Quote from: DUCMONROB on January 29, 2009, 05:50:22 PM
Rob!!!!

You didn`t???

Rob, you missed his pre-edit post ... kerb incident ... hopefully not too bad. But I think he realised he was about to be bombarded with 'just get BSTs ... you know you wnant to' type comments and editted the post.

Sorry I can't help Melvin ... everything is expensive at the moment. If there is not a decent 'near new' wheel out there, aftermarket could still be a fair option.

Rob if the damage is not too bad you can get the wheel repaired.

There is a renowned repairer out Fairfield way that does all that kind of stuff. I have his card somewhere if you need his details.

After the repair powdercoating the wheel costs bugger all too. (if you want to go original.)

If you buy a second hand wheel from someone, who knows what happened to the bike it came off.

Rob

well, the rim is cracked so that takes care of the repair. other than that nothing at all is damaged

there is a Marchesini 5 spoke wheel @ a wreckers for $550 but its yellow     .... i might go there on monday to have a look
will look through ebay for a while but if any of you will happen to hear about one available, pls PM me



thanks, guys

Quote from: melvin on January 29, 2009, 07:00:18 PM


the rim is cracked so that takes care of the repair.

Rob you will find they can repair a crack. I repaired a Buell front wheel a few years ago and it was cracked.

The wheel is only aluminium. A magnesium wheel weighs a 10th of our wheels so there is no issue welding.

If the wheel is dented from the impact the repair bloke out Fairfield way rolls the dent out then welds. The powder coat to bring the wheel back to original will only cost around $100.

well, it is dented as well as cracked in this flat bit between the spokes. if you come across the name of the magician from Fairfield i will take a wheel to him and ask

thanks, rob  ...... ducmonrob to the rescue yet again   

Quote from: melvin on January 29, 2009, 08:07:25 PM
well, it is dented as well as cracked in this flat bit between the spokes. if you come across the name of the magician from Fairfield i will take a wheel to him and ask

thanks, rob  ...... ducmonrob to the rescue yet again   

Aww shucks Rob your making me warm and IZ_.

The repair mans name is Laurie Alderton(something like that).

He is a legend in the motorcycle game. So if you cant wait till Monday(card in office)Ron @ flywheels should have his details.

If not as soon as I have his details I will send on to you.

Rob, Would this be the guy (web search)?

Laurie Alderton

Frame straightening and repairs.
Wheel repairs.

2/ 10 Long St
Smithfield

Ph: 02 9609 2889

Quote from: Betty on January 29, 2009, 08:58:04 PM
Rob, Would this be the guy (web search)?

Laurie Alderton

Frame straightening and repairs.
Wheel repairs.

2/ 10 Long St
Smithfield

Ph: 02 9609 2889

Bingo!

Thats him, the legend!

thanks, guys 
will call him on monday and go from there .......... shall keep you posted


cheers!
melvin

I've been speaking  to the Oz importer of Marchesini wheels and he told me they don't come as 5 spoke after market, only ten spoke.  He reckons the 5 spoke would be OE only = $$$$.

I've just bought one on ebay for mine. If it doesn't fit my bike, it will be up for sale so watch this space.

Melvin they don't cost that much to paint. My rear one cost $156.  So don't let the colour limit you.

heather, thanks for the the info
what i think i will do is first get the rim to this guru-guy and see if its repairable as it would be clearly the cheapest option. his shop is in the general direction of the wreckers so will stop there on the way. but i'm not all that keen to pay $550 for the wheel and than have to re-paint it as it would bring it to the total cost to around $700
for this money i'd rather buy a pair of brand new rims for $1500, sell my rear wheel to offset the total price and would end up with 2 brand new wheels ... only in white as this dutch guy is selling them as the S4R wheels
but still i'd rather avoid the solution where i'd have to part with +/- $700

I have 2 tickets for TOP GEAR LIVE this Saturday night in the platnum section (Sydney). Tickets are for ROW A seats 76 & 77.

If you are interested send me a PM.

Tickets can be express posted.

Rob

SOLD!

pm send

I have sitting in my wardrobe for the last 12 months -
695 Stock Exhaust (both cans)
695 Original Air Filter and closed airbox lid
695 Standard ECU
All Items have only travelled 70kms
If you are interested - PM me with your offer

Brett

Howdy All.
Has anyone had any experience with this Ebay guy.
Gio655, he advertises in AU, but is from the Netherlands.
Cheers.
Madalf.