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So I have bought myself a truing stand to true my wheels: Rd350 hubs Rd350 NOS spokes MikesXS 18x2.15in high shoulder front and rear rims I have laced the rims and got them as close to true as I can but my spokes are bending because the spoke angle is not correct. Does anyone have any nuggets...

I'm getting excited about how my bike is coming out. I've glass beaded the forks, hubs and a few misc. other items. Before I set up my rear sets I need to decide on an engine. The original twin is out. Too heavy I want a bike I can ride on the street but maybe take to the track too. I'm...

I am thinking about ordering replacement spokes for my rd350/mikesxs rim combo. I have the wheels laced with factory spokes just for my amusement. The rear rim seams to have less spoke threads in the nipple than the front. I am thinking about ordering stock spokes from eBay but I don't know...

I am building a Yamaha xs500 that I am converting over to rd350 spoke wheels. I have unlaced the front wheel and am about to clean the hub so I can rebuild it. The center of the hub has two large casting ribs 180 degrees from each other. I was thinking about putting them on a lathe at school...

Hi all, thought I'd share my project. It has been ongoing for a while. The bike had been sitting for 20+ years in my uncle's basement, the fuel went bad and seized the engine. I stripped it down to the frame and decided to do a cafe.