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Title: Spoked Up
Post by: Lynx on April 05, 2015, 03:08:57 PM: 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?
Title: Re: Spoked Up
Post by: taysidedragon on April 05, 2015, 06:44:02 PM: 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.
Title: Re: Spoked Up
Post by: Lynx on April 05, 2015, 07:31:07 PM: Thanks for the tip Taysidedragon. I've found it in the Honda manual now. 1.9 - 2.2 lbs-ft :).
Title: Re: Spoked Up
Post by: Trigger on April 05, 2015, 08:42:05 PM: Quote from: Lynx on April 05, 2015, 07:31:07 PM
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.
Title: Re: Spoked Up
Post by: Lynx on April 05, 2015, 08:45:59 PM: For metric it says 25-30 kg/cm.
Title: Re: Spoked Up
Post by: Lobo on April 05, 2015, 08:47:31 PM: 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
Title: Re: Spoked Up
Post by: Trigger on April 05, 2015, 09:02:28 PM: 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 ;D
Title: Re: Spoked Up
Post by: Lynx on April 05, 2015, 09:06:15 PM: Cam caps and covers are often low torque. I have a 1/4" drive torque wrench on my wish list for that reason .
Title: Re: Spoked Up
Post by: Trigger on April 05, 2015, 09:34:17 PM: Quote from: Lynx on April 05, 2015, 09:06:15 PM
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 > ;D http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BRITOOL-AVT-100A-Torque-Wrench-3-8-Square-Drive-/131474243901?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item1e9c79c13d
Title: Re: Spoked Up
Post by: Lynx on April 06, 2015, 11:35:29 AM: Not me Trigger.
Title: Re: Spoked Up
Post by: paul G on April 06, 2015, 12:23:43 PM: Quote from: Lynx on April 05, 2015, 09:06:15 PM
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 ;)
Title: Re: Spoked Up
Post by: Lynx on April 06, 2015, 03:23:13 PM: I want a 1/4" drive torque wrench ::).
Title: Re: Spoked Up
Post by: Lynx on April 06, 2015, 03:45:27 PM: 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 :'( :'( :'(.
Title: Re: Spoked Up
Post by: paul G on April 06, 2015, 06:59:52 PM: 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.
Title: Re: Spoked Up
Post by: Lynx on April 06, 2015, 07:02:12 PM: 5 holes actually :-[. I'll take it to the bike shop tomorrow.
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Post by: mike the bike on April 06, 2015, 07:07:26 PM: And give them a dusting with talc to make them a bit slippery
Title: Re: Spoked Up
Post by: Green1 on April 06, 2015, 08:12:16 PM: Quote from: Lynx on April 06, 2015, 07:02:12 PM
5 holes actually :-[. I'll take it to the bike shop tomorrow.

That may be best ;D ;D

Mick