Rim dented by pothole - Any recommendation/advice?

[hit.man]

Hi guys,

 

I went over a super duper big pothole (it looks more like a crater ) on Msia trunk road and now I have a dent on my front rim...

 

1. Is there any safety implications if I leave it as it is?

 

3. Will this dent cause the tire to leak air/lose pressure?

 

2. If I have to hit it back in shape, any shops to recommend and what is the price range like? (based on your experience)

 

Here's how the dent looks like....

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f175/alvin176/Misc/Img259.jpg

 

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f175/alvin176/Misc/Img258.jpg

[nelo]

wah looks bad. your suspension ok?

[spaiduhz]

my reccomendations? check your forks tomorrow and see if there is a leak. you probably bottomed out when you ran over than pot hole.

 

Knocking your rims? can probably be done.

[mamat]

Hi guys,

 

I went over a super duper big pothole (it looks more like a crater ) on Msia trunk road and now I have a dent on my front rim...

 

1. Is there any safety implications if I leave it as it is?

 

3. Will this dent cause the tire to leak air/lose pressure?

 

2. If I have to hit it back in shape, any shops to recommend and what is the price range like? (based on your experience)

 

happened to me but worst.both rims.Sent them to K&T but they dont do rims.they'll send them to a metal workshop in Jalan Besar.mine's were so bad that a bit more impact they would have cracked.the painy touchup (mine's gold) dine by the K&T mech was awesome.cant see much marks

[hit.man]

my reccomendations? check your forks tomorrow and see if there is a leak. you probably bottomed out when you ran over than pot hole.

 

Knocking your rims? can probably be done.

 

I checked the suspension already... so far seems okie.. no leaks..

 

 

happened to me but worst.both rims.Sent them to K&T but they dont do rims.they'll send them to a metal workshop in Jalan Besar.mine's were so bad that a bit more impact they would have cracked.the painy touchup (mine's gold) dine by the K&T mech was awesome.cant see much marks

 

So K&T confirm don't do rims? Cuz I was thinking of going there...

[smiley73]

I checked the suspension already... so far seems okie.. no leaks..

 

 

 

 

So K&T confirm don't do rims? Cuz I was thinking of going there...

 

mine not as bad as you minor 1 send to press back less that $100, 1 day job.

 

Most bike shop send to third party for repair.

[kmax]

yes, most workshops send to metalwork for rim repair, then they will do paint job and blalancing, fixing back.

 

the guy at unique said they can send for repair at metal workshop and quote me about 70$ including paint job..

[hit.man]

yes, most workshops send to metalwork for rim repair, then they will do paint job and blalancing, fixing back.

 

the guy at unique said they can send for repair at metal workshop and quote me about 70$ including paint job..

 

$70 including the job done at the metal workshop + workmanship at the bikeshop (i.e. removing/installing wheel, balancing, touching up) ???

[aRcHeR]

my reccomendations? check your forks tomorrow and see if there is a leak. you probably bottomed out when you ran over than pot hole.

 

Knocking your rims? can probably be done.

 

occasionally bottom-ing out wouldn't have any damage to your suspension. it just means that the suspension has reached its full stroke length.

 

however, constant bottoming out will have damages to the suspension internals.

[RustyStar]

I had my rims pressed back to shape at Sanfu motors when I ran over a big piece of rock on the road.

 

Yours is not as bad as mine. Paid $80 for on the spot repair. Took them less than 40mins to take out front wheel, pressing, fix back tyre + balancing. It won't be 100% as original but good enough to use back.

 

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v185/mecha_design/Bent-Rim.jpg

[hit.man]

I had my rims pressed back to shape at Sanfu motors when I ran over a big piece of rock on the road.

 

Yours is not as bad as mine. Paid $80 for on the spot repair. Took them less than 40mins to take out front wheel, pressing, fix back tyre + balancing. It won't be 100% as original but good enough to use back.

 

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v185/mecha_design/Bent-Rim.jpg

 

wah your dent is so scary~!

[mamat]

ya K&T will get a despatch to send ur rims to its dedicated workshop.u gotta wait tho.the workmanship is good,dont worry.my dents were like in the above photos

[hit.man]

ya K&T will get a despatch to send ur rims to its dedicated workshop.u gotta wait tho.the workmanship is good,dont worry.my dents were like in the above photos

 

how much does it cost you?

[smiley73]

yes, most workshops send to metalwork for rim repair, then they will do paint job and blalancing, fixing back.

 

the guy at unique said they can send for repair at metal workshop and quote me about 70$ including paint job..

 

good deal leh !! mine excluding paint job $70 diff workshop

[zart]

wah.. rock so big.. did u skid?.. last time i almost lost control..

[hit.man]

good deal leh !! mine excluding paint job $70 diff workshop

 

mine 120 leh..

[smiley73]

mine 120 leh..

 

your CL2 cost more mine cb400 nia

[hit.man]

your CL2 cost more mine cb400 nia

 

haiz.... sianz...

hope dun kena again

[smiley73]

haiz.... sianz...

hope dun kena again

 

This type usually 1 off case and that it

[hit.man]

This type usually 1 off case and that it

 

haha... my mechanic told me rim only can press back once.. if kena again, gotta change the whole rim already.... and that would be $620

[smiley73]

haha... my mechanic told me rim only can press back once.. if kena again, gotta change the whole rim already.... and that would be $620

 

K&T huh!! or which shop u go

[hit.man]

K&T huh!! or which shop u go

 

i only go K&T leh..

But the $620 price info is given by another forumer who changed his front rim due to dent before.

[larree]

wah thats very expensive....

[RustyStar]

Can look around for second hand rims or from scrapyard bro... Just need check wheel alignment before purchase...balancing do later when u install the tyres. The dent I had on my rim was indeed scary coz my bike flew through the air for a second when it hit the rock...luckily got close throttle and tap brake a bit and follow the skid.

[Guest tookara]

what class 2 bike is that? look like suzuki haya or k1