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    I had planned to have the Kelsey Hayes ft. rim on my 51FL re-chromed and the spokes done also, but the rim needs to be replaced. I have a good -62 rim and looking side by side I can't see any difference on the outsides.
    Am I missing something or are they the same? This bike is very close to being all origional and I want to keep it as close as possible.
    Thanks, Kerry
    Kerry AMCA # 15911

  • #2
    They are the same.
    AMCA #3149
    http://www.thegoodoldmotorcyclepartscompany.com

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    • #3
      Now while I haven't seen all the -62 wheels in the world, the ones I have seen are different than what a 51 would use. The extreme outer edge is rolled over more on a -62 than it is on an earlier wheel. I suppose it is so the tire bead slips over easier when mounting and doen't cut in so easily.

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      • #4
        The roll in the outer edge of the -62 rim is a strength improvement. The slight radius makes the edge much stronger and less prone to bending when hitting a pothole or the like. When placed side by side the difference is visible. All the -40 rims I've seen are flat on the edge.
        Robbie
        Robbie Knight Amca #2736

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        • #5
          I compared a 48 to a 61 and saw no difference. I'm not saying there can't be, I just can't see it if it's there.
          AMCA #3149
          http://www.thegoodoldmotorcyclepartscompany.com

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          • #6
            I just went out and looked again and there is a noticable difference at the edge. -62 is a stronger looking rim, but is it aceptable? If so I'll replace both, if not I'm in search of another early rim.

            Thanks for the help spotting this, Kerry
            Kerry AMCA # 15911

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            • #7
              The -62 will work fine. Don't put it on a bike you are going to have judged though.
              Be sure to visit;
              http://www.vintageamericanmotorcycles.com/main.php
              Be sure to register at the site so you can see large images.
              Also be sure to visit http://www.caimag.com/forum/

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              • #8
                Thanks, thats what I was wanting to know about judging. I rarely ever show a bike, but I still want it to be as correct as I can keep it.

                Kerry
                Kerry AMCA # 15911

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                • #9
                  What is wrong with your early rim?
                  Be sure to visit;
                  http://www.vintageamericanmotorcycles.com/main.php
                  Be sure to register at the site so you can see large images.
                  Also be sure to visit http://www.caimag.com/forum/

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                  • #10
                    It's held water inside at one time and rusted pretty bad everywhere between the tire beads. A lot of scale around the stem hole and spokes in that area especially. I haven't checked the thickness yet but looks thin.
                    Kerry AMCA # 15911

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