Thumper Club Forum
Technical => Bike Problems/Questions => Topic started by: guest27 on September 12, 2006, 12:00:54 PM
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Not really a prob and no real answer. I have to get a cast wheel machined back by 10mm at the hub - any thoughts how much this should cost. I seem to be the guy who thinks he has got a good deal for getting a penny bun for 2p, only to find everyone else gets them for 1/2p.
R
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Aye Rog,
I'll stick my neck out.
Set up wheel in lathe, turn off 10mm ( you don't say where, but I assume reduction in overall hub width), 'cash', £20 - £30. Through the books, £40!
Now I'll stand back for the slagging! ;-)
Cheers, Bill
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Bloody wheels!! Pain in the arse the lot of them! Haven't a clue Rog, I would expect under 50 quid, but You'd kick yourself if you went for the cheap option and they goofed it up :-0
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Are you sure the chain will clear the tyre with the sprocket in the new position ?
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Steve - yup the chain will clear - have stuck a straight edge across it a few times - the rim is suited to a 140 or a 150 tyre and there is 'just' clearence on a 150. Get funny looks in the local Aprillia bike shop measuring up all the RS125's... There is loads of clearence in the RS swinger (not that I am using one) and the bikes they race I think they even squeeze up to 160 - may be wrong though. Thanks for asking the Q though - I will check again. My Grandad used to say - measure twice, cut once. I say measure 10 times and still bugger it up. Any one got a spare 20mm wheel spindle - about 'that' long - holding hands out - the Aprillia one is too short for the Yamaha swingarm.
R
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There's a bloke here in Cardiff who would do it at a good price, do you want me to ask him?
GC
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Hi GC that would be good. It is a 17" wheel and I need the hub turned back and six holes in the hub drilled and tapped M6. If you can ask. I have been put in touch with a guy at Margam too who may or may not be able to do it. SO many options are better than none.
R
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Wilco, will chat to Brian early next week.
GC