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Proper spoke torque?
I just ordered an adjustable torque spoke wrench to tune up the wheels on my 2011 EC200. Think spokes measured 6 or 6.1, cant remember offhand. Does anyone know if there is a specified torque for the wheelsets? I dont want to screw it up
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2011 EC200 (Current and favorite ride) Some Past Rides... 2012 XCF-W 350 (Revved to the moon) 2012 XC-W 300 Slavens Mule (Missile on wheels) 2006 EXC-W 400 (Awesome bike!) |
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They should ring a clean tone if you spin wheel and trail a spanner across them like a guitar string.any badly loose are immediately obvious.im not sure of the correct value but id be marking the spoke with the highest tone and bringing the others up to around the same.you could measure the torque req on the first one you 'tuned up' for reference.the front wheel is a little easier,the spokes are longer and ring cleaner.be wary of ceased feeling threads...
Bring any badly loose ones up reasonably tight first,both sides and then bring the rest up to a reasonable tone For s..ts and giggles i just checked mine with my guitar tuner app.it seems im running c# front and f# rear! Give or take a halfnote either way...
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2013 ec200r Last edited by barossi73; 03-02-2016 at 11:41 PM. |
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For 2014 the manual says 1,5 Nm on the spokes, you should check for 2011.
p.s. you have the manuals don't you ? http://www.gasgasmotos.es/en/manuals/models-2-2011.html
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Im a little wary of low torque settings on such a small thread.from new yes,after a few years gunge and moisture...not so much.the threads may be in various degrees of seize,which will make accurate torqueing difficult.id still check after torqueing that they sound firm enough.
Im interested to know how 'even' they sound with correct torque figures when your done The 13 manual also says 1.5nm
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I always put a drop of lube on each nipple the day before I make adjustments. Learned this from the BMX and MTB days.
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Unfortunate image that conjures up scratch but good advice none the less...
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That didn't take long, lol...
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I have been a fan of "ding tuning" spokes. And have always questioned using torque wrench for the spokes. If the first spoke is loose (according to your torque wrench) and you torque it up you will have pulled the hub off-centre (possibly)
It is a lot cheaper to check all the spokes first and then gradually (I go through a few full revolutions of small adjustments) tighten them up until they are in tune
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2011 EC200 (Current and favorite ride) Some Past Rides... 2012 XCF-W 350 (Revved to the moon) 2012 XC-W 300 Slavens Mule (Missile on wheels) 2006 EXC-W 400 (Awesome bike!) |
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Next up: Pit Posse spoke toque wrench for sale - used once, like new, great product, $85.00......
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2011 EC200 (Current and favorite ride) Some Past Rides... 2012 XCF-W 350 (Revved to the moon) 2012 XC-W 300 Slavens Mule (Missile on wheels) 2006 EXC-W 400 (Awesome bike!) |
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