Do you think the GGB will pay for this? - BARF

Burning1 · 03-05-2010, 11:47 AM

Ouch.

I just fixed one of those on my K1300GT (front rim.) The short version, is that you should take it to Gerry at GP Frame and wheel to have it straightened out. Unless you're going to try to collect the cost of a new rim, it probably isn't worth your time to pursue the matter.

GoNotShow · 03-05-2010, 12:33 PM

DAYUM!! WTF happened?

tgrrdr · 03-05-2010, 01:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by boney

Do you think the GGB will pay for this?

why would they want a bent rim?

oh, never mind

boney · 03-05-2010, 02:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Burning1

Ouch.

I just fixed one of those on my K1300GT (front rim.) The short version, is that you should take it to Gerry at GP Frame and wheel to have it straightened out. Unless you're going to try to collect the cost of a new rim, it probably isn't worth your time to pursue the matter.

I'm taking it over there tomorrow morning. Considering that it's my primary transportation right now I'd like to get it fixed asap. I didn't check to see if any of the dealers have any rims in stock, but I'd rather not front the money for a new one and find out later that I'm on the hook for it. As luck would have it, my front didn't get damaged.

Burning1 · 03-05-2010, 02:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by boney

I'm taking it over there tomorrow morning. Considering that it's my primary transportation right now I'd like to get it fixed asap. I didn't check to see if any of the dealers have any rims in stock, but I'd rather not front the money for a new one and find out later that I'm on the hook for it. As luck would have it, my front didn't get damaged.

I priced it for my GT... It would cost about $800 for the rim. I doubt a dealer would stock the rim.

TBM311 · 03-05-2010, 03:34 PM

Something similar happened to me, but not on the GGB. A huge pot hole blew out and dented 3 of my rims. It was pretty easy getting the city to pay for 3 new rims/tires. And of course they fixed the pot hole

tgrrdr · 03-05-2010, 11:42 PM

I didn't think of this earlier but several years ago I sold an extra 5" rim from my K12RS - I seem to recall that it would have fit some of the RT's.

Here's one for sale on bmwrt.com. Don't know if it will fit your bike or not but it might be worth a look.

Blankpage · 03-06-2010, 04:13 AM

I bent a rim a little more than that going into the Caldecott tunnel about 4yrs ago. I fixed it with one of these. No problem since.

I try the cheap solutions first before dishing out the cash. Sometimes it works.

boney · 03-07-2010, 08:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tgrrdr

I didn't think of this earlier but several years ago I sold an extra 5" rim from my K12RS - I seem to recall that it would have fit some of the RT's.

Here's one for sale on bmwrt.com. Don't know if it will fit your bike or not but it might be worth a look.

Thanks, I saw that, it won't fit.

RhythmRider · 03-07-2010, 11:07 AM

Aw, dude... that sucks. I think the advice to go to GP Frame and Wheel for straightening is spot on. Then send the bill to the appropriate agency... with proof that they knew about that piece of the roadway being FUBAR, had ample time to fix it, and still didn't do anything about it. I'm pretty sure that's the only way you'll get any money out of it.

lavigna · 03-07-2010, 11:54 AM

Fuck GGB!

boney · 03-10-2010, 05:40 PM

Shameless Plug for GP Frame and Wheel.

It's perfect except for the paint. (expected side effect) Now I can stop commuting on the 640 Adventure! Brrrr!

MotoMatthew · 03-10-2010, 06:37 PM

Wow, they did a really nice job!

tgrrdr · 03-10-2010, 08:19 PM

Very nice!

03-05-2010, 11:24 AM	#1
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RhythmRider Still Rhythm Rydin' AMA #: 2821744 Barf Brick Contributor Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Castro Valley, CA Motorcycles: S1000R, SV650N Name: Aaron	Aw, dude... that sucks. I think the advice to go to GP Frame and Wheel for straightening is spot on. Then send the bill to the appropriate agency... with proof that they knew about that piece of the roadway being FUBAR, had ample time to fix it, and still didn't do anything about it. I'm pretty sure that's the only way you'll get any money out of it. Last edited by RhythmRider; 03-07-2010 at 11:09 AM..

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boney Miles > Posts AMA #2942928 Barfie Winner 2017 Contributor Roadside Angel Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Sonoma Motorcycles: Yes please! Name: Tom	Shameless Plug for GP Frame and Wheel. It's perfect except for the paint. (expected side effect) Now I can stop commuting on the 640 Adventure! Brrrr! __________________

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03-05-2010, 11:47 AM	#2
Burning1 I'm scareoused! Contributor Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Mountain View, CA Motorcycles: GS500E, K1300GT Name: Chris	Ouch. I just fixed one of those on my K1300GT (front rim.) The short version, is that you should take it to Gerry at GP Frame and wheel to have it straightened out. Unless you're going to try to collect the cost of a new rim, it probably isn't worth your time to pursue the matter.

03-05-2010, 12:33 PM	#3
GoNotShow Veteran Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Walnut Creek Motorcycles: 2012 Super Tenere Name: Adam	DAYUM!! WTF happened?

03-05-2010, 03:34 PM	#7
TBM311 Veteran Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Bay Area Motorcycles: 06 GSXR Name:	Something similar happened to me, but not on the GGB. A huge pot hole blew out and dented 3 of my rims. It was pretty easy getting the city to pay for 3 new rims/tires. And of course they fixed the pot hole

03-05-2010, 11:42 PM	#8
tgrrdr Не мои обезьяны! Contributor Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: 37.96° N 122.08° W Motorcycles: Triumph Tiger Name: Bill	I didn't think of this earlier but several years ago I sold an extra 5" rim from my K12RS - I seem to recall that it would have fit some of the RT's. Here's one for sale on bmwrt.com. Don't know if it will fit your bike or not but it might be worth a look.

03-06-2010, 04:13 AM	#9
Blankpage alien Contributor +++ Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: on assignment Motorcycles: Once In a While Name: Ay Caramba	I bent a rim a little more than that going into the Caldecott tunnel about 4yrs ago. I fixed it with one of these. No problem since. I try the cheap solutions first before dishing out the cash. Sometimes it works.

03-10-2010, 06:37 PM	#14
MotoMatthew Veteran Contributor Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Sacramento Motorcycles: MV Agusta F4 1000R / Aprilia RSV Factory / Aprilia RXV 4.5 / Ninja 250 Name: Matthew	Wow, they did a really nice job!

03-10-2010, 08:19 PM	#15
tgrrdr Не мои обезьяны! Contributor Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: 37.96° N 122.08° W Motorcycles: Triumph Tiger Name: Bill	Very nice!