Hello, i recently bought a 98 f3 that had been wrecked. I noticed that those little rivet things on the rotors had grind marks on them were they had been rubbing against the forks. I asked my local Honda dealership to look at it and they said it was missing a wheel spacer, which was causing the wheel to slide back and forth on the axle and rub against the forks. So they put on new wheel spacers. But a two inch section on the lip of my front wheel is also bent out a little and they said one of my right rotor is slightly warped. They recommenced replacing the front wheel and the rotors. However, on the way home from the shop, i would apply just my front brake every once and a while and see if i could feel any pulsating from the warped rotor, but i felt nothing. The bike is completely smooth, when braking and when not breaking. So instead of paying 700+ for a new wheel and 300+ for the rotors, ive just been trying to find one on eBay, cycle salvage sites, etc. My question is can I continue riding the bike until i find a new wheel? Could the brakes lock up or anything? Thanks, Rider

 

If you want to know for sure, get a cheap dial micrometer and mount it to the tube
and check the run-out for yourself. The warped wheel/rotor shouldn't case any
dangerous problems, if it's not doing so already. i.e. instability in the handling/head-
shake, etc. If the rotor warp isn't causing a rub on the pads, it should be ok, as well.

HOWEVER, I NEVER recommend riding a motorcycle that is, in any way, not 100%
mechanically sound. Even if it doesn't cause a problem, itself. It might make the
difference in manuevering/reaction to an external threat/situation.

So, if you need to get it home from the shop, etc., it's probably fine to risk it, ONCE.

But, I would NOT ride it on a regular basis, till you get this permenantly resolved.

Ern

 

Alright, thanks for the advice. Do you know someplace else besides ebay i could find a used wheel?

 

I got one on ebay that's in perfect shape - cost me $95 shipped, but I think I lucked out on that find.

 

Other than Craiglist and ebay, you're gonna have to find a local wrecker/used bike shop.

Can't help ya there, I only know the Tulsa area, Texas is a whole, 'nother world. ;-)

Ern

 

lol yea thats true for sure, im originally from CA. But thanks for the advice