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posted July 02, 2011 07:22 AM
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Rim Direction ?
Does it make a difference which way the stock front rim is facing. I know the tire is directional but what about the stock rim.
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posted July 02, 2011 05:53 PM
Yes, front rim has an arrow on it. It is small so look close!
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posted July 02, 2011 07:40 PM
Thanx .. do you have any idea where the arrow is? . . I have OEM rims that are chromed and I can't find an arrow. Or do the V's open to the clutch side or the brake side?
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posted July 03, 2011 05:21 AM
Hype, the arrow is on one of the legs on the rim. I'm not at home right now so I can't refer to my bike at the moment.
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posted July 04, 2011 10:19 AM
good question. Front rim, left hand side. Arrow points in direction of rotation of wheel while rolling forward.
Tires usually have a similar mark to show which way they are designed to be installed.
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posted July 04, 2011 12:11 PM
Thanx Super T and a BIG Thanx to you Rook for the pic showing the arrow. I really appreciate it.
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posted July 05, 2011 05:56 AM
Does it really matter? Must we always follow directions? Are we not allowed to try it backwards? Can we break out of the mold & ride free? My bearinngs roll in both directions so why must I follow the arrow?
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posted July 05, 2011 07:56 AM
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Does it really matter? Must we always follow directions? Are we not allowed to try it backwards? Can we break out of the mold & ride free? My bearinngs roll in both directions so why must I follow the arrow?
Well Zixxer, thats what im doing for now tryin it BACKWARDS. . I really havent noticed a diferrence. . ....but its good to know whats proper or correct. . ....
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posted July 05, 2011 07:30 PM
^^^no offense, bro. If the tire was installed correctly on the rim, it is now running backward which will compromise shedding water and dust if you run on the street in those conditions. I'm sure you will be fine though. If anything is going to blow due to backward installation, we probabaly heard about it.
I tend to follow the rules when it comes to wrenching--either the service manual or info I read online.
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posted July 05, 2011 08:41 PM
Edited By: TooHype on 6 Jul 2011 04:43
Nah Rook. . I had a new tire installed on front rim. . Tire is going in the correct direction but I realized the front rim is backward. . I will swap it around this weekend because I too tend to follow the rules when it comes to wrenching--either the service manual or info I read online. Thanx again
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posted July 06, 2011 08:09 AM
Was thinking that wheel bearing wear might be of some significance. I know brake pads would def need to bed in a second time if placed on the opposite rotor but we have such awesome brakes, that prob don't matter. Maybe the arrow is there just so the wheels are the same pattern on front and back--the Vs opening to the same side as you mentioned in the above post. (I assume the Vs DO open to the same side LOL never noticed!).
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posted July 06, 2011 01:31 PM
Yes the V's will be open to the same side when the front and back rims are mounted with the arrows rotating in the proper direction.
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