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Clubroom => Tech Talk => Topic started by: Paul552 on April 14, 2013, 10:59:06 am

Title: Aftermarket spokes? Has any one used these?
Post by: Paul552 on April 14, 2013, 10:59:06 am

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/YAMAHA-YZ125C-YZ125D-E-F-1976-1977-F-R-SPOKE-SET-72pcs-GOLD-NIPPLE-JAPAN-/140946257835?_trksid=p5197.m1992&_trkparms=aid%3D111000%26algo%3DREC.CURRENT%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D14%26meid%3D6944745660143813755%26pid%3D100015%26prg%3D1006%26rk%3D1%26sd%3D140946257835%26#ht_3980wt_995

Or can you recommend better?

Title: Re: Aftermarket spokes? Has any one used these?
Post by: oldyzman on April 14, 2013, 11:03:41 am

I was looking at them yesterday for my RZ project and i went to the local spoked wheel repair guy to get a quote. He said that they were shit and would prefer not to use them and use his own ones.
Brett

Title: Re: Aftermarket spokes? Has any one used these?
Post by: Paul552 on April 14, 2013, 02:24:04 pm

Ok great thanks

Title: Re: Aftermarket spokes? Has any one used these?
Post by: Montynut on April 14, 2013, 02:38:21 pm

I bought two sets (F & R). They are not the same quality as OEM but do fit and they actually supplied two wheels wworth of spokes and nipples in front set ( ??? 8)) they spoked up OK. They are OK for the price.

Title: Re: Aftermarket spokes? Has any one used these?
Post by: Paul552 on April 14, 2013, 02:47:47 pm

Quote from: Montynut on April 14, 2013, 02:38:21 pm

I bought two sets (F & R). They are not the same quality as OEM but do fit and they actually supplied two wheels wworth of spokes and nipples in front set ( ??? 8)) they spoked up OK. They are OK for the price.

Can you still buy oem ones?

I saw some nos ones on eBay a while back and they were real expensive

Title: Re: Aftermarket spokes? Has any one used these?
Post by: Montynut on April 14, 2013, 03:43:51 pm

The ones I puchased were for a Suzuki RM125 and yes you can still buy OEM

Title: Re: Aftermarket spokes? Has any one used these?
Post by: eric318 on April 16, 2013, 05:03:07 am

I buy spokes from Buchanan's http://www.buchananspokes.net/
Make sure you have all the measurements ready when you call. The lady on the phone will give you the root canal... ;)

Title: Re: Aftermarket spokes? Has any one used these?
Post by: steveo247 on April 16, 2013, 08:21:40 am

I bought those spokes, they are ok but not great and starting to oxidise after about 2 years. Wont use them again.

Title: Re: Aftermarket spokes? Has any one used these?
Post by: lukeb1961 on April 22, 2013, 06:27:54 pm

Quote from: eric318 on April 16, 2013, 05:03:07 am

I buy spokes from Buchanan's http://www.buchananspokes.net/
Make sure you have all the measurements ready when you call. The lady on the phone will give you the root canal... ;)

My rims and spokes came from Buchanan's. Bloody awesome. Hard to say anything else.

Title: Re: Aftermarket spokes? Has any one used these?
Post by: cemotobull on April 22, 2013, 07:11:26 pm

Buchanan's are the best quality spokes by far period. If you ever go to the states, pop in to Azusa Cali and see the crew from Buchanans. Take spoke samples with you and get a set(s) made. After your finished fluffing around in states, pick em up before you fly home. Or you can ring them......it's slightly cheaper, especially if keep going onto Vegas. I've had sets made in Oz, and the quality doesn't does match, nor does the price. I'm all for buying Australian but when it comes to certain things.......you have maximise quality and save cash.

Title: Re: Aftermarket spokes? Has any one used these?
Post by: Paul552 on April 22, 2013, 08:18:15 pm

How does replating std spokes go??

Sandblast then re zinc????

I need a excuse to buy a zinc kit :)

Title: Re: Aftermarket spokes? Has any one used these?
Post by: eric318 on April 23, 2013, 01:18:14 pm

I have done two sets of spokes with the zincplating kit.it goes really well. Preparation is key.

Title: Re: Aftermarket spokes? Has any one used these?
Post by: Paul552 on April 23, 2013, 07:35:39 pm

Quote from: eric318 on April 23, 2013, 01:18:14 pm

I have done two sets of spokes with the zincplating kit.it goes really well. Preparation is key.

Do you need to purchase anything in addition to the kit?

Cleaners etc?

Title: Re: Aftermarket spokes? Has any one used these?
Post by: eric318 on April 23, 2013, 11:44:34 pm

The Caswell kit comes with almost all you need.
Watch this http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AzaxO6iODaQ
I am told that finishing with chromating (even transparent) will greatly increase resistance to oxidation over time.