Wing Commander
Just had these pics in from Paul Ritson of SFX.
After failing the MOT - and the replacement rear off the other bike failing too - I had no choice but to get new rims.
So I went for complete rebuild with black anodised rims, black powdercoated hubs and stainless spokes.
He's just to pop bearings in and make final adjustments and I should have them back on Tuesday.
Total cost for four wheels was £1,000, effectively £250 each.
Gonna buy a power washer now to make sure I clean my bikes more often.
Whealie (Wing Commander, @ Airborne Division)
Two XRV750-M ('91) RD04s on J ('92) plates.
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Cheaper and less likely to destroy all your bearings and force water in where water isn't wanted...Originally Posted by Whealie
Gonna buy a power washer now to make sure I clean my bikes more often.
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A costly experience for sure Wheallie mate, but a sound investment nonetheless.
I've used a power washer for over a decade to wash my bikes and haven't had any problems with bearings! Any how, wheel bearings are cheap, well, cheaper than wheel rebuilds!
SHW'MAE BUTT
Very nice Chris, they are worth more than the both bikes, whats next.
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They look really nice.
So after all this time you are totally overhauling your bikes.
YOU ONLY NEED TWO TOOLS IN LIFE - WD-40 AND DUCT TAPE. IF IT DOESN'T MOVE AND SHOULD, USE THE WD-40. IF IT SHOULDN'T MOVE AND DOES, USE THE DUCT TAPE
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very nice..
as jim says expensive but should last.. nice
ohh the trembling hand with the big nastly tyre lever
lookafter them
XLV 750Rf RD01 1985 Simple and Sweet
XL 600V R Transalp 1994 Stella Basher
DR 600 Raider 1985 Knee Smasher
XRV 750R RD03+ 1988 FrankienTwin spawn of the Transalp and RD01
XRV 650R RD03 1989
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before you get tyres on them, put aload of the anticorrosion stuff or even silicon under the rubber tape on the inside of the rim (sealing the spoke nut holes). don't use a pressure washer too close!!! 2mins of elbo grease is better on them BAD BOYS!!! We do like.... yummy
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Nice one
I was certainly happy with the job he did on mine.
BIG D
Top Cat
Very nice!
Tip for a pressure washer - always aim at the bike from the front or the rear instead of side on. Bearings are sealed against water ingress from that angle, but not from the side.
1990 Africa Twin RD04
2003 Triumph Tiger 955i
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No zebra stripes?
DW (Dave)
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