Part 1 (“Re-Spoke Motorcycle Wheels“) described my experiences at re-spoking a ... Was it necessary to be this accurate for the rim I was working on? No, but it was an excellent learning exercise. Now ...

UPDATE: See Part 2, Motorcycle Wheel Spoke Adventuress (this time on a Suzuki TU250 ... When finished, the rim looked much better and it no longer had any sharp edges or deep gouges. I also used a ...

In this detailed tutorial, learn how to balance a damaged motorcycle wheel and properly fit wheel spokes to restore optimal performance and safety. A balanced wheel is crucial for smooth riding, ...

Because the section of the rim underneath the tire has no spoke holes that air can leak through, it's possible to use tubeless tires. Converting your KLR's wheels to tubeless by swapping rims won ...

If you’ve got a BMW, Husqvarna or KTM motorcycle with spoked wheels or maybe a set of Borranis ... In any case, all Alpina spokes are stamped “A”, no spoke leaves the factory without it. In the late ...

There are only two types of wheels you’ll see rolling around underneath the average modern motorcycle: wire-spoked wheels and alloy wheels. From first commercial motorcycles in the early-1900s up ...

Back when it all began, wheels were made of wooden rims and wired spokes. It was only in the 20s’ that production of motorcycle wheels with aluminum rims began, and then BMW->ke1398 patented the ...

These additions are especially worthwhile when you consider the mile-munching focus of this motorcycle. Moto Morini’s 650cc Scrambler also features tubeless-spoke wheels and comes with a 18/17 ...