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[Dirk Beer]

Just found out the front rim on my 2004 KLR650 is cracked, I guess from a recent rough weekend at Big Bear. A new rim from Kawasaki is over $200. Does anyone have any suggestions on where I could find a cheaper replacement rim (or preferably, a whole wheel)? Thanks, Dirk

[Jeff Khoury]

#ygrps-yiv-1919139649 p {margin:0;}You can get a new Excel Takasago rim for around $120.00 (Excel makes the stock rim) and lace it yourself.  The size is 21x1.60 36H.  Plus, you'd get to learn a new skill. -Jeff Khoury

----- Original Message ----- From: "Dirk Beer" To: "KLR List" dsn_klr650@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Thursday, September 9, 2010 12:25:31 PM GMT -08:00 US/Canada Pacific Subject: [DSN_KLR650] front wheel replacement?   Just found out the front rim on my 2004 KLR650 is cracked, I guess from a recent rough weekend at Big Bear. A new rim from Kawasaki is over $200. Does anyone have any suggestions on where I could find a cheaper replacement rim (or preferably, a whole wheel)? Thanks, Dirk

[Jeff Khoury]

#ygrps-yiv-1862621218 p {margin:0;}P.S.  I re-read your post and noticed you're in So. Cal.  If you want to stop by the house, I can show you how to lace and true your wheel.  I'll instruct and drink beer, and you can do the work. -Jeff Khoury

----- Original Message ----- From: "Jeff Khoury" To: "Dirk Beer" , "KLR List" dsn_klr650@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Thursday, September 9, 2010 1:13:03 PM GMT -08:00 US/Canada Pacific Subject: Re: [DSN_KLR650] front wheel replacement?   You can get a new Excel Takasago rim for around $120.00 (Excel makes the stock rim) and lace it yourself.  The size is 21x1.60 36H.  Plus, you'd get to learn a new skill. -Jeff Khoury ----- Original Message ----- From: "Dirk Beer" To: "KLR List" dsn_klr650@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Thursday, September 9, 2010 12:25:31 PM GMT -08:00 US/Canada Pacific Subject: [DSN_KLR650] front wheel replacement?   Just found out the front rim on my 2004 KLR650 is cracked, I guess from a recent rough weekend at Big Bear. A new rim from Kawasaki is over $200. Does anyone have any suggestions on where I could find a cheaper replacement rim (or preferably, a whole wheel)? Thanks, Dirk

[Jeff Khoury]

#ygrps-yiv-830350578 p {margin:0;}Replacement rims (Moose Racing brand) are $99.00 w/free shipping from Motorcycle-superstore.com -Jeff Khoury

----- Original Message ----- From: "Dirk Beer" To: "KLR List" dsn_klr650@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Thursday, September 9, 2010 12:25:31 PM GMT -08:00 US/Canada Pacific Subject: [DSN_KLR650] front wheel replacement?   Just found out the front rim on my 2004 KLR650 is cracked, I guess from a recent rough weekend at Big Bear. A new rim from Kawasaki is over $200. Does anyone have any suggestions on where I could find a cheaper replacement rim (or preferably, a whole wheel)? Thanks, Dirk

[Dirk Beer]

Thanks, Jeff! I'll check those and the Excel ones out. May also look for a used one but haven't had much luck so far.DirkSan Diego

On Thu, Sep 9, 2010 at 1:31 PM, Jeff Khoury wrote: Replacement rims (Moose Racing brand) are $99.00 w/free shipping from Motorcycle-superstore.com -Jeff Khoury ----- Original Message ----- From: "Dirk Beer" To: "KLR List" dsn_klr650@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Thursday, September 9, 2010 12:25:31 PM GMT -08:00 US/Canada Pacific Subject: [DSN_KLR650] front wheel replacement? Just found out the front rim on my 2004 KLR650 is cracked, I guess from a recent rough weekend at Big Bear. A new rim from Kawasaki is over $200. Does anyone have any suggestions on where I could find a cheaper replacement rim (or preferably, a whole wheel)? Thanks, Dirk

[revmaaatin]

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, Dirk Beer wrote:

> > Just found out the front rim on my 2004 KLR650 is cracked, I guess > from a recent rough weekend at Big Bear. > > A new rim from Kawasaki is over $200. Does anyone have any suggestions > on where I could find a cheaper replacement rim (or preferably, a > whole wheel)? > > Thanks, > Dirk >

Dirk, Did the wheel break at the weld or perhaps the valve stem hole? Is it a hairline crack or a full blown seam splitter? Before my son and I did our jaunt this summer, we carefully washed, yes, washed each wheel clean and looked for such damage--finding none. Wheels, etc: I bought a full set of wheels delivered for ~$380ish. an ebay purchase from a scrapper. Many run as much as $500. shug. I would watch for a low mileage wheel--vs a manymile wheel, etc. Used wheels can be a coin toss; ?? is there a hidden cost??, etc. One had a usable disc brake, (smile) one did not. (frown) All bearing were usable. (smile) I have them skinned in a D607 (90/10) street tire for the times I am going long distance with little or no chance of mud. (big smiles) revmaaatin. after reading your report, thinks it would good idea to inspect the wheels again since the ride.

