Relace spokes
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Cruiser
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From: Louisville, KY
Relace spokes
I have an 01 classic with chrome rims and what I assume is steel spokes. Unfortunately the spokes and nipples are starting to rust so I plan on doing a winter project of replacing the spokes and/or black powder coating the rusted spokes.
Anyone ever tried this? How hard is it to relace a rim? And any leads for purchasing pre powder coated spokes?
Ive done some searches on google myself, but I guess I am not using the correct search terms because Im not finding much information.
Thanks guys.
Anyone ever tried this? How hard is it to relace a rim? And any leads for purchasing pre powder coated spokes?
Ive done some searches on google myself, but I guess I am not using the correct search terms because Im not finding much information.
Thanks guys.
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Joined: Sep 2009
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From: SoCal
Try this link for some insight.
http://www.webbikeworld.com/motorcyc.../spoke-wheels/
http://www.dansmc.com/spokewheels.htm
I laced the wheels for my 01' EGC awhile back. It was my 1st attempt at lacing too. I had on many occasions disasembled many wheels. Had no real troulble getting them laced up. However I did have a laced wheel for reference. When I had them laced I didn't true them myself. When I got the tires I wanted, took them to a local wheel shop for truing, mounting the tires and balancing. Not all that difficult. There is a learning curve, take it slow and double check as you go. I wouldn't hesitate to true them myself next time, mounting the tires and use Dyna Beads to balance. IMHO
Nate
PS Sorry for the Dyna Bead reference on tubed spoked wheel application. I don't think they work that way. They stuck in my mind as I just used them for the tubeless mag type wheels on my 09' Ultra.
http://www.webbikeworld.com/motorcyc.../spoke-wheels/
http://www.dansmc.com/spokewheels.htm
I laced the wheels for my 01' EGC awhile back. It was my 1st attempt at lacing too. I had on many occasions disasembled many wheels. Had no real troulble getting them laced up. However I did have a laced wheel for reference. When I had them laced I didn't true them myself. When I got the tires I wanted, took them to a local wheel shop for truing, mounting the tires and balancing. Not all that difficult. There is a learning curve, take it slow and double check as you go. I wouldn't hesitate to true them myself next time, mounting the tires and use Dyna Beads to balance. IMHO
Nate
PS Sorry for the Dyna Bead reference on tubed spoked wheel application. I don't think they work that way. They stuck in my mind as I just used them for the tubeless mag type wheels on my 09' Ultra.
Last edited by BAGGERNATE; Dec 7, 2010 at 07:05 AM. Reason: PS
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From: Syracuse, Indiana
+1 on Beemervet's comment. I bought Buchanan SS spokes and nipples and even new rims (went to an 18" in front). My Indy laced the new rims to my stock hubs. It definitely saved a few bucks.
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This is the place to go, I plan on going with polished stainless. Lacing a wheel is not rocket science a dial indicator is helpful for truing.
http://www.buchananspokes.net/
http://www.buchananspokes.net/
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This is the place to go, I plan on going with polished stainless. Lacing a wheel is not rocket science a dial indicator is helpful for truing.
http://www.buchananspokes.net/
http://www.buchananspokes.net/
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Road Warrior
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Unless your spokes are loose, I think there is no need to re-lace them...if you where riding them "motocross style" then yes you should have it done, but normal street riding, not hitting every freakin' pothole, will not cause a need for re-lace. However, I am not saying that this is the case every time...JMO
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I used to work in a bicycle shop years back. I built quite a few wheels. There's more to it than just getting the lacing right. Even tension on all spokes, and you'll need a truing stand. I would never attempt to do it on my bike. When my wheels go bad, I'll just get a new set.
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Spoke Wheels
My 08 Street Glide has the smoothie spoke wheels. I know the spokes will at some point need to be replaced with stainless. I was wondering how it would look if I changed the front to a 21", same style with smaller fender of course. Has anyone done this?