respoking wheels
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jason teamshralp
Been Around the Block
it's called lacing a wheel. and it can be tricky, but if you do your studying it can be done, I was taught on bicycle wheels.
You can do it, it helps to have a wheelstand especially when truing it. When you are truing it use only 8 spokes (one going each way on the four "sides" of the wheel) mark them with tape or something and leave all the rest loose. Once it's looking good gently tighten all the spokes, check the alignment, and finish tigtening them all. Pay attention to what the wheel is telling you when you are re assembling it, watch for indentations and anything that will clue you in to how the spokes were oriented before.
Two-Wheel-Tuesday
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Anyone done a rim swap to a smaller dia, wider rim? Looking to go to a smaller dia front and rear for my 77 CB50K. Want a fatter look with more rubber below me. Looking into Aluminum rims from DID, but couldn't find any in the 17" or 16" size. I'm considering moving the rear to front (if the spoke hole numbers match up). But would like to go lighter overall. I'll post pics soon.
It's the first bike, bought it this summer for 400. It was clean and didn't run, but she COOKS now! 117.5 jets and new needles, kinda scary accelerating from 75 to 90 by just cracking the throttle. I totally didn't mean to go that fast, and I'm much more aware of the P-O-W-E-R now YIKES! This winter will see her all torn down for a complete clean, and paint. I just want all the bugs worked out before I do that! Props to the site, it's great to have all this knowledge and free help! Already ordered my East-Coast Patch!
Thanks! ;D
It's the first bike, bought it this summer for 400. It was clean and didn't run, but she COOKS now! 117.5 jets and new needles, kinda scary accelerating from 75 to 90 by just cracking the throttle. I totally didn't mean to go that fast, and I'm much more aware of the P-O-W-E-R now YIKES! This winter will see her all torn down for a complete clean, and paint. I just want all the bugs worked out before I do that! Props to the site, it's great to have all this knowledge and free help! Already ordered my East-Coast Patch!
Thanks! ;D
mysta2 said:You can do it, it helps to have a wheelstand especially when truing it. When you are truing it use only 8 spokes (one going each way on the four "sides" of the wheel) mark them with tape or something and leave all the rest loose. Once it's looking good gently tighten all the spokes, check the alignment, and finish tigtening them all. Pay attention to what the wheel is telling you when you are re assembling it, watch for indentations and anything that will clue you in to how the spokes were oriented before.
Would it be irresponsible to just replace one spoke at a time?
In other words, will the wheels stay true if you just do one at a time?
killerdwarf
Been Around the Block
Replacing the rusty spokes with new ones is a great idea! You have no idea how much better your bike will look! Replaceing the spokes TWO at a time is the easiest way to do them!! I race dirt bikes, and spoke replacement is a common occurance. I have relaced wheels before. Doable, and not to hard. We crazy dirtbikers true the wheels right on the bike!!! No need for a goofy stand!
Make sure you replace the nipples along with the spokes too. Put the nipples in oil before using. Oil allows easier, and smoother adjustment, and keeps the nipples from seizing over time. Pull your tire, cut 2 old spokes with a small bolt cutter, an inner, and an outer pair. Replace the outer spoke first, then the inner. Have a look at your wheel, and this will make sense! If you try 1 spoke at a time you will have to bend outer spokes to get them on the outside of the inners. Once you get the hang of it, you will breeze right through the job!
Make sure you replace the nipples along with the spokes too. Put the nipples in oil before using. Oil allows easier, and smoother adjustment, and keeps the nipples from seizing over time. Pull your tire, cut 2 old spokes with a small bolt cutter, an inner, and an outer pair. Replace the outer spoke first, then the inner. Have a look at your wheel, and this will make sense! If you try 1 spoke at a time you will have to bend outer spokes to get them on the outside of the inners. Once you get the hang of it, you will breeze right through the job!
killerdwarf
Been Around the Block
In motocross racing, spoke replacement is quite common!!! I take spares with me to the track, you never know when some will be removed by someones elses footpeg!
