Hi Guys, well cant avoid it anymore decided to bite the bullet and strip down rear wheel, it has had a new rim fitted, but previous owner decided it was a good idea to paint spokes and hub silver, not very well either. So took some photos for ref, then fully stripped rear wheel. 1st off polished up rear rim chrome came up like new with no pitting which is great, but its NOT an original Takasago sadly!
Next got each spoke on wire wheel cleaned silver paint off, found they've been powder coated black underneath? That too was cleaned back to bare metal, then polished on a buffer came up well, but after couple of days i could see rust appearing, could have re cleaned but decided to buy new, ordered set from Zpower which have now arrived. I also stripped the hub which has also been powder coated black. No way to strip this so flatted down and 3 coats of Chrome spray plus a coat of 2 pack lacquer has it looking good.
Phillippe in his excellent Z1000 project gives a brief description of wheel building.
My question as i'm about to start mine any tips or info to help me on my way.
Thanks
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Z900 A4 rear wheel lacing
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Re: Z900 A4 rear wheel lacing
Allen Millyard taught me everything i know on this wee vid.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pW2LpGkmPJc
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pW2LpGkmPJc
Re: Z900 A4 rear wheel lacing
Thanks for reply, had a look at video, similar to Phillippes method.
Well decided to dive in and have a go.
2 things to note 20 spokes are inner, 20 are outer make sure you seperate them as they are different. Also good idea to put a blob of grease on spoke nipples to help when adjusting tension.
Next inserted the 10 outer as instructed, just entered enough on rim to start nipples a few turns, then flip over10 on other side, then 10 outers, flip again and last 10. When all in place correctly, tighten them so that just a bit of thread showing. Then measure between hub and rim to ensure same distance. It now looks like Phillippes photo.
Made up a jig using 2 axle stands and pivot using rear axle. Rotated and checked , its slightly out so needs truing.
Think that may be the tricky part? Any suggestions i know you loosen 1 side and tighten other, but how many at a time? 2, 3 or just 1?
Heres a photo so far and another of bike so far.
Its taking far longer then i thought, clearly i dont work at Phillippes pace!
Well decided to dive in and have a go.
2 things to note 20 spokes are inner, 20 are outer make sure you seperate them as they are different. Also good idea to put a blob of grease on spoke nipples to help when adjusting tension.
Next inserted the 10 outer as instructed, just entered enough on rim to start nipples a few turns, then flip over10 on other side, then 10 outers, flip again and last 10. When all in place correctly, tighten them so that just a bit of thread showing. Then measure between hub and rim to ensure same distance. It now looks like Phillippes photo.
Made up a jig using 2 axle stands and pivot using rear axle. Rotated and checked , its slightly out so needs truing.
Think that may be the tricky part? Any suggestions i know you loosen 1 side and tighten other, but how many at a time? 2, 3 or just 1?
Heres a photo so far and another of bike so far.
Its taking far longer then i thought, clearly i dont work at Phillippes pace!
Last edited by Gray17 on Fri May 26, 2023 8:27 am, edited 1 time in total.
Re: Z900 A4 rear wheel lacing
excellent i laced my wheels also i was surprised by how its not a daunting as i first thought
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