1. Husqvarna Motorcycles Made In Sweden - About 1988 and older

Rear wheel rim out of line

Discussion in 'Vintage/Left Kickers' started by Murph, Jan 15, 2011.

  1. Murph Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    UK
    Following on from Megagobby's thread about his front wheel not lining up properly, now it's my turn :rolleyes:

    I have had my 390s wheels rebuilt and the front is fine, however the back is not perfect. The sprockets are in line, but the rim is 8 mm over to the left of centre. I took measurements before I stripped the wheel down and gave it to the builder, so either I did these wrong or he has built it wrong.

    The tyre clears everything at full suspension travel, so there is no danger of the tyre hitting the rear mudgaurd, but I am still a bit worried about it.

    Should I have it re-done by the wheel builder or will I just not even notice it when I am riding the bike? :confused:
  2. fran...k. Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    eastern ct
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    420ae 98wr125 2004wr250 others
    Other Motorcycles:
    electric freeride 1993 yam gts
    It is possible to loosen spokes on one side and tighten them on the other to move the rim. If you want to send it out go ahead. I take four pairs of spokes at 90 degrees apart and use those to get the rim where I want it and then tighten the rest of them and then go around and tighten them all. Usually about the time the wheel bearings need changing I take the nipple off the spoke and put never seize on it one at a time. It seems the new set up is goint towards aluminum nipples at the rim which I have my doubts about for future owners.
  3. HuskyT Moderator

    Location:
    Corona, California
    8mm is huge.. take it back to the guy and have him rebuild it the right way...

    T