How To True a Motorcycle Wheel | Rocky Mountain ATV/MC

[@rmatvmc]

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[@x111-c4f]

what size are those spokes ?? what gauge is that ??

[@animecontent520]

Top Rated, it only scratches the hell out of your wheels

[@rmatvmc]

@@animecontent520 What scratches your rims?

[@clintusmaximus]

what torque settings

[@sweetvidzbyjoe]

I still come back to this video as a refresher to this day. I’ve built 6 excel wheels just reminding myself of the basics thanks to RMATV and they’ve all been bullet proof. Thank you 🙏🙏

[@DrMrSavagehenry]

Wheelsmith's Tip 101 (especially if you are having issues once up to tension): Once the wheel is brought up to tension it will start getting more difficult to fix mistakes made many turns back. At this point it can help to start LOOSENING spokes to true the wheel, vs tightening. Use the fork wrench to check the tone (sound) of spokes where your are needing adjustment on both sides, find the highest pitch spoke (most tight) and you may find that all that was needed is 1/4 to 1/2 turn of loosening adjustment to bring run-out into compliance due to the over tight spoke. For-instance, an adjustment needed to the left side (touching on the right guide), can be as simple as an over tight spoke on the right side. Complex explanation to a simple problem, but it really helped me. After the over tight kinks are worked out, bringing all spokes up to torque spec within run-out specification will be much easier.

[@rmatvmc]

Cool! Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us. Appreciate it!

[@FUCKYOUTUBE123]

I have a yz 85 and its pretty bad, but i dont have all stuff required to take wheel off etc.. So i was wondering if you knows if its possible to do it like this video but without removing the tire from the bike

[@RichardAristarchovas]

@@FUCKKZbin123 definitely possible just let the air out and cross your fingers so hopefully you avoid punctures... I know I did

[@jimrowe4177]

I've reviewed and tried several other methods from KZbin. This one is the very best and my wheels turned out great. I'm a subscriber now.

[@CH-zw5xw]

Thanks for the great videos. Was able to do mine inside 2hrs and saved cash and learned something new.

[@TWLML420]

This is all new to me, every street bike I own has mag wheels. I'm researching this because I laid down my wife's Chinese dirt bike and broke 9 spokes. She won't let me live it down till I fix/replace the rear wheel.

[@Altair885]

For a newbie this is an excellent video, clear and concise instructions! Well done guys, thanks!

[@obiron2099]

Rocky Mtn Atv is awesome. I work at a dealership and I still find myself buying a fair amount of items from rocky Mt

[@jchavins]

once you think you have it completed take a flat punch and a hammer and smack the end of the spoke at the seating end in the hub. Many times they are not completely seated (we're talking a couple of thousands of an inch here). This normally will loosen quite a few of the spokes. Re-tighten.....

[@RehdClouhd]

It's not every fourth spoke, but every third. You're counting the one you tightened but you shouldn't. ;) great video!

[@leeduncan7708]

Best rim trueing video on KZbin. Thank you

[@rmatvmc]

Glad you liked it! Thanks for watching!

[@yeahwerepthesamesmartech7113]

rockymountainatv is where its at been a fan for years

[@rmatvmc]

+D-Block That's awesome to hear!

[@dannyrose5576]

Top tip I learnt after doing this video, measure your distance between the fork stanchions and the wheel so you get your offset right! Offer it up to the bike dry before you finish up

[@crazychicken675]

thank you so much for the video totally confused as shit till I found this video, another reason buy all my stuff from you guys so much good info ty

[@farmerjoebrown2189]

Man. Good stuff. Thanks! No shop nearby.

[@roofaloof]

Really helpful video! Just built two wheels for the first time using this as a guide.

[@KyleSchwanz]

Great video!!!! Thanks, just laced and trued my first wheel!!

[@tedmagnum6968]

Thank you guys.... Very helpful.

[@rmatvmc]

edward hely Good to hear! Thanks.

[@Tixoxod102]

Rocky Mountain ATV MC +1 thank You from russians!)

[@rmatvmc]

Spasibo tixoxod102

[@Channel-io1di]

This video could not be any more concise and helpful. Thank you so much.

[@rmatvmc]

You're very welcome! Glad you found it helpful. Thanks for watching!

