Case of the Mondays - Page 2

katoranger · 06-09-2011, 08:33 PM

It may work. The hub would be the question.

If the nipples have pulled through I don't think I would try to reuse the rim.

You could relace a need rim to you hub. Daddy459 is planning that mod with a new aluminum rim.

SpudRider · 06-09-2011, 09:03 PM

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Originally Posted by NFJ79

I'll take it if you wanna part it. I'm not sure if my caliper is trashed or not.

Can i just re-lace my rim if the nipples got pulled out of the wheel?

If the wheel is not bent, and the holes in the rim are not excessively damaged, you might be able to drill the holes to a larger diameter, and relace the wheel with larger spoke nipples from Buchanan's Spoke & Rim. If in doubt, however, you are better off to get either a new rim, or an entire new wheel.

Spud

SpudRider · 06-09-2011, 09:05 PM

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Originally Posted by NFJ79

Will this front wheel work on my bike?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/05-ch...item25648503ef

Compare this wheel to your current wheel; I think it might work. This wheel appears to be a standard, Lifan front wheel.

Spud

NFJ79 · 06-09-2011, 10:55 PM

Thanks Spud! I think price wise I am better off with a new wheel. I'm going to try my luck with the ebay wheel.

SpudRider · 06-09-2011, 11:05 PM

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Originally Posted by NFJ79

Thanks Spud! I think price wise I am better off with a new wheel. I'm going to try my luck with the ebay wheel.

I agree.

If that wheel is the same as yours, it will probably cost you less time and money to purchase the new wheel, rather than to relace the old wheel. In addition, if you are inexperienced in truing motorcycle wheels, the new wheel might be stronger, and safer, than a relaced wheel.

Spud

NFJ79 · 06-10-2011, 05:46 PM

I ended up buying the ebay wheel. Should be here in a week. Cant wait to get the Lifan up and running again!

SpudRider · 06-11-2011, 12:41 AM

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Originally Posted by NFJ79

I ended up buying the ebay wheel. Should be here in a week. Cant wait to get the Lifan up and running again!

That's good news! Please keep us updated.

Spud

NFJ79 · 07-08-2011, 01:49 AM

Good news! Thanks to BrianW, I got my Lifan back on the road! Changing out the forks and wheel was easy. I didnt have a motorcycle lift so i had to make due with what I had.

Ready for the road!

Bad news. This happened to me tonight on the Duc. Tire has about 3k miles on it. Not sure if i wanna chance it by plugging it.

Weldangrind · 07-08-2011, 10:36 AM

Don't you love it when China Riders help each other?

Glad to hear you got your bike back on two wheels.

No, I wouldn't run your Ducati on a plugged tire. Life is too short.

dmmcd · 07-08-2011, 10:41 AM

I've run plugs on two occasions on the rear of my SV. The second time I put over 3k miles on it without issue. That looks like a location that would readily accept the right type of plug...

Not trying to convince you of anything, I'm just sharing my experience. It is up to you if you want to take the risk. I personally didn't see any issue with it, and kept a close eye on tire pressure to make sure it wasn't leaking.

SpudRider · 07-08-2011, 10:52 AM

Thanks for the update, NFJ79! I'm glad you bike is running once again.

Spud

FastDoc · 07-08-2011, 11:55 AM

Nice pics. Those GY's always are nice looking bikes.

Your lift looks precarious. In my life I've had 2 bikes fall off a lift, both times no damage to the bike but once I was significantly injured. I'm just sayin...

The debate rages eternal on the Gold Wing forum about running plugged tires. I think it's probably OK, but at 3,000 miles I'd assume the tire on your Duc is 3/4 worn out so I'd just replace it and call it good. If it was newer I'd recommend having it plugged and patched from the inside.

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dmmcd Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Souderton, PA Posts: 367	I've run plugs on two occasions on the rear of my SV. The second time I put over 3k miles on it without issue. That looks like a location that would readily accept the right type of plug... Not trying to convince you of anything, I'm just sharing my experience. It is up to you if you want to take the risk. I personally didn't see any issue with it, and kept a close eye on tire pressure to make sure it wasn't leaking. __________________ 2008 Yamaha WR250x 2006 Honda CRF250R Sold: 2002 Suzuki SV650S, 2009 Qlink XF200
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FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	Nice pics. Those GY's always are nice looking bikes. Your lift looks precarious. In my life I've had 2 bikes fall off a lift, both times no damage to the bike but once I was significantly injured. I'm just sayin... The debate rages eternal on the Gold Wing forum about running plugged tires. I think it's probably OK, but at 3,000 miles I'd assume the tire on your Duc is 3/4 worn out so I'd just replace it and call it good. If it was newer I'd recommend having it plugged and patched from the inside. __________________ Happy to serve.
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06-09-2011, 08:33 PM	#16
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	It may work. The hub would be the question. If the nipples have pulled through I don't think I would try to reuse the rim. You could relace a need rim to you hub. Daddy459 is planning that mod with a new aluminum rim.
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NFJ79 Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 27	Thanks Spud! I think price wise I am better off with a new wheel. I'm going to try my luck with the ebay wheel.
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06-10-2011, 05:46 PM	#21
NFJ79 Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 27	I ended up buying the ebay wheel. Should be here in a week. Cant wait to get the Lifan up and running again!
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07-08-2011, 01:49 AM	#23
NFJ79 Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 27	Good news! Thanks to BrianW, I got my Lifan back on the road! Changing out the forks and wheel was easy. I didnt have a motorcycle lift so i had to make due with what I had. Ready for the road! Bad news. This happened to me tonight on the Duc. Tire has about 3k miles on it. Not sure if i wanna chance it by plugging it.
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