Ive got a front rim that has a slight dent in the inside of the rim and the lip of the rim is bent out by about 5mm x 40mm long. There is another one approx 45 degrees on the opposite side of the rim. My front fender has a big stress mark at 45 degrees to the side of the fender. Left side plastics are scratched up a bit. Just guessing the 3 happend at the same time. Low front tyre pressure, riders hit a curb or tree, crossed up the hangers and dropped the bike causing all the damage. History pickin aside i want to fix the rim buckles and dents. Has anyone got any ideas on how to repair them or done it? Not much info i can find on it. I am currently making a a tool to stretch between the hub and rim to get the inside dent out. I will preheat and clench in the process.
I know its not recommend before I get told but the rims arnt the worst justwant tbe oem origionals.
Rim dent and lip straightening
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Re: Rim dent and lip straightening
Do you have a press?
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Re: Rim dent and lip straightening
I've seen bends fixed. No heat was used.
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Re: Rim dent and lip straightening
It can be done. Cracks are the most common result unless done with care. I have repaired small rim dings using a wrench and a little heat. A press would work, you could cobble up a homemade die to match the rim contour.
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I have never tried it myself, but I have read a of a couple of people recommending wooden blocks to help it keep shape.
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Re: Rim dent and lip straightening
i've straightened a couple myself. heat is definitely important.temp gun if you have one, a block of the hardest wood you can find and find a way to hold the rim solid
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Re: Rim dent and lip straightening
Different ways to do it I guess. I've fixed dozens of bent rims with a press, no heat. Allow for a little spring-back.
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