yes i mean lace a wheel?

Answer 1

--Lacing a wheel is a long process. "Super Cleat", I'm gonna kill you for throwing my name into the mix LOL
There are 2 different styles of hubs -
1) The L&R side of the hub have different diameters. These wheels use 2 different length spokes and the rim has an "offset" (the center line of the rim isn't in the center of the hub. The rim is closer to one side of the hub. These wheels are difficult to explain how to lace).
2) The L&R side of the hub have the same diameters and all the spokes are the same length.
--I'll explain the 2nd style. There are 2 different spokes, an "inside" and an "outside". The outside spoke is bent at a right angle (90 degrees). The inside's bend is less (60 degrees).
--Lay the hub on on a table with the brake side of the hub on the bottom.
--If the hub is used, it will have ware marks showing you which way the spokes go.
--Start lacing the top half of the hub. Insert an inside spoke "down" through the hub. Every other hole, insert another spoke.
--To get the spokes pointing in the correct direction, turn the hub in a clockwise direction (the spokes will point counter clockwise).
--Look at a spoke in the top half of the hub. Using that spoke's hole as a guide, go straight down through the hub. The spoke hole on the bottom half of the hub will be slightly counter clockwise of that hole.
--Insert an inside spoke "up" through that hole and install the remaining inside spokes every other hole.
--The spokes on the bottom half of the hub, angle them in a clockwise direction.
--The spoke holes on the rim point in different directions (clockwise-up, clockwise-down, counter clockwise-up and counter clockwise-down).
--Lay the rim on the table. Insert the spokes in the rim's holes (by the direction of the spokes and the rim's holes, you'll know which go where).
--Install the spoke nipples a couple of turns on each spoke.
--Install the outside spokes "up" through the top half of the hub.
--Lay them in the opposit direction of the inside spokes and insert them into their corresponding holes of the rim (you might have to bend each spoke to get it into the rim's hole).
--Install the remaining outside spokes "down" through the bottom half of the hub.
--Once again, angle them in the opposite direction of the spokes of the bottom half of the hub and install them into the rim.
--Install the nipples onto the rest of the spokes.
--Equally tighten all spoke nipples. A good way to start, is to tighten them until no threads are showing. Then tighten each one a half turn.
--Truing a wheel is another long process. That's for another lesson.

Answer 2

Lacing a wheel is simply the process of "building" a spoked wheel. There are several particulars on how it is done depending on the manufacture but some standards are:

-All wheels have a hub which is the center of the wheel and has anchor points for the spokes and

-All wheel also have a rim which the tire mounts onto which also has anchoring points for the spokes.

After lacing a spoked wheel you have to "True" it which is a fairly complicated and tedious task that requires the loosing and tightening of various spokes to ensure that the wheel is straight and centered as it should be.

There are many "jigs" sold that assist in this process by enabling you to easily identify where the wheel is out of "round" allowing you to make the above mentioned adjustments

Answer 3

This is an old expression and is hardly used today....aaaaahhhh the memories.

Lacing a wheel used to refer to the method of making sure an old SPOKED wheel was balanced and round.

Thats right motorcycle wheels used to have SPOKES just like pushbike wheels.

Lacing meant that you would replace old spokes with new and then check for "round". a laboureous process usually aided by alcohol suppliments that assisted in determining "roundness" of the wheel.

Due to the cheapness of the Mag most tyres have "beads" and "rims" which are impossible to change roadside... but I will tell you ....when getting a flat ...on a deserted road..in the middle of Far North Queensland,.. I would accept nothing but a laced wheel.

Ride free

Answer 4

Lacing a wheel is the perfect job for getting someone else to do. Its no fun and it takes hours of pissing about. That's all I have to say about that.

Answer 5

I'm gonna let Guardrailjim give you the long answer like he said before. What I will tell you is it is a long boring process that will likely take you several trys to get right, and when you do you'll probably decide to buy your wheels premanufactered in the future. Good luck!

Answer 6

lacing a wheel is the installation of spokes. done right, there is a certain pattern and tension. the arrangement and tension determines how "true" (round) the final wheel will be.

Answer 7

Go, guardrail jim! Better instructions than a service manual!
The book took at least 4 pages and was not as clear.

Answer 8

Lacing a wheel is a long process. "Super Cleat", I'm gonna kill you for throwing my name into the mix LOL
There are 2 different styles of hubs -
1) The L&R side of the hub have different diameters. These wheels use 2 different length spokes and the rim has an "offset" (the center line of the rim isn't in the center of the hub. The rim is closer to one side of the hub. These wheels are difficult to explain how to lace).
2) The L&R side of the hub have the same diameters and all the spokes are the same length.
--I'll explain the 2nd style. There are 2 different spokes, an "inside" and an "outside". The outside spoke is bent at a right angle (90 degrees). The inside's bend is less (60 degrees).
--Lay the hub on on a table with the brake side of the hub on the bottom.
--If the hub is used, it will have ware marks showing you which way the spokes go.
--Start lacing the top half of the hub. Insert an inside spoke "down" through the hub. Every other hole, insert another spoke.
--To get the spokes pointing in the correct direction, turn the hub in a clockwise direction (the spokes will point counter clockwise).
--Look at a spoke in the top half of the hub. Using that spoke's hole as a guide, go straight down through the hub. The spoke hole on the bottom half of the hub will be slightly counter clockwise of that hole.
--Insert an inside spoke "up" through that hole and install the remaining inside spokes every other hole.
--The spokes on the bottom half of the hub, angle them in a clockwise direction.
--The spoke holes on the rim point in different directions (clockwise-up, clockwise-down, counter clockwise-up and counter clockwise-down).
--Lay the rim on the table. Insert the spokes in the rim's holes (by the direction of the spokes and the rim's holes, you'll know which go where).
--Install the spoke nipples a couple of turns on each spoke.
--Install the outside spokes "up" through the top half of the hub.
--Lay them in the opposit direction of the inside spokes and insert them into their corresponding holes of the rim (you might have to bend each spoke to get it into the rim's hole).
--Install the remaining outside spokes "down" through the bottom half of the hub.
--Once again, angle them in the opposite direction of the spokes of the bottom half of the hub and install them into the rim.
--Install the nipples onto the rest of the spokes.
--Equally tighten all spoke nipples. A good way to start, is to tighten them until no threads are showing. Then tighten each one a half turn.
--Truing a wheel is another long process. That's for another lesson

Answer 9

Now then guardrailjim. If you can just explain now how to do it without having the benefit of machine made spokes.......LOL Wheres me triangle got to?

Answer 10

Lace a wheel??????