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Kwakdave
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Spoke Thread

#1 PostAuthor: Kwakdave » Fri Jan 03, 2020 11:34 am

I have tried searching this forum for the thread size of the spokes and nipples of a Z900 to no avail.
Does anyone know the correct thread, it has 40TPI and as far as i can measure it appears be 5/32nd in diameter, what kind of thread is it as i need to get a tap to clean up the nipples, has to the the correct thread angle so i need to know what thread it is.
Any one know please?

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Re: Spoke Thread

#2 PostAuthor: kawasaki_man » Mon Jan 06, 2020 10:49 am

You might be able to get this information from Central Wheel Components in Birmingham. There number is 01675-462264.

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Re: Spoke Thread

#3 PostAuthor: Kwakdave » Mon Jan 06, 2020 12:15 pm

Thanks Kawasaki_man I will do that :)

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Re: Spoke Thread

#4 PostAuthor: Kwakdave » Wed Jan 08, 2020 6:56 pm

Hello again, I tried Central Wheels to find the spoke thread pitch etc but they were unable to help me.
I have taken a gamble and bought a used tap on ebay, Model Engineers thread which is 5/32nd x 40TPI.
It is to clean up the nipples as i have a full spoke set which are original form a 1976 bike which i will replate.
If this tap is correct i will let you know for future reference, unless anybody knows the correct size please let me know.

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Re: Spoke Thread

#5 PostAuthor: rick-chuck » Thu Jan 09, 2020 7:08 pm

Please take care...spoke threads are rolled, or swaged, into place. Nipples are likewise swaged. Cheers. Rick

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Re: Spoke Thread

#6 PostAuthor: Big Fluff » Fri Jan 10, 2020 10:17 am

You are best using a fluteless tap to reform the threads.
I use these all the time on engine casings, namely 6mm and 8mm.
They are much more expensive but are some of my most prized tools I have!
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