Wheel anodising? Be Carefull!

I just wanted to let folks know of the hassle I've had with my wheels.

I used these guys;

MJB Racing
73 Station Street
Cheslyn Hay
Walsall
01922 414228

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=lDXx5F2qxMg

They did my wheel anodising OK, but I was not entierely happy as it was uneven.

They also stripped the carbon steel spoke nipple's protective coating in the process. They advised using lacquer to re-protect them, so I did my best to coat them after collecting the wheels the first time. Within a few weeks, however, they were rusted up nicely.

I then searched high & low for an aluminum or stainless set (as you may remember).

Eventually I got a black oxide plated carbon steel set from Husaberg, and made another 180 mile round trip to drop off the wheels.

Was charged a further £60 for the privilege of swapping them back out.

Again, another 180 mile round trip to pick them up one evening this week.

Just re-fitted the wheels & notice that BOTH tires are on back to front!

So now they have to come off again, take them down to a local tire fitter, and get them re-done, bring them back & re-fit them!!!!!

I only hope the tire fitting guys are going to be careful if I stand over them & not damage the rims while removing/re-fitting the tires, if this happens I'll give up completely.

Just not good enough!

Crispin

wheels/tyres have been done now & have re-fitted to the bike without incurring any damage, so thats good news!

tommorow morning the bike gets a good jet wash, wax & a thorough polish!

crispin

upshegoes, have dropped you a note with the pics in
Bergiebearlike, thanks for the advice, I kept well clear

On reflection of the original post, Husaberg wheels are different to the norm, in that the gear sprocket is on the opposite side. I did spell this out in a scope letter that accompanied the wheels on their first visit, but didn't on the second occasion. This is probably the main contributary factor that resulted in the back tyre being back to front.

Crispin