[@R0ger007]

Would be nice if you demo how you centred the rim on the hub. Do some wheels require a specific offset?

[@alexlaplante1975]

I guess I could true my wheel mounted on the bike right? I just need to rig up a 'pointer'

[@koreymiller26]

Sir Justonian i did one yesterday mounted on the bike. I’ve done them on stands and mounted on bikes and a stand is definitely handy but as long as you have a good reference point for the rim vertically and horizontally and pay extra attention to detail then truing and wheel mounted on a bike works fine. Also from my experience I highly recommend a spoke torque as seen in the video and adding never seize or something to the nipples before lacing up the spokes. Makes the world of difference in longevity.

[@MOBStreet83]

@@koreymiller26 But when you do this on the bike, how do you know the spoke isn't sticking through the nipple to far? If you do, you could chance that spoke going through the rim band puncturing the tire!

[@koreymiller26]

MOBStreet 83 what I’ve always done after I have my spokes made up by hand I tighten each one just a turn until They’ve all become snug and while doing this I’m referring to my reference point and truing my wheel as I go and after all is said and done the best way would be to finish it all up with a spoke torque wrench and after each ride I always put wd-40 on each nipple and go back over each one with the torque wrench to keep everything tight and true. I’m not by any means saying this is the best way buts always worked for me. If you have the proper spokes for the rim and your pattern right and the rim is true there shouldn’t be any issue with the spokes poking through the nipples into the rim.

[@koreymiller26]

MOBStreet 83 and btw the absolute worst thing you can do is over tighten your spokes that’s why the spoke torque wrench is so handy and I’ve used this same technique with the wd-40 on new bikes also and always had good luck

[@galehess6676]

@@SirJustonian let the air out prior to adjusting, maybe even break the bead and use some fluid to loosen the tire bead friction.

[@steveg9863]

Such a solid video!

[@boba8]

Awesome video, keep up the great work guys. I'm recommending your channel to all my riding mates. Keep on, keepin on.

[@rmatvmc]

Slobodan Vukcevic Thank you very much! If you'd like to see any other instructional or product spotlight videos be sure to let us know!

[@c-note4146]

Torque spec mentioned several times but no indication or recommendation on what the specification is or where to find it if the manufacturer doesn’t provide it

[@harryedwards9391]

Wow fair bit of work on two wheels , spose that’s one of the reasons why wheels are not cheap

[@SneakyKittyGameDev]

thanks for the video, this is exactly what i needed.

[@rmatvmc]

Cody Dawe You bet, thanks for watching!

[@sirwhistler]

Someone finally told the truth. Thank you

[@katewilson9183]

O.K....does that mean the hubs will self center when all spokes are at same or approx tension and they have approx same note when struck with wrench.I had a dual sport wheel laced for me and tire rubs on one fork,when tapping spokes with a screw driver noticed spokes on opposite side of rub were noticeably lower note.

[@CarsnStuff]

man i wanted to do this, bought this true stand and i lost the patience for it. after loosening my spokes a ton of times from restarting i think my wheel is probably messed up lol.

[@scrapmandan245]

Cheers buddy, just watched the build video, now watching this one 😊👍👍🛵

[@timblackburne77]

Thanks for the vid guys, I just took the vibe out of my sporty bars 😁

[@clowrey5577]

Nice tutorial thank you very much.

[@brendanphilbrick301]

Good video, thanks.

[@rmatvmc]

We appreciate you watching!

[@tombolas3751]

Hi .Great help to do it the correct way. Thanks

[@eddiehess6562]

The video makes no mention of dish or offset. With the setup shown how do you accomplish or measure keeping the rim in the center. Is it supposed to be centered?

[@ryanlester761]

I am looking for this info aswell.

[@stimpsonjcat26]

I know it is an old post but most rims with proper spokes will end up close to the proper offset. The manual usually tells you what the offset should be for your bike.

[@nomdeguerre13]

great channel and store... I keep coming back to both!

[@rmatvmc]

nomdeguerre13 Awesome! Thank you for the compliment and we appreciate your business

[@chopshopchopper]

Should we not use antisize on each threaded part of the spokes to begin with...?

