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    Yamaha fz 16 Rim bent.

    Hi guys i bought a Yamaha fz 16 in jan 2009, its hardly been a driving of 7000km in city and highways.
    once i hit a pothhole at 80kmph, boom my rear rim got bent. and yesterday i checked my bike as it wobbled a lot and for a heartache my front rim is also bent.

    causes: few say its coz of bad roads.other says its coz of poor quality of the rims. else its due to the low profile tyres.

    wat ever it is.
    i am seeking for a remedy. should i replace with a new rim form yamaha or should i go for aftermarket rims?

    plz do give some suggesions. video attached.YouTube - yamaha fz 16 bent rim.3gp

    regards//
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    Query Approved.
    :)

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    • #3
      Not surprised, I had the same issue. Both my rims had dented at the same time. When I went to the service center they showed me 5 more bikes with the same problem. It's a Fz16 special!

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      • #4
        @BLKHRT - You're from Chennai isn't it? Take it to Ambal in Kilpauk & get it fixed.
        Skill is what keeps you on a Motorcycle
        Awareness + Skill is what keeps you out of harm's way
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        • #5
          Yeah its a FZ special. Me too have faced this. But my rim is in perfect shape now. thanks to that mechanic. I said nicely done, then he replied - Sir ye kala ( art ) har kisi ke aps nhi hti .

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          • #6
            @aargee

            yeah man i'm in chennai.
            wat! can it be fixed?? hw?

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            • #7
              @speedyk

              can u tel me hw u fixed it?

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              • #8
                how can i check that my fazer rims have problems......

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                • #9
                  Originally posted by blkhrt View Post
                  @speedyk

                  can u tel me hw u fixed it?

                  That mechanic just used hammer and placed the rim on some paritcular shaped wood blocks. He said rim this should be hammered in such a way that it don't get cracked. IT should be done gently. U check with some tyre alignment shop. They might help u in this case. mine was almost 3 inch bend.

                  Otherwise the other solution is either a rim change or a tube.

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                  • #10
                    Originally posted by bhanu.eminem View Post
                    how can i check that my fazer rims have problems......
                    examine it physically. check the video.

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                    • #11
                      Hey blkhrt,

                      The bent or dented rims can be fixed by an expert.
                      Coz even my cousins fz back rims had a dent and i had it removed.
                      Ride Hard !!! Ride Safe!!! Enjoy every moment on your machine !!! Cheers....

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                      • #12
                        AFAIK The FZ RIMs are made of a casting and an alloy that cant be heat treated. You either have to hammer it back (which can risk it to break) or attempt a pressure treatment at the 'leth' wallah....

                        PS: Bent RIM can be claimed under Insurance
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                        • #13
                          Originally posted by satyenpoojary View Post
                          PS: Bent RIM can be claimed under Insurance
                          ^^^Best way; If I were not in hurry, I would opt this.
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                          Awareness + Skill is what keeps you out of harm's way
                          ATGATT + Awareness + Skill means you might Live To Ride another day

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                          • #14
                            Proud Sad owner of FZ

                            Hi.. i also have this same famous FZ problem..
                            The rear tire pressure goes down to 15psi next day of filling air.. when i took it to the SVC guys there told me that i have to take it to some other place since the earlier fixed puncture was not holding the air. but i also found the rim was bend.. after reading the posts here now i can make out what actually cause the air to leak so fast.
                            its really a pain to fill air every day. it would be a great help if anyone could tell me where i can take the bike so that i can get rid of this problem.
                            currently i dont want (no option ) to change the tyre or the rim.

                            PS. I live in Chennai

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