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I have had it done twice by a main dealer and both times for free ! you only have to ask nicely
I have had it done twice by a main dealer and both times for free ! you only have to ask nicely
Spare set of wheels question
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I have had it done twice by a main dealer and both times for free ! you only have to ask nicely
Lucky you, not all stealers are the same though.
They vary around £350 per wheel, the front usually more expensive. I can still kick myself for being outbid on this brand new set for 1250 cast with new tyres.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/324046240787
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They vary around £350 per wheel, the front usually more expensive. I can still kick myself for being outbid on this brand new set for 1250 cast with new tyres.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/324046240787
Ooft that's a lot of money....
I paid about £580 for mine with tyres....
From a dealer ?
That's a great price
Sometimes bargains are to be had but the normal price is probably around £700.The ones on eBay were brand new though.
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No, second hand off eBay
I have 2 sets of wheels for my 1250 and can put either on once sensors were coded.
If you've got one, put the kettle on
I've been at Lind WGC today and they said without TPMS, I'll have a warning notice at start up which I can clear, then a constant flashing warning light. It will be a nuisance but at least it won't go in limp mode according to Lind. If I can get a set of TPMS, they'll code it for £45 per wheel.
At that price, I'll bring my own kettle, water and tea bags if you have a GS911
My dealer coded my second set for free. I was expecting to pay something but they are having a laugh your dealer at £45 per wheel it is a 5 min job my dealer said.
Yeah, it's silly money for the time it takes but I'll see if I can push them for a freebie.
I bought a set of cast wheels yesterday on eBay for £595 delivered. Both wheels come with valve sensors and the front has an ABS ring and discs.
No tyres included but I have a new pair of Trailriders waiting for the cast wheels and then I'll fit the new Adventurecross AX41 tyres on my spokes.
These came off a 2015 GS so should the batteries in the sensors still be OK. I don't want to fit the tyres and find the batteries are dead
I'll buy a EL50448 sensor wake up tool but will it indicate if it woke or connected to the sensor?
Yeah, it's silly money for the time it takes but I'll see if I can push them for a freebie.
I bought a set of cast wheels yesterday on eBay for £595 delivered. Both wheels come with valve sensors and the front has an ABS ring and discs.
No tyres included but I have a new pair of Trailriders waiting for the cast wheels and then I'll fit the new Adventurecross AX41 tyres on my spokes.
These came off a 2015 GS so should the batteries in the sensors still be OK. I don't want to fit the tyres and find the batteries are dead
I'll buy a EL50448 sensor wake up tool but will it indicate if it woke or connected to the sensor?
Surely it's worth an ounce of prevention to fit new batteries while the tyres are off?
Yes, probably the best thing to do. It takes the CR2032 batteries with solder tabs like the one below
To break away from the Hayes/Brembo saga.... I received my spare set of rims today 
What should have been a happy occasion, turned to shite as soon as I took the wrapping off.
First thing I noticed, no bloody sensors after it was confirmed that they were included and shown on photos.
Biggest issue is 2x dents in the front rim. They are not horrendous but if I roll the wheel slowly over the floor, it will stop at the dent. One dent is slightly flared out as well where shown with the ruler.
Question, is it safe to get these repaired or not worth the risk. I could ask for a big discount and get them repaired but if it's not safe to do, they've got to go back.
The rear wheel seems fine and the front discs are still in great condition.
What should have been a happy occasion, turned to shite as soon as I took the wrapping off.
First thing I noticed, no bloody sensors after it was confirmed that they were included and shown on photos.
Biggest issue is 2x dents in the front rim. They are not horrendous but if I roll the wheel slowly over the floor, it will stop at the dent. One dent is slightly flared out as well where shown with the ruler.
Question, is it safe to get these repaired or not worth the risk. I could ask for a big discount and get them repaired but if it's not safe to do, they've got to go back.
The rear wheel seems fine and the front discs are still in great condition.
I had a very similar ding repaired on my ktm front wheel. Speak to Roy thersby in Stockton on tees. Massive experience and knows his stuff. Won’t touch it if he thinks it won’t be safe.
I also used hagons in the past but I’m told they stopped alloy repairs a few years back. HTH
I also used hagons in the past but I’m told they stopped alloy repairs a few years back. HTH
Thank you for the info. I've contacted the eBay seller so I'll wait till he replies.
It looks as if the dents are only on the outer lip of the rim so probably not too bad.
Motoliner in Kent repaired a wheel on my K1600 with a far flatter bit than that. The repair was invisible and it was less than £100 on a same day basis.
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The one dent flares out slightly so I'm concerned that it might leak. Yes, they'll need to be powdercoated because the heating process will probably discolour the rims.
I had a look at their website but it doesn't look like they powdercoat after the repair. Was yours resprayed where they repaired the dent?
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