Hardcore Biker
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
Forum whore
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....
In the riders seat
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
"If you can make black marks on a straight from the time you turn out of a corner until the braking point of the next turn, then you have enough power."
Originally Posted by scracha
Forum whore
what be "spokes"???
havent had them since my 76 Z900
Hardcore Biker
thanks guys I'll give them a call tomorrow
No8 Wire Extraordinaire
Good one, I'm betting you have 3 per wheel, albeit thick ones.what be "spokes"???
havent had them since my 76 Z900
Probably only the Hardley Fatarse can claim not to have spokes (dish wheels)
Don't you look at my accountant.
He's the only one I've got.
parting of the sensory
I have a spokeshave in my tool cupboard.
You can borrow it, if you like, and whittle your own.
... and that's what I think.
Or summat.
Or maybe not...
Dunno really....
Forum whore
true..... bit hard to change them tho
No8 Wire Extraordinaire
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.
Don't you look at my accountant.
He's the only one I've got.
Hardcore Biker
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...
No8 Wire Extraordinaire
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?
Don't you look at my accountant.
He's the only one I've got.
Whale Oil, Beef, Hooked.
There is a small selection of sets for sale on silver bullet - under Products Tab-cheers.
Forum whore
another instance of road guys coming into the offroad area and sounding stupid....what be "spokes"???
havent had them since my 76 Z900
Fair weather rider
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.
Forum whore
you could get spokie dokies and fit them at the time
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