Restoration quetions...

[skiracer]

Okay, opinions needed....  In redoing my 75 Jackpiner, the original owner used screws through the side of both rims, instead of rim locks.  Should I keep the screws when I install the new tires, or, install rim locks?  This bike will be a rider, not a show bike.
Thanks, James

1976 MC 5 Original Owner
1980 KTM GS
1982 Suzuki PE 175
1976 Husqvarna 175GP
2002 KTM 200 EXC
1975 Jackpiner (project)
1976 Penton 175 GS (project)

[wfopete]

Tuff call.  I think rim locks are the better all-around solution but the wheels may look worse with the holes on the sides of the rims.  If you are not competing I would keep the screws, they kinda look old school, period correct you know. Saves you the hassel of sourcing rim locks and drilling out the rim too.

Pete Petrick
175 Jackpiner
Slow but Good

[Kip Kern]

Ditch the screws and use a rim lock.  Fill in the screw holes with silicone.

[Dale Sonnenschein]

Skrew it, buy new rims!!

74 puch 175 SD
73 Husky 360 WR/RT
75 Penton 250
10 ktm 250xc
02 bmw r1150r

[thrownchain]

Leave the screws in the rim for looks, grind off the points, use rim locks to secure tire.

[skiracer]

Thanks Dale!  Okay, all good points....  I think I am going to try to grind the screws down, and keep them for the look, and install rim locks.  The rims already have the hole for the locks so I don't have to drill them out.  Thanks for all the input, I appreciate it!  James

[joe novak]

I agree with THROWNCHAIN (Dan?),  joe