Glad you found a set. I wish you the best with the lacing.
Spoke replacement
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COOL stuff let us know how the job goes
Lacing is actually quite easy.
I took several photos of the spoke pattern from different angles before I took anything apart and it was easy to follow.
It's the trueing that will drive you crazy - that and getting the spoke tension right - and at the same time keeping the wheel true.
I have no idea what the spoke tension is on these wheels.
I took several photos of the spoke pattern from different angles before I took anything apart and it was easy to follow.
It's the trueing that will drive you crazy - that and getting the spoke tension right - and at the same time keeping the wheel true.
I have no idea what the spoke tension is on these wheels.
perpetualnewb
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Yeah, I'm mostly concerned about the truing. I (obviously) don't have a truing frame. So I'll either try and use the axle supports that came in that Halfords kit, or some of youtube suggests doing it in the front forks - which means on the street for me.
I'm very open to any other suggestions for a mocked up frame. I'm sure I saw someone doing it with a bench vice grip - but I don't have a vice grip either :-D
I'm very open to any other suggestions for a mocked up frame. I'm sure I saw someone doing it with a bench vice grip - but I don't have a vice grip either :-D
Seems like the truing is going to be the biggest thing for you to get over as it will take time. So doing it on the street may not be an option for you either
I agree.
Truing demands that the holding device be perfectly vertical and horizontal across the axle.
The finished wheel must spin at perfect right angles to the hub/axle - or at least as near perfect as possible.
I have an old Dunlop truing machine that came from the old-closed down British Leyland dealer near me.
But it was for doing wire wheels for MGs, Triumphs, Rovers, Austin Healeys, and Jaguars. The splined hub wouldn't fit a motorcycle axle nor would it go any higher than a 15 inch wheel or narrow enough for a bike wheel.
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But it was for doing wire wheels for MGs, Triumphs, Rovers, Austin Healeys, and Jaguars. The splined hub wouldn't fit a motorcycle axle nor would it go any higher than a 15 inch wheel or narrow enough for a bike wheel.
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perpetualnewb
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Yesterday I received the scissor lift, great. And last evening got the spoke kit, hurrah!
Imagine my dissapointment when I opened the pack and saw the ends of the inner spokes:
No threads!
I emailed feked.com last night, and had a reply first thing this morning saying they've sent a replacement set and quite apologetic.
They asked "One more thing, please could you send back the faulty spokes to us so that I can beat our spoke guy around the head with them."
I like these guys
Imagine my dissapointment when I opened the pack and saw the ends of the inner spokes:
No threads!
I emailed feked.com last night, and had a reply first thing this morning saying they've sent a replacement set and quite apologetic.
They asked "One more thing, please could you send back the faulty spokes to us so that I can beat our spoke guy around the head with them."
I like these guys
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perpetualnewb
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The saga continues. Having not ridden the bike for a week, the batter level was pretty low (apparently the oxford solariser does nothing). I was out checking it to see how low, when the Datatool 3 started off.
I've got some tissue from a friendly biker, and the seat's back on it. But datatool say it'll keep going off until the power is restored.
Now I understand why EVERYONE says they're more hassle than they're worth. Friendly tissue biker said "just get a big f*k off lock and carry that with you"
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The saga continues. Having not ridden the bike for a week, the batter level was pretty low (apparently the oxford solariser does nothing). I was out checking it to see how low, when the Datatool 3 started off.
I've got some tissue from a friendly biker, and the seat's back on it. But datatool say it'll keep going off until the power is restored.
Now I understand why EVERYONE says they're more hassle than they're worth.
I've got some tissue from a friendly biker, and the seat's back on it. But datatool say it'll keep going off until the power is restored.
Now I understand why EVERYONE says they're more hassle than they're worth. Friendly tissue biker said "just get a big f*k off lock and carry that with you"
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The saga continues. Having not ridden the bike for a week, the batter level was pretty low (apparently the oxford solariser does nothing). I was out checking it to see how low, when the Datatool 3 started off.
I've got some tissue from a friendly biker, and the seat's back on it. But datatool say it'll keep going off until the power is restored.
Now I understand why EVERYONE says they're more hassle than they're worth.
Have you worked out how you going to do the job on the spokes
Experts like him make it look easy and can true a wheel by sight and feel.
I'm impressed that he only works with the axle clamped in a vice - and not even vertically!!
Since I'm no expert I used a jig with two legs to support the axle horizontally and pointers to view the runout as I worked to bring the rim into line vertically, and with the correct offset.
I'm impressed that he only works with the axle clamped in a vice - and not even vertically!!
Since I'm no expert I used a jig with two legs to support the axle horizontally and pointers to view the runout as I worked to bring the rim into line vertically, and with the correct offset.
It is always nice watching a true craftsmen at work like this
perpetualnewb
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With a lot of time
I was just going to use a bench vice - I've watched a LOT of videos on it now, and that seems popular. But in the end splashed out for this http://www.amazon.co.uk/PORTABLE-MO...qid=1372849093&sr=1-2&keywords=wheel+balancer and got a front and back paddock stand too. I'll either stick it on the paddock stand or on the halfords car axle things.
The seller of the balancer axle forgot to pack the silver spindle, so now I'm waiting for that to arrive.
As for spotting the trueness - nicest method I've seen so far is to use a dry erase marker to mark the deviations while spinning the wheel. A lot of people just use things like a cable tie or something.
Well it now looks like you have the correct tool for doing this 
Good for you in getting the tool. That will make the job a little less frustrating.
perpetualnewb
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Got it all done, and have ridden 1700 miles around England and Scotland on it. I'll do a write-up of it once I'm back from Scotland in a couple of weeks, but for now I need to tidy up from my last adventure and pack for the next.
Good for you
That is great news. Good for you. Ride and enjoy. I'm looking forward to your ride report.
