Truing The New Wheel For The Big Flathead Project Bike

[@JamesCarter-ii4up]

Beautiful wheel.... Great work.... Art work..... Thank you Mr Mike and Garage. ..thank you for being there brother

[@pacificmike9501]

Thank You.

[@cheftush]

Nice Lesson. Thanks Mike.

[@pacificmike9501]

My pleasure!

[@59jaguar]

Great video mike!

[@pacificmike9501]

Thank You.

[@bigrednick100]

Great video! This is becoming a lost art.

[@pacificmike9501]

Thank You.

[@DeeInTheHouse]

Another great video Mike...simply and straight forward instructions...

[@pacificmike9501]

Thank You.

[@northerniltree]

Thanks for keeping it wheel.

[@pacificmike9501]

Could not have said it better. That was wheel nice.

[@cameramanmike2072]

👍😊

[@darrylmarcum5766]

you make that look easy mike

[@pacificmike9501]

It's really not so bad. I even like it. The payoff is sooo cool.

[@robertdees2179]

Thank you for class today

[@pacificmike9501]

Thank You.

[@sirdavidstratton9789]

You're a lot faster at this than I am LOL love your videos

[@pacificmike9501]

Thank You. Guys that do it every day, they're fast.

[@oldpelicanaviator2057]

A true artist at work. What a professor! Easy to tell how much you love what you are doing, and that makes the best instructor. Thanks again!

[@pacificmike9501]

Wow, thank you!

[@lesclowes6042]

Thank for making it look simple .

[@pacificmike9501]

Thank You.

[@hakimmic]

Now I think I can tackle my 74 sporty rear rim in desperate need of new spokes . Thank you . George

[@pacificmike9501]

Thank You. Take it slow.

[@freespeachrulez]

You are a huge asset. I especially love the part about leaving it overnight just to see if it settles. I've seen that happen by moving a rim. 😳

[@pacificmike9501]

Yes! Thank you!

I've trued plenty of wheels in my 70 years, and this gentleman Mike Has It Down. My bicycles take a beating and need re-laced regularly & trued on my stand. The Superglide has seen many 'adjustments' in its 45 years under me too. My spoke tension gauge is helpful, too. Ringing spokes works too, whatever.

[@pacificmike9501]

Thank You. All the ways of doing it are legitimate. If you have a nice, true wheel with even torque all the way round, it's a great wheel. Wait 'til I balance one on the channel and we get to find out how everyone does that.

[@BEEBEE159]

Thanks for the video. I was a cyclist, riding road bicycles long distances, before I got into motorcycles; and I true my own bicycle wheels. Truing bicycle wheels is exactly the same as truing motorcycle wheels; and truing bicycle wheels is a good way to learn, less expensive and less critical.

[@pacificmike9501]

Good stuff!

[@ykmalachi]

Thanks for making this. Just watched through a second time as my rear wheel got mashed up nicely by a pothole put out in the road by the Tennessee Department of road works just for me. Found a rim and new spokes so I'll be lacing up the next day or two. I watched when video was first made.... now again.! Awesome and smooth video. Thanks to Cameraman Mike for getting the important shots.

[@pacificmike9501]

Thank You. Glad if it helps you.

[@nickruopoli8720]

Therapy and knowledge continues beautiful!!!!

[@pacificmike9501]

Thank You.

[@danmcelroy6584]

Interesting! Glad you showed how it's done.. That's some knolage that not allot know. And good to pass on. I might even give it a try some day. Thanks for sharing. 👍👍✌

[@pacificmike9501]

Thank You.

[@drummerdm1016]

Thanks Mike, this is important information and nothing to shortcut.

[@pacificmike9501]

Glad it was helpful!

[@leibstandartejager8582]

Once again. A fine job🇩🇪

[@pacificmike9501]

Thank You.

[@thxmas-6928]

Great Video! 👍🏻

[@pacificmike9501]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@skooterbumm]

hands down best video on lacing Ive seen.

[@pacificmike9501]

Glad you think so!

[@derekcollins1972]

Mike,you sure took the mystery out of my much taboo topic and made it very easy and clear to understand.Im saving these vids for future projects and to that,I thank you.

[@pacificmike9501]

That's great. Thank You.