[@rmatvmc]

Yes, you'll want to use anti-seize on the threads of the spokes.

[@BigHead104]

How often should you true your dirt bike wheels? And I'm guessing you can't do it with tires still on? I would think the tires could have inconsistencies that throw off your readings.

[@rmatvmc]

Ryan Griffing Truing your wheels is something that obviously gets done whenever your are re-lacing a wheel, or replacing a spoke set or hub. After the wheel has been properly trued, maintaining that wheel becomes important in order to keep the wheel true. Tightening your spokes before each ride is going to keep them tight, which in turn will keep your wheel straight. As long as you're properly maintaining your wheels you shouldn't have problems with your wheels coming out of true. If you do let your spokes loosen spokes up, that's when you wheel is most likely to come out of true and that's when you'll need to dismount the tire and re-true the wheel. It's more of a case by case scenario. For help with maintaining your wheels you can refer to our How To Tighten The Spokes On Your Motorcycle If you have any other questions let us know! Thanks for watching

[@justinkraus7784]

Hey thanks for this just filled my cart on your website with all theegoodies!

[@rmatvmc]

That's what we like to hear!!! Glad it helped you out.

[@CarsnStuff]

I think i may have noticed why my wheel is so difficult to true. even though its brand new, it looks like one side has a bit of a bend. even though its never been riden on. im not sure if it was damaged in shipping or what. but its been too long to return it. just been sitting in my closet for the last 7 months. i guess theres no choice but to run it.

[@xWOOLYxMAMMOTHx]

I need to shifty my rim over 1 millimetre to the right. How do I do this? Like move the entire rim over off the hub.

[@rmatvmc]

xWOOLYxMAMMOTHx You'd want to refer to min. 2:30 in this video. It demonstrates how to move the rim one way or the other.

[@rumblebudgie2085]

Why are your tusk brand rims on backorder until 2030?

[@tonychambers4302]

Hi thanks for info, if your checking a used wheel would it be a good idea to loosen the spokes first and grease the threads

[@eduki]

Is it possible to do this on a wide size wheel? like for example a 140, a 180...? where to buy (if yes) the wider rim? do you sell them?

[@osvaldobenedito5413]

good afternoon !!? can explain to me one question, please? the two rim-side have to match? or have to be a side bigger than the other? the left side has to be equal to the right side? or has to be well, different ?? thank you so much !! liked, video !!!!

[@IDontAShitGive]

Can you speak english?

[@arturosanchez6554]

I imagine you are talking about the fact that your wheel; I'm guessing, is not centered in the stays of your bike. Both sides should be the same "size"

[@robertwoods2505]

What is the torque spec for Tusk spokes. Do I just follow my manual. That's basically 32 in/lbs.

[@matthill263]

What torque do you set the torque wrench to?

[@rmatvmc]

You will want to check the manual for your specific bike because spoke torques vary greatly. You will hear 48 in. lbs. as the industry standard that a lot of people use but proper spoke torque can be anywhere from 20 in. lbs. to almost 60 in. lbs.

[@matthill263]

@@rmatvmc thanks, it's for a Chinese made ebike hub motor so I suspect it will be impossible to find out. I think it's probably over engineered for it's purpose so hopefully tightening it to 48 in lbs will be sufficient.

[@renerioux2644]

What if the spokes are spinning when trying to tighten them? Should this be happening?

[@rmatvmc]

Check that your spokes are seated properly in the hub. If they are and aren't tightening you may need to replace the spoke and nipple.

[@terrylantz2831]

it looks like you're going counter-clockwise to tighten the spokes, is that correct?

[@rmatvmc]

If looking at the inside of the wheel you are actually turning them clockwise, from the outside it looks to be counter-clockwise.

[@simonwhite699]

Hi when you start with the wheel slighly loose and go round each spoke 1/4 turn until they seat does that mean continue turning on the seated aswell as slightly loose not seated spokes? Or does it mean every one until all seated regardless of Whether some are already seated and getting tighter?? Really appreciate your help in this, cheers Simon.

[@Channel-io1di]

That's a good question.

