Rear wheel issues with continuous use in bad weather

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bigfatcat
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Rear wheel issues with continuous use in bad weather

Post by bigfatcat » Mon Jan 15, 2024 5:39 pm

I mostly use FB groups for my MT these days. Wondering how many others do this too?
Doesn't have the wealth of information here, but it's quick and easy.

I shared an image of issues with my rear wheel, specifically the magnesium rear spoke ring breaking up with corrosion.
Also my brake liners came unstuck.
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Re: Rear wheel issues with continuous use in bad weather

Post by Wirralman » Mon Jan 15, 2024 6:57 pm

MT hubs have come up many times. Sportax had some made but it's uneconomic to just make one or two, and uneconomic for Sportax to have a batch made if they can only sell one. Ideally they need a batch in the knowledge that some/ most will be sold. Owners are reluctant to buy one just in case they will need one in the future. It may be worth giving Sportax a call.

MT500 brake delamination is not unknown, the only good news is that they can be re-lined. Alternatively you can buy 'new' but you don't know how long they have been lying on a shelf

As for Facebook, yes it's quick and easy but you do get duff information and people will argue the toss when they haven't a clue
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Re: Rear wheel issues with continuous use in bad weather

Post by bigfatcat » Mon Jan 15, 2024 7:22 pm

The hub is fine and the corroded spoke ring is a separate piece that I've already ordered from Gary. Just concerned others may have similar issues in the constant wet mud and salt?
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Re: Rear wheel issues with continuous use in bad weather

Post by Vtrsp1da » Mon Jan 15, 2024 8:04 pm

The spoke ring is a common fault with the Armstrong rear wheel it’s a good idea to buy a spoke ring to future proof your bike.

I’m sure Force motorcycles do a complete rear hub.
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Re: Rear wheel issues with continuous use in bad weather

Post by jam23a30 » Tue Jan 16, 2024 12:05 pm

I've just used a company called Saftek to reline my MT front brake shoes. They are just off the M62 junction 26 at a place called Cleckheaton and are spot on for service. They offer a range of lining material and charged me £20 done and dusted the same day. I believe they also offer oversize linings and skimming brake drums whilst in the wheel plus a postal service.

Fortunately they are local for me so I will be using them again as and when I need brake refurbs :-

Saftek, Bradford Road, Cleckheaton, BD19 5LT, 01274 862666 which is a handy number for folk with old brakes!
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Re: Rear wheel issues with continuous use in bad weather

Post by bigfatcat » Sat Jan 27, 2024 10:06 pm

Thanks for the suggestions, was easier to buy from lms £30 total inc. post. All rebuilt with new bearings, now just need the wheel done. Also the rear shocks look tatty, may have to do something there, blimey this is getting expensive 😥
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