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Posted by lumper
 - May 10, 2011, 11:17:28 AM

I have had 13 bikes, never taken a tire off, never had to.
I am assuming I can handle this though?
I dont have a bike stand or a jack or anything, can you give me some tips or advice to save me from learning on the driveway?
I am looking at used wheels and thinking it might just be easier to buy a new wheel and paint it black and then swap them, but still I have to think about what I need to safely remove the wheel to get it to a tire shop.
Thanks Chief
Lump

Posted by chief
 - May 10, 2011, 11:12:20 AM

I'd replace it... but you can take it to a body shop or tire shop and see if they can repair it.

But you know we have tubes in these tires. I suspect you have at least a busted tube... you will know when you take the tire off.

Posted by lumper
 - May 10, 2011, 09:41:10 AM

Hi all,
You guys are getting to know me a little by now, lol.
Check this out, I have been having a run of dumb luck, bad luck, dumb nonetheless.

So yesterday when I finally got the bike started after a weekend of diagnostics, I celebrated with a little ride, nothing to serious literally a little ride, 50 miles or so.

I go out this morning to pull the bike out, and I find a flat tire.

After closer examination I see a nasty bend in the rim near the valve stem .

I just filled the tire and an hour later is was flat again.

I dont think I have a puncture or anything, I believe the air leaked out from this bend in the rim.

Do I need to buy a new rim or is there anyway to safely straighten this one?

I was hoping I could pull off the rear fender and use a mallet and some rags or a block or something and bang it straight but I thought I better get some opinions on this before I go destroying my rim any worse.
After reading I see I need to pull the tire off the rim and there are methods but I dont think it is something I am going to be able to do.

What do you guys think?

I have been looking at used wheels on eBay and find for 150.00 to 250 for most.
Will a wheel from a 2002 vulcan 1500 classic that is spoked like mine fit?
Are there different years and models that will fit?
The more I read the less I think I can fix it.

it's something new and exciting every day with ole Lumper, started with the discovery of a valve cover gasket leak and now I am on a roll.

Thanks for any opinions and info,
Lump

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