Adil Posted October 17, 2012 Share Posted October 17, 2012 Hi , I am currently visiting Taipei and had a friend look up if spokes for my CT2 would be available. He gave me a cost of about 0.30 USD per piece but was asking for exact lenght before getting a final cost detail. I think the cost for a set shipped would come down to 50% of the ones sold out of Thailand. I have 18 inch wheels frond and back. Does someone have the exact length, inner and outer? I would hate to have to take them off the bike to measure. Thanks, Adil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator DirtyDT Posted October 17, 2012 Moderator Share Posted October 17, 2012 This is a little more complicated than it sounds. As i see it, and i could be wrong, there are 4 main criteria for a spoke; Thickness - get this wrong and the hub and rim holes will need to be drilled out or the wheel may buckle if too thin Length - get this wrong and they just won't fit Length of thread - get this wrong and there will be thread showing above the nipple or you won't be able to tighten the spoke up Angle of head - another "won't fit" issue The head angle and length will normally change on a single wheel so from the (36?) spokes on each wheel you would end up with 18 of each kind. Even with two wheels with the same diameter the hubs are nearly certainly different so you will need to have all the measurements for the 4 types of spokes you need. Just to make sure. It is a long way to take them back if you have issues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator drewpy Posted October 17, 2012 Moderator Share Posted October 17, 2012 and spokes need threads to be cold rolled and not thread cut or they will snap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adil Posted October 20, 2012 Author Share Posted October 20, 2012 Got it. Seemed too easy. There is a set on eBay for about $100 shipped. Did anyone buy these yet? Adil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Cynic Posted October 20, 2012 Moderator Share Posted October 20, 2012 Sorry but cheap spokes is something i just could not live with. Just thinking about the mess if a wheel fails is just................... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandman Posted October 26, 2012 Share Posted October 26, 2012 Although I'm admittedly a noobie here, I do have experience with "outsourced" or non-original spoke kits for vintage bikes. My advice is to not do it- the temptation is there because they're cheap, but something always seems to be lost in translation. Bends can be just different enough as to not fit correctly, threading differences, lengths, thicknesses, metal strength, etc. are all variables. You'd think spokes would be simple, but in reality they're not and you're better off holding out for original Yamaha parts, or re-plating (clear zinc) your originals in the off season. You'll avoid much frustration this way! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackhat250 Posted October 26, 2012 Share Posted October 26, 2012 Although I'm admittedly a noobie here, I do have experience with "outsourced" or non-original spoke kits for vintage bikes. My advice is to not do it- the temptation is there because they're cheap, but something always seems to be lost in translation. Bends can be just different enough as to not fit correctly, threading differences, lengths, thicknesses, metal strength, etc. are all variables. You'd think spokes would be simple, but in reality they're not and you're better off holding out for original Yamaha parts, or re-plating (clear zinc) your originals in the off season. You'll avoid much frustration this way! . Good reply" and welcome Covers most angles of this topic,,, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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