ASAP - RIM SPLIT on Highway - F700GS

Discussion in 'Parallel Universe' started by BRPRider22, Oct 22, 2020.

  1. BRPRider22, Oct 22, 2020
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    BRPRider22

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    Needing a 2015 F700GS Front wheel ASAP, BMW camping trip this weekend. MmsCamera_2020-10-22-12-28-05.jpg Safe after swiping a 10ft metal square beam in my lane on I-75 South, right before the 7th Street Exit. Was able to Limp it to Piston Society Shop, with a wobble, thought it only lost some air, thankful there was plenty of room to cross over 1 lane, rode up the exit ramp and got off bike right before bus stop at the light. Then life set in with the shakes.

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  2. cgguy09, Oct 22, 2020
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    Where are you? Ohio?
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  3. BRPRider22, Oct 22, 2020
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    BRPRider22

    BRPRider22 Big Red Pig-FoxHondaRider

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    Yes, Cincinnati.
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  4. Vark, Oct 22, 2020
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    Holy cow. Glad you are okay. Give yourself a pat on the back for keeping your cool and navigating a dangerous situation.

    Can’t help with the rim (that damage is amazing), but hopefully someone else can.

    When your trip is over, I’d be interested to hear more details about the impact and aftermath...
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  5. shuswap1, Oct 22, 2020
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    I see a number of front wheels on ebay, must have been quite the hit, good skills kept you upright?
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  6. BRPRider22, Oct 22, 2020
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    BRPRider22

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    There only 2 wheels on EBAY. One is in New York, multiple dings, other is grey in Colorado.
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  7. satur9, Oct 22, 2020
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    Mabey try the adventure in ohio thread for more hits. A dealership, cycle trader might have some bikes for sale you can work out a deal with owner to loan till you get back. could borrow my wheel but I'm on the opposite side of state in cleveland.mine is also grey.
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  8. Arbolmano, Oct 23, 2020
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    Bra! Looking at that, you charmed. I’d still be shaking. Rent/borrow bike for trip?
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  9. Dorito, Oct 23, 2020
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    Well, on the bright side if you have comprehensive coverage this is a covered event. Just incase you end up having to buy a new rim $$
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  10. AntonLargiader, Oct 26, 2020
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    Did you find a rim? I didn't think about it at the time but if you'd called the nearest dealership at the time you posted this, you probably would have had a wheel on Friday.
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