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[Lynx]

I've just finished building my front wheel with new stainless spokes and DS rim. I't's nicely trued but should I be aiming for a particular torque on the nipples?

[taysidedragon]

There's a torque figure in the manual, can't remember what it is but it's a low figure - 4 or5 lb ft I think.

[Lynx]

Thanks for the tip Taysidedragon. I've found it in the Honda manual now. 1.9 - 2.2 lbs-ft  .

[Trigger]

Thanks for the tip Taysidedragon. I've found it in the Honda manual now. 1.9 - 2.2 lbs-ft  .

Something wrong there, that is less than finger tight.

[Lynx]

For metric it says 25-30 kg/cm.

[Lobo]

This is all very technical.... get a known good wheel(s) & ping the spokes with a screwdriver.
Then set your new spokes to sound the same...

Well, it worked for me!

Simon

[Trigger]

Lobo is right. I have just been out to the workshop to see if i have a torque wrench that goes that low. Found one that does 2 to 8 ft-lbs but, can't remember why i have it

[Lynx]

Cam caps and covers are often low torque. I have a 1/4" drive torque wrench on my wish list for that reason .

[Trigger]

Cam caps and covers are often low torque. I have a 1/4" drive torque wrench on my wish list for that reason .

So, it was you that put the bid on this >   http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BRITOOL-AVT-100A-Torque-Wrench-3-8-Square-Drive-/131474243901?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item1e9c79c13d

[Lynx]

Not me Trigger.

[paul G]

Cam caps and covers are often low torque. I have a 1/4" drive torque wrench on my wish list for that reason .

Trigger somebody must have been selling it for less than a pound and you could not resist it

[Lynx]

I want a 1/4" drive torque wrench .

[Lynx]

OK What's the secret to fitting tubed motorcycle tyres? I can fit tubed bicycle tyres fine. I can fit tubeless motorcycle tyres fine, but I have just tried fitting my NEW inner tube and tyre three times this afternoon and punctured it each time  .

[paul G]

Lynx,

Put a bit of air in the tube so it is not flat and it pulls away from the wall.
Not too much just a tad and it allows you to get the levers under it without trapping it.
Three holes in the tube throw it away and start a fresh.

[Lynx]

5 holes actually . I'll take it to the bike shop tomorrow.