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Assembly Instructions - Page 2 - Front Spokes and
Nipples
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When you are finished this stage, your wheel
should look something like this. |
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OK, I'm figuring that you're starting to get the
hang of things. If you're not, and you are having difficulties, make sure you
email me with the problem.
There are two bags in each kit with sample spokes. The main differences
are in the length of the small bend at the end. Using the .022 material, follow the samples and make
14 of each "top" and "bottom" samples. |
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You should have two piles of top and bottom
spokes in front of you. "Top" means the spoke that sits close to the hubcap,
in the upper holes.. "Bottom means the spokes that are under the top (duh!)
spokes on the lower offset holes. It will be clearer as we move on! |
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If you look closely at the rim you will see that
all the holes are drilled in clusters of 5. Install a bottom spoke into a
hole in the rim as shown. It does not matter which cluster you pick (there
are 7). The 3rd, or middle hole, in each cluster is for a wheel weight. It
can also be identified by a pronounced countersink. |
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Grasp the spoke with your pliers as shown. |
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Install the spoke into a "lower" hole in the hub
as shown. Sorry, It is hard to describe without reference points, but you
will be able to tell if you are in the wrong hole by the extreme slant of
the spoke. |
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Insert another spoke in the rim on the other
side of the wheel weight hole (see next step) |
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This shows how it should look. (On another note,
this jpeg gives an idea of how far the spoke nipples should be protruding on
the rear spokes). |
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The spoke crosses over the "bottom" spoke and is
inserted into it's corresponding hole. This "top" spoke will keep the
"bottom' spoke in place. |
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Go ahead and install the remaining spokes, in
any order you desire. Here I have installed all the bottom spokes, but you
may find it easier to install sets at each wheel weight location, continuing
the trend from the steps above. |
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Once all the spokes are installed, your hub
should look something like this, with every second spoke end being longer
than the next. |
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Now you will need to support only
the hub on something. A socket works well, but anything metal of a suitable
size will work. The goal is to push down and bend the long spoke ends to
secure the in the hub - without putting any pressure on the outside
rim.. The technique is to push on the set of spokes (to seat them in
place) and then bend the tab with your pliers or other suitable tool. Later
on you will trim the ends to ensure clearance for the adapters. |
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Here is a shot of the spoke ends bent and ready
to be trimmed. |
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It's that time again! Install a tire, put on a
hubcap, (don't forget the refreshment thing) and enjoy. |
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The front spoke nipple installation is basically
the same as what you did on the rear spokes, so I will use that dreaded
statement here: Repeat steps 38 to 43! Again, a note of caution, the spoke
holes for the front spokes are drilled on two angles. They are angled to the
side, and to the front, of the rim. Do not try to hold the insertion tool at
90 degrees to the rim. Follow the path of the spoke carefully until you
develop the necessary "feel". |
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