neo Posted March 24, 2011 Report Share Posted March 24, 2011 (edited) Hi All, I have to rebuild the front wheel (new spokes and nipples). Sherco used to do two lengths of spokes "Left 259mm" and "Right 256mm" but now they get away with supplying just the 259mm for Left and Right. Chris has has given me a process for measuring the hub offset but does anyone know what that offset measurement should be (in mm)? Hmmm...I'm wondering now if I should just lace up the rim then fit it in the forks and just line the rim up to the bike (folks)? Best of balance. Neo Edited March 25, 2011 by Neo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
copemech Posted March 25, 2011 Report Share Posted March 25, 2011 Hi All, I have to rebuild the front wheel (new spokes and nipples). Sherco used to do two lengths of spokes "Left 259mm" and "Right 256mm" but now they get away with supplying just the 259mm for Left and Right. Chris has has given me a process for measuring the hub offset but does anyone know what that offset measurement should be (in mm)? Hmmm...I'm wondering now if I should just lace up the rim then fit it in the forks and just line the rim up to the bike (folks)? Best of balance. Neo Sound as though you may have to do just that! Think it will come to tire vs the fork brace before it is over! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chewy Posted March 25, 2011 Report Share Posted March 25, 2011 If you want I can whip my front wheel out (2011ST250) and put a straight edge across the brake disc to measure an offset to the rim (say at the biggest diameter) let me know... CW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neo Posted March 25, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 25, 2011 Thanks chewy, That would be greatly appreciated. Best of balance. Neo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chewy Posted March 25, 2011 Report Share Posted March 25, 2011 Ill eat ny dinner and go and do it , expect you want to get on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neo Posted March 25, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 25, 2011 No, no rush chewy, I'm still trying to decide if I'm going to buy a new rim (with new spokes) or just use the old (with new spokes). So what with shipping and all I can see this rolling on for a week or too Leaves me without a riding partner as he refuses to ride unless he has a bike of his own ... that's kids for you I suppose Best of balance. Neo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chewy Posted March 25, 2011 Report Share Posted March 25, 2011 too late (said the bishop to the actress) Its 30mm from outside of brake disc to very highest point of rim see photos https://picasaweb.google.com/102454155493315266755/RemovableStorage?authkey=Gv1sRgCJmK6Jr_19y0vAE# hope this works Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neo Posted March 25, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 25, 2011 Awesome chewy, That'll do nicely A question on the side though. This other pic you have on Piccsa... https://picasaweb.google.com/102454155493315266755/RemovableStorage?authkey=Gv1sRgCJmK6Jr_19y0vAE#5588110230563665794 Is that rust I see on that lovely white frame?? Best of balance. Neo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chewy Posted March 25, 2011 Report Share Posted March 25, 2011 Yes its all about build quality eh? I dont think it rains where they are made. I have bought loads of new bikes in last 15 years (me and Janet my partner ride a lot) and this bike ..(to be fair)is second only to the Mont 4rt's for not shaking itself to pieces but it has been 6 months of toil to get it to ride reasonably ( I'ive only been doing it for 45 years so I clearly have little ideal of what is required of a bike) elementary things such as carburation ignition timing tyres staying on rim and of course handling/steering... think I have now resolved all these issues with my limited experience and resouces. My excuse for letting it go rusty where bare metal is exposed on the frame is that I havn't had the time (or the love of it) to deal with this relatively minor issue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neo Posted March 26, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 26, 2011 Yes its all about build quality eh? I dont think it rains where they are made. I have bought loads of new bikes in last 15 years (me and Janet my partner ride a lot) and this bike ..(to be fair)is second only to the Mont 4rt's for not shaking itself to pieces but it has been 6 months of toil to get it to ride reasonably ( I'ive only been doing it for 45 years so I clearly have little ideal of what is required of a bike) elementary things such as carburation ignition timing tyres staying on rim and of course handling/steering... think I have now resolved all these issues with my limited experience and resouces. My excuse for letting it go rusty where bare metal is exposed on the frame is that I havn't had the time (or the love of it) to deal with this relatively minor issue. Hmmm... you don't sound too impress with the 2011 ... that's a shame. But I have to tell you whats VERY impressive to me is the fact that you ride with your wife. I would pay BIG $ if someone could talk my wife into riding. So if you and your wife are ever passing this way ..... Best of balance and thanks again for your help. Neo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
