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ballisticexchris
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This has to be the worst bike ever in regards to loose spokes. All my riding has been pavement.
68 miles 3 rear loose spokes
612 mile dealer service a few loose spokes front and rear
1163 mile service by me. Checked spokes. OK
Today 1752 miles 1 front loose spoke, 2 rear loose spokes
I have never had spokes come loose like this. In all my years riding dirt bikes they only require a once or twice tightening after the first few rides. My buddy has a Gen one ST and he has actually lost spokes. I'm hoping this is not going to an ongoing issue for the life of the bike. It's at the point now that I'm checking them before every ride.
Like all my wheels I ping them, use a torque wrench and tighten every third spoke to spec. I go around every wheel twice. It's just a minor annoyance at this point. I'm just concerned when I head into the dirt I'll start breaking or losing spokes. I would safety wire them but it wont help with the nipples falling out.
68 miles 3 rear loose spokes
612 mile dealer service a few loose spokes front and rear
1163 mile service by me. Checked spokes. OK
Today 1752 miles 1 front loose spoke, 2 rear loose spokes
I have never had spokes come loose like this. In all my years riding dirt bikes they only require a once or twice tightening after the first few rides. My buddy has a Gen one ST and he has actually lost spokes. I'm hoping this is not going to an ongoing issue for the life of the bike. It's at the point now that I'm checking them before every ride.
Like all my wheels I ping them, use a torque wrench and tighten every third spoke to spec. I go around every wheel twice. It's just a minor annoyance at this point. I'm just concerned when I head into the dirt I'll start breaking or losing spokes. I would safety wire them but it wont help with the nipples falling out.