[@appleSUX1]

thank you guys, this video really helps. Can you please tell me what is an average tightening torque is for 18", 19" 21" Stainless spoke set, with Aluminum nipples would be? (roughly)Also, ""Excel"" Spoke/nipples sets have different design head(their set comes with their own special tool), that a regular style spoke ranch that you are using in this video, will not work on their nipples. in that case, how would you torque them?(any suggestions?) Again, thank you for all you guys help making this awesome and helpful video. It was a breeze putting the wheels together and getting it trued.

[@JC-gy5bh]

Do you need wheel weights to balance it as well?

[@rmatvmc]

Good question. Generally on a dirt bike wheel weights are not needed, however, if you have a dual sport or take your bike at higher speeds and you notice they are out of balance, weights would be a great solution. Thanks for watching!

[@bryce099]

So what's the point of torquing each spoke to spec after you made these adjustments? I dont get it

[@scoutmaddoxg]

You leave sprocket and rotors on when truing?

[@rmatvmc]

Yes

[@25wasthespeedlimit40]

This video was really helpful.

[@joecollins9701]

Could this be the reason why a part of my new tire isn't sealing and going into the rim ? I had a company put a few spokes (around 5) and now I got a weird side ways ride to it and there's like a half foot of tire that's going into the rim ?

[@keetonadams3797]

I wish I could rent one of those stands you used

[@kaidenmarthaler6017]

I don't think their terribly expensive. A good investment for sure

[@ti-pitbouchard9921]

Hey can you tell me how long it should take to do this job?

[@nightrider6660]

really good explaining!, got back on the crf450 and half the spokes on the rear wheel are complettly slack? bad rim?

[@rmatvmc]

NightRider66 Is this the first ride after your trued the wheel?

[@nightrider6660]

Rocky Mountain ATV MC I haven't trued the wheel yet but am hoping to do so when i get a torque wrench soon to do it properly just hope it sorts it out!

[@rmatvmc]

NightRider66 Having loose spokes doesn't necessarily mean your wheel is bad but loose spokes will make it more likely to bend or break your wheel during riding. With some of the spokes being completely loose I would start by re-truing the wheel. A regular, cheap spoke wrench will do the trick to begin with and you can upgrade to a spoke torque wrench later on. I would highly recommend staying off the bike until you get the spokes snugged up to avoid ruining a wheel.

[@robbietucker7815]

Thank you for the knowledge!

[@cr250FoLife]

If you torque all the spokes to the same spec shouldn't it be relatively trued up

[@thinkdunson]

+Stephen Svetz in terms of statistical probability, sure, it's possible, but practically speaking, no it won't even be close. it may LOOK close, but you'll feel it immediately if you try to ride without truing it. (i'm assumed you meant, after lacing a completely new set of spokes. if you meant simply tightening existing spokes in place, then it's more likely to be ok. still not guaranteed though.)

[@arturosanchez6554]

Each size; lenght and girth, of spoke have a predetermined tension at wich they should work, if you have the right spokes for a determined set of hub and rim, you should be able to just set the spoke at the tension for wich it is designed at the rim; if it doesn't have any defects, should be completley true. At least, this is true in my experience with road bikes and mountain bikes, and since it's the same system the same should be true for motorbikes.

[@rmatvmc]

@Stephen Svetz You're still going to see some high and low spots and side to side run out. They need to be torqued every 3rd spoke after the first spoke has been tightened.

[@susanbarbier5053]

No, it’s possible that the hub can be off center and still the spokes can be properly torqued.

[@adventures_of_184MX]

Would it be necessary to loosen all spokes on a stubborn slightly used wheel to get it back to true?

[@kaidenmarthaler6017]

Only if it's got a lot of resistance on the spoke when you tighten it. Otherwise your probably fine 🙂

[@ernieengineer3462]

Excellent video! Thanks!😃 What are some typical torque values for ADV motorcycle wheels?

[@rmatvmc]

The torque spec for spokes will vary greatly depending on the size of bike and the wheel, but typical spoke torque settings will usually be between 20 and 60 in. -lbs.

[@dbmsalce]

Just bought this balancing stand, how do I adjust the pointer for truing?

[@rmatvmc]

You can see us adjusting the pointer at 2:16, just turn the bolt on the front of the pointer and it'll loosen up allowing you to move it wherever you need. If it's on there tight, you may need to use an hex wrench.

