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joker11
02-03-2009, 07:23 PM
I searched for "Bent Rim" and the search feature told me that the minimum search word is 4 letters. Rim is only 3 and it would not search. So I tried....
Anyways,
What is the best way to straighten a bent rim? I am going to try that first before buying a new one. It bent just enough to let the air out on impact.
Anyone ever heat it up and maybe tap it back round?
Put it in a 50 ton press and reshape it?
Put it in a lathe and force it round?
I can do all three because I have the tools. But I have never tried.
let me know guys!
Joker
rob_990
02-03-2009, 07:27 PM
im not sure about the rim but for three letter words you can put a * at the end of the word and it works fine.
tyman2395
02-03-2009, 07:31 PM
dont hit it will a hammer use a rubber mallet because aluminum bents easy thats how i always bend mine back if not maybe try tubes in each tire
joker11
02-03-2009, 08:03 PM
This is the wheel my buddy bent.
tyman2395
02-03-2009, 08:05 PM
ya thats a pretty bad bend but i can be fixed cause take your time on it
buck440
02-03-2009, 08:07 PM
if you can put it in a lathe try it as far as heating it up aluminum dont work like that, unlike steel you stick a torch to it it'll prolly melt cause it doesn't glow and flex like steel, correct me if im wrong. it would be best to buy one fore like $30
buck440
02-03-2009, 08:09 PM
oh heck just pound it out good enough
joker11
02-03-2009, 08:13 PM
Buck,
you are right that aluminum doesn't glow when it's hot. But since I am a welder....I know it gets wet when it melts. You can see it when you TIG weld.
Anyways....you can heat up aluminum easily...well, actually, I do it a lot to pre-heat before welding. It's easier because aluminum conducts heat quickly and dissipates the heat. Preheating is a common trick.
I have just never attempted to straighten a wheel and was looking for someone who has.
Thanks for the replies....it's nice to know SOMEONE reads my posts....hehehehe
I'm such a noob when it comes to ATVs.
Take the tire off if possible and go to town. Cant really make it any worse than ya got now..
hondaguy20
02-04-2009, 09:39 AM
just throw it in the scrap barrel and buy a different used rim. it will be less of a headache and you will be able to get back to riding sooner. also you will have a "true" rim.
joker11
02-06-2009, 10:03 AM
I decided to say fuggit.
i took a rubber mallet, beat the heck out of it till it was as good as I could get it.
I took a ratchet strap, wrapped it around the tire, pulled the schraeder valve core out, inflated the tire and boom, the bead was seated.
I put the valve core back in, aired it up and gave it back to my neighbor. He put it on and ran it. Seems ok.
I mean....you know....beat it up till it breaks. Then buy a new one.
who cares?
casiey400ex
02-06-2009, 10:28 PM
Originally posted by buck440
if you can put it in a lathe try it as far as heating it up aluminum dont work like that, unlike steel you stick a torch to it it'll prolly melt cause it doesn't glow and flex like steel, correct me if im wrong. it would be best to buy one fore like $30
dont heat the wheel up if it is aluminum you will make it soft and will bend again
casiey400ex
02-06-2009, 10:34 PM
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and i fixed this wheel
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