Rim cracks

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Re: Rim cracks

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My TT350 has had crack like that in the front rim for a few years now. I keep meaning to do something about it but it's in the off road rim so will probably rot from the inside and all the spokes will fall out first...
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Re: Rim cracks

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Ya arse has a crack in it and it still works :shades:
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Re: Rim cracks

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Eric66 wrote:Ya arse has a crack in it and it still works :shades:
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Not this one. :lol:

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Re: Rim cracks

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Uncle Dave wrote:Hi Bernieboy, thanks for the reassurance on the crack. I will just keep an eye on it to see if it grows.

I've only had the s10 for about a week, drove to Adelaide to get it last Friday. Been looking for a couple of years but the few that come up have usually been modified and 'butchered' and I just wanted an honest original example and that's pretty much what I got.

Cost was about $5k, huge money for the age but they're getting quite rare now, just like any good older Tenere. :shades:

P.S. Does anyone know how many 750's were sold in Oz? I had an idea it was about 300???

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Re: Rim cracks

Post by GeoffD »

Love the S10.... looks in good nick for an Aussie bike.....

If it was me I'd change the rim, I wouldn't be happy
riding around with a cracked rim........... :fall:
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Re: Rim cracks

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I've ordered a pair of rims with HD stainless spokes. Pretty expensive but do it right and do it once. :wave:
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Re: Rim cracks

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Uncle Dave wrote:I've ordered a pair of rims with HD stainless spokes. Pretty expensive but do it right and do it once. :wave:
What rims did you order? Mfg & part #? Looking to do the same on the front. Thanks.
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Re: Rim cracks

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Wy'east wrote:
Uncle Dave wrote:I've ordered a pair of rims with HD stainless spokes. Pretty expensive but do it right and do it once. :wave:
What rims did you order? Mfg & part #? Looking to do the same on the front. Thanks.
Sm Pro Platinum in 1.85 x 21 front and 3.5 x 17 rear. Don't know part numbers, sorry.

I think I'd go for 3.5 x 18 for the rear next time as I can get a better selection of offroad tyres.
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Re: Rim cracks

Post by Wy'east »

Thanks. Found this list for SM, http://users.powernet.co.uk/cwc/smpropl ... tlist.html
Don't see a 17" for the rear. Anyway, for me to put on an 18" rear, I'd have to keep a 17" just for the MOT/DMV inspection as the tyre sizes are written on the license. I'd love an 18" with the Dunlop D908.
They now have us doing the inspection every 6 months for bikes 20 years and +. I know for a fact that my bike is in better shape than those half its age.

I was looking at the Excels too. Rear is getting harder to find I think. The front is going to need replacing here in the next year, it's almost knackered to the point of no return.
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Re: Rim cracks

Post by xtrider »

They don't even allow you to change tire size? :omg:

I think I'd get a new set of 18" and put the old 17" for the MOT test, then take them off when I get home.
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