BMW K75 Front Wheel Bent... Options

[neezebeeze]

Hello All,

Recently was driving through the city and hit a nasty pothole, bent the front wheel where the air is slowly seeping out.

Could a K100 front wheel work on a 88 K75?
Are there aftermarket replacements that don't cost an arm and a leg?

If anything, I will find a wheel repair shop that could possibly fix this.

Thanks in advanced.

[Skunky]

Hello All,

Recently was driving through the city and hit a nasty pothole, bent the front wheel where the air is slowly seeping out.

Could a K100 front wheel work on a 88 K75?
Are there aftermarket replacements that don't cost an arm and a leg?

If anything, I will find a wheel repair shop that could possibly fix this.

Thanks in advanced.

Hi - A k100 wheel will fit as long as it is the same type. There are no aftermarket replacements unless you have them made. I recommend e-bay as your best option. Good luck

[Chaos]

Depending on the size of the ding it may be able to be safely repaired by a reputable wheel straightener. Post of photo of it.  And welcome to the forum!

[Gibson]

I am not 100% sure, but I believe it states in the service book not to attempt to straighten the rims if bent. 

[K1300S]

there is a place in western PA that repairs alloy wheels.  always advertises in the BMWCCA magazine.

http://wheelcollision.com/

they CAN be repaired.

[beemuker]

WHICH WHEEL DO YOU HAVE,
HERE'S ONE
https://www.ebay.com/itm/91-BMW-K75-RT-K-75-K75rt-front-wheel-rim-straight/401390644583?hash=item5d74bf2d67%3Ag%3ADWIAAOSwXGtZn0Oi&_sacat=0&_nkw=K75+FRONT+WHEEL&_from=R40&rt=nc&_trksid=m570.l1313

[Filmcamera]

I am not 100% sure, but I believe it states in the service book not to attempt to straighten the rims if bent.

I had my wheels straightened with no issues, though you are right it does say it should not be done

[rbm]

Here's a link to a great page on BMW motorcycle wheels - part numbers, interchangability, etc.
http://www.largiader.com/parts/wheels.html

[mw074]

 I have an excellent condition K75S black wheel and a couple of Y spoke K 75 silver wheels if interested.

[mw074]

 I thought that this K75S wheel was brand new in the box. When I opened the box, I saw that the rim had wheel weights on it. It otherwise looks brand new. Does the factory pre-balance the rims when new?

[Filmcamera]

I think rims are always balanced with a tire on them so no I do not think the factory pre-balances rims

[Gibson]

These wheels are a castings. All castings have very poor bending properties due to the somewhat random structure of the material. I would imagine the repair would require some welding and testing to check for stress cracks etc. If there is a specialty house with a good rep that does this that is cool. I know BMW is very conservative when it comes to safety and product liability issues.   

[Laitch]

I know BMW is very conservative when it comes to safety and product liability issues.   

The Motobrickers tend to have a different outlook—avoiding cost. :giggles

[CNRED]

Woody's Wheel Works in Denver, Colorado repairs cast wheels. I sent a R1200gs cast wheel to them a couple of years ago, came back perfect, not only was it true but they rrefinished the wheel as well.  It was cheaper then a new wheel, more expensive then a used one, but I knew what I had.

[neezebeeze]

Wow! Didn't expect so many responses. Also forgot I had posted this.

It seems as though buying a new (used) wheel is the way to go. Thanks for all the advice!!!!

[Billk]

Sent two wheels to Woody’s from NYS. I recommend him.