Narb1989
Been Around the Block
Hey guys,
I have read many many articles, watched many YouTube videos, studied rim patterns, and took many pictures of my wheel before I took it apart, but putting it back together has risen some questions.
Side Info: I checked the spoke lengths and angles and they are exactly the same as the spokes I removed and am replacing. Per the info I found online, I was told to lace the inner spokes on both sides first. I did that. When I was lacing the outer it seemed as though the spokes were pulling on the wheel a lot more than I expected. The second side of outer spokes pulled the wheel even more and now both sides of outer spokes are flexing pretty good. The wheel is from a 1973 Honda 350F. The spokes were purchased from eBay.
My thought process: If I tighten the spokes up when truing, the spokes will pull straight and relieve the flex. Is that safe to assume?
This is my first time lacing wheels.
I took some pictures of the spokes at the best angle I could to show the spokes flexing. I have read that sometimes spokes do this when they are laced into wheels. It is not excessive, but, as mentioned, I am new to this and want to be sure before I continue to truing. Thanks!
I have read many many articles, watched many YouTube videos, studied rim patterns, and took many pictures of my wheel before I took it apart, but putting it back together has risen some questions.
Side Info: I checked the spoke lengths and angles and they are exactly the same as the spokes I removed and am replacing. Per the info I found online, I was told to lace the inner spokes on both sides first. I did that. When I was lacing the outer it seemed as though the spokes were pulling on the wheel a lot more than I expected. The second side of outer spokes pulled the wheel even more and now both sides of outer spokes are flexing pretty good. The wheel is from a 1973 Honda 350F. The spokes were purchased from eBay.
My thought process: If I tighten the spokes up when truing, the spokes will pull straight and relieve the flex. Is that safe to assume?
This is my first time lacing wheels.
I took some pictures of the spokes at the best angle I could to show the spokes flexing. I have read that sometimes spokes do this when they are laced into wheels. It is not excessive, but, as mentioned, I am new to this and want to be sure before I continue to truing. Thanks!