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Sreeni Konanki <[log in to unmask]>
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Sreeni Konanki <[log in to unmask]>
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Thank you all for your suggestions and offers. I am helped by the coaches
in the group.

Thank you all,
Sreeni

On Mon, Oct 30, 2017 at 9:13 PM, Jeff Schoolcraft <
[log in to unmask]> wrote:

> Motorcycle wheels aren't cheap.
>
> A good place to start, as mentioned above, is BrickOwl or BrickLink:
>
> - https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.bricklink.com_v2_search.page-3Fq-3Dmotorcycle-2Btire-26tab-3DA-23T-3DA&d=DwIFaQ&c=eLbWYnpnzycBCgmb7vCI4uqNEB9RSjOdn_5nBEmmeq0&r=k6Oa5GxfBPFMgGjb2r5QIoEOeBZs9xbNIpA0kLw_kFQ&m=Unu1d4s2_zATvJeqPD9RqEcLkV3wDRaCfBPr-85IEek&s=gE5RMJ6Dqq2fZ3p5qpRhThUF576lM0TOHKkZhtYQNDY&e= 
> <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.bricklink.com_v2_search.page-3Fq-3Dmotorcycle-2Btire-26tab-3DA-23T-3DA&d=DwMFaQ&c=eLbWYnpnzycBCgmb7vCI4uqNEB9RSjOdn_5nBEmmeq0&r=k6Oa5GxfBPFMgGjb2r5QIoEOeBZs9xbNIpA0kLw_kFQ&m=2rX3jhuLEDAcouCaV29aQSdXL51Jd0fr0BuaDDo2kus&s=oZQqvwx-l8HGzJjPtOntV0qJRNL5X1J2-yf99utLN5E&e=>
> (Specifically I think you're looking for https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.bricklink.com_&d=DwIFaQ&c=eLbWYnpnzycBCgmb7vCI4uqNEB9RSjOdn_5nBEmmeq0&r=k6Oa5GxfBPFMgGjb2r5QIoEOeBZs9xbNIpA0kLw_kFQ&m=Unu1d4s2_zATvJeqPD9RqEcLkV3wDRaCfBPr-85IEek&s=oWh4SbcB9rinOnuOUQN2MeCI3_nAezX3MokpRiS7Gps&e= 
> v2/catalog/catalogitem.page?P=88516
> <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.bricklink.com_v2_catalog_catalogitem.page-3FP-3D88516&d=DwMFaQ&c=eLbWYnpnzycBCgmb7vCI4uqNEB9RSjOdn_5nBEmmeq0&r=k6Oa5GxfBPFMgGjb2r5QIoEOeBZs9xbNIpA0kLw_kFQ&m=2rX3jhuLEDAcouCaV29aQSdXL51Jd0fr0BuaDDo2kus&s=jOfAVY1yQR7_RYoYKhyN-DDvcKGW3j4s7Hz1-5zNXj0&e=>
> )
> - https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.brickowl.com_catalog_lego-2Dmotorcycle-2Dtire-2D94-2D2-2Dx-2D20-2D88516&d=DwIFaQ&c=eLbWYnpnzycBCgmb7vCI4uqNEB9RSjOdn_5nBEmmeq0&r=k6Oa5GxfBPFMgGjb2r5QIoEOeBZs9xbNIpA0kLw_kFQ&m=Unu1d4s2_zATvJeqPD9RqEcLkV3wDRaCfBPr-85IEek&s=ju50L8cKbI1JpAjNOgQjyb5eQzUFdNU9zjZTk55mW7Q&e= 
> <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.brickowl.com_catalog_lego-2Dmotorcycle-2Dtire-2D94-2D2-2Dx-2D20-2D88516&d=DwMFaQ&c=eLbWYnpnzycBCgmb7vCI4uqNEB9RSjOdn_5nBEmmeq0&r=k6Oa5GxfBPFMgGjb2r5QIoEOeBZs9xbNIpA0kLw_kFQ&m=2rX3jhuLEDAcouCaV29aQSdXL51Jd0fr0BuaDDo2kus&s=TTdtdHz49lnwRz4cw9XiN49sNWaYIpouzI4DSkEIALM&e=>
>
> You need to factor in shipping and quantity available from a single source.
>
> An alternative (though they're not quite as large as motorcycle tires) is
> to join two train wheels together as described here: https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www&d=DwIFaQ&c=eLbWYnpnzycBCgmb7vCI4uqNEB9RSjOdn_5nBEmmeq0&r=k6Oa5GxfBPFMgGjb2r5QIoEOeBZs9xbNIpA0kLw_kFQ&m=Unu1d4s2_zATvJeqPD9RqEcLkV3wDRaCfBPr-85IEek&s=eB7YUsUoc2zyIa2dHkEvJ34LqF3qpDBoF6CAPpco_CQ&e= .
> masteringlegorobot.com/
> <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.masteringlegorobot.com_&d=DwMFaQ&c=eLbWYnpnzycBCgmb7vCI4uqNEB9RSjOdn_5nBEmmeq0&r=k6Oa5GxfBPFMgGjb2r5QIoEOeBZs9xbNIpA0kLw_kFQ&m=2rX3jhuLEDAcouCaV29aQSdXL51Jd0fr0BuaDDo2kus&s=82aygShp8ialSTV9yHG4QKnpnjX9vc8ucKe3EgZLmwk&e=>
> They're cheaper, easier to find and came standard in the blue/white NXT
> education kits.
>
> Also, I'm referring to the entire unit "tyre and wheel" as tires here.
