Subject: Re: Spokes?
Author: Charlie Mullendore
Date: Feb 4, 2002, 4:08 PM
Post ID: 1709564323
Hi Brian,
I eventually got all of the spokes out and can probably make a full set of 40,
but I'll still need nipples. All of mine are unusable for one reason or
another (hammered on, rounded, corroded) and it's probably just as cheap to
replace as replate. The spokes are corroded where they go through the hub. I'm
leery of reusing parts that may fail with dire consequences later if
reasonably priced replacements can be found. If Buchanan's can fix me up with
spokes for about the same as their BMW sets (/7 rears with nipples for $65 -
same price mentioned in Guzziology for Guzzi sets) then it won't be too bad -
worth it to me for the peace of mind. I have a spare set of wheels, but one
has (cad?) plated spokes and both are to be used on Ambo #3.
Definitely have to get together for a ride a.s.a.p.! Cheers,
Charlie
murp-@aol.com wrote:
Charlie, I had similar problems with getting the splokes out of the wheels of my '74 Eldo, however with lots of anti-seize lubricant, a propane torch, and liberal use of a hammer, I got them all out. I ruined about 5 spokes because after hammering on their ends, the nipples would not go on because the threads were too compressed. I had an extra wheel, so used the extra spokes from that. I also re-used the nipples after having them nickle plated, and am pleased with the results. The point of all of this is that I think you shoud re-use all of the spokes you have been able to salvage, and I don't think you need to go for a complete set of new spokes. I had bent several, but straightened them out, and after re-installation, I don't think you could tell the difference. By the way, since I have moved to Arlington, VA, I think we should gvet together once the weather improves. Brian |