BMW Spoked Wheels

Discussion in 'UK Motorcycles' started by JackN, May 19, 2004.

  1. JackN

    JackN Guest

    Is it true or just an urban myth that these wheels (spokes at the edge of
    the rim allowing tubeless tyres to be fitted) are only rebuildable(?) by
    BMW?
     
    JackN, May 19, 2004
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    wessie Guest

    JackN wrote in
    Urban myth.

    BMW use a special jig to set up the wheel in the factory which does the
    job in minutes.

    If you need to replace a broken spoke then this can be done by anyone
    with the right tools, although getting the old one out can be troublesome.

    This thread at http://www.ukgser.com/forums/showth...13f6938a&threadid=11800&highlight=wheel+spoke
    shows that there are at least 2 companies in the UK that will rebuild a wheel.
    A common practice as some people prefer the appearance of the weaker stainless
    spokes.

    Just for info, a new wheel costs £450 according to the invoice sent by
    Rydale in Cardiff to National Tyres when they damaged my rear rim.
     
    wessie, May 19, 2004
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  3. JackN

    JackN Guest

    Thank you for the info. I'm interested in buying an R1100GS. The rims are OK
    but the spokes are absolute crap.
     
    JackN, May 19, 2004
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