So i had a little mishap today, i underestimated my speed and jumped the curb by accident at about 40mph on the exit. I did a little off road action, thank god i didnt lay down the bike and after that i got back on the road and proceeded to where i was going. The bike doesnt seem to shake at 25mph i was going after the exit but just now during my lunch break i took it out up to 45mph and i dont know if its me just being paranoid but i think i sense some vibrations. The front rim doesnt look to be bend by looking at it so is there some type of machine at the bike shop that could check my wheel to make sure its perfectly straight? WHat would be the cheapest solution to make sure I'm ok and safe to ride?

 

get the front end off the ground and spin the front tire vigorously, hold a screw driver or other straight edge against the forks somewhere at the point where the rim intersects it... this is your gauge, it will be EASY to tell the rim is dented, out of round, has run out, or is wobbling... More than likely your tire is toast

 

i need to replace the front tire anyway, when they put the new tire on the rim would the shop be able to check the condition of the rim to make sure its good?

 

The ONLY true test for aluminum stress/cracks is a Zyglow test, and your not going to pay for that. Have a good look around for cracks and don't trust someone else with your safety. do the test I told you about. this wont be a guarantee, but you can detect bends etc as explained above... The straight edge/screw driver is taking place of a run-out dial indicator... if you have one of those (harbor freight) your good to go in as far and dents and bends.

 

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TBH if the new tyre won't balance then you will need to take it to step #2. Otherwise dont worry about it. Road wheels are pretty tough. Also sensingvibrations is different to feelilng, seeing them

 

Thats true, i think i was more paranaid and scared kind of expecting vibrations after my little jump but after work i took it home on perfectly paved back roads and it felt fine. I even got it up to 80 to make sure there is no vibrations at higher speeds and it felt normal. I think i got off easy from this one, could have been a lot worse. Let this be a lesson for me not to take 25mph exits at 65mph