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May 12, 2016 | 06:35 PM

#121

Streetbob_MTL

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Here is a pic of mine with the Bykas black spoke wrap

May 12, 2016 | 08:13 PM

#122

AussieTX

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From: DFW, TX

Just ordered a set from dk customs, I'm assuming you need to take the wheels off to put the wraps on?

May 12, 2016 | 08:38 PM

#123

Streetbob_MTL

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I didn't, I just put the bike up on the lift and did them one by one, the rear tire is harder to do but can be done

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Originally Posted by AussieTX

Just ordered a set from dk customs, I'm assuming you need to take the wheels off to put the wraps on?

May 14, 2016 | 05:59 PM

#124

stilup

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From: East Hartford, CT

spoke wrap

Received mine today, took about an hour and a half.
Did it on the lift.
I think they look OK , better than the aging spokes,
A bit pricy for what you get.

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May 23, 2016 | 03:17 PM

#125

reelheavy

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From: Maryland

Quote:

Originally Posted by stilup

Received mine today, took about an hour and a half.
Did it on the lift.
I think they look OK , better than the aging spokes,
A bit pricy for what you get.

Did you take off the back wheel? I was able to do my front wheel with no problem but once I got about 3 on the back wheel I said, I refuse to take the skin off of my hands.

May 24, 2016 | 06:21 AM

#126

stilup

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From: East Hartford, CT

Did it while the wheel was on. Use gloves a pry bar with rubber cushion to fit them in.
When I was done I torqued the spokes to 55 inch pounds with a spoke torque wrench.
It needed it.
I used spray wax cleaner to help protect and slide them on along with a hose removal tool to open the ends of the wraps to install.

Last edited by stilup; May 24, 2016 at 06:30 AM.

Jan 20, 2017 | 01:18 PM

#127

El Chiguete

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From: Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic

Who has run them for mor then a year? do they hold up ok with time?

Jan 20, 2017 | 01:19 PM

#128

hsr

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From: Detroit

Mine are year and half old and yes, no issues at all.

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Jan 20, 2017 | 01:36 PM

#129

TinCupChalice

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From: Galt's Gulch - MI

Quote:

Originally Posted by El Chiguete

Who has run them for mor then a year? do they hold up ok with time?

Mine look the same as the day I installed them last winter; I wax the spoke wraps when I do the paint on the bike. They've not moved, discolored, or show any wear and tear at all and I had a great season of some long miles... no regrets