[@ludditeneaderthal]

A suggestion to prevent the "too close pointer squeal": a piece of chalk, or soapstone. Set your pointer with a nominal 1/4 inch gap to the rim, then lay the chalk or soapstone against the side of the pointer. Slowly spin your rim, and slowly advance the chalk toward it. Once the chalk hits a high spot, it leaves a mark, but no scratches. Adjust, repeat ad nauseam. Granted, a dial indicator is still the right tool for final accuracy, but the chalk mark method will get you WAY close, and not endanger your rim finish in any way. I agree Mike, truing will teach you patience, or teach you the manly art of cursing at the top of your voice and tossing tools across the shop, rofl.

[@pacificmike9501]

Thank You.

[@charleswilliams9233]

Thanks Mike👍😎

[@pacificmike9501]

Thank You.

[@michaelbove4244]

It brings back memories, and years before the motorcycle wheels I used to build and true the wheels in the bicycle store on the English racer you had to Dish the real wheel, that's compensating for the gear cluster. And you are absolutely right it is therapy

[@pacificmike9501]

Cool. Thank You.

[@BWGPEI]

That was clear enough for me to think about trying to build a wheel for myself. And that Sir, is the highest praise one can give a teacher, which you certainly are. I'd rather listen to you, than most of the teachers I have encountered in my checkered past.

[@pacificmike9501]

We've all been there. I try to explain it the same as if I were trying to understand it. I didn't like the teachers I had in school. But I sure liked the old bikers who took the time to teach me. Thank You.

[@ricvis44]

Thank you for taking the time to explain what has always been a mythical process. Finally I think I understand it.

[@pacificmike9501]

Cool. Thank You.

[@gratefulville]

Thanks Mike. Made it easy to understand the process.

[@pacificmike9501]

Glad it helped!

[@timothyputzke1250]

Mike, Thank you, I didn't know how to do this. Now I do, thanks to you!!!!!!

[@pacificmike9501]

Thank You.

[@bananafoneable]

Damn sounds like my dad back in the good old days. We made wheels for my old Schwinn bike. Back in the banana seat days

[@pacificmike9501]

Cool.

[@tomlong957]

Excellent presentation

[@pacificmike9501]

Thank You.

[@garywelsh4128]

Thanks for taking the mystery out of lacing & truing Mike....See you out on the road.

[@pacificmike9501]

Thank You. I look forward to it.

[@Ali-eo9tx]

Just trued a wheel on an NX650 in an hour after watching this. Best wheel truing vid Ive seen so far. Thanks Mike!

[@pacificmike9501]

Glad it helped!

[@tonycurtis4427]

Thank you

[@pacificmike9501]

Thank You.

[@HellfighterPreacherman]

You make that look easy. I love to see your videos.

[@pacificmike9501]

Thank You.

[@Hawkeye-ld3rk]

I am going through a certain school to be a motorcycle mechanic and the way they are trying to “teach” how to do this is bs. We have 4 hours of lab and a classmate and I spent almost all of it trying to figure out how to do it. We weren’t even close. After watching this video I can 100% say I can go back Monday and nock it out. Thank you so much for making this video!!

[@pacificmike9501]

Thank you. Glad you find it useful.

[@johnlubzinski1924]

Very Interesting Mike - Really enjoyed this video & i have to say all your videos are just great & You are a great guy ! Stay Safe Mike & all your Loved ones ! - John - Canada .

[@pacificmike9501]

Thank You. Take care John.

[@e3672222]

Mike you make this easy to watch

[@pacificmike9501]

Cool. Thank You.

[@richardhartley7094]

wow your a master of tuition mike i would never of know about trueing up and down. theres a lot too it but i fully understand how to tackle the job now thank you 👍🇬🇧

[@pacificmike9501]

Thank You.

[@johnc4090]

Love it. Brilliant stuff, thanks so much Mike. Regards from the UK.

[@pacificmike9501]

Thank You. Backatcha.

[@toddfrymire6265]

Great job brother,,never been able to learn that from anybody else,,but got it the 1st time ,,,you are a great teacher,,keep it up,,watching from martinsville va.

[@pacificmike9501]

Thank You.

[@Wooley689]

I've been really enjoying this, understandable and concise teaching.

[@pacificmike9501]

That's exactly what I hope to hear. Thank You.

[@Alexanderofthe9th]

There it is!! Great work Mike

[@pacificmike9501]

Thank You.

