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BMW R80 rear drum re-line
Posted: Fri Jun 24, 2016 9:59 pm
by atsea
Hi
i just realized that the diameter of my rear drum is beyond limits 222mm already. I was wondering if any of you know an specialized shop in US where to send the wheel (Y type) so they can cut it down, make an sleeve and put it back. A new wheel cost a fortune, around $600 and most of what I see on ebay is already in the limit.
Thank you in advance
Best regards
Re: BMW R80 rear drum re-line
Posted: Sat Jun 25, 2016 9:38 am
by jagarra
Those types of services are offered, here is a vendor that may help you. I figure the hub would have to be send only, worth a call or correspondence to see if they do motorcycle hubs.
http://www.jgrelining.com/
Re: BMW R80 rear drum re-line
Posted: Sat Jun 25, 2016 10:39 am
by Kurt in S.A.
Woody's Wheel Works??
http://www.woodyswheelworks.com/
Probably going to need to respoke or align the spokes as this process will likely create some distortion in the hub.
Kurt in S.A.
Re: BMW R80 rear drum re-line
Posted: Sat Jun 25, 2016 11:02 am
by khittner1
It's a cast Y-type wheel (a monoshock '85-'87 R80, I guess), Kurt. I don't know whether that sort of drum replacement/re-lining service is available.
Re: BMW R80 rear drum re-line
Posted: Sat Jun 25, 2016 11:07 am
by Kurt in S.A.
Right, you are...missed that in the fine print!
Kurt in S.A.
Re: BMW R80 rear drum re-line
Posted: Sat Jun 25, 2016 10:08 pm
by atsea
Guys thanks a lot for the links, I´ll keep them in my favs.
I hope I get this baby back on the road soon.
Best regards
Ruben
Re: BMW R80 rear drum re-line
Posted: Sun Jun 26, 2016 4:29 am
by Duane Ausherman
Looks good.
Re: BMW R80 rear drum re-line
Posted: Fri Jul 01, 2016 11:14 pm
by atsea
Hi all
Just FYI non of the companies recommended reline BMW motorbike drum so I guess I´ll have to go to a machine shop and get it done there.
Thanks you again.
Best regards
Ruben
Re: BMW R80 rear drum re-line
Posted: Sat Jul 02, 2016 10:13 am
by khittner1
I'd be pleasantly surprised if that one-off service turns out to be less expensive than a new rear wheel.
Re: BMW R80 rear drum re-line
Posted: Sat Jul 02, 2016 5:04 pm
by jagarra
I am thinking the same about the price to repair. It would take a pretty big lathe with a large swing to handle the OD of that wheel, plus all the fabrication of the insert. $$$
We were talking about replacement cast wheels a number of months ago and this source was recommended.
http://www.austinmotorscene.com/martind ... ead-mecca/
May be worth a call to see if they have a good used replacement.
gg