2.6WHEEL LACING: 17 INCH RIM
GENERAL
If only rim is to be replaced, tape spokes together to hold pos-
ition on hub and remove spokes from rim. Install taped
hub/spoke assembly to new rim and tighten spokes. Then
remove tape and true wheels.
1. Narrow flange (brake side)
2. Wide flange (sprocket side)
Figure 2-20. Rim, Hub and Spoke Nipple
PROCEDURE
Hub: Brake Disc Flange Up
1. See Figure 2-21. Place the hub on table with brake disc
side (narrow flange) up. Insert a spoke in each hole of the
lower row. Angle spokes clockwise.
2. Center the rim over the hub assembly with the valve stem
hole facing upward.
3. See Figure 2-22. Using any lower row spoke, place the
first spoke into the rim hole to the left of the valve stem
hole on the upper half of the rim centerline.
4. See Figure 2-23. Install the rest of lower row spokes in
every fourth hole.
5. See Figure 2-24. Place the first upper row spoke into the
hub as shown below. Angle the spoke counterclockwise
crossing four lower row spokes.The spoke must enter the
hole to the left of the valve stem hole.
6. See Figure 2-25. Install the remaining nine upper row
spokes into every fourth remaining hole above the rim
centerline.
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