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Racer X
23rd November 2004, 15:52
I've been having a bit of trouble finding a set of spokes for my 93 RM250 - (19" Rear Wheel).
A genuine set from Suzuki costs $180 +gst, but I'm sure there must be cheaper (and better) ones for sale somewhere..
anyone know?
PS - only two are broken, but I was thinking to get a whole set anyway

Paul in NZ
23rd November 2004, 16:09
There is a wheel rebuilding outfit in Palmerston North. They have a web site but I cannot remember their name except they were pretty easy to find.

$180 is not too bad.

Cheers

edit - Hamco industries? rings a bell....

Kickaha
23rd November 2004, 16:33
Just reading the latest Kiwi Rider and they list
Wheel and spoke services
Tom Morris 09 576 312
Email thomas@nznet.gen.nz

And despite Pauls advancing age he has retained some memory function
Hamco industries 410 Green Road RD 6
Palmerston North
Ph Craig 06 324 8345

Blakamin
23rd November 2004, 17:30
what be "spokes"???
havent had them since my 76 Z900 :Pokey:

Racer X
23rd November 2004, 19:16
thanks guys I'll give them a call tomorrow

F5 Dave
24th November 2004, 12:54
what be "spokes"???
havent had them since my 76 Z900 :Pokey:

Good one, I'm betting you have 3 per wheel, albeit thick ones.

Probably only the Hardley Fatarse can claim not to have spokes (dish wheels)

vifferman
24th November 2004, 12:58
I have a spokeshave in my tool cupboard.

You can borrow it, if you like, and whittle your own.

Blakamin
24th November 2004, 13:06
Good one, I'm betting you have 3 per wheel, albeit thick ones.

true..... bit hard to change them tho :eek5:

F5 Dave
24th November 2004, 13:22
Don't be a pussy. I've changed the rims on my RG mags.

Well maybe I paid someone to, but it proves it can be done.

{edit} yeah $180 is rich for a bunch of spokes. I've always been a bit lucky when I've built wheels I've found the right spokes from a wrecker or old wheels I've had around.

Racer X
25th November 2004, 09:36
I called up Tom Morris and he's hookin me up with a set of stainless steel spokes - $150. I probably could have just had the broken ones replaced, but i'spose its better to be safe than sorry...

F5 Dave
25th November 2004, 09:50
Someone correct me if I’m wrong, but doesn’t stainless has a higher tensile strength but MOE is steeper so they would be more prone to snapping on a dirtbike whereas plain steel would likely stretch.

I think stainless ones are great for road but not for the dirt? Is this true?

theblacksmith
18th April 2008, 08:21
There is a small selection of sets for sale on silver bullet - under Products Tab-cheers.

B0000M
18th April 2008, 09:21
what be "spokes"???
havent had them since my 76 Z900 :Pokey:

another instance of road guys coming into the offroad area and sounding stupid....

Gravel911
18th April 2008, 20:10
Ha ha Boooom....my thoughts extactly.

Tom Morris is great......can highly recommend him. Has sorted me out a couple of times with spokes and aligning wheels.

homer
18th April 2008, 20:27
I've been having a bit of trouble finding a set of spokes for my 93 RM250 - (19" Rear Wheel).
A genuine set from Suzuki costs $180 +gst, but I'm sure there must be cheaper (and better) ones for sale somewhere..
anyone know?
PS - only two are broken, but I was thinking to get a whole set anyway

you could get spokie dokies and fit them at the time