spoked wheel out of true

[heathy]

Just changed tyres today and asked fitter to check how round the front wheel was. To cut a long story short it isn't. i'm not talking a serious buckle here but nevertheless still quite a noticeable movement on one part of the wheel. Is this expected for spoked wheels - i accept that we are talking degrees here and no one but me has the benefit of seeing the wheel spinning on the bench, but is a degree of visible wobble "normal"! I dont recall hitting and substantial potholes to create any damage. i do want to get this checked by the dealer but want to be armed with some info if possible.
Interestingly the conti trail attacks that came off gave a significant wobble at the front at certain speeds but the roadsmarts that went on felt very smooth on the way home. id previously put the wobble down to a duff tyre but now i'm not so sure. sorry for blabbing on!
Thanks in advance.
phil

 

[GSwadd]

I had the spoked rear on my 2006 model replaced under warranty as it had about 1.5mm runout at one spot on the rim from new. Think the spec is around 1.2mm which is noticeable. The replacement is better and within spec, but not perfect.

 

[andyshooter]

I went to look at a bike in Bristol motorrad and the bike they said was in show room condition,and it most certainly was NOT and that bike had a realy bad buckle in the back wheel the sales man told me that it was normal with a spoked wheel. But having said that if he said it was dark out side I would have a look to make sure,complete waste of a whole day for me.Sorry to go off on one but i'm still mad about it,But I would say its not normal to be buckled.

 

[andyshooter]

I went to look at a bike in Bristol motorrad and the bike they said was in show room condition,and it most certainly was NOT and that bike had a realy bad buckle in the back wheel the sales man told me that it was normal with a spoked wheel. But having said that if he said it was dark out side I would have a look to make sure,complete waste of a whole day for me.Sorry to go off on one but i'm still mad about it,But I would say its not normal to be buckled.

 

[savagio]

GSA1200

My rear was turning like an old wagon wheel from new.

It was replaced, but not untill after an altercation with the dealer.

Make sure you spin them before you pay your money!!!

Cheers