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guest27:
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

themoudie:
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

squirrelciv:
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

Steve H:
Are you sure the chain will clear the tyre with the sprocket in the new position ?

guest27:
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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