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Talking 'bout my wheels of steel
Eldrick:
So Now I have both wheels true and as I was expecting a 2 day sit in job I am surprised it only took me 4 hrs.
So, for the benefit of the internet search engines...
I managed to true both spoke wheels for my 1975 Handa 400f usin the following guide.
https://bikebrewers.com/true-motorcycle-wheel/
This allowed me to get the wheel vertical alignment very quickly by tightening or loosening the wheel nipples opposite each other on high spots. I also managed to fix the horizontal alignment by concentratiing on tightening the left set of spokes and loosening the right set of spokes or vice-versa to bring the wheel into true.
After all that I just played a tune on the spokes to get them all to sound good. Now I just need new tubes and tyres
Eldrick:
Forgot to add a nice photo of my 'new boots' all laced up by me too.
Laverda Dave:
Lovely bike with nice newly rebuilt wheels 8), well done for having the skill to lace up and true wheels, I need to give it a go myself as the guy who used to do mine has very sadly passed.
My first 400/4 was a red one👍. If you can try and run the throttle and choke cable between the inside of the tank and frame, there should be a chrome metal clip for them to run behind otherwise you may risk rubbing that lovely red paint off with the cable as you turn the handlebar.
taysidedragon:
--- Quote from: Laverda Dave on November 24, 2025, 10:21:40 PM ---Lovely bike with nice newly rebuilt wheels 8), well done for having the skill to lace up and true wheels, I need to give it a go myself as the guy who used to do mine has very sadly passed.
My first 400/4 was a red one👍. If you can try and run the throttle and choke cable between the inside of the tank and frame, there should be a chrome metal clip for them to run behind otherwise you may risk rubbing that lovely red paint off with the cable as you turn the handlebar.
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Yep. The round clutch cable guide on the cam cover is on the wrong screw. It should be on the screw behind it, further back and further inwards. I'll post a pic if I can find one.
Correction: The guide should be on the outside breather cover screw. I found a pic where you can see it if you zoom in.
Eldrick:
--- Quote from: Laverda Dave on November 24, 2025, 10:21:40 PM ---Lovely bike with nice newly rebuilt wheels 8) , well done for having the skill to lace up and true wheels, I need to give it a go myself as the guy who used to do mine has very sadly passed.
My first 400/4 was a red one👍. If you can try and run the throttle and choke cable between the inside of the tank and frame, there should be a chrome metal clip for them to run behind otherwise you may risk rubbing that lovely red paint off with the cable as you turn the handlebar.
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I didn't even notice those cables running wild there, thanks
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