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General Discussion => Wanted / For Sale => Topic started by: Mike Berrington on December 31, 2012, 08:18:15 PM

Title: 18" Akront shouldered rim - wanted
Post by: Mike Berrington on December 31, 2012, 08:18:15 PM
I am looking for a 18" Akront shouldered rim that is in reasonable condition,  no cracks or major flat spots, surface can need work/polishing.

Thanks

Mike Berrington
Waynesboro VA.
73 Jackpiner, 77 GS6 175
mini Jackpiner, mini GS6
07 KTM 200w,  09 KTM 300w,  
72 CZ 380, 74 TY250(2), GT80,
77 IT175, 80 CR125, 81 YZ250,
81 yz125 (2) 88 YZ250
Title: 18" Akront shouldered rim - wanted
Post by: Rocket on January 01, 2013, 09:21:11 AM
What hole count do you need for the rim, 36 or 40?  I have several 40 hole rims that are in good shape.
Rod
Title: 18" Akront shouldered rim - wanted
Post by: Mike Berrington on January 01, 2013, 11:47:39 AM
Oops sorry, 36 count on the spokes.

Mike Berrington
Waynesboro VA.
73 Jackpiner, 77 GS6 175
mini Jackpiner, mini GS6
07 KTM 200w,  09 KTM 300w,  
72 CZ 380, 74 TY250(2), GT80,
77 IT175, 80 CR125, 81 YZ250,
81 yz125 (2) 88 YZ250
Title: 18" Akront shouldered rim - wanted
Post by: Kip Kern on January 01, 2013, 05:40:22 PM
I have a 40 spoke but no 36, sorry.  I am however, looking for a nice "round" 40 hole sun rim 3" total width.  Thanks
Title: 18" Akront shouldered rim - wanted
Post by: Rocket on January 01, 2013, 06:14:58 PM
Mike
I don't have any 36 hole shouldered Akronts.

Kip
I probably have a good Sun rim, when you say 3", do you mean outside of flange to outside of flange?
Rod
Title: 18" Akront shouldered rim - wanted
Post by: skiracer on January 01, 2013, 08:37:35 PM
Mike, check out item #290838432626 on EBay.....  James
Title: 18" Akront shouldered rim - wanted
Post by: Kip Kern on January 02, 2013, 07:34:45 AM
Rod

Correct, outside measurements WM3 rim , Thanks!
Title: 18" Akront shouldered rim - wanted
Post by: Rocket on January 02, 2013, 11:04:07 AM
Kip
I will look and let you know.
Title: 18" Akront shouldered rim - wanted
Post by: Rocket on January 02, 2013, 05:45:44 PM
Kip
How nice of rim do you need?  I have a pair of NOS Hi-Point Sun rims and several used Sun rears.  How good of one do you need?  I really don't want to split the set of NOS rims up.
Rod
Title: 18" Akront shouldered rim - wanted
Post by: Kip Kern on January 02, 2013, 06:06:01 PM
Rod
It doesn't have to be NOS but I am looking for a nice used rim for a restoration. No deep gouges, ham fisted tire iron marks and no flat spots would be greatly appreciated. :)
Title: 18" Akront shouldered rim - wanted
Post by: Rocket on January 03, 2013, 02:53:37 PM
Kip
I went through the Sun rims today and I don't have anything that is not gouged or scratched.  Let me know if you want one of them and I will send it to you.
Rod
Title: 18" Akront shouldered rim - wanted
Post by: tacrac on January 03, 2013, 06:09:31 PM
I have a set of shouldered rims that I got from Waldridge a few years ago. I never used them, front is 21 x 1.6 36 hole. Rear is 1.85 x 18 36TS.

Neither was ever even laced up. I would sell as a pair $275 plus shipping.

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Title: 18" Akront shouldered rim - wanted
Post by: Kip Kern on January 05, 2013, 10:12:54 AM
Thanks for checking Rod, Semper Fi!