any luck straightening a wheel

[DonB]

has any one had any luck having a wheel straightened?
The dealer tells me most times when they are repaired they will crack. They want to sell me a new one $754.98 (NOT) I talked Woody's wheel works in Denver and they seem to think they can repair it. they are not 100% sure from the picture, I need to take it up to them to make sure they think they can repair it.
this might be a good time to buy a silver set from flea bay since I never did really care for the black wheels.
went for a ride today in the mountains, a rock slid off the mountain. I missed the big one but hit one almost dead on that was about 5-6 inches.
I would guess the finish will crack during the repair and so I will have to powder coat it (if) they can repair it.

[RBX QB]

If I was more adventurous in riding on a mended wheel, I'd trade your black for my silver... save me from having mine powdercoated.

I know there are places that "repair" car wheels... steel and aluminum... but I have no FHE.

[RBX QB]

Got me curious, so I Googled it... Quite a few places out there that say they can straighten MC wheels.

This place seems to have sound reasoning and methodology (from what I understand about the properties of aluminum alloys)... plus they claim they are upfront on whether they can or can't repair a specific bend.  http://www.rimandwheelworks.com/motorcycle.html

[BlkBird]

I would guess it's repairable but even the repair shop won't know for sure until they "massage" it back to it's former location.  The dealer I work for repairs aluminum rims all the time with pretty decent percentage of rims being repairable.  Good luck.

[rtarp1]

ive had wheels repaired on cars before and it worked fine.  that tire looks toast too.

[Armyguns]

has any one had any luck having a wheel straightened?

Mine looked like yours, maybe a little worse.  I took it to http://wheelcollision.com/, and for $205 they fixed it right up.  I chose to not have them refinish it as it really wasn't that badly marred, but badly bent as the picture shows.  I didn't have to pay shipping since I dropped it off and picked it up.  I would think that any wheel straightening place near you should be able to do the same with yours. 

[SANDPSYCHO]

I haven't seen one bent that bad before but I have had several repaired rims on the BMW. I did fix the aluminum rim on my sandrail that was bent worse then that. That rim has seen more abuse in the 4 years since I bent it back into shape then any street bike rim ever will and I've had 0 problems with it. If you can have it fixed do it and don't give it a second thought.

Got to add if it's still holding air then I have seen worse and you could probably work it back into shape on your own.

[maxtog]

has any one had any luck having a wheel straightened?

You didn't even tell us the story!

[ZG]

Check ebay for a new one, I see em all the time for $100 to $200...

[DonB]

I found some on ebay but they are the wrong color. am thinking I will just get one and switch to silver. but think I will let the shop take a look and see what they think about repair first.

[ZG]

I found some on ebay but they are the wrong color.

Powder coat em black, trust me... 

[jonathan]

I found some on ebay but they are the wrong color. am thinking I will just get one and switch to silver. but think I will let the shop take a look and see what they think about repair first.

In case you weren't already aware; ZX-14 front wheels are identical to the C14. That may give you a few more options.

[goodthymes]

I used to get frames and wheels fixed all the time when I was racing. This is the guy I used. He is out of Sacramento CA.  At the time it was about $100 per wheel. The Marchesini wheel cost about $800 so it was well worth it.

http://www.motorcycleframeman.com/

[wildnphx]

Had the front and rear straightened about 20,000 miles ago and absolutely no issues.  The dealer even confirmed after I mentioned the guys name that yes they have had him do work for them on several occasions and always good results.  Mine were bent just as bad as yours...

[DonB]

thanks for all the info.
I ordered a wheel and it will be here Tuesday. The next time I am up in Denver I might just take the bent wheel and let the wheel shop take a look see. but for now I am just going to move everything to a good wheel and be done with it

[Flathead]

thanks for all the info.
I ordered a wheel and it will be here Tuesday. The next time I am up in Denver I might just take the bent wheel and let the wheel shop take a look see. but for now I am just going to move everything to a good wheel and be done with it

Hey Don, didn't realize you were close to Denver... Woody's Wheel Works: http://www.woodyswheelworks.com/ has always been good to me. No bike wheels but a few aluminum car wheels.

[DonB]

hey Flat
I called Woody's and sent them the picture. they think they can repair it but need to see it in person and the way I hate Denver traffic I try and stay away from there as much as I can.
anyway I ordered a straight wheel and maybe someday I will take this one to Woody's and see what they think.
or may just throw it in the trash. if I take it and repair it will most likely sit in the garage till I die