copemech Posted March 26, 2011 Report Share Posted March 26, 2011 Yes its all about build quality eh? I dont think it rains where they are made. I have bought loads of new bikes in last 15 years (me and Janet my partner ride a lot) and this bike ..(to be fair)is second only to the Mont 4rt's for not shaking itself to pieces but it has been 6 months of toil to get it to ride reasonably ( I'ive only been doing it for 45 years so I clearly have little ideal of what is required of a bike) elementary things such as carburation ignition timing tyres staying on rim and of course handling/steering... think I have now resolved all these issues with my limited experience and resouces. My excuse for letting it go rusty where bare metal is exposed on the frame is that I havn't had the time (or the love of it) to deal with this relatively minor issue. He,He, Chewy loves massaging the bike, not unlike a lot of the other stuff we have done over the years! Looked a bit to me like his rusty spot in where the stamp the numbers in. I must admit the fact I hate white in a trials bike. Seems there are too many shades to even get a good rattle can fix at times! Add the fact there is nothing that stays white anyway! The chrome frames were good, yet far from perfect. Now good old BLACK one can deal with! Wonder the update on Chewy's rear rim? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
copemech Posted March 26, 2011 Report Share Posted March 26, 2011 Neo, you might well be advised to trim them 3mm long spokes prior to install, or you might wind up having to grind them down after. Double check the clearance prior to disassembly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neo Posted March 26, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 26, 2011 Neo, you might well be advised to trim them 3mm long spokes prior to install, or you might wind up having to grind them down after. Good idea Cope Double check the clearance prior to disassembly. Too late Best of balance. Neo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chewy Posted March 30, 2011 Report Share Posted March 30, 2011 He,He, Chewy loves massaging the bike, not unlike a lot of the other stuff we have done over the years! Looked a bit to me like his rusty spot in where the stamp the numbers in. I must admit the fact I hate white in a trials bike. Seems there are too many shades to even get a good rattle can fix at times! Add the fact there is nothing that stays white anyway! The chrome frames were good, yet far from perfect. Now good old BLACK one can deal with! Wonder the update on Chewy's rear rim? you're right about the massaging bit, and just to wind Neo up a bit more so does Janet (ambiguous eh?); I'm really proud of her she has been on more ruddy podiums than me in the last ten years, she never whinges, never gives up and always smiles. best bit is that our holidays are all trials based (we're entered for 4 multi day internationals this summer in Europe).... she got a bit of a "shoulder" on when we said she couldn't come to Corsica for a weeks riding in the mountains...wemen!!!. I've bought an helmet cam to bring back the riding for her . Rear wheel finally sorted, I have to say that once it got to Martin at MRS (the UK importer) it was replaced PDQ and that problem is now in the past, notwithstanding the rusty frame I think I finally, having tweaked the steering, carburation, timing et al.. have the bike to where I can ride to best of my decrepid ability. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
copemech Posted March 31, 2011 Report Share Posted March 31, 2011 you're right about the massaging bit, and just to wind Neo up a bit more so does Janet (ambiguous eh?); I'm really proud of her she has been on more ruddy podiums than me in the last ten years, she never whinges, never gives up and always smiles. best bit is that our holidays are all trials based (we're entered for 4 multi day internationals this summer in Europe).... she got a bit of a "shoulder" on when we said she couldn't come to Corsica for a weeks riding in the mountains...wemen!!!. I've bought an helmet cam to bring back the riding for her . Rear wheel finally sorted, I have to say that once it got to Martin at MRS (the UK importer) it was replaced PDQ and that problem is now in the past, notwithstanding the rusty frame I think I finally, having tweaked the steering, carburation, timing et al.. have the bike to where I can ride to best of my decrepid ability. Oh crap, doo tell about your settings on the jetting, timing there that you have found comfort with. May be helpful to others! Did you try the Boyesens? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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