[@Saveourfreedom]

Hi Mike, a realy nice Video. I never seen a Torque Wrench for Wheel Spokes. Cool. Your Harley become a wonderful Look with this Wheel. Kind Regards from Mike

[@pacificmike9501]

Thank You. And backatcha.

[@dogpaw775]

well i'll be dipped, been building m/c's for over 40 years and first time i've heard of a tprque setting for spokes, but makes sense. Thanks for the lesson Mike, back in the shop tomorrow to fine tune my wheel build.

[@pacificmike9501]

I get my specs from Buchanan Spoke and Wheel. I try to learn from people. They've got it down. Thank You.

[@TheRustyGarageandHomestead]

Mr Mike awsome job explaining this. Thank you and stay safe.

[@pacificmike9501]

Thanks, you too!

[@mranthonye]

I’ve always wondered how this is done. Very very interesting Mike. Thank you for sharing. Keep yourself , family and friends safe👊

[@pacificmike9501]

Thank You. And, you do the same.

[@stevepalazzijr7896]

Cool video Mike, makes me want to check on my front tire!

[@pacificmike9501]

Thank You.

[@stevepalazzijr7896]

I need to remove it soon, and tackle a fork oil leak. An assembly of a hydraulic fork video would definitely get a thumbs up

[@markbass4622]

Thanks for your videos,,it brought back some stuff I had forgotten and you taught me a few new things. Keep the info videos come very helpful.. again thanks Mike....

[@pacificmike9501]

Thank You.

[@jdcastillocastillo3492]

thank you Mike for explaining this ,like were not a bunch of dummies.I will watch this one over and over to make sure I do it right,thanks again for another great video.Keep them coming.

[@pacificmike9501]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@vanislandsteve]

Now I know. Thanks for sharing 👍🏻

[@pacificmike9501]

Thank You.

[@dennisc.1189]

Mike, you are a great teacher, I now understand how too true a wheel and know that it will take time to get good at it.

[@pacificmike9501]

Thank You. Yah, it takes time.

[@seth_iwant_toride]

Thanks for sharing Mike! Have a great day

[@pacificmike9501]

Thanks, you too!

[@alstone5257]

Mike, have seen a few video's, on re-spoke and trueing a wheel, this is the best show how and explanation on how to. THANKS Again. By The WAY Nice wheel.

[@pacificmike9501]

Thank You. I try to explain it as I understand it to be.

[@sprocketandwheel]

Mike... Great job on the wheel build... and I like your toque wrench and planing to make one for a bicycle spoke nipple size.. I have built a few thousand bicycle wheels over the last 35 plus years.. I have a few tricks.. To get the wheels centered a quick way is to set the indicator rod on the side of the rim remove it from the stand leaving the axles in place and flip the wheel from side to side...if the indicator is in the same spot you know the wheel is centered.. I have brazed a 1/4 ball bearing on the indicator pointer and it keeps the rim from getting scratched and it is easy to see the gap between it and the rim surface.. I rub bees wax on the threads of the spokes and it lubricates it a little when you thread it on to the nipple and eventually acts like a mild form of Locktite.. Linseed oil works well too...

[@pacificmike9501]

Thank You. Thanks for the "methods."

[@The78CJ5]

Great video Mike, Defiantly a lot more to it than I thought. Something kind of calming about it too. Be Safe.

[@pacificmike9501]

Yah, I find it enjoyable. Thank You.

[@Salvo100]

Very calming with that radio voice, easy to understand, wish you were closer to my neck of the woods, I'd learn even more👌

[@pacificmike9501]

Wow, thanks

[@darrensavory8723]

Fantastic work Mike.

[@pacificmike9501]

Thank You.

[@bryanmontgomery4050]

A piece of blue painters tape is your best friend when doing this, helps you mark the high or low spots.

[@pacificmike9501]

Sometimes.

[@johnbird7100]

Thank you Mike. That was valuable instruction to understand my laced wheels and was enjoyable, because a good teacher makes learning a joy - !! And you, Sir, Are a good teacher. Shalom

[@pacificmike9501]

Great to hear! Shalom

[@nmpan-shovel]

Thanks, Mike! I'm putting Boranni aluminum rims on a new project bike, so this video is very confidence-inspiring. I'm going to give it a try and save $100 per wheel!

