note many times posted-check your spokes

Discussion in 'General (Main)' started by robertaccio, Nov 4, 2015.

  1. robertaccio Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    San Diego, Ca
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2021 Husqvarna TE300i
    Other Motorcycles:
    99 HusqvarnaTE610, 94 Husaberg FC501
    just do it mine were loose again. upon inspection before the nat h&h glad i did it. we used the motion pro torque clicker tool
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  2. racemx904 Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    owenton, ky
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2014 Beta 350RR & 1986 430XC
    Other Motorcycles:
    1975 Rokon and 2004 Kawasaki KX65
    If you ride a KTM(orange or white) you better check your spokes a lot... I check mine EVERY ride....
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  3. justintendo klotz super techniplate junkie

    Location:
    mercer, pa/northwest pa
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    84 250,86 400,87 430,88 250,95 360
    Other Motorcycles:
    99 kawasaki zrx 1100
    just did the rear NORDISK on my 87...it was due for its 5 year spoke check. had a few loose ones but its back to running true again. not even cracked yet!
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  4. racemx904 Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    owenton, ky
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2014 Beta 350RR & 1986 430XC
    Other Motorcycles:
    1975 Rokon and 2004 Kawasaki KX65
    Ya big difference that the KTMvarna with Alloy nipples
  5. justintendo klotz super techniplate junkie

    Location:
    mercer, pa/northwest pa
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    84 250,86 400,87 430,88 250,95 360
    Other Motorcycles:
    99 kawasaki zrx 1100
    alloy nipples?? please tell me this isnt for weight savings?? that sounds awful..
  6. racemx904 Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    owenton, ky
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2014 Beta 350RR & 1986 430XC
    Other Motorcycles:
    1975 Rokon and 2004 Kawasaki KX65
    I'd say so.... not sure why but they have been using since the 90s.... has benefits and drawbacks.... Not a big deal just have to check them a lot
  7. rwgregory Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Chula Vista, CA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    1985 500XC, 1987 510TX, 1990 510WMX
    Other Motorcycles:
    1979 Honda CR250,'88 CR500,'92 XR600
    Not trying to hijack this thread, but we are talking about spoke maintenance. A few years ago I wanted to purchase a full set of high quality spoke wrenches and contacted the 4 big tool suppliers; Snap-on, Mac, Matco and Cornwell and to my surprise none of them made spoke wrenches!! Fast forward to a year or so ago and I stumble across a full set of Motion Pro "Ergo" spoke wrenches complete with a plastic storage pouch to keep them in order. My prayers were answered. These wrenches are made in China but appear to be of good quality. Each wrench has an open end on one end and a semi box end on the other end. The wrenches have a good shape and fit your hand nicely. The whole set was in the $50.00-60.00 range and in my opinion was money well spent. I have been using these wrenches on a variety of wheels and they seem to be holding up well.
  8. justintendo klotz super techniplate junkie

    Location:
    mercer, pa/northwest pa
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    84 250,86 400,87 430,88 250,95 360
    Other Motorcycles:
    99 kawasaki zrx 1100
    whats the benefit?
  9. racemx904 Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    owenton, ky
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2014 Beta 350RR & 1986 430XC
    Other Motorcycles:
    1975 Rokon and 2004 Kawasaki KX65
    Weight and don't damage rim