Lots of experience and wisdom form Woody here:
http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=72170
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From the paper Factory Service Manual - Page 3-16 - 6 Nm or 4.3 Ft/Lbs (4.3 x 12 = 51.6 or rounding up, 52 In/Lbs).JohnB said:BTW, what's the correct torque spec for the S10's spokes?
Thanks, Eric. I just got one of these to do the job:EricV said:From the paper Factory Service Manual - Page 3-16 - 6 Nm or 4.3 Ft/Lbs (4.3 x 12 = 51.6 or rounding up, 52 In/Lbs).
Do not fool yourself in to using a Ft/Lb torque wrench for this job, go get an In/Lbs torque wrench or do it by sound.
Do I need to order a different head attachment. If so, which one?Don in Lodi said:Umm, don't think that will work with our spokes...
Why not? It fits on the nipple side instead of using the 5mm allen on the end, but should work as advertised. I don't have the bike in the garage at the moment, but what's your concern?Don in Lodi said:Umm, don't think that will work with our spokes...
Eric,EricV said:Why not? It fits on the nipple side instead of using the 5mm allen on the end, but should work as advertised. I don't have the bike in the garage at the moment, but what's your concern?
So, I wasted $120 ? ::010::scott123007 said:Eric,
If you did have the bike in the garage, you would notice that there are these pesky round metal things with holes drilled in them that are in the way, if you try to use a regular spoke wrench
I thought you were using a 5mm allen socket and an extension...EricV said:I guess when I was using a small combo wrench it was the rear wheel I was checking...
They should be willing to take it back... or you can save it to use on bikes with a normal spoke lay out.JohnB said:So, I wasted $120 ? ::010::
That is my normal process. The first time I checked the spokes, I used the twang and tighten method with a open end wrench, but that was a long time ago. I honestly don't remember if I had to change method for the front.Don in Lodi said:I thought you were using a 5mm allen socket and an extension...