pothole from hell

[Cycledude]

Sent bent rim for Goldwing to an outfit near Detroit Michigan, after seeing pictures they claimed they could fix it, ya they fixed it and it looked awful, $160 wasted but I learned a good lesson I will never again attempt to have a bent motorcycle rim fixed. Just buy a new rim or a good used one.

 

[Sierra1]

Definitely not steel. Try sticking a magnet to one.

So, not steel. What is the advantage of spokes over cast? 'Cuz if they're not stronger, I want a maintenance free, and better looking, cast set of wheels.

 

[WJBertrand]

The spoked wheels are supposed to “give” a bit more than cast wheels which are more rigid, but they’re not indestructible. For all we know that same pot hole might have broken and destroyed a cast wheel.


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[Madhatter]

with enough impact you can destroy just about anything .... get a new wheel , you're insurance should help and if insurance does not . don't cheap out on safety . get a new wheel.
a buddy of mine went through a giant pot hole at 70 plus , hard enough that it compressed his chest (like being punched in the upper stomach ) bike wiggled and bucked but stayed straight down the road. vary stable . not sure another bike would have performed as well . be happy that in an event such as 'lautaroo " or my friend went through , that the bike of choice was the Tenere . buy a new wheel and be happy.

 

[Sierra1]

The spoked wheels are supposed to “give” a bit more than cast wheels which are more rigid, but they’re not indestructible. For all we know that same pot hole might have broken and destroyed a cast wheel.

Thank you, that's what I was looking for.

 

[tntmo]

Wire-Spoked Vs. Alloy Motorcycle Wheels

Some motorcycles come with spoke wheels while others roll on cast hoops. What’s the difference, and is one design better than the other?

www.motorcyclistonline.com

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[Lautarooo]

Thanks everyone for the comments. Yes perhaps it is wiser to err on the side of caution and buy a new rim. I do feel lucky that thats all that was damaged and my wife and I are safe! What a great bike