[@jimellis1810]

How do you true up a wheel that needs to have an offset (dishing)? For example, the XR250 front wheel.

[@galehess6676]

one side, then the other, 1/4 turns loose / tight on the other side, then check torque and go slow

[@JustinIsJustout]

Great channel! Keep up the awesome work and cant wait to see more!

[@rmatvmc]

Thanks! Stay tuned for new videos every month

[@jasonlim4908]

Hi, I’m intending to get a Tusk torque spoke wrench to have a go at D.I.Y. Could you advice what’s the force advisable for ex; supermoto, dirt bike and street bike. I was told that 45-48 pound of force is sufficient.

[@rmatvmc]

Every wheel manufacturer will have their own specs for torque. Do you have your manual still? While most dirt bikes are around the 40-50 in/lbs range, they all vary slightly and I can't say the same for street wheels.

[@ii_flash_1949]

Uhhh what if the spoke sticks out the other side of the rim a little

[@tubergenmotorsports4193]

Thanks for the info guys!!!

[@martajajackson1836]

This video was great. Thank you!

[@rmatvmc]

+Mar'Taja Jackson You're welcome.

[@TheClintmeister]

Strange the BMW manual says tighen all spokes to 6nm!

[@johnguntner3034]

No mension of offset?

[@Naasko595]

Love how your thumbnail is a rear wheel but you lace a front wheel.

[@rmatvmc]

Technically it's the same process for both, but good eye there Naasko595!

[@Naasko595]

Rocky Mountain ATV MC I thought generally the rear wheel had 2 different sized spokes?

[@illhaveanother4365]

Everyone's glad you love it. Congrats

[@themotofixery]

I've got a front tusk wheel for a 2014 KTM 500 XC-W I'm replacing the rim. What would be a good torque spec for the spokes on these Tusk rims?

[@galehess6676]

5:20 if you have a hop

[@chriscardoza9714]

Wr 450f yamahas with the stock brand of wheels with a 60 rims in black would be nice..

[@thephatnguyen]

Can anyone tell me what what bearing it is used on the tusk are they 608 bearing (skateboard)? Someone gift me without the bearings, since they all broke down and couldnt serve anymore purpouse.

[@rmatvmc]

***** You can most likely make a skateboard bearing work. The objective is to use a bearing big enough to keep the axle rod up high enough to clear. You do not want any rubbing or contact with the frame of the truing stand. Let us know if you have any other questions, thanks for watching!

[@hankhamadi3410]

Hi there,do u fix motorcycle wheels with spokes?

[@rmatvmc]

Sorry but we do not work on machines here.

[@kevinmcdonough9097]

3:50 In the video, you tighten every 3rd spoke, not every 4th. The crucial bit is "skip 2 spokes" to alternate wheel side. **1** 2 3 *1* 2 3 *1* 2 3

[@btm240]

I have an older street bike rim that the spokes protrude past the nipple into where the rubber strip will go. Is this normal or do I have some wrong spokes. Could you file/grind the spoke end flush or will the rubber strip protect the tube enough? Hope this is clear, thanks

[@arturosanchez6554]

The size of the spoke or nipples or both is wrong for the rim and hub you have.

[@btm240]

Thanks for your update. I figured as much and luckily the seller was completely cool and let me return the wheel with no issues. I went ahead and bought a new repop and everything is good to go. Thanks again.

[@DrMrSavagehenry]

I know this is an old post, but it is common for spokes to be long once a wheel is brought up to tension. This means long in millimeters, and yes it is VERY common to grind the over long spokes flush with the face of the nipple that the rim-strip faces. This is normal.

[@reidwallace979]

Most people don't have these tools!

[@mateszabo1095]

So put in some nice coffe house music and take your time.

[@Nico3dd]

Maybe I missed it, but what's the torque spec on the niples?

[@aaronthiessen1922]

The service manual will tell you

[@Nico3dd]

@@aaronthiessen1922 says 3nm 🤷🏻‍♂️ they were all more than that 🤣🤣

[@hardergamer]

Nice vid, been helpful!

[@mrblonde2112]

Do you true with the wheel bearings in? Does it matter? Thanks!

