How to Properly Tighten Spokes! | Dennis Kirk Tech Tip

Presented by Dennis Kirk
Welcome to this installment of our latest feature, the Dennis Kirk Tech Tip. In this episode, Donn Maeda walks through checking and tightening the spokes on our 2023 Kawasaki KX450SR, while highlighting some tips and products that will make your life a little easier through the process. Press play and check out these tips before you tighten your spokes. Drop a comment below and tell us what you want us to cover next!

[@Matthew-zw9su]

Thanks Don!

[@bertamusprime618]

Really nice video! Keep them coming.

[@rokuabtor6834]

Every time I change the oil and air filter, these are on the check up schedule... 🤙

[@chappy4944]

Great job, How do you what torque spec for your motorcycle?

[@joepeters7816]

I have a front rim that is severely bent. No damage to the rim but several spokes are bent due to a crash. If I buy new spokes do you think that will straighten out the rim? Or can a rim be "so far gone" not even a re-lace with new spokes will help. Thanks for any wisdom you can provide.

[@chriscardoza9785]

Just wondering if you can use WD to do the same thing as you are doing l don't ride as much as I one's did though...

[@aaronmcelhinney1436]

WD 40 is basically the same as the Maxima MPPL.

[@enduro_j]

Are the threads the same direction on ktm?

[@CasMoto]

Indeed: Righty tighty, lefty loosey moto amigo

[@aaronmcelhinney1436]

If you’re not aware, especially if you’re new to dirt bikes, the nipple is the “nut” and the spokes are threaded, so it’s clockwise as you look from the rim towards the hub.