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  • Steel rim repair

    I am trying to return my 1960 XLCH back to what it should have been in 1960. Although aluminum rims would increase performance and ride comfort, I decided to stick with steel. A club member has given me a dinged 18" rear wheel. Apparently, a prior rider had hit something solid with the wheel and somewhat flattened part of the rim.

    Does anyone know who can true this rim?
    George Tinkham
    Springfield, IL
    www.virmc.com
    AMCA # 1494
    1941 Indian 841
    1948 Indian Chief
    1956 H-D KHK
    1960 CH
    1964 BMW R69S
    1966 Honda Touring Benly (aka "150 Dream")
    1984 Moto Guzzi V65Sp

  • #2
    The Frame Man in Sacramento claims to be wheel straighteners, although I personally have not used them for that particular service. Call and talk to them to find out for sure if they can restore your rim. http://www.motorcycleframeman.com/

    My first choice would be Buchanans, but I'm not sure if they 'straigten' rims. Give them a call....
    http://www.buchananspokes.net/

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    • #3
      Pico Wheel has been doing mine since the '60's.
      http://picowheel.com/services.nxg
      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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      • #4
        Thanks, Chris. This is one of the main reasons I joined AMCA. It is great when members help members.
        George Tinkham
        Springfield, IL
        www.virmc.com
        AMCA # 1494
        1941 Indian 841
        1948 Indian Chief
        1956 H-D KHK
        1960 CH
        1964 BMW R69S
        1966 Honda Touring Benly (aka "150 Dream")
        1984 Moto Guzzi V65Sp

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