[@kaidenmarthaler6017]

Yes. Leave the wheel bearings in when you true. Without them the wheel won't seat into the stand

[@2blokes1boat54]

How often should you do this?

[@OGKILLa9365]

Thanks this helped a lot :)

[@CptFriggerJizz]

I have quite a lot of loose spokes on my Yamaha Virago 535. Since I am especially in need of the use of my bike for the next week I am going to tighten them as best I can without taking the wheel off to true it. If I keep my eye on them every time I go out (usually 6 - 8 miles a day on tarmac roads) will I be alright? I think they have been loose for a while but I have only been riding a proper bike with spokes for a year so I didn't really realise the problem until a friend went out on it and said "I'm surprised you're not dead" Cheers.

[@rmatvmc]

CptFriggerJizz If you can, i would lift your motorcycle up with a jack so you can rotate the wheels off the ground so no weights being applied to the wheel. Then torque your spokes according the pattern we demonstrate here in this video. Refer to your service manual for torque specs for your machine.

[@jerryszabo4927]

is it possible to over tighten your spokes

[@Iceman240Z]

Yes, see 6:45 in the video.

[@mrthomaslaux1]

You guys have a shop in Southern Cali?

[@rmatvmc]

We do not unfortunately, we're based in Utah where we have our main warehouse. Southern California sounds pretty nice though! Sorry we couldn't help you with that but thanks for watching!

[@subaerooo]

I was thinking of purchasing the tusk wheel set off your guys website for my 2010 Crf 250R. I'm from Ontario Canada, would I have to pay for shipping? And also does the wheel set come with the spikes tightened to spec?

[@subaerooo]

Spokes*

[@zane4964]

yes

[@rmatvmc]

Yes you would have to pay shipping up to Canada. Our Free Shipping offer only pertains to the 48 U.S. States. Spokes come torqued ready to go!

[@bobeleksen8386]

just use the bike

[@chriscardoza9714]

The problem l see is you don't see the rims l want on your site.

[@rmatvmc]

*Chris Cardoza* what rims/wheels are you wanting for your bike? What bike do you have?

[@QuietMikeW]

Couldn’t you just start by torquing all spokes to spec and then make adjustments?

[@rmatvmc]

Mike, that is a big no no! You can threat all the spokes into the nipples until there are a few threads exposed, but from there, you want to go at most 1 full turn (i'd say even a half turn) on every fourth spoke. You need to keep everything even otherwise your wheel will be very out of true and it's EXTREMELY hard to get true once it gets really bad. Most times, riders end up just loosening all the spokes and starting over. Plus, once the spokes are torqued, you wouldn't want to tighten them any more than that even though you may need to to get the wobbles out. It's time consuming bust trust me, it's worth taking the time.

[@mullaway5746]

Not sure, but ain't u supposed to measure where the hub sits or doesn't it matter ?

[@rmatvmc]

On some bikes it matters, while others will just require it to be centered. Refer to your bikes' manual for more info.

[@chriscardoza9714]

But l don't think they make s 18 inch rim though for the back.

[@rmatvmc]

The stock wheel size for your WR450F is an 18". So, if you are looking for an OE Yamaha replacement rim you would want to check out our Yamaha OEM Parts Finder on our website. There is also a video on how to use and navigate our Yamaha OEM Parts Finder: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jIazlZxonNqmlZo Here is the link to our Yamaha OEM Parts Page: www.rockymountainatvmc.com/oem-parts/Yamaha

[@melaniewilson8508]

Do you ship to the uk?

[@rmatvmc]

Some manufacturers don't let us export their parts out of the US so it depends on the parts you're wanting but yes, we do ship to the UK!

[@melaniewilson8508]

I’m looking to purchase the tusk torque wrench you use in your videos, many thanks

[@Bloodfang152]

what happens if you never got your wheel trued when you re-spoke your rim? Will this hurt the bike or the way it rides?

[@smackomaticleftright8468]

want to feel what high speed wobble is like? just ride with untrued wheels, trust me you don't want to experience it

[@mrofnocnon]

Good video but the music is distracting. We don't need it!

[@Hathorr1067]

I was going to ask why you weren't using a dial indicator, but then you used a dial indicator.

[@jamalsammy8741]

what if the nipples get tightend but never set on the rim