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  1. 01-03-2012, 04:59 PM #1
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    Bent front rim

    I got a great deal on a set of rims for my bike, but the front has a big ding in it.
    Are there any local shops that can repair it?
    Any idea of the cost?

    Thanks!
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  2. 01-03-2012, 06:53 PM #2
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    Re: Bent front rim

    I know that Sandy at pro 6 has done it in the past, he did one of my Buell wheels.

    Cost and if he still does it is outside of my recollection.
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    Re: Bent front rim

    Pro6 used to, Z1 used to and "that place in Quebec" used to but they don't anymore.

    The only place I know of that still does it is Maximum Cycle in London but for the $ you can likely get a good rim off the interwebz.
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    Re: Bent front rim

    Standard GTAM advice is a different used rim is close to price of repairing your rim and work hardened aluminum is more likely to develop problems in the futures. Was it still a great price if only one of the rims is useful?
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  5. 01-03-2012, 07:35 PM #5
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    Re: Bent front rim

    Quote Originally Posted by franz131 View Post
    I know that Sandy at pro 6 has done it in the past, he did one of my Buell wheels.

    Cost and if he still does it is outside of my recollection.
    Last time I checked, they subcontract it out and it's not cheap. To fix a minor bend in a rim that I bought very cheaply, I made a fixture for a bench vise and bent it back myself; that's the one I have a rain tire mounted on. I suspect that a lot of places don't want to touch this because of potential liability.
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  6. 01-04-2012, 11:05 AM #6
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    Re: Bent front rim

    look up rim king here in toronto. they did a perfect repair on my front wheel for 250$. a new wheel is 1300$ from bwm (k1200 lt). i had to remove the tire, rotors, valve stem and bearings. well worth it.
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  7. 01-04-2012, 03:27 PM #7
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    Re: Bent front rim

    Does Carcone's not do motorcycle wheels?
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  8. 01-04-2012, 03:42 PM #8
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    Re: Bent front rim

    carcone's in aurora? aren't they a wrecker for cars?
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  9. 01-04-2012, 03:44 PM #9
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    Re: Bent front rim

    Also a very popular (and good) rim refinisher for cars...dealers use them a lot.
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    Re: Bent front rim

    http://www.canpages.ca/page/ON/kitch...r/2144388.html if this helps
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  11. 01-04-2012, 09:00 PM #11
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    Re: Bent front rim

    Quote Originally Posted by DeAd-EyE View Post
    Also a very popular (and good) rim refinisher for cars...dealers use them a lot.
    your avatar....MAMALOOSHIN!!! I would love to see that pic a bit larger, like life size!
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  12. 01-04-2012, 10:55 PM #12
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    Quote Originally Posted by JZ67 View Post
    your avatar....MAMALOOSHIN!!! I would love to see that pic a bit larger, like life size!
    me too.....that's hot!
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  13. 01-07-2012, 01:36 AM #13
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    Re: Bent front rim

    Union wheel repair on Caledonia
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