Anybody got a spare spoke to sell?

[MrTwisty]

Here's the story: I didn't check my spokes regularly and one of them (a rear spoke) came loose, started flopping around and got bent. A new set costs about 80 bucks, but I only need 1. So, is there anybody out there who has had similar issues and has purchased an entire set and would like to sell a couple of spokes?

No, my othere bike isn't a KLR. ::025::

 

[snakebitten]

Tell ya what Mr. Twisty,

I'll go 1/2 with ya. You buy a set, I'll buy half from you.
Or if a couple of other fellas want to join, we could get it down to 20 bucks.

More than one way to skin a cat.

I have no idea how many different spokes are in a set though. And I assume the front and rear are different yet?

 

[JaimeV]

Shame I'm too far away, I have some spokes.

Why you need to buy the whole set? My dealer sold me just a couple to have some spares... :question:

There are 4 different spokes: 2 in front and 2 rear.

 

[MrTwisty]

Jamie - I've already contacted my local dealer and they don't have any. They have contacted Yamaha and are waiting for a response.

Snakebitten - If my dealer isn't successful, that's what I'll do. I'll just buy a full set and offer the spare ones up on here because I'll never use them all. Of course, you've got first dibs. Yes, the front and rear are different, but I think all of the front ones are the same and all of the rear ones are also the same. I could be wrong.

 

[GSteve]

Tell ya what Mr. Twisty,

I'll go 1/2 with ya. You buy a set, I'll buy half from you.
Or if a couple of other fellas want to join, we could get it down to 20 bucks.

More than one way to skin a cat.

I have no idea how many different spokes are in a set though. And I assume the front and rear are different yet?

Count me in also!

 

[Psyduck]

Seems like Yamaha really only sells whole sets. Weird.

I usually buy my parts from these guys (no affiliation, just the best prices I could find on parts.):

http://yamahasportsplaza.com/oemparts/a/yam/5004d84df87002275461deb4/front-wheel ($57)
http://yamahasportsplaza.com/oemparts/a/yam/5004d84ef87002275461deb6/rear-wheel (66)

At least it is better than $80.

 

[HoebSTer]

put me in and tell me where to send the paypal $20. There are over 25 bikes here in the PNW which some day may need a spoke or two.
If not the yamaha spokes, Woody's sells replacements.

Jeff

 

[snakebitten]

Well, regardless, that sounds like a solution!

4 fellas slicing up a set.
According to Jaime, there are 4 different spokes on our bikes. I would just need a couple of each. Well worth a $20 spot, I say.

Good job forum.

 

[MrTwisty]

Okay, I'm going to order a set and we'll split them 4-ways. That should give us all plenty of spares. I'm not in this to profit, so I'll just charge 1/4 the cost of the spokes + shipping. We'll use PayPal if that's okay.

 

[snakebitten]

Sounds perfect. Just PM me the paypal account and I'll fund you. As much as you want.

You can ship the slowest cheapest method. No hurry here sir.

Bruce

 

[HoebSTer]

no hurry here either. i can give you a ups account number as well.

 

[JaimeV]

This is why I must have a Yamaha. I have a really good dealer. He bougth a whole set and then sell the spokes one by one to their customers.
::008::

 

[greg the pole]

Woody's wheels works will sell you spokes.
get a hold of him

 

[GSteve]

Sounds perfect. Just PM me the paypal account and I'll fund you. As much as you want.

You can ship the slowest cheapest method. No hurry here sir.

Bruce

Works for me also.

 

[MrTwisty]

I received the spokes and it looks like we will split them 4 ways between Snakebitten, GSteve, HoebSTer and myself. I paid $80 for them and there are 32 spokes in a set, so that's 8 spokes each for $20 + shipping. I figure shipping will cost about $3, so if you send $23 via PayPal to michaelknauss@comcast.net, I will send you 8 rear spokes.

That was a great idea Snakebitten. Thanks.

 

[GSteve]

I received the spokes and it looks like we will split them 4 ways between Snakebitten, GSteve, HoebSTer and myself. I paid $80 for them and there are 32 spokes in a set, so that's 8 spokes each for $20 + shipping. I figure shipping will cost about $3, so if you send $23 via PayPal to michaelknauss@comcast.net, I will send you 8 rear spokes.

That was a great idea Snakebitten. Thanks.

Funds sent via PayPal. Thanks much!

 

[MrTwisty]

Yours will go out tomorrow, Steve.

 

[MrTwisty]

According to Jaime, there are 4 different spokes on our bikes.

Correct. There is a slight difference in the length of the spokes. I will be sending each of you 4 long and 4 short spokes. Please note that the long ones go to the outside and the short ones go to the inside.

 

[MrTwisty]

I sent GSteve's spokes out today. I tried to send them yesterday, but the line was out the door at the post office, so I left and sent the wife today. He should bet them Friday.

Hey Snakebitten and HoebSTer, do you guys still want in? If so, send $23 to my PayPal account (michaelknauss@comcast.net).

 

[snakebitten]

Ooops. Been on the road.
Yes, I'm in.
Paypal immediately sir!
(If the 1 bar of bandwidth in my tent lets me)

Edit:
Paypal success!

Thanks again