> I'm lazy.  You'll need to buy the wheel too: https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.bricklink&d=DwIFaQ&c=eLbWYnpnzycBCgmb7vCI4uqNEB9RSjOdn_5nBEmmeq0&r=k6Oa5GxfBPFMgGjb2r5QIoEOeBZs9xbNIpA0kLw_kFQ&m=Unu1d4s2_zATvJeqPD9RqEcLkV3wDRaCfBPr-85IEek&s=aoFVSgjN7EK2Use5rUcWvMC9Xf1LpWfyf7lfEUhDJzE&e= .
> com/v2/catalog/catalogitem.page?P=88517
> <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.bricklink.com_v2_catalog_catalogitem.page-3FP-3D88517&d=DwMFaQ&c=eLbWYnpnzycBCgmb7vCI4uqNEB9RSjOdn_5nBEmmeq0&r=k6Oa5GxfBPFMgGjb2r5QIoEOeBZs9xbNIpA0kLw_kFQ&m=2rX3jhuLEDAcouCaV29aQSdXL51Jd0fr0BuaDDo2kus&s=95jmZFpjhepR5BFVX_nv3wncBShXqVUVEBOamKNevsI&e=>
>
>
> On Mon, Oct 30, 2017 at 3:54 PM, Sitarama Kalipatnapu <
> [log in to unmask]> wrote:
>
>> The wheels alone and shipping costs 25 dollars in the eBay deal. I have
>> the whole bicycle, which I will give away for 30 dollars, if anyone can
>> pick up from Herndon, VA.
>>
>>
>> On Oct 30, 2017 3:44 PM, "Amit G" <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
>>
>>> Hi Sreeni
>>>
>>> You can buy the large motorcycle wheels from EBAY:
>>> https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.ebay.com_itm_2-2DLego-2D75mm-2DWHEELS-2Dsmooth-2DTires-2DFur&d=DwIFaQ&c=eLbWYnpnzycBCgmb7vCI4uqNEB9RSjOdn_5nBEmmeq0&r=k6Oa5GxfBPFMgGjb2r5QIoEOeBZs9xbNIpA0kLw_kFQ&m=Unu1d4s2_zATvJeqPD9RqEcLkV3wDRaCfBPr-85IEek&s=wB7oHpqSqmdkQMw6mCBKIi9ZemCv51rBO-SfDIR7NIU&e= 
>>> no-Bike-7158-other-motorcycles-8051-42036/272875213864?hash=
>>> item3f88a15428:g:PaEAAOSwG4lZ1jZz
>>> <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.ebay.com_itm_2-2DLego-2D75mm-2DWHEELS-2Dsmooth-2DTires-2DFurno-2DBike-2D7158-2Dother-2Dmotorcycles-2D8051-2D42036_272875213864-3Fhash-3Ditem3f88a15428-3Ag-3APaEAAOSwG4lZ1jZz&d=DwMFaQ&c=eLbWYnpnzycBCgmb7vCI4uqNEB9RSjOdn_5nBEmmeq0&r=k6Oa5GxfBPFMgGjb2r5QIoEOeBZs9xbNIpA0kLw_kFQ&m=KqOjHKMmOdHBDppTqggWH3146whXXWUFN7PRkJ_798g&s=ydkY-rpowhmPQtiM472QQBKqSH7wgIAW6SzEfeC3zck&e=>
>>>
>>> Thanks
>>> Amit
>>>
>>> On Mon, Oct 30, 2017 at 2:00 PM, Sitarama Kalipatnapu <
>>> [log in to unmask]> wrote:
>>>
>>>> There is a Lego motor cycle that one can buy to get those large motor
>>>> cycle wheels. We have a motor cycle with those large wheels. If anyone is
>>>> interested, can reach me directly.
>>>>
>>>> Thanks,
>>>> Sitaram
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> On Oct 30, 2017 1:57 PM, "Todd J Lennox" <[log in to unmask]>
>>>> wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> I also have not seen just wheels like the ones you are looking for
>>>>> separate from a kit at any store. Also recommend looking online. BrickOwl
>>>>> is another option. Also tells you where they are coming from.
>>>>>
>>>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>>>>
>>>>> On Oct 30, 2017, at 1:54 PM, Sonya Shaver <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>> Hi Sreeni,
>>>>> I am not sure where you are located, or which wheel you are
>>>>> specifically looking for, but the only place I know of in Virginia to buy
>>>>> separate LEGO parts in person is the LEGO store.  I've never seen any of
>>>>> the specialty wheels there, but you could call and ask.  If you have time
>>>>> to order parts, I would check out bricklink.  You can actually see where
>>>>> the item is shipping from on that site, so you can try to find the item
>>>>> close by or from a nearby state and get expedited shipping.  If you're
>>>>> really desperate, you can always try to find a LEGO set with the wheels you
>>>>> are looking for and just buy the whole set.  You get some extra LEGO parts
>>>>> that way!
>>>>>
>>>>> Good luck!
>>>>> Sonya
>>>>>
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