They all have a pretty similar pitch when tapped too
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Doms XS650B US import
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Looks great! I found that after doing a few it got much easier. The last set I trued again after I mounted my tire and it didn’t need much. I also noticed I had alternately showing threads but never had any issues. You are really enjoying yourself too which makes everything worth it.
I'll check them in a week or so, the front has quite a bit (3mm) of showing thread which is a bit annoying
Who'd have thought in less than a week I'd have removed both wheels, tyres and all spokes to return them to CWC! They'd sent me straight gauge spokes and of the wrong length so I'm back at square one, still I enjoyed the process the first time around so armed with the knowledge gained I'll be able to do it with a beer this time.
Fuel tank and side covers have gone back to be repainted after the lacquer remained so soft I could leave finger prints in it if pressed hard.
Some time this summer I'll get it on the road!
Fuel tank and side covers have gone back to be repainted after the lacquer remained so soft I could leave finger prints in it if pressed hard.
Some time this summer I'll get it on the road!
New spokes spokes fitted along with Dunlop K70s, very happy with the look.
I tried but I've got upload issues, Brecon in Wales has crap service!
Normal service has resumed.
It is, cosmetically I need to find somewhere that can print or laser cut decals for the dash panel
Yes I had one but the quality was rubbish, there was marks under the top layer of vinyl and the ignition hole was too small which he said was how they are and I'd need to trim it to fit. Also they rely on the original aluminium trim being in good flat condition in order that they adhere to it.
Oops, I've neglected to balance the wheels
I wouldn't worry too much about it. Might be in a minority of one here but I've never had a problem with an out of balance wheel. Had it 'splained to me by a guy who learned about wheels and harmonics and the dynamic forces that can be applied to them and he said it was all to do the square root of ell over gee where gee is gravity and ell is the diameter no in fact it's radius which meant in the case of motorcycles we shouldn't worry about runaway wheel wobble caused by out of balance wheels. Though it it's bad enough it will cause vibration we can feel.
I can't remember the detailed arithmetic, probably never met it. But I've never known a wheel vibrate so bad it was noticeable.
So now I don't even get the wheel balancing done which saves those annoying wheel weights that disfigure your beautiful alloy rims.
I can always revisit the balancing should I find it an issue, its not like I'm going to be riding it like I stole it is it!
So is balancing wheels often ignored, what's the thinking and science behind that then?
IDK if they can be used in tubed tires, but I've used beads on the tubeless tires on my Harley with good results.
