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Dump the wire wheels. And be a nice bike.

.....

YouÂ’d think spikes would have been well obsolete by the early 70s. I
just recently saw an article why spike is still used though. And it
wasn’t really a “retro” thing...


I had a spoke break and shortly thereafter was a very Squirrelly bike.


Did you replace the spoke and tune them? Many folks think the spokes will
just last indefinitely
without maintenance.


No, as on way to work and all sudden, felt like wavy road as I road the
Mission Blvd, on to I-80. One broke and shortly after I guess a few others
let go.

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On Wed, 21 Nov 2018 02:52:08 -0000 (UTC), Bill wrote:

John H. wrote:
On Tue, 20 Nov 2018 17:50:37 -0000 (UTC), Bill wrote:

Tim wrote:

10:22 AMBill
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Dump the wire wheels. And be a nice bike.

.....

You?d think spikes would have been well obsolete by the early 70s. I
just recently saw an article why spike is still used though. And it
wasn?t really a ?retro? thing...


I had a spoke break and shortly thereafter was a very Squirrelly bike.


Did you replace the spoke and tune them? Many folks think the spokes will
just last indefinitely
without maintenance.


No, as on way to work and all sudden, felt like wavy road as I road the
Mission Blvd, on to I-80. One broke and shortly after I guess a few others
let go.


Must have had a bunch out of adjustment. That's what it sounds like anyway.
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On Wed, 21 Nov 2018 02:52:08 -0000 (UTC), Bill wrote:

John H. wrote:
On Tue, 20 Nov 2018 17:50:37 -0000 (UTC), Bill wrote:

Tim wrote:

10:22 AMBill
- show quoted text -
Dump the wire wheels. And be a nice bike.

.....

You?d think spikes would have been well obsolete by the early 70s. I
just recently saw an article why spike is still used though. And it
wasn?t really a ?retro? thing...


I had a spoke break and shortly thereafter was a very Squirrelly bike.


Did you replace the spoke and tune them? Many folks think the spokes will
just last indefinitely
without maintenance.


No, as on way to work and all sudden, felt like wavy road as I road the
Mission Blvd, on to I-80. One broke and shortly after I guess a few others
let go.


Must have had a bunch out of adjustment. That's what it sounds like anyway.
...........


I think it’s a chain reaction, John. When one goes the load sequence is immediately effected a causes chain reaction breakage.

I had a cb160 Honda that was notorious about popping rear spikes. Dad finally pulled them all and restrung the hub. It held well for a couple more years. I wish I had a tenth of his mechanical talent...
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John H
On Wed, 21 Nov 2018 02:52:08 -0000 (UTC), Bill wrote:

John H. wrote:
On Tue, 20 Nov 2018 17:50:37 -0000 (UTC), Bill wrote:

Tim wrote:

10:22 AMBill
- show quoted text -
Dump the wire wheels. And be a nice bike.

.....

You?d think spikes would have been well obsolete by the early 70s. I
just recently saw an article why spike is still used though. And it
wasn?t really a ?retro? thing...


I had a spoke break and shortly thereafter was a very Squirrelly bike.

Did you replace the spoke and tune them? Many folks think the spokes will
just last indefinitely
without maintenance.


No, as on way to work and all sudden, felt like wavy road as I road the
Mission Blvd, on to I-80. One broke and shortly after I guess a few others
let go.


Must have had a bunch out of adjustment. That's what it sounds like anyway.
..........


I think it’s a chain reaction, John. When one goes the load sequence is immediately effected a causes chain reaction breakage.

I had a cb160 Honda that was notorious about popping rear spikes. Dad finally pulled them all and restrung the hub. It held well for a couple more years. I wish I had a tenth of his mechanical talent...


I agree with the chain reaction approach, but I still think bad adjustment was the initial cause.
And, if one was badly out of tune, others would be also.
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John H
On Wed, 21 Nov 2018 02:52:08 -0000 (UTC), Bill wrote:

John H. wrote:
On Tue, 20 Nov 2018 17:50:37 -0000 (UTC), Bill wrote:

Tim wrote:

10:22 AMBill
- show quoted text -
Dump the wire wheels. And be a nice bike.

.....

You?d think spikes would have been well obsolete by the early 70s. I
just recently saw an article why spike is still used though. And it
wasn?t really a ?retro? thing...


I had a spoke break and shortly thereafter was a very Squirrelly bike.

Did you replace the spoke and tune them? Many folks think the spokes will
just last indefinitely
without maintenance.


No, as on way to work and all sudden, felt like wavy road as I road the
Mission Blvd, on to I-80. One broke and shortly after I guess a few others
let go.


Must have had a bunch out of adjustment. That's what it sounds like anyway.
..........


I think it’s a chain reaction, John. When one goes the load sequence is immediately effected a causes chain reaction breakage.

I had a cb160 Honda that was notorious about popping rear spikes. Dad finally pulled them all and restrung the hub. It held well for a couple more years. I wish I had a tenth of his mechanical talent...


I have seen Harleys with broken spokes. You are on the right track.
That usually means they are not "trued up" so they all are taking a
uniform load. There used to be a guy in Waldorf who was a wizard at
this.


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On Wed, 21 Nov 2018 11:57:24 -0800 (PST), Tim
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John H
On Wed, 21 Nov 2018 02:52:08 -0000 (UTC), Bill wrote:

John H. wrote:
On Tue, 20 Nov 2018 17:50:37 -0000 (UTC), Bill wrote:

Tim wrote:

10:22 AMBill
- show quoted text -
Dump the wire wheels. And be a nice bike.

.....

You?d think spikes would have been well obsolete by the early 70s. I
just recently saw an article why spike is still used though. And it
wasn?t really a ?retro? thing...


I had a spoke break and shortly thereafter was a very Squirrelly bike.

Did you replace the spoke and tune them? Many folks think the spokes will
just last indefinitely
without maintenance.


No, as on way to work and all sudden, felt like wavy road as I road the
Mission Blvd, on to I-80. One broke and shortly after I guess a few others
let go.


Must have had a bunch out of adjustment. That's what it sounds like anyway.
..........


I think it’s a chain reaction, John. When one goes the load sequence is immediately effected a causes chain reaction breakage.

I had a cb160 Honda that was notorious about popping rear spikes. Dad finally pulled them all and restrung the hub. It held well for a couple more years. I wish I had a tenth of his mechanical talent...


I have seen Harleys with broken spokes. You are on the right track.
That usually means they are not "trued up" so they all are taking a
uniform load. There used to be a guy in Waldorf who was a wizard at
this.


It's not difficult, just takes time. Here's a good article on the task:

https://bikebrewers.com/true-motorcycle-wheel/

The extra equipment isn't necessary, nor is removing the tire from the bike. Taping paper clips to a
fender works well.

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It's not difficult, just takes time. Here's a good article on the task:

https://bikebrewers.com/true-motorcycle-wheel/

The extra equipment isn't necessary, nor is removing the tire from the bike. Taping paper clips to a
fender works well.

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My dad built one to work on by Honda. He was an amazing craftsman
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