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Getting old is not for wimps
Have any of you had one break and do they usually snap at the rim, or hub end? I see some advocate wiring spokes in case of one failing.
The nipples at the hub end disappear, releasing the spoke.Have any of you had one break and do they usually snap at the rim, or hub end? I see some advocate wiring spokes in case of one failing.
The set from Yamaha comes with all the spokes and nipples.Just discovered I have a bent rear spoke today. Hub nipple missing and spoke flailing around as described. Yamaha only sell them as a full set. Does anyone know if the full set of spokes includes the full set of hub nipples? Don't really want to buy a full set to replace one, but I don't have the patience to try to source a single spoke either.
Looks like he's down in Oz. His best bet would be to get a set and split it up with some fellow riders down there.Nev
OldRider has individual spokes listed in the for sale forum
Which brand of bicycle torque wrench did you purchase?I just bought a bicycle torque wrench and found that most of my rear spokes were far too loose.
I have just over 2000 miles on mine and they are just now starting to "bed in". I check the spokes before every ride now.I have lost 5 rear spokes in a year of ownership of my 2014. The last one chewed up my swingarm pretty good. I just bought a bicycle torque wrench and found that most of my rear spokes were far too loose. Like some took a full turn to reach 6nm. I had previously checked via sound and feel but it wasn’t enough. Hopefully this does it. Its a real drag to keep dealing with this.
I will definitely do the zip tie method also.
This one:Which brand of bicycle torque wrench did you purchase?
What Ron said. And as info for everyone reading this thread, spec on the spokes is: 6 Nm - 4.3 Ft/Lbs - 52 in/lbs (51.6, but I round up). The more places this is posted accurately, the easier it will be for others to find if they don't have a Factory Shop Manual, which I do for my '15, and did for my '12, (it's the same on all years).I think the torque spec is 4.1ft/lb or therabout. Use a decent torque wrench every 4000 miles or so, and you'll never lose a spoke. Use the ping method, then for sure ziptie as they will fall off sooner or later. Ping method just like kicking a tire to check air pressure. Not very accurate to say the least.
Some guys break spokes= overtighten from not accurate torque wrench, others lose nipples= ping method ect. Do it right, no need to worry of spokes flopping around, and only necessary every 4000 miles. Even then, minimal adjustment is ever needed on a few spokes
stubble,This one:
Venzo Bicycle Bike Torque Wrench... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00811WQT8
Its great and comes with the perfect bit. Just need to add an extension.