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    Bent both wheels clipping a curb and two flats too.
    on: Jun 24, 2020, 05.11 pm
    Jun 24, 2020, 05.11 pm
    Yep did something stupid and clipped a curb, both wheels bent at a spoke and ended up with two flats.  After waiting for a wrecker that never showed and no one else available I rode 10 miles home at 25MPH.  Tires were hot of course as you would expect.  No additional damage to the rims/wheels.  Fragile rims these are but in any case, I dont have a center stand, how do you guys raise the front (I do have the crash bars that look like a potential spot) and raise the rear.  Will buy new rims and relace them on.

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    Re: Bent both wheels clipping a curb and two flats too.
    Reply #1 on: Jun 24, 2020, 07.31 pm
    Jun 24, 2020, 07.31 pm
    Not sure if this will help or not, but it may be worth a look:
    https://www.revzilla.com/common-tread/how-to-lift-your-motorcycle

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    Re: Bent both wheels clipping a curb and two flats too.
    Reply #2 on: Jun 24, 2020, 09.43 pm
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    Hi yeah this isnt exactly what I need so I would say its more CT specific on how to raise the rear with single sided swingarm and the front.

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    Re: Bent both wheels clipping a curb and two flats too.
    Reply #3 on: Jun 24, 2020, 10.30 pm
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    Small scissorlift.
    I have this one with extended axle supperts to go past the exhaust to the engine.
    https://valkenpower.com/motorfiets-uitrusting/motorliften/minilift-500kg.html



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    Re: Bent both wheels clipping a curb and two flats too.
    Reply #4 on: Jun 25, 2020, 12.46 am
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    Thanks for that. Looks like a good option for the rear how about lifting the front.

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    Re: Bent both wheels clipping a curb and two flats too.
    Reply #5 on: Jun 25, 2020, 09.08 am
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    I can screw an eyebold in the ground to hook a strap on.

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    Re: Bent both wheels clipping a curb and two flats too.
    Reply #6 on: Jun 25, 2020, 02.53 pm
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    Before you buy new rims, check out Woody's Wheel works in Denver. They most likely can repair your rims and get things done right to get back on the road. I would compare costs between them and replacement parts and labor.

    https://woodyswheelworks.com/

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    Re: Bent both wheels clipping a curb and two flats too.
    Reply #7 on: Jun 25, 2020, 03.47 pm
    Jun 25, 2020, 03.47 pm
    Thanks for pointing that out.  They are cracked at one of the spoke holes.  I can get new rims for 400 for the pair.