becoyote New Member 2014 Site Supporter Joined Jul 1, 2013 Messages 472 Location Virginia Beach / Sugar Grove, W.Va. Jul 29, 2014 #1 1. With all the spokes attached to the centerline of the rear wheel can you effectively true it? 2. Is 1/8TH of an inch out horrible? Is factory new perfect?
1. With all the spokes attached to the centerline of the rear wheel can you effectively true it? 2. Is 1/8TH of an inch out horrible? Is factory new perfect?
S scott123007 Well-Known Member Joined Jul 27, 2012 Messages 1,487 Location Jupiter, Florida Jul 30, 2014 #2 Except for "some" of the tubeless rims (BMW, Aprilia come to mind) all spoke rims have centerline attachment points. Yes, 1/8" is out of the norm but really won't hurt the operation of the bike. Usually .020" or less is acceptable.
Except for "some" of the tubeless rims (BMW, Aprilia come to mind) all spoke rims have centerline attachment points. Yes, 1/8" is out of the norm but really won't hurt the operation of the bike. Usually .020" or less is acceptable.
becoyote New Member 2014 Site Supporter Joined Jul 1, 2013 Messages 472 Location Virginia Beach / Sugar Grove, W.Va. Aug 2, 2014 #3 Can it be trued a bit? It seems with them all attached to the center that it would make it a lot harder to pull that wide rim one way or the other.
Can it be trued a bit? It seems with them all attached to the center that it would make it a lot harder to pull that wide rim one way or the other.