[@pacificmike9501]

Do it because you can, not to save money. If you really want it true, it's labor intensive. Enjoy doing it. See how true you can make it.

[@GottaKnowJoeHobbies]

Thanks, brother. I was trying my best to get this done 1st try.... a great video.....at a perfect speed "steady at a snail's pace" GOTTA KNOW JOES HOBBIES Joe..

[@pacificmike9501]

Glad it helped

[@stanroberts4820]

I'd sit here and watch you truing it for several hours. Like you say it's relaxing, and satisfying!another great video! Thanks for sharing.

[@pacificmike9501]

Thank You.

[@markmcsheffreysr6890]

Thanks for being you man !!! And thank you so much for this video because I’ve got the ones that came with this moon lol

[@pacificmike9501]

Glad I could help!

[@eddier9380]

With all of the custom non spoke rims being used now I am glad you posted these videos as honestly building spoke rims is becoming a lost art. Great job Mike

[@pacificmike9501]

Glad you like them!

[@jonhaddican268]

Thank you sir,PEACE.

[@pacificmike9501]

And, peace be with you.

[@joshstephens6029]

Thanks for making that easy you explained it very well

[@pacificmike9501]

You're very welcome! Thank You.

[@steveraper8912]

This is the most informative lesson to lace and true a wheel. I would especially like to say I agree that close isn’t going to happen. And you have to have patience I thank you for sharing your wealth of information and experience. You know a guy is good when you make it look easy. Thank you and Best Regards Robert S Raper.

[@pacificmike9501]

Thank You. I hope you continue to enjoy our efforts.

[@jobuck893]

Awesome video that's a beautiful wheel

[@pacificmike9501]

Thank You.

[@ttjbiggunner2025]

I have no problem with rough quickies the old lady likes them to lol great video as always

[@pacificmike9501]

Alrighty then. Thank You.

[@louisflege3741]

Another great and informative video. I really appreciate your tone, delivery and wisdom on your instructional here. Now I want to build a wheel myself, I'm just not equipped to do so. Watching you work is a great pleasure. You have the qualities of a great teacher. God Bless

[@pacificmike9501]

Wow. Thank You.

[@onlyhereonce7290]

Simply the best videos. :-)

[@pacificmike9501]

Wow, thanks!

[@curtisyetton3739]

Wish I viewed this last year. I did my own for my softail last year. Even though a professional bike mechanic gave me an excellent job done. I think I got lucky. When I do my next wheel this is going to make my task much easier

[@pacificmike9501]

Glad it helped!

[@georgew.morrowiii118]

An interesting and informative video. I used to jump my bike over ramps when I was young so I would have to true my rims. Evel was an early influence.

[@pacificmike9501]

Thank You. That's good stuff.

[@thomaspokorny9487]

One of the biggest problems most people have that try to true wheels,is they have to LOOSEN som spokes as well as tighten.Good explanation Mike! (From a 47+ year HD mechanic!) (And wheel lacer/truer! LOL)

[@pacificmike9501]

Thank You.

[@kod8759]

Thanks Mike! The straight edge! Who knew. While we may not have the speciality tools. I’m can imagine a jig. Great camera. If we can get it close we are doing well. Great advice on what to look at by the way.The wheel shop can add a weight if needed. It is so much more fun to build it yourself but also understand the engineering. That tip on the sets of 4 to pull. Less is more. Looking forward to the next. Stay well

[@pacificmike9501]

Thank You. Glad you're enjoying it.

[@elsdp-4560]

THANK YOU...for sharing. Fantastic information here, thank you for sharing it, you're how to's are freaking great.

[@pacificmike9501]

Thank You.

[@dannyarendall5233]

Mike keep saying there it is cause that’s your trademark I like it

[@pacificmike9501]

Thank You, duly noted.

[@twowheeledwireman282]

I’ve always wondered how to true a wheel the correct way. Thank you Mike for the fantastic video!

[@pacificmike9501]

Thank You.

[@docholiday1034]

Thank again so much Mike👍👍👍

[@pacificmike9501]

Thank You.

[@chasetherocknroll5144]

Great Video Mike, your no doubt one of the best at your game. If you like what you do, then you will never work a day in your life.

[@pacificmike9501]

You're right. I enjoyed my work. Now I'm retired. I only play. That was the plan.

