 by PLUMMEN
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As cheap/common as factory wheels are Id chuck it unless its something odd like a Z!R rim. ;)
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21 Oct 2015 15:32 #695378 by Tyrell Corp
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it is an 1100R 18 inch 7 spoke, super rare. This damage uncertainty is probably a deal breaker.
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21 Oct 2015 15:51 #695382 by Nebr_Rex
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Wheel is repairable. All depends on how much you trust the guy welding it.
If it was me I'd run it but, I'd be the one welding it.


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21 Oct 2015 16:08 #695389 by floivanus
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Weld it and run it, find a good welder and ask, worst case you're left with a bit of porosity and a tube after welding

Afterall, when are you even going to find 1100R parts?
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21 Oct 2015 16:57 #695399 by SWest
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My Lester front mag was losing air. The rear was destroyed in the wreck. I didn't trust it so I got rid of it. BIG mistake. I'd have it fixed and run a tube.
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22 Oct 2015 05:23 #695458 by Tyrell Corp
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Googling this further it seems opinions are really split on repairing cast alloy wheels, even the welding forum has some sharply contrasting opinions.

The other issue is testing it, as a minimum dye testing but preferably x ray. Unless I did that I'd never fully trust it. I think I'll pass on it.
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22 Oct 2015 05:35 #695460 by scubaanders
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If the rim i strait when measured and it's only the lip that is damaged, I would definatly leave it to a welder that has experience with car rims and try to get it fixed. What is there to lose?
We have welded boat props and they have worked like new, why not a sturdy bike rim.
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