Getting a motorcycle wheel laced?

[SamIyam]

How much does it cost if you have the outer rim and the hub?
Who does it?
Is it not worth having done?
Sam.

[justinm]

i don't have an answer, but i can point you to some resources.

1- Mean Marshall's motorcycles in west oakland-
specializes in brit bikes (510) 834-6335

2- call bigworm(Bill M.) at Bob Dron Harley in Oakland.
he might be able to point you in the right direction.

3- Jerry Ward- who will probably read this......

[six5monster]

Sam,
I can help with this. You can PM me if you like.
David

[Jive-Bomber]

Jerry Ward is a motorcycle geek for sure...

Sam-
If none of these contacts pan out, call me- Big Worm knows the same folks I do, though...

jay

[abe lugo]

I just had this done last week to two rims,
spokes run about 30-80 a set add 20% for polished spokes
lacing can run from 35- 80 ea
you can have a wheel building service "loose lace" them for about half the price. But I don't believe they'll gurantee them
theres a guy in chicago that dose them for 35, but you got to risk shipping.
in LA area 75-80 is normal for lacing & truing service.
I got it done at Buchanan's rim and spokes.
I paid 80 each, plus spoke sets
If you want to go cheap on the spoke set and your running 16" you can get those on ebay cheap.
will post pic later today

[av8]

Gonna "buy" wheel lacing?! Sounds like it's time to lay off those Danville Duke breakfasts for awhile, Sam.

Check this out and do it yourself.

http://www.stormpages.com/spokeanwheel/

[av8]

Few on the planet do it as well as Buchanan . . .

http://www.buchananspokes.com/aboutus.htm

. . . if you really are gonna pay for it.

[C9]

Is it a wheel off a specific bike?
With matching hub off the same bike?

If so, find a bike with that wheel/hub on it and shoot some digi-pics or regular film pics.
Several from both sides.
This will be an invaluable reference.

Get the spokes, do an initial and loose lace-up on the bench making sure to match the pattern in the pics.
Cross 3, cross 4 etc.

Put the axle bolt in an aluminum padded vise so the wheel is horizontal.
Set up a pointer that will track out-of-round and side to side (wobble) misalignment.
Start spinning down the nipples so they're pulled down evenly all round.
Not too tight at first.
Check for out of roundness and wobble as you go.
You may end up with the spoke torque about right and still have an out-of-round or wobble.
Loosen the ones on the side opposite you wish to pull on, tighten down the proper spokes so as to pull the wheel into alignment.
Check torque on the previously loosened spokes.

It ain't difficult, you'll pick it up pretty quick as you go along.

Patience is the key, but with a classroom of jr high schoolers you know that anyway....

[Tman]

Use Beeswax on the spoke threads. It lubes then sets up a bit to help the wheel hold its true. You can buy spoke prep but I like Beeswax.

[SamIyam]

Don't worry Mike, I've been laying off the DD Breakfasts ever since I drove the BFD through the parking lot after breakfast and let go of the trans. brake at 4000 a cuple of times... seems to have pissed some of the gold chainers off (while the racing contingent LOVED it.) http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif

Anyway, thanks for all the good info guys... I didn't know this could be done at home since I'm new to this bike buisiness... but, I'm willing, as usual, to learn.

So, I'm going to look for a hub now...
Sam.

[leadsled]

There is alot of good tips here. Here's one, once you get the rim trued, grab a hammer and a punch. seat the buttons check the rim again and let it sit over night check it again. I used Landmark spokes on mine S.S. straight 17000 miles and haven't touched since. Tim

[hatch]

If I can lace one, anyone can. It's basic stuff. The truing took some time, but I got it. ...and Sam...what year did you take the pic of me at Indy?

[drgnwgn289]

I seem to remember 'someone' being a dick when I posted a question about motorcycles....I think he said..."I know one place not to look.."
ring any bells?

[SlowLearner]

How about lacing CAR wire wheels??!! Anything different??

[abe lugo]

I believe Buchanan spokes can lace car wheels as well

[SamIyam]

[ QUOTE ]
I seem to remember 'someone' being a dick when I posted a question about motorcycles....I think he said..."I know one place not to look.."
ring any bells?

[/ QUOTE ]

That sounds like something I might have said. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smirk.gif

So, I'll just have a heaping spoonful of crow... some foot, and wash it down with a swallow of pride.
Sam.

[SamIyam]

Hatch... what pic are you talking about?
Sam.