This must be the most helpful wheel-building video of all time. Having seen others. i can't help feeling that some of them are just showing how clever they think they are. Thanks for posting.
If it wasn't for your in depth video I wouldn't have attempted to re spoke my yamaha fs1e wheel . It came out perfect so thanks for your explanation it was faultless. All the best Alan.
I followed this detailed video exactly and it didn't work. After hours of trying and a phone call to my spoke expert we determined my rim holes were undersized .015 and slightly out of line. A reamer and aligning the hole solved the problem. The best video I could find.
Glad you worked out your problem... the process outlined in the video does work, other people and me have used it for years. I've never heard of undersized holes and misalignment... I surmise your rim was an aftermarket item(?).
Thanks again for these thorough videos. Laced up the front wheel on my 65 YJ1 tonight on the father daughter project bike. She's 8 and followed right along.
Super helpful video. I was struggling figuring out how to start the inner spokes on the 2nd side, but everything just fell into place following your video. Thanks!
I have always wondered how this is done..Now I understand. thank you, sir, for sharing this with us. Lemme see if I can do this now after a couple of beers.... (",)
Excellent video, best I’ve seen on TH-cam regarding lacing. I want to re-spoke my RD but had some reservations, you made the process pretty clear. I hope you are able to produce a truing video, that is the “black magic” that is intimidating. I’ve always wondered how much to tighten spokes, as you can’t use a torque wrench. Also if when tightening spokes, does the hub will center itself or is this something that is a concern?
Appreciate the positive feedback. I am intending to release a video on wheel truing, so stay tuned. Regarding the centering of the hub... for a non-offset hub (most Japanese bikes I'm aware of) as the wheel is trued the hub will take care of itself. Some European bikes, and perhaps some American (not sure about American bikes) have a designed-in hub offset, but I've never worked on one so I am not able to comment on the process for an offset hub. Thanks for the comments...
Unfortunately I can't demonstrate the rear wheel as that unit has been laced and mounted on the bike for close to 18 months now. However, the process is the same as the front wheel. Depending on your specific bike, the only thing you may need to pay additional attention to is wheel offset. Not all bikes use a wheel offset, and I didn't use any wheel offset on either the front or rear wheels of the YL1. You'll need to research your particular equipment to determine if wheel offset is used. Most Japanese bikes from the late 60s through early 70s that I work on do not use wheel offset.
Hi Roy, Really great video. Very much looking forward to the truing video. A couple of questions; Where did you get the spokes & nipples? & have you used stainless or plated spokes?
The spokes and nipples came with non-OEM wheels (after market) I bought some time ago from (I believe) Thailand and they came as a complete set. However, with a little research one can often, though not always, substitute spokes from one of the other Japanese bikes of similar size. The Japanese manufactures used the same OEM suppliers so often the parts are the same items, only rebranded. I've done this from time-to-time over the years. The spokes are plated not stainless steel. For a restoration I prefer plated as that was original, for a daily driver it wouldn't matter as much to me. And thanks for the kind comments, Jono!
I have front and rear laced up and want to take to my local shop for truing. They are asking for the offset measurements. Would you happen to know what that measurement is or where I can find it? Striking out online over here. Thanks in advance.
What specific bike do you have? Some bikes use and offset, some don't, so it makes a difference. Some service manuals provide this information, though not all. For my YL1 I trued with no offset, i.e., I centered the wheel to the hubs. I believe that's correct for this bike based upon my inspection of the hubs before I initially broke them down. I also found nothing to the contrary in the service manuals.
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This must be the most helpful wheel-building video of all time. Having seen others. i can't help feeling that some of them are just showing how clever they think they are. Thanks for posting.
Thank you, glad it was helpful to you...
I have done quite few 36 hole rims , each time i just watch this video as a refresher
Thanks very much for the instructions
Thank you for the kind words, and I'm glad the video has been helpul to you!
If it wasn't for your in depth video I wouldn't have attempted to re spoke my yamaha fs1e wheel . It came out perfect so thanks for your explanation it was faultless. All the best Alan.
Glad you found the video helpful, and thanks for the comment!
I followed this detailed video exactly and it didn't work. After hours of trying and a phone call to my spoke expert we determined my rim holes were undersized .015 and slightly out of line. A reamer and aligning the hole solved the problem.
The best video I could find.
Glad you worked out your problem... the process outlined in the video does work, other people and me have used it for years. I've never heard of undersized holes and misalignment... I surmise your rim was an aftermarket item(?).
Excellent job. Probably the best video about lacing a wheel.
Thank you for the comment!
Seriously, this video is worth a whole day of head banging against the work bench. Thank you, so much for posting this!
