Front Wheel buckle
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sprocket2cog
Been Around the Block
^+1 taking the front guard off without some sort of brace on these Chinese bikes will make the forks twist under load and in turn that force goes into the cheap ass spokes.. put the guard back on.
firebane
braaaaaaaaaaap
ACEitup said:
Bikes come with a fork brace which can be integrated into the fender or seperate from the fender. By removing said brace you are allowing the forks to twist and do all sorts of dancing moves when your on the road.
What it could do to the rim/tire I have no idea its never a good idea to run with a fork brake.
ACEitup
Been Around the Block
Pretty chuffed,
taken 98% of wobble out of rim 8)
in under an hour.
there was quite few loose spokes,
not sure if damage was done by having no guard?
those forks are kinda of skinny
or they have aways been loose and progressively getting worse.
will check rear for loose spokes tomorrow
cheers ACEitup
taken 98% of wobble out of rim 8)
in under an hour.
there was quite few loose spokes,
not sure if damage was done by having no guard?
those forks are kinda of skinny
or they have aways been loose and progressively getting worse.
will check rear for loose spokes tomorrow
cheers ACEitup
sprocket2cog
Been Around the Block
glad you got it sorted out
, i woudnt run no guard setup, at least cut it down so you have some there to hold the front end square.
, i woudnt run no guard setup, at least cut it down so you have some there to hold the front end square.
HerbertD
Active Member
From my experience, the standard of the spoke quality on the ACE would not be as good as the Japanese equivalent, as I've had two rear spokes fracture within warranty, and it has made me wary as I constantly check the spoke tension on both wheels to ensure all is well.
From new, both wheels displayed a slight wobble, and experience with a previous Honda C-90 has made me very adept of using a spoke key to ensure that the rim runs straight. (There are some really useful You-Tube videos giving excellent tuition on this) As all UK riders would know, avoiding major pot-holes whilst riding is becoming a national sport!
From new, both wheels displayed a slight wobble, and experience with a previous Honda C-90 has made me very adept of using a spoke key to ensure that the rim runs straight. (There are some really useful You-Tube videos giving excellent tuition on this) As all UK riders would know, avoiding major pot-holes whilst riding is becoming a national sport!
