TT250: Rims, spokes and options

[Sullybiker]

I'm looking at lacing my own wheels, it's something I'd like to learn to do and I think it would be useful if I get another spoked bike (like an RX3).

Also, when winter comes around I'd like a more durable rear wheel on my TT250, as it's the one piece of the bike that I really struggled to keep winter off, particularly the spoke nipples.

I wouldn't mind an aluminium wheel and stainless spoke kit, but I'm unsure of sizing; I know the tyre size and the fact it's 36 spoke, but that's about it. Rocky Mountain ATV have lots of rim and spoke kits but they're filtered by make & model.

Anyone have any experience with this?

[Sullybiker]

I looked at the tyre markings and I think this rim would work, but I suspect the TT250 rear is a little wider than 2.15, I need to get my ruler which of course I can't find for the life of me.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Tusk-Impact-...-/332049329423

[BlackBike]

Those should be $89 @ rocky Mountain. Just depends on the shipping comparison. Just choose one of the big name bikes till it meets your spec. of 36 spoke by 2.15 X xx. Yes a pita with the brand name lookup there. If all else fails, phone. I bought 2 jackets here. They are super friendly and helpful.

I heard on the supercross telecast that they (rm atv) bought their employees and their families 1000 tickets for the Utah supercross last weekend.

[mtiberio]

Originally Posted by BlackBike

Those should be $89 @ rocky Mountain. Just depends on the shipping comparison. Just choose one of the big name bikes till it meets your spec. of 36 spoke by 2.15 X xx. Yes a pita with the brand name lookup there. If all else fails, phone. I bought 2 jackets here. They are super friendly and helpful.

I heard on the supercross telecast that they (rm atv) bought their employees and their families 1000 tickets for the Utah supercross last weekend.

TT250 rear rim is DEF a 2.15" x 18"

[Ariel Red Hunter]

Originally Posted by Sullybiker

I looked at the tyre markings and I think this rim would work, but I suspect the TT250 rear is a little wider than 2.15, I need to get my ruler which of course I can't find for the life of me.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Tusk-Impact-...-/332049329423

Remember, wheel rim width is measure from the inside to the inside...ARH

[Ariel Red Hunter]

Originally Posted by Sullybiker

I'm looking at lacing my own wheels, it's something I'd like to learn to do and I think it would be useful if I get another spoked bike (like an RX3).

Also, when winter comes around I'd like a more durable rear wheel on my TT250, as it's the one piece of the bike that I really struggled to keep winter off, particularly the spoke nipples.

I wouldn't mind an aluminium wheel and stainless spoke kit, but I'm unsure of sizing; I know the tyre size and the fact it's 36 spoke, but that's about it. Rocky Mountain ATV have lots of rim and spoke kits but they're filtered by make & model.

Anyone have any experience with this?

If you go to youtube-Britannia motorcycles and look for BM 250 Trials Build, chapter 10a and 10b it is the best tutorial on how to lace up a wheel I've ever seen...ARH

[SpudRider]

Originally Posted by Sullybiker

I'm looking at lacing my own wheels, it's something I'd like to learn to do and I think it would be useful if I get another spoked bike (like an RX3).

Also, when winter comes around I'd like a more durable rear wheel on my TT250, as it's the one piece of the bike that I really struggled to keep winter off, particularly the spoke nipples.

I wouldn't mind an aluminium wheel and stainless spoke kit, but I'm unsure of sizing; I know the tyre size and the fact it's 36 spoke, but that's about it. Rocky Mountain ATV have lots of rim and spoke kits but they're filtered by make & model.

Anyone have any experience with this?

I recommend the Warp9 rims. A size 2.15-18 rim should work well for the rear wheel. A size 1.60-21 rim should work well for the front wheel. Just make sure you get a rim with the correct number of spokes.

I would guess both wheels on your TT250 have 36 spokes. If so, here are two Warp9 rims which should fit.

https://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/p...erm=warp9+rims

https://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/p...erm=warp9+rims

[Sullybiker]

Thanks all, this is really useful. I plan to have this done (the rear, at least) before the end of season, I'll document everything as I'm sure it'll be helpful.

[2LZ]

Originally Posted by Sullybiker

Thanks all, this is really useful. I plan to have this done (the rear, at least) before the end of season, I'll document everything as I'm sure it'll be helpful.

I for one, am really looking forward to this. I'd like to get those heavy steel rims off of Mrs 2LZ TT250 and put in some nice stainless spokes.