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Old Sep 14, 2005 | 02:38 PM
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Default Rebending one of the wheels back...

Kris i know you bent two of your wheels back to stop the vibration, but in the previous posts i couldnt find can you or anyone give me some guidance o nhow to do this? How big of a hammer or sledge should i use? I dont want to crack the wheels but i stand stand the vibration!
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Old Sep 14, 2005 | 04:11 PM
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Go ahead Kris...he'll send you the wheel after he's done with the BFH ))
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Old Sep 14, 2005 | 06:43 PM
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A 2 pounder does fine.
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Old Sep 15, 2005 | 02:39 AM
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Default It's not the size that matters ;-)

Just don't hit it too hard, and if it's a big bend, you might not be able to bend it back.. Make sure that the tire is full of air etc..

You more or less want to just persuade the wheel back into shape, not pound the living cr@p out of it.
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