I don't think I would ride one with a bit of coke can stuck in there!!
And just what do think could possibly happen ?
I don't think I would ride one with a bit of coke can stuck in there!!
And just what do think could possibly happen ?
although the rear wheel bearings on the /7 are supposed to be tough and long lasting - presumably the bearing is worn or will wear and could disintegrate causing a dangerous rear wheel and possibly a breakdown leaving you stranded at the side of the road.
Bike safety is of prime important and why would you want to take a chance especially when you know there is a problem, ......... for the sake of a few quid ...... but maybe you would.
you have serviced Bikes for years - would you recommend "the piece of coke can" as a suitable repair? ........ are you suggesting that it is a suitable repair ........and if so what do you expect to happen?
The problem is the bearing, not the piece of coke can used in helping tighten the fit of the outer race.
So any problem will be no more and no less than the bearing "going", as can happen on any BMW wheel at any time and nothing to do with or the cause of a very narrow strip of aluminium.
Presumably the rear wheel is not running "true" and as I indicated there is or will be a problem with the bearing - there is an indication that this will happen - so why would you "bodge" it with a piece of coke can?
and as I indicated there could be bearing failure which could cause a number of events
As I said you repair and service Bikes professionally, so I was very surprised that you even asked the question
Bill, you really need to read " Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance"... There's even a section where they use a piece of coke can to make a repair..
Is that a permanent repair?
A repair until they get around to having a permanent repair made.
Which can be years in some cases.
Is that a permanent repair?
In case Rob's price was too steep, I'm going to be disposing of a pair of wire spoked R80 wheels soon. They're solid and servicable rather than immaculate.