Kinroad XT200GY Front Wheel???

[Atreyu57]

Hey guys, I have a Wildfire wfg-200ldb (Kinroad XT200GY so i'm told). I have taking the front wheel to 3 different shops, and they all tell me they can't true and balance the wheel because they have no way to purchase new spokes. At this point I really want to just buy a new rim because the old one has some rust on it. For the life of me I can't find anywhere that sells the rims. Does anyone have any info on this that can shoot my way????

[SpudRider]

Originally Posted by Atreyu57

Hey guys, I have a Wildfire wfg-200ldb (Kinroad XT200GY so i'm told). I have taking the front wheel to 3 different shops, and they all tell me they can't true and balance the wheel because they have no way to purchase new spokes. At this point I really want to just buy a new rim because the old one has some rust on it. For the life of me I can't find anywhere that sells the rims. Does anyone have any info on this that can shoot my way????

The rim size should be etched on the rim. Tell us the rim size, and the number of spoke holes. After you provide this information, I will probably be able to recommend a rim for you.

[ripcuda]

Howdy Fellow Kinroad'er!
I too had front rim issues. While not rusted, mine had a bend/wobble. I was able to buy a spoke wrench and watched the rim truing video and gave it a shot. Not perfect, but much better now.

If you find a good deal on a new rim, please share. If you need any measurements off mine... happy to assist.

Cheers!

[Atreyu57]

Originally Posted by SpudRider

The rim size should be etched on the rim. Tell us the rim size, and the number of spoke holes. After you provide this information, I will probably be able to recommend a rim for you.

Thanks Spud! I meant to put that and forgot. The rim size is 1.4x21

[humanbeing]

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[SpudRider]

Originally Posted by Atreyu57

Thanks Spud! I meant to put that and forgot. The rim size is 1.4x21

How many spokes does your front wheel employ.

[Atreyu57]

Originally Posted by SpudRider

How many spokes does your front wheel employ.

Not sure to tell you the truth... I get back in town on Sunday and I'll give it a count. Thanks for everyone's helps... Seems like this is the last thing getting my way to start enjoying this bike!

[Atreyu57]

Originally Posted by SpudRider

How many spokes does your front wheel employ.

Okay, it's a 36 spoke rim

[SpudRider]

Originally Posted by Atreyu57

Okay, it's a 36 spoke rim

Thanks for posting the spoke count.

If you want to purchase a new alloy rim to replace the original steel rim, I suggest you get size 1.60-21 rim, with 36 spoke holes. The only trouble you might encounter is spoke holes which are too large. I have had good success with the Warp9 rims. You might also consider the Tusk Impact rims.

https://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/p...term=warp9+rim

https://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/p...term=warp9+rim

[Atreyu57]

Originally Posted by SpudRider

Thanks for posting the spoke count.

If you want to purchase a new alloy rim to replace the original steel rim, I suggest you get size 1.60-21 rim, with 36 spoke holes. The only trouble you might encounter is spoke holes which are too large. I have had good success with the Warp9 rims. You might also consider the Tusk Impact rims.

https://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/p...term=warp9+rim

https://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/p...term=warp9+rim

Thanks Spud! If I end up getting a new rim, I could also purchase new spokes to go with that rim right? Wouldn't that solve the spoke holes being too big? Or, what did you mean by that?

[Atreyu57]

Another thing... If I ended up just wanting to get new spokes and tr to true it myself, where could I grab a set of new spokes?

[SpudRider]

Originally Posted by Atreyu57

Thanks Spud! If I end up getting a new rim, I could also purchase new spokes to go with that rim right? Wouldn't that solve the spoke holes being too big? Or, what did you mean by that?

Please post a photograph of both sides of your front wheel. This will allow us to identify the wheel, and hopefully the type of spokes. If you bike employs the standard Lifan spokes, you might be able to order new ones. However, I can't recommend a vendor.

If the spoke holes are too big, the spoke nipples might get pulled through the rim. You can fix this problem by getting spoke nipples with a larger diameter head.

[Atreyu57]

Originally Posted by SpudRider

Please post a photograph of both sides of your front wheel. This will allow us to identify the wheel, and hopefully the type of spokes. If you bike employs the standard Lifan spokes, you might be able to order new ones. However, I can't recommend a vendor.

If the spoke holes are too big, the spoke nipples might get pulled through the rim. You can fix this problem by getting spoke nipples with a larger diameter head.

Are these what you need Spud???

[SpudRider]

Yes, that is a standard, Chinese front wheel. It uses Lifan spokes, which have a "V" on the head of the spoke. The same spoke is employed for both inner, and outer spokes.

I have laced several different rims to the front wheel of my Zongshen Sierra 200 using the Lifan spokes. The spoke head is big enough so you won't have a problem lacing a Warp9 rim to your present hub using Lifan spokes.

[Atreyu57]

Originally Posted by SpudRider

Yes, that is a standard, Chinese front wheel. It uses Lifan spokes, which have a "V" on the head of the spoke. The same spoke is employed for both inner, and outer spokes.

I have laced several different rims to the front wheel of my Zongshen Sierra 200 using the Lifan spokes. The spoke head is big enough so you won't have a problem lacing a Warp9 rim to your present hub using Lifan spokes.

Would these work?

http://m.aliexpress.com/item/3228198...bilesitedetail