need tips on buying spokes 1977 kz1000a1

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17 Feb 2022 08:21 - 17 Feb 2022 08:25 #862487 by Gdizard

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Does anyone have experience with picking the right place to buy spokes ?
I have a stock wheel and the rim is ok looking but the spokes are a bit either rusty or corroded so I want to replace them with new ones. I see where Buchanan in Azusa Ca. is a top seller but I just thought someone here might be more familiar with this topic.
Thank you

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18 Feb 2022 07:15 #862514 by slayer61

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www.buchananspokes.com/categories/index.asp

Yes. Absolutely go to Buchanan for spokes. I have used them several times in the past for weird concoctions. (I have hub X and rim Z, for example) and they sent the spokes to make it happen. You couldn't do better

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18 Feb 2022 19:45 #862544 by Kidkawie

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Buy stainless spokes. I've used many brands (Excel, Pro Wheel, etc), Buchannon isnt the only game in town.

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20 Feb 2022 06:21 #862613 by slmjim+Z1BEBE

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Sometimes an owner simply wants a daily rider to look better without much outlay in time & materials. There's a quick & dirty way to make spokes look much better without replacing them.

Solvent-based aluminum paint. Small jars of just a few ounces can be purchased at hobby shops and some hardware stores. A small hobby brush, a little thinner to clean the brush when done, and a couple hours to paint the spokes is all that's needed. From 10 ft. at a glance it will make spokes look pretty good on a budget.

We'd only suggest this if the spokes are straight & sound, and also if the nipples aren't seized with rust, so that spoke tension can still be adjusted. True the wheel before painting.

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24 Feb 2022 12:35 #862872 by danr123

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HELLO MY FRIEND I REBUILD MY FRAME ON MY VINTAGE KAWASAKI 1978 KZ400 B
I GO TO SEE MY INVOICE WHEN I'M PURCHASING THE SPOKE TO HELP YOU I'M COMMING BACK

HELLO

MY VINTAGE KAWASAKI KZ400 1978

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