[Dirk Beer]

revmaaatin,

>Did the wheel break at the weld or perhaps the valve stem hole? > Is it a hairline crack or a full blown seam splitter? It is a ~12" crack right along the center of the rim where the spokes attach. Nowhere near the stem hole. It's definitely bigger than hairline. The guys at the shop where I was having the tire changed say it is the biggest crack they've ever seen. Don't know if it happened solely during my weekend off-road ride, or whether it started as a fatigue crack. I have done a lot of high-speed highway riding, so I wonder if that contributed. Good advice regarding used rims, and you are right, I definitely will start checking my rims carefully before/after rides - I never thought something like this was possible! Dirk

[Jeff Khoury]

#ygrps-yiv-349478569 p {margin:0;}Dirk, Nothing is impossible, there are just varying degrees of probability. -Jeff Khoury

----- Original Message ----- From: "Dirk Beer" To: "revmaaatin" Cc: "DSN KLR650" DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Friday, September 10, 2010 10:24:46 AM GMT -08:00 US/Canada Pacific Subject: Re: [DSN_KLR650] Re: front wheel replacement?   revmaaatin, >Did the wheel break at the weld or perhaps the valve stem hole? > Is it a hairline crack or a full blown seam splitter? It is a ~12" crack right along the center of the rim where the spokes attach. Nowhere near the stem hole. It's definitely bigger than hairline. The guys at the shop where I was having the tire changed say it is the biggest crack they've ever seen. Don't know if it happened solely during my weekend off-road ride, or whether it started as a fatigue crack. I have done a lot of high-speed highway riding, so I wonder if that contributed. Good advice regarding used rims, and you are right, I definitely will start checking my rims carefully before/after rides - I never thought something like this was possible! Dirk

[revmaaatin]

Dirk, Thanks for that description. I am now even more keen to do that inspection--between the spokes. I had been looking 'closely' at the edges during a tire change; I will look closely at the gaps between the spokes. Just curious-- 1.were there any broken spokes 2. have you been flying this bike. smile. = hard impacts following moments of accelerated gravatational experiments revmaaatin.

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, Dirk Beer wrote: > > revmaaatin, > > >Did the wheel break at the weld or perhaps the valve stem hole? > > Is it a hairline crack or a full blown seam splitter? > It is a ~12" crack right along the center of the rim where the spokes > attach. Nowhere near the stem hole. It's definitely bigger than hairline. > The guys at the shop where I was having the tire changed say it is the > biggest crack they've ever seen. > > Don't know if it happened solely during my weekend off-road ride, or whether > it started as a fatigue crack. I have done a lot of high-speed highway > riding, so I wonder if that contributed. > > Good advice regarding used rims, and you are right, I definitely will start > checking my rims carefully before/after rides - I never thought something > like this was possible! > > Dirk >

[Randall Marbach]

I may have a rim from a 2001 KLR.   I removed it from a hub that I was converting to a 17"er. Randy from Burbank [b]From:[/b] Dirk Beer [b]To:[/b] KLR List dsn_klr650@yahoogroups.com> [b]Sent:[/b] Thu, September 9, 2010 12:25:31 PM [b]Subject:[/b] [DSN_KLR650] front wheel replacement? Just found out the front rim on my 2004 KLR650 is cracked, I guess from a recent rough weekend at Big Bear. A new rim from Kawasaki is over $200. Does anyone have any suggestions on where I could find a cheaper replacement rim (or preferably, a whole wheel)? Thanks, Dirk ------------------------------------ List sponsored by Dual Sport News at: www.dualsportnews.com List FAQ courtesy of Chris Krok at: www.bigcee.com/klr650faq.html Member Map at: http://www.frappr.com/dsnklr650Yahoo! Groups Links To visit your group on the web, go to:     http://groups.yahoo.com/group/DSN_KLR650/ Your email settings:     Individual Email | Traditional To change settings online go to:     http://groups.yahoo.com/group/DSN_KLR650/join     (Yahoo! ID required) To change settings via email:     DSN_KLR650-digest@yahoogroups.com     DSN_KLR650-fullfeatured@yahoogroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to:     DSN_KLR650-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to:     http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/