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Old 04-28-2017, 04:06 PM   #57
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Originally Posted by 2LZ View Post
Spud, do you use a spoke torque wrench when you lace a wheel or is it "by feel"? I'm thinking of changing the rims on Mrs 2LZ TT250 to alloy but I've never laced a rim.
No, I don't use a spoke torque wrench, and I have never had any problems. As with any fastener, it's important to torque the spokes tightly, but not excessively. I get the spokes good and tight, but I don't overdo it.
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2015 Zongshen ZS250GY-3 (RX3)
2006 Zongshen ZS200GY-2 (Sierra 200)
2005 Honda XR650L
2004 Honda CRF250X
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