Rusty Wheels.

T120 1 year old with 2300 miles.
Decided to tackle the tyre change.
Once I removed the front, I noticed that rust is already forming inside the rim.
Cleaned off rust and treated with rust converter, hope that staves off the problem.

 

One can only hope.

 

I might go alloy later if nessercary.

 

Well second day, removed and fitted the rear. I wish they made a tube style Avon 3d as they are a bugger to fit. Worse was trying to remove the plastic phantom tyre, I nearly gave up.
I've got a bead brake but it was in a box at the back of the garage, so hauled out the unit from its box just the brake the bead. Couldn't have done it without it.
New rear sprocket on with 2 more added teeth, see how she goes in the morning.

 

That's good, My africa twin has now tubeless wheels. Thinking of getting wheels powder coated black with stainless spokes later. Then make them tubeless. Who was the company you used?

 

This is the front wheel showing the start of the rust

 

I've now treated the rim but its only done 2300 miles, I only changed the tyres as I found the Phantoms were shite.

 

I've finally left work so no more riding but having changed the tyres and rear sprocket has transformed the ride. Gearing is much better with no longer having an overdrive type 6th.
Handling is very sure footed with good turn into corners. Wish the Triumph company done this from new?

 

I did that this morning, but I'm friends with the director so he will be honest with me with his answer.

 

Just got a reply, he has placed the warranty query to the warranty team but may take a while considering the climate.