Thanks,
Their wheels look very nice, but out of my budget. I used their online shopping tool and had a $650 wheel!
I also have heard great things about Woody's Wheel Works on ADVrider.com.
He quoted me about $360 for lacing an Excel rim with new heavy duty stainless spokes. Of course that price doesn't include a new hub...
http://www.woodyswheelworks.com/
I think I'll stick with my spokes and lace it myself, I will have around $50 into it...including shipping.
Here is a photo of my old spokes:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/9992563@N08/6190286532/
Here is a photo of the spokes that came with the $40 rim:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/9992563@N08/6190286530/
Nice nipples, eh?
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From: JWF
To:
DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Tuesday, September 27, 2011 4:09 PM
Subject: [DSN_KLR650] Re: Spoke question.
Hey David- If you're still looking, there's these people for SS spokes. I haven't dealt with them other than to email a question and get a prompt, polite but not helpful answer about what shade of yellow the steel nipples are. The least expensive spokes for KLRs are $70 per wheel, with your choice of alloy nipples or the "yellow zinc plated steel" ones. Shipping seems to be free. Extra bucks for oversize spokes, colored spokes, etc. And they have trick looking hubs, and full wheel assemblies. If you buy anything, let us know how it goes. -JWF
Rad Manufacturing:
http://www.radmfg.com/category-s/10473.htm?searching=Y&sort=1&cat=10473&show=10&page=1
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DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, David Nichols wrote:
>
> The new spokes and nipples would cost $143 for the OEM parts, I'd think stainless ones would be pricier...
> I bought the entire bike for $400, the rim used for $40, so I really can't see spending that much for spokes when I can see they aren't corroded.
>
> After I stripped the bike down it looks very clean. I don't think it's ever been off road.
>
> Here is a photo of it:
>
http://flic.kr/p/apNKFS
>
>
>
> ________________________________
> From: "Cox, John"
> To: "transalp1@..." ; KLR650 list DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com>; "david.r.nichols@..."
> Sent: Friday, September 23, 2011 6:04 PM
> Subject: RE: [DSN_KLR650] Re: Spoke question.
>
>
> I ve never seen a spoked wheel come apart even when the spokes were super rusty.
>
> That said, if you re going to rebuild the wheel with a new rim anyway why not throw in some new stainless steel spokes?
>
>
> Very Respectfully,
>
> John Cox
>
> From:
DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com [mailto:
DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of eddie
> Sent: Friday, September 23, 2011 2:59 PM
> To: KLR650 list
> Subject: RE: [DSN_KLR650] Re: Spoke question.
>
>
>
> Corroded?
> Depends on how heavily. But, when it's "just" your wheel's structural
> integrity we're dealing with,
> my vote is for a new set of spokes. Sorta like, "This parachute patch ought
> to hold."
>
> eddie
>
> > [Original Message]
> > From: JWF
> > To: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com>
> > Date: 9/23/2011 5:51:22 PM
> > Subject: [DSN_KLR650] Re: Spoke question.
> I never built a wheel, but just on general principles, buy some spares.
> > Related question: My spokes are corroded and the creams, lotions
> and jellies I've tried don't touch it. If I use emery cloth on them, will
> I damage any coating or finish that might be on them? Thanks- JWF
> >
>
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