Repairing the front wheel? - Yamaha FZ6 Forums - International FZ6 Motorcycle Community Forum

Dieter_W · 01-14-2008, 08:48 AM

Hi,

I've just gotten myself a '04 FZ6. Beautiful bike, one downside: the previous owner hit a curb and the front wheel has quite a dent in it. You actually notice it doing 50 - 60 mph as slight vibration.

Does anyone know of a way of fixing that apart from beating it with a hammer? Anyone know a good machine shop?

Thanks,

Dieter

DefyInertia · 01-14-2008, 08:53 AM

Have you considered buying a new one? The front wheel is pretty important.

I would take it to a few shops and just see what they have to say (some might not touch it, some might give an estimate).

Or...you can google wheel repair service because some places specialize in it.

**reiobard** · 01-14-2008, 09:00 AM

are there any cracks in the aluminum? If so i would just search e-bay for FZ6 or R6 front wheels. they use the same rims and honestly it will probably be cheaper than fixing it.

**reiobard** · 01-14-2008, 09:05 AM

eBay Motors: 2004 YAMAHA R6 FRONT WHEEL AND ROTORS (item 270202391884 end time Jan-14-08 21:07:43 PST)

Dieter_W · 01-14-2008, 09:21 AM

A new one is $404 + Tax regular, I've seen it for $365

Ebay is an option, just wanted to hear other opinions abut it

Thanks!

DefyInertia · 01-14-2008, 09:33 AM

You should be able to get just the wheel (used but in great condition) for a lot cheaper than $365. Do you want silver or black?

madmanmaigret · 01-14-2008, 09:36 AM

not that it is my bike, but i would buy a new one if i knew it was bent. as defy said the front wheel is pretty important.

**Botch** · 01-14-2008, 11:10 AM

Agree with the folks above, please don't try to repair it. A steel wheel can be bent back safely on a car, but not an aluminum one. A bike wheel would be even more critical.

Dieter_W · 01-14-2008, 11:32 AM

I'd prefer a silver one, it goes better with the bike.
Does anyone know if an 05 wheel fits the 04 FZ?

Is there a list somewhere of compatible parts?

Dieter

**Nelly** · 01-14-2008, 11:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Botch

Agree with the folks above, please don't try to repair it. A steel wheel can be bent back safely on a car, but not an aluminum one. A bike wheel would be even more critical.

+1 with all the above, it has had a fair knock to damage it. Bin it and be safe.

01-14-2008, 08:48 AM	#1 (permalink)
Dieter_W A German in Tennessee Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Knoxville Bike: 2004 FZ6 Posts: 9 Rep Power: 0 Member #1175	Repairing the front wheel? Hi, I've just gotten myself a '04 FZ6. Beautiful bike, one downside: the previous owner hit a curb and the front wheel has quite a dent in it. You actually notice it doing 50 - 60 mph as slight vibration. Does anyone know of a way of fixing that apart from beating it with a hammer? Anyone know a good machine shop? Thanks, Dieter

01-14-2008, 08:53 AM	#2 (permalink)
DefyInertia Saratogian Moderator Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: San Francisco, CA Bike: '04 FZ6N - Silver Posts: 1,914 Rep Power: 54 Member #419	Have you considered buying a new one? The front wheel is pretty important. I would take it to a few shops and just see what they have to say (some might not touch it, some might give an estimate). Or...you can google wheel repair service because some places specialize in it. __________________ 2004 FZ6N / KTM 125 SX www.youtube.com/DefyInertia "Y'all Be Safe Out There" - KILLBOY My Rider Resume

01-14-2008, 09:33 AM	#6 (permalink)
DefyInertia Saratogian Moderator Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: San Francisco, CA Bike: '04 FZ6N - Silver Posts: 1,914 Rep Power: 54 Member #419	You should be able to get just the wheel (used but in great condition) for a lot cheaper than $365. Do you want silver or black? __________________ 2004 FZ6N / KTM 125 SX www.youtube.com/DefyInertia "Y'all Be Safe Out There" - KILLBOY My Rider Resume

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reiobard Postaholic Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Concord, NH Bike: 2007 FZ6 (The Faster Blue) Posts: 5,219 Rep Power: 70 Member #991	are there any cracks in the aluminum? If so i would just search e-bay for FZ6 or R6 front wheels. they use the same rims and honestly it will probably be cheaper than fixing it.

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reiobard Postaholic Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Concord, NH Bike: 2007 FZ6 (The Faster Blue) Posts: 5,219 Rep Power: 70 Member #991	eBay Motors: 2004 YAMAHA R6 FRONT WHEEL AND ROTORS (item 270202391884 end time Jan-14-08 21:07:43 PST)

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Dieter_W A German in Tennessee Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Knoxville Bike: 2004 FZ6 Posts: 9 Rep Power: 0 Member #1175	A new one is $404 + Tax regular, I've seen it for $365 Ebay is an option, just wanted to hear other opinions abut it Thanks!

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madmanmaigret Mad like crazy not angry Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Sarasota, FL Bike: 08 FZ6 Cobalt Blue (fastest color from FZ1) Posts: 1,753 Rep Power: 983 Member #1085	not that it is my bike, but i would buy a new one if i knew it was bent. as defy said the front wheel is pretty important.

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Botch I.Y.A.A.Y.A.S!! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ogden UT Bike: FZ-6, 2007 Blue Posts: 1,369 Rep Power: 20 Member #227	Agree with the folks above, please don't try to repair it. A steel wheel can be bent back safely on a car, but not an aluminum one. A bike wheel would be even more critical.

01-14-2008, 11:32 AM	#9 (permalink)
Dieter_W A German in Tennessee Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Knoxville Bike: 2004 FZ6 Posts: 9 Rep Power: 0 Member #1175	I'd prefer a silver one, it goes better with the bike. Does anyone know if an 05 wheel fits the 04 FZ? Is there a list somewhere of compatible parts? Dieter

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