Front wheel is bent
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Front wheel is bent
I bought a wrecked 2014 Honda Forza last year. I wore out the rear wheel having too much fun. I replaced it with a Michelin CityGrip. I was going to put a CityGrip on the front wheel when I noticed that the front rim has a small dent on one side.
I don't know if the previous owner bent it or if I did. What are my options for fixing this?
It is a small dent that does not seem to affect the riding. I am going to ride until the front tire wears out. Can it be straightened or will putting on a new tire with a tire machine crack the rim?
I have ridden thousands of kilometres with it bent so it seems to be stable.
Who sells wheels?
I don't know if the previous owner bent it or if I did. What are my options for fixing this?
It is a small dent that does not seem to affect the riding. I am going to ride until the front tire wears out. Can it be straightened or will putting on a new tire with a tire machine crack the rim?
I have ridden thousands of kilometres with it bent so it seems to be stable.
Who sells wheels?
Re: Front wheel is bent
None, throw it in the bin.davenowherejones wrote:What are my options for fixing this?
Four decades on two wheels has taught me nothing, all advice given is guaranteed to be wrong
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Re: Front wheel is bent
Yeah, I think you are right but it is going to a hard ride with no front wheel. Is Honda my only option?
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Re: Front wheel is bent
I don't know that much about the Forzas but Bikebandit has a front rim for the non-abs version for around $237. You might look at them after pricing it at the dealer.
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Re: Front wheel is bent
Dig around. There might be a place in your area that can straighten it. In my area there are a couple places that straighten alloy wheels if they aren't too far gone.
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Re: Front wheel is bent
j.d.b. wrote:Dig around. There might be a place in your area that can straighten it. In my area there are a couple places that straighten alloy wheels if they aren't too far gone.
Yes, and there's the breaker option....
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Re: Front wheel is bent
I haven't tried them, but have you looked on ebay for a used one?
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NCY variator, drive face, and rollers
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Givi tall windshield & tailbox - Lots of extra lights
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Re: Front wheel is bent
I am re-reading some of my old threads.
My Forza 300 now has 95730 km with the same dented front wheel.
I guess it is not really a problem.
My Forza 300 now has 95730 km with the same dented front wheel.
I guess it is not really a problem.
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Re: Front wheel is bent
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‘15 PCX build thread here:
https://www.hondapcx.org/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=4640
Current: ‘18 XMAX 300 & ‘22 NAVI
‘15 PCX build thread here:
https://www.hondapcx.org/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=4640
Current: ‘18 XMAX 300 & ‘22 NAVI
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Re: Front wheel is bent
How do you know its bent?? Dent .. Jack wheel up and spin it and see if you get any wobble.Brakes feel OK and pulsing ?? Could all be good, but needs a good checking .