You're most welcome, glad the video was useful to you. Thanks for the comment!
Thanks again for these thorough videos. Laced up the front wheel on my 65 YJ1 tonight on the father daughter project bike. She's 8 and followed right along.
Glad you found the videos helpful to you and your daughter... thanks for the comment!
Uzun süre arayıp bulamadığım video çok işime yaradı teşekkür ederim
You're welcome.
Very good explanation the best I have found, easy and very clear. Thank you very much
You're welcome, glad the video was useful to you. Thanks for the comment...
excellent video, was enormously useful, informative and concise. subbed.
Thank you...
thank you for the 36 spoke lace much respect
You're welcome...
Super helpful video. I was struggling figuring out how to start the inner spokes on the 2nd side, but everything just fell into place following your video. Thanks!
Great, glad the video was helpful and you're most welcome. And thanks for the comment.
Great video, precise instructions. Thanks 👍
Thank you for helping lace the front rim of my XT500! I thought it was a lost cause. Great video.
Glad the video was helpful to you. And thank you for the comment!
Thanks for the video.... Yes I managed to do it in 30 mins... Different wheel but 36 holes for a 1978 suzuki gs550.
Great, thanks for sharing...
I have always wondered how this is done..Now I understand. thank you, sir, for sharing this with us. Lemme see if I can do this now after a couple of beers.... (",)
You're welcome... let me know how it goes after attempting the process after a couple of beers!
Absolutely excellent so very helpful. Thank you so much.
You're most welcome, glad you found the video helpful. Thanks for the comment...
Wow, wow, wow!
Thank you So MUCH for the clear explanation. Simply stellar.
You're welcome, glad you like it...
Thanks for such a great video!
You're welcome...
duidelijke video, veel aan gehad.
Thank you...
Excellent video, best I’ve seen on TH-cam regarding lacing. I want to re-spoke my RD but had some reservations, you made the process pretty clear. I hope you are able to produce a truing video, that is the “black magic” that is intimidating. I’ve always wondered how much to tighten spokes, as you can’t use a torque wrench. Also if when tightening spokes, does the hub will center itself or is this something that is a concern?
Appreciate the positive feedback. I am intending to release a video on wheel truing, so stay tuned.
Regarding the centering of the hub... for a non-offset hub (most Japanese bikes I'm aware of) as the wheel is trued the hub will take care of itself. Some European bikes, and perhaps some American (not sure about American bikes) have a designed-in hub offset, but I've never worked on one so I am not able to comment on the process for an offset hub.
Thanks for the comments...
tq so much for the great video
You're welcome...
Excellent video sir thank you very much.
You are most welcome
Can you do the rear or is it the same process
Unfortunately I can't demonstrate the rear wheel as that unit has been laced and mounted on the bike for close to 18 months now. However, the process is the same as the front wheel. Depending on your specific bike, the only thing you may need to pay additional attention to is wheel offset. Not all bikes use a wheel offset, and I didn't use any wheel offset on either the front or rear wheels of the YL1. You'll need to research your particular equipment to determine if wheel offset is used. Most Japanese bikes from the late 60s through early 70s that I work on do not use wheel offset.
Worked for me👍
Great, thanks for letting me know...
Hi Roy, Really great video. Very much looking forward to the truing video. A couple of questions; Where did you get the spokes & nipples? & have you used stainless or plated spokes?
The spokes and nipples came with non-OEM wheels (after market) I bought some time ago from (I believe) Thailand and they came as a complete set.
However, with a little research one can often, though not always, substitute spokes from one of the other Japanese bikes of similar size. The Japanese manufactures used the same OEM suppliers so often the parts are the same items, only rebranded. I've done this from time-to-time over the years.
The spokes are plated not stainless steel. For a restoration I prefer plated as that was original, for a daily driver it wouldn't matter as much to me.
And thanks for the kind comments, Jono!
I have front and rear laced up and want to take to my local shop for truing. They are asking for the offset measurements. Would you happen to know what that measurement is or where I can find it? Striking out online over here. Thanks in advance.
What specific bike do you have? Some bikes use and offset, some don't, so it makes a difference. Some service manuals provide this information, though not all. For my YL1 I trued with no offset, i.e., I centered the wheel to the hubs. I believe that's correct for this bike based upon my inspection of the hubs before I initially broke them down. I also found nothing to the contrary in the service manuals.
Got it. Mine is a 1965 YJ1.
Didnt work for me
Mopedwheel with 36 spokes in the correct lenght. They seem way to long in this setup
The technique works, I've used it for years as well as other folks. There must be something unique about your particular setup.
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