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Trim my spokes?
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1976 Kz900 A4
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I followed the same pattern from the old wheel spokes that you see below. I am open to new pattern but have been unable to locate supporting literature.
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:SNo they are not the same. The rear kit came split in two bags one with spokes having an angle greater than 90 degrees and another bag having an angle less than 90. I used the spokes with the large angle on the insides where the fit was most appropriate.
I followed the same pattern from the old wheel spokes that you see below. I am open to new pattern but have been unable to locate supporting literature.
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They will tighten past where the spoke protrudes through the nipple.
Are you suggesting that they are capable of this, or that this is common for these wheels/spokes?
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I've done a few hundred wheels, both motorcycle and bicycle, and I usually follow the same routine:
-Lube threads and seating surfaces (light grease/heavy oil)
-Lace spokes into proper locations
-Tighten the nipples onto the spokes evenly, I usually thread the nipples on til I just barely see the beginning of the last thread on the spoke. This is almost always possible if the spokes are the correct length. If you cant thread them that far without them becoming tight, then make sure that you have a similar amount of threads showing on each spoke.
-At this point You will have to determine dish for centering the wheel, and then tighten the spokes. From this point in the process I always turn each nipple 1/4 turn at a time, in sequence, while rotating the wheel. Be sure to always start from the valve stem hole so that you dont lose your place. While doing this always resist the temptaion to turn the loose ones more than 1/4 turn. Eventually they will become as tight as the rest as the wheel become tensioned
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'81 KZ550A
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Here's how I do wheels: kzrider.com/index.php?option=com_kunena&...ew&catid=5&id=415983
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The hub does not move, but there are a few that still have play at the button. It will be coming close to stay within an 1/8". Here's the new spokes.
Something ain't clickin here? That should not be.
Was that bottle of Scotch full when you started lacing them spokes? :woohoo:
Give it a quick test spin with the axle in your hands to see if it is close.
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