drilling out a hazard lite

[bmx]

well, im going to buy an odyssey cassette back wheel. i am then going to paint it blue; hubs, spokes and rim. but before it paint it, i was to drill out the rim. its a 36 hole, so i can do say 5-6mm holes between each gap.
just wondering if anyone has done this to a rim, and problems they've experienced. really would be interested if anyones done it to a hazard lite, but doubt it.
doesnt bother me too much, because ive still got my profile/7ka rear wheel, but other peoples input will be interesting

[2 smooth 4 u]

why are you gettin a hazard over a profile?go on bmx-forums thers a how to on there i thik

[DunCon]

my mate did it to his rim and it is still fine and he rides hard so if it was going to buckle on anyone it would be him

[Belle]

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thats all i found.
maybe try with an old wheel first?

[/\/\3qq3/\/\]

First of all, just wondering why your drilling it. Is it to save weight, for looks, or both?
Ive got a hazard set on at the moment and isn't that bad.
If it was up to me i wouldn't even buy it, instead stick to the profile and 7ka combo, and even if you did why wouldn't you drill holes in that?

[sawtell]

""I've drilled my t-pro rim with 12mm holes looks ace but i drilled the valve hole by mistake will it be ok?""


HAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHHAHA reflects the stupidy of the idea.


but if you wanna do it, do it.
I think the problem is pretty obvious, massive loss in strength.

[cdfeto]

If you're looking into it - you've obviously got the cash for it, so why not? As weird as might sound, drilling out a rim, properly, doesn't majorly affect it's strength. You've got a spare ace wheel for when you need it, and it's always good to experiment, I say.

Just make sure you drill the holes with a regular interval, sand the edge down and run some nice colored rim tape.

[bmx]

i can drill it out, because i've got a better wheel. if it folds and bends, then swap over chains and wheel.
and yes im doing it to lose weight, and it could look ok.
but yeah, my care factor for the rim is next to nothing, so whatever happens oh well. but i dont see a huge loss in strength, so ill just try back up my theory:)

[Ty]

I'd say make sure you mark it out well first, then punch it so you get a accurrate hole (I'm assuming your going to use a hand-drill not a press), other than that, start out small if your not sure the size you want, you can always drill out the smaller hole to make it bigger later.

also get some rim tape like that packing strap stuff, so that will protect your tubes from the possible sharp edges of the holes.

some trials dude will probably have a better idea.

good luck

Ty

[bmx]

I'd say make sure you mark it out well first, then punch it so you get a accurrate hole (I'm assuming your going to use a hand-drill not a press), other than that, start out small if your not sure the size you want, you can always drill out the smaller hole to make it bigger later.
Ty

not trying to sound like a smart-ass, but i do mechanical fitting/machining at tafe so i know about this:p . but thanks, can be useful to other members

[Ty]

not trying to sound like a smart-ass, but i do mechanical fitting/machining at tafe so i know about this:p . but thanks, can be useful to other members

sorry, in your OP i thought you were looking for info on how to actually do it. drilling out a Hazzard lite should be fine though, (disclaimer) as long as your smooth.

[bmx]

nah, it'll be hacked at with flips and 720s and the sort:p ..occassionally.

i, buying it as a street wheel though, but depending if i go to a park depends on how much pressure it can stand. but its now going to be an experiment. if it fails it fails. if i works, then sweet:D

[poopoohead]

nah, it'll be hacked at with flips and 720s and the sort ..occassionally.
I wish I was as cool as you...

The rim should be fine, what i hear is that it cuts down the spinning weight so it might feel lighter when your hacking your 720's and backies

[/\/\3qq3/\/\]

As my old mongoose rims were gathering dust i decided 2 drill holes in it.
After drilling I didn't feel much of a weight change. (well not noticeably anyway)
Although it doesn't look that bad, I could of drilled bigger holes.

[TimeMarchesOn]

you know fly makes them with holes in them for less than a hazard light and in cooler colours. but i guess thats not the point is it.

[x]

But.. fly rims are more expensive, and despite having holes in them, they are heavier.

[fair_enough69]

x is on the money..... heavier and more expensive.... they had such a big hype when they came out about bein ultra light and strong.. but everyone was let down!

[bmx]

you know fly makes them with holes in them for less than a hazard light and in cooler colours. but i guess thats not the point is it.

obviously not the point. the point is, a hazard is cheap, so i can muck around with it. obviously didnt read the PAINTING THE WHEEL part either....

[dueliepride]

have u thought about a mod-bike front rim.
just chuckin the idea out there

[bmx]

have u thought about a mod-bike front rim.
just chuckin the idea out there

no. ive already got a vandero/rhynolite drilled out on the front now

[poopoohead]

how is the drilled rhynolite handling the abuse, I have the same rim on the front and was thinking of drilling it.

[bmx]

absolutely fine

[poopoohead]

sweet, there's my next project.