DID boasts a dominant share of the motocross market with their high strength competition aluminum rims, the DIRT STAR. Yes, DID is not only a manufacturer of chains, but they are also a manufacturer of high-quality rims. Let's take a closer look at DID's rims production factory!
The rim production process is a must-see as it is an extremely rare video that cannot be found anywhere else.
DID's rims are manufactured at the Dohashi Plant, which is located in Kaga City, Ishikawa Prefecture, the same place as the Fukuda Plant where chains are manufactured. Here, aluminum extrusions are processed into round wheels, and the transformation of the bar-shaped material into rims is a rare and unique sight. Extreme rider Hiroyuki Ogawa, who hosts this channel, meticulously covered each step of the process, so you can see the entire process in full.
How does this straight aluminum bar become a motorcycle rim?
The cross-section is definitely rim-like. Aluminum extrusions are the material of the rim.
I can see how being bent like this would be a rim.
Welded into a wheel shape! After this, it is fed into the deburring machine.
After the joints are finished by hand, the spokes are drilled.
Through heat treatment, polishing, and surface processing, and finally checked by personnel hands to complete!
The video also includes other unknown DID products = interesting parts
Daido Kogyo is known for its craftsmanship and hard work, but the brand is rarely promoted as an OEM part. OGA Channel sneaked into the factory and encountered the site where the interesting parts are made. The interesting parts are made through several processes, such as thinning, bending, and shot blasting. Watch the video for the answer!
These interesting parts are used in the extremely popular Big Tourer!