[@55weirdharold]

Great video, Mike. Gonna tackle a 21” front rim for my Springer. Thanks!

[@pacificmike9501]

Have fun!

[@raydegges4503]

Great job at the 9:02 mark describing the right attitude to keep when, in my opinion, working on any part of your bike.

[@pacificmike9501]

We all need to excercise a little self-control now and then. You think I was never a small child? I'm glad I wasn't one of my teachers.

[@geneswanson2954]

It’s an art. Not too many of us left.

[@pacificmike9501]

I knew we were good for something.

[@kevinholowka7294]

Mike, Keep up the GREAT video's, I have learned a ton of useful info and know how from you. Your simplified straight forward approach and calm methodical demonstrations make it easier to grasp and learn. Thanks again and don't lose the Pacific Mike"isms" like "and there it is" I am sure that I am not the only one who enjoys hearing them and even occasionally find myself using them. I am still looking for that Shovelhead being so inspired by your videos. Thanks for doing what you do. Kevin

[@pacificmike9501]

Thank You.

[@gustavoguidor156]

Great job as usual, Mike! Thank you very much for sharing your priceless knowledge. This is art.

[@pacificmike9501]

Thank You.

[@boss30268able]

I’ve always wondered. Thanks for teaching me

[@pacificmike9501]

Happy to help!

[@erwinballings9155]

Hello Mike. I'm glad to see you're okay. It's the first time I've seen a wheel mounted like this. It's really worth seeing, but it's not that easy to do in my opinion. Thanks in advance for the info, it was worthwhile to iook again. grtz Erwin

[@pacificmike9501]

Thank You.

[@chriscrookson8524]

That was enthralling Mike, thank you! You're explanation and technique are slow and deliberate, making it easier for my old and slow brain to absorb and understand the information. I've always considered wheel building the Devils work but you have removed the mystique and made it accessible to everyone. Thanks Mike.

[@pacificmike9501]

Thank you.

[@nickbedard1623]

Good stuff Mike - keep up the good work. I'm working on my bike right along these videos.

[@pacificmike9501]

Cool. Thank You.

[@bullettlothbrook8200]

Gdaya, Mike; Another great video, With your help I have no doubt about relacing my own front wheel, Thanks for the Video. Thanks Mate ;)

[@pacificmike9501]

Glad to help

[@andrewszubelak8308]

I've worked in the bike world for many years and this was one of biggest pain in the ass for me

[@pacificmike9501]

I'm sorry. I enjoy it. The more you do it, the easier it gets.

[@AbdulAllahAbuDaoud]

Great looking wheel Mike! I can’t wait to see the front end. I understand what you mean by centering. When I changed the rear wheel to my 1970 Sportster to a 5.00X16, I had to offset it a little to clear the chain and center the wheel in the rear fender.

[@pacificmike9501]

Yep, been there more than once.

[@alexandracolorado1421]

Making my day, keep up the good work. Hopefully one day ill get to meet you at a bike show I'm working on a KZbin channel with my buddy called rattle trap, I would love a interview with you and to hear some stories.

[@pacificmike9501]

Cool. And, I'm interested in what you're doing. Looking forward to meeting you.

[@terrysmith8714]

Thank you, Thank you ,Thank, you. Cheers.

[@pacificmike9501]

Our pleasure!

[@godfellas483]

I just watched the video twice. I learned more the second time through. I appreciate what you do Mike. I'm going to look for a secondhand truing stand, and do my next wheel myself! Thanks mate!

[@pacificmike9501]

Glad it was helpful! You know, I forgot to mention it, but, an inexpensive way to go is a used swingarm.

[@KrunkStack]

I have really been enjoying your videos and learning a lot. Tons of knowledge & a great voice. Currently working on my 76 rigid shovel basket case that I took apart over 20 years ago. I love when you say "and there is is" ...don't stop brother!

[@pacificmike9501]

Okay. Thank You.

[@charlesrockit6352]

Good afternoon brother Mike 😎,glad I got to catch this before my sat afternoon ride,wish we would have had that handy trueing gadget lol,sure would have made things easier,thanks as always, heading out on the chopper now Ride safe,Ride hard,Be well

[@pacificmike9501]

Thank You. Take care.

[@prof.kennethharrisonsr.7679]

I agree with you Mike, the target goal should be, total optimal results.

[@pacificmike9501]

Always.