High Speed Rim Damage on Breedts ...

[Ysterman]

So ... had my day spoiled yesterday coming down Breedts on our way back ... somehow rear tyre lost pressure (still no idea what happened ...), heard a knocking sound but couldnt figure out what, so I stopped - but only 100m further. And althoiugh I'm no Greg Minnaar, I really enjoy my dowhills and the Epiphany handels so lekker ...

 

Anyhow ... this is the result ... what now?

 

 

Can the rim be fixed - there is about 6-8 spots

If not - what new rim? There is no time to get one from CRC - need the bike running for Magalies!

[Christopher Brunsdon]

PM JB, he is the man on this stuff

[gummibear]

Are the wheels still running true?

Are there any leaks?

[Ysterman]

Are the wheels still running true?

Are there any leaks?

 

Not sure if its still true, but the tubeless conversion are not sealling at the moment

[Flowta]

So ... had my day spoiled yesterday coming down Breedts on our way back ... somehow rear tyre lost pressure (still no idea what happened ...), heard a knocking sound but couldnt figure out what, so I stopped - but only 100m further. And althoiugh I'm no Greg Minnaar, I really enjoy my dowhills and the Epiphany handels so lekker ...

 

Anyhow ... this is the result ... what now?

 

 

Can the rim be fixed - there is about 6-8 spots

If not - what new rim? There is no time to get one from CRC - need the bike running for Magalies!

 

You "might" be able to straighten it with a shifting spanner.

[Danger Dassie]

6-8 spots like that.... it's toast.

At best I reckon you could run a tube as a temp fix, don't think it'll seat well though.

[NinjaManiak]

RIM + Duct/Electrical Tape + ViceGrip + Carefully = As Good As New*

[ridr]

JB's the man - took 3 dents out of a ZTR355 rim for me

[Ysterman]

Thanks, have PM'ed JB

 

Next question then is what rim if it cant be repaired?

 

Specs for OE rim:

 

Width: 29mm

Lacing: 32 - 3x