Rebuilding Spoke Motorcycle Wheels 3/3

[@petergallagher5553]

Excellent three videos. I've just built my first wheels following your lessons - for a 1954 motobecane z46 i am restoring. Many thanks for posting them 👍👍

[@michaelvachon1334]

So glad you found this material useful. I love to share with other enthusiasts!

[@Cpt-ARMA]

I’m refurbishing an old Kz440 b1 this was an interesting vid. I just happened to have already bought the same spoke tool. Excellent patience explaining the factors of the art. Great vid

[@michaelvachon1334]

Thanks. It's hard to know just how much detail to provide. Sometimes I feel like this is too long winded, but yet I wonder if I made it plain enough to encourage the novice wrencher. Once you do it, you'll realize it's not too difficult, you just need patience...

[@52yamahar1]

Well explained and very interesting to know how it works, I might try it one day myself, thanks 👍

[@michaelvachon1334]

Well, then, mission accomplished. I'm always interested in learning new skills. I had previously been intimidated with trying to tackle this job, but had the opportunity to try on a bike I wasn't too concerned about. The process wasn't trouble free, but ended up being a great learning experience. I get a little better each time I do another restoration. Good luck with your efforts.

[@ericsmit7588]

Great videos thank you!

[@PercyJackson93]

So no need for a tension tool?

[@michaelvachon1334]

I've never used one. I understand that they can be kind of pricey. Tapping the spokes will give a good indication of tension. Dull thud, loose; nice ring, plenty of tension.

[@PercyJackson93]

@@michaelvachon1334 That's great, thanks a lot. I was reading online people squeezing the spokes for a little play. I'll have a wheel set up to compare with as well but I wasn't sure how accurate it had to be. I'm changing my spokes soon from steel to stainless so thanks for the videos.