Spoke Question

gwowzer · 04-11-2020, 11:51 AM

Searched on the forum and couldn't find it... To what torque should the spokes be tightened to?
Also, watched some videos and it would appear the nipples get turned CCW or "left" to tighten the spoke. Is this correct? 2020 Brozz

Thebrozzanator · 09-21-2020, 01:58 PM

Correct I'm also truing a new front rim. I was also wondering what the torque specs are for the spokes. Yes turning them CCW will tighten them

kirbo7106 · 09-28-2020, 05:34 PM

Hi,

Did you ever get torque specs on tightening spokes?

Enjoy the Ride!

gwowzer · 09-28-2020, 10:38 PM

Nope, never did get a specification answer. I suspect there isn't a true rating for these wheels.. just go around and around to get the correct sounding resignation and check that the wheel is still true.

gwowzer · 09-28-2020, 10:39 PM

*resonation* darn auto correct

kirbo7106 · 09-29-2020, 05:56 AM

Here’s a video that I found on YouTube:

I’ve bought some handlebars and tools from this company. I don’t know if the Chinese wheels can handle the torque that Japanese wheels can, so I might go a little lower on the torque.

Enjoy the Ride!

04-11-2020, 11:51 AM	#1
gwowzer Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Central Ohio Posts: 297	Spoke Question Searched on the forum and couldn't find it... To what torque should the spokes be tightened to? Also, watched some videos and it would appear the nipples get turned CCW or "left" to tighten the spoke. Is this correct? 2020 Brozz
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09-28-2020, 05:34 PM	#3
kirbo7106 Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Holiday, Florida Posts: 672	Spokes Hi, Did you ever get torque specs on tightening spokes? Enjoy the Ride! __________________ Dan-O -2018 Tao Tao HellCat - DOA -2016 Hawk 250 - Kitty Hawk - eBay exhaust, Mikuni carb(120 main/30 Pilot), airbox mod with K&N filter, digital cluster, total LEDs, 17/45 sprockets, RK chain, Shinko 244 tires, trunk, aftermarket levers, burrito tube, skid plate, Sargent Cycle Seat... -2003 HD Sportster 100th Anniversary -1999 Buell X-1 Lightning - Race kit, Buell Seat
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09-29-2020, 05:56 AM	#6
kirbo7106 Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Holiday, Florida Posts: 672	Here’s a video that I found on YouTube: I’ve bought some handlebars and tools from this company. I don’t know if the Chinese wheels can handle the torque that Japanese wheels can, so I might go a little lower on the torque. Enjoy the Ride! __________________ Dan-O -2018 Tao Tao HellCat - DOA -2016 Hawk 250 - Kitty Hawk - eBay exhaust, Mikuni carb(120 main/30 Pilot), airbox mod with K&N filter, digital cluster, total LEDs, 17/45 sprockets, RK chain, Shinko 244 tires, trunk, aftermarket levers, burrito tube, skid plate, Sargent Cycle Seat... -2003 HD Sportster 100th Anniversary -1999 Buell X-1 Lightning - Race kit, Buell Seat
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09-21-2020, 01:58 PM	#2
Thebrozzanator Join Date: Aug 2019 Posts: 130	Correct I'm also truing a new front rim. I was also wondering what the torque specs are for the spokes. Yes turning them CCW will tighten them
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09-28-2020, 10:38 PM	#4
gwowzer Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Central Ohio Posts: 297	Nope, never did get a specification answer. I suspect there isn't a true rating for these wheels.. just go around and around to get the correct sounding resignation and check that the wheel is still true.
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09-28-2020, 10:39 PM	#5
gwowzer Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Central Ohio Posts: 297	resonation darn auto correct
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