So, it was me hitting the back of a car or me jumping a curb. I stayed on, like a champ. but! I don't feel comfortable fixing it, even though everyone says you can get it fixed.
So in other words, I'm not going the cheap oem gem eBay route. Don't trust em. So my question is - What are your recommendations on some rims? I guess I'm going to have to buy the front and the back to get them to match, unless some place other than the OEM triumph rims offer the same color. Not to worried about the red lip as I'll just throw some rim tape on both and call it good.
I've done some thread research on bent wheels here, but it seems mostly people were saying try Craigslist, eBay, etc. I don't mind spending a little more to get something good from a specific manufacturer, I just don't want to risk my life on some cheap eBay knockoffs - unless someone out there has had some really good luck with a specific seller.
I'd start by taking it to get a estimate at a rim repair shop.
Happen to me on a pothole, long time ago on a different bike, going 90 in a turn. Somehow I stayed on and the damage was just like yours. My leg was totally numb and I just felt the worse pain all the way home.
So, it was me hitting the back of a car or me jumping a curb. I stayed on, like a champ. but! I don't feel comfortable fixing it, even though everyone says you can get it fixed.
So in other words, I'm not going the cheap oem gem eBay route. Don't trust em. So my question is - What are your recommendations on some rims? I guess I'm going to have to buy the front and the back to get them to match, unless some place other than the OEM triumph rims offer the same color. Not to worried about the red lip as I'll just throw some rim tape on both and call it good.
I've done some thread research on bent wheels here, but it seems mostly people were saying try Craigslist, eBay, etc. I don't mind spending a little more to get something good from a specific manufacturer, I just don't want to risk my life on some cheap eBay knockoffs - unless someone out there has had some really good luck with a specific seller.
If you can be without the bike for a while, and aren't too worried about cosmetic I'd still suggest getting it straightened by a reputable shop. Going to be way cheaper than a new OEM rim, or a new set of wheels made for another bike. There are some shops that do lots of rim straightening that will allow you ship the rim to them. I've had good service from willsrimrepair.
I bought my replacement front on ebay but I had to wait months to find one without damage. The only guy that gave me confidence to buy used actually posed a video of runout tests.
BTW, the chinese clone wheels have brand X bearings pushed in. They also will not provide bore tolerances if you wanted to pull the bearings and put in OEM. Stay away.
Triumphs wheels are lightweight and delicate, and are not likely to be repairable. This isn't the 90's when wheels were heavier than hell and easily repaired. The gen 3 triumph tends to bend the spokes in a crash also.
So all that considered, buy new. Pricing isn't really that bad for new wheels.
Triumphs wheels are lightweight and delicate, and are not likely to be repairable. This isn't the 90's when wheels were heavier than hell and easily repaired. The gen 3 triumph tends to bend the spokes in a crash also.
We've had a few of our OEM wheels repaired by Ron at Frame Straight Systems. It took awhile, but we had spares so that wasn't a concern. He did an awesome job.
I just went through the same thing. Bent both wheels on my 2014 675r . That set are the racing set . Same color except the red pin stripe . And they do come with new bearings and seals.
Why not just go to ebay and buy actual OEM wheels? It will take longer since you are going to have to wait to find the right one but at least it will be an OEM wheel at a fraction of the cost.
Also, if being able to ride right away without having to pay full price for an OEM wheel is something you are concerned about just get a mismatched OEM wheel and ride with that until you find the right one, then when you find the right one sell the mismatched wheel on ebay. Just a suggestion.
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