Spoke and rim question

stutx · 07-16-2013, 03:33 PM

First of hello everyone, and thanks for this great forum and community. I just purchased a 2006 gz 250 from my buddy as my everyday vehicle when i moved to Colorado about 2 months ago. Thanks to the info iv found here and talking to some motorcycle buddies iv had a blast and learned how to be safe while riding.

Yesterday on my way to work the bike started to slip and ride awkwardly, when i parked i noticed that 3 to 5 spokes has snapped off feeling unsafe to ride the 20 miles back home i got a ride. Now im trying to figure out the next move, should i replace the spoked rim assembly or take to get the spokes replaced and tightened, a near by kawasaki dealership quoted me at 250 just for labor. any help will be appreciated

Goose51683 · 07-16-2013, 05:34 PM

I can't say for sure but I would imagine you could get a new rim for that much.

5th_bike · 07-16-2013, 10:26 PM

If your rim is damaged, I would get a new one of course - about $150. A set of spokes is about $40. So either way, I would shop around for a better deal, $210 labor cost just to put 5 spokes in is a quite steep.

07-16-2013, 03:33 PM	#1
stutx Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: loveland, co Posts: 13	Spoke and rim question First of hello everyone, and thanks for this great forum and community. I just purchased a 2006 gz 250 from my buddy as my everyday vehicle when i moved to Colorado about 2 months ago. Thanks to the info iv found here and talking to some motorcycle buddies iv had a blast and learned how to be safe while riding. Yesterday on my way to work the bike started to slip and ride awkwardly, when i parked i noticed that 3 to 5 spokes has snapped off feeling unsafe to ride the 20 miles back home i got a ride. Now im trying to figure out the next move, should i replace the spoked rim assembly or take to get the spokes replaced and tightened, a near by kawasaki dealership quoted me at 250 just for labor. any help will be appreciated Login or Register to Remove Ads
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07-16-2013, 05:34 PM	#2
Goose51683 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Indiana Posts: 621	Re: Spoke and rim question I can't say for sure but I would imagine you could get a new rim for that much.
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07-16-2013, 10:26 PM	#3
5th_bike Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: HoCo, Maryland Posts: 1,349	Re: Spoke and rim question If your rim is damaged, I would get a new one of course - about $150. A set of spokes is about $40. So either way, I would shop around for a better deal, $210 labor cost just to put 5 spokes in is a quite steep. __________________ 2005 "Saturn Black", stock + tach Login or Register to Remove Ads
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