Michael,
I'm going to mount new Excel rims. I was just debating getting the larger stainless spokes vs. new original spokes.
J
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| Author: | J [ Mon Jan 17, 2005 12:42 am ] |
| Post subject: | Are larger spokes needed? |
The larger stainless spokes that Buchannan's sells look great, but are the really needed for Vintage/Pot-Vintage racing? Do your stock spokes hold up well? J |
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| Author: | redrocket190 [ Mon Jan 17, 2005 9:20 am ] |
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Unless you are wed to the authentic OEM parts - Excel rims and larger stainless steel spokes are the way to go. Looks great plus you get peace of mind. |
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| Author: | FirePig [ Mon Jan 17, 2005 10:18 am ] |
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Probably depends on how much air you get. I'm still running stock spokes and rims. But certainly no harm in beefing things up. |
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| Author: | J [ Mon Jan 17, 2005 9:50 pm ] |
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They look stronger, but I was wondering if the strength justified the extra weight? J |
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| Author: | redrocket190 [ Tue Jan 18, 2005 12:12 pm ] |
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If you have good OEM DID rims and spokes I firmly believe you can run with those. However if like me you have all cracked front rims then when you are forced to buy a replacement I think the extra cost (and weight?) is justified. BTW, I have been told you can get a wheel builder to weld a cracked rim but I wasn't 100% comfortable with that concept. |
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| Author: | J [ Tue Jan 18, 2005 1:27 pm ] |
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Michael, I'm going to mount new Excel rims. I was just debating getting the larger stainless spokes vs. new original spokes.
J |
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| Author: | FirePig [ Tue Jan 18, 2005 8:37 pm ] |
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Jay, If you're going to replace the rims and spokes anyway I'd definately go for the Buchanan spokes. Probably cheaper anyway. Loren |
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| Author: | frohrs1 [ Tue Jan 18, 2005 11:13 pm ] |
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I just ordered heavy duty spokes for my elsinore 74-75 CR125 from Buchannan's. I ordered 8 gauge they are for the CR 250 but they make them for the 125. I really don't think the little extra weight is going to make that much difference. Please don't weld up any rims that just doesn't seem safe. |
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| Author: | Rick [ Fri Jan 28, 2005 9:22 am ] |
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My two oldest sons are pro FMX riders and both have used oversized spokes but reverted back. The single problem they had with them is they were always loosening up. If spokes are kept tight under NORMAL use, will they break? I jump big (considering I race a '74) and have never had a problem with breakage on my new and old bikes with stock spokes. |
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| Author: | J [ Fri Jan 28, 2005 10:12 am ] |
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Rick, I was all set to get the bigger spokes when I saw Ricky Carmichael's CRF on the cover of a magazine and noticed how small the spokes looked. I'm sure his spokes/rims were probably changed after each event, but the only air I'm getting right now is from the oxygen battle after I pull off the track. LOL So, I was wondering if they were really needed especially on an old 125. Thanks for the reply.
J |
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| Author: | Nathan [ Fri Jan 28, 2005 12:14 pm ] |
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J, I'll bet those old DID rims will start cracking and breaking up before the spokes let go. That has been my experience anyway. Nathan |
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| Author: | frohrs1 [ Fri Jan 28, 2005 1:00 pm ] |
| Post subject: | heavy duty spokes |
I know everyone's experience is going to be different but I break my stock spokes on my 74-75 CR125 like pretzels. I have been running 8 guage stainless with no problems at all now. I never had any spokes come loose but I maintain my bike well too. I also run Exel Rims. I have a friend that was having the same problem breaking stock spokes so he bought stainless spokes same gauge as the stockers & he hasn't had a problem since. |
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| Author: | J [ Fri Jan 28, 2005 1:56 pm ] |
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Nathan, No matter which gauge spokes I use I'll be runing either Excel or Sun rims. J |
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| Author: | FirePig [ Fri Jan 28, 2005 2:01 pm ] |
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Jay, Should I bag a bottle of O2 off our rescue rig for when we go riding?? Loren 
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| Author: | J [ Fri Jan 28, 2005 6:16 pm ] |
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Better bring two and a defriblulater. 
J |
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