2.7WHEEL LACING: 19 INCH RIM
PROCEDURE
NOTE
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. Divide spokes into two groups.
a. Inner spokes have long heads.
b. Outer spokes have short heads.
2. Lubricate spoke threads and nipple shoulders with tire
mounting lubricant.
3. See Figure 2-30. Place hub on bench with the brake disc
side up. On dual-disc wheel hubs, this is the side with the
cast recesses between the brake disc bolt holes. Insert
one outer spoke (short head) into any bottom flange hole
and swing it clockwise. Insert an inner spoke (long head)
in the next hole to the left of the outer spoke. Swing the
inner spoke counterclockwise over the outer spoke.
4. Find the hole in the upper flange directly above the two
spokes just inserted. This hole uses a long head inner
spoke. Insert inner spoke into the hole on the upper flange
that directly bisects the two spokes in the bottom flange.
Insert all remaining spokes in upper flange alternating the
inner and outer spokes.
5. After one flange side is completed flip wheel hub upside
down and repeat to finish other flange.
6. See Figure 2-31. With all forty spokes inserted in hub,
group all spokes on top flange into two bundles. Secure
each group with throttle grips to keep the spokes together.
Figure 2-31. Bundling Top Spokes
7. Swing all bottom flange outer spokes (short head) clock-
wise.
8. Swing the inner spokes (long head) counterclockwise,
crossing over the outer spokes (short head).
9. Angle all spokes as far as they will go without overlapping
the next LIKE spoke. For instance, swing an inner spoke
(long head) counter clockwise across four spokes as far
as it will go before crossing another inner spoke (laced in
a cross-four pattern).
NOTES
• All inside spokes lay over all outside spokes.
• See Figure 2-32. The valve stem hole is centered of the
rim; you do not have to worry about choosing the correct
relationship between the rim and the hub.
10. Center the rim over the hub assembly.
NOTE
It is recommended that you lace the first spoke next to the
valve stem hole. When lacing your first spoke, place spoke
nipples through several rim holes to determine the correct
lacing direction. Only one spoke will fit into the spoke nipple
correctly. When connecting the spoke to the spoke nipple,
finger tighten two to three threads.
11. Straighten any spokes that were accidentally bumped or
moved on the bottom flange.
12. Work with the bottom flange of outer spokes (short head)
first.
13. See Figure 2-33. Using the spoke alignment method dis-
cussed previously, Locate a hole pointing downward and
outward toward the bottom flange of outer spokes (short
head).
a. Verify outer spoke (short head) reaches the spoke
nipple and secure spoke loosely by hand. Skip three
rim holes and repeat lacing. Follow pattern to com-
plete bottom flange outer spokes (short head).
b. See Figure 2-34. Once you have completed lacing
the bottom row of outer spokes (short head) double
check for three empty holes in between each spoke.
2008 Dyna Service: Chassis 2-19
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