Spoke Wrench

Mark65 · World Chat Champion Joined: 16 May 2008 Karma :

Hi All
Do you make your own spoke wrench or buy them, if so what size for a CG.
My bike had its MOT yesterday with an advisory on the wheels, slight buckle he said, needs tweaking a bit, Ive done a mountain bike wheel in the past so it must be the same procedure.
So I thought peice of steel cut groove tidy up with needle file and jobs a good one. Opinions please.
Mark
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cb1rocket · World Chat Champion Joined: 30 Jan 2010 Karma :

Don't bother unless you want to round the nipples off!

Get this, used this to relaced my new rims and spokes.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SPOKE-SPANNER-HARD-STEEL-SIX-SIZES-IN-ONE-/110947983465?pt=UK_Motorcycle_Parts&hash=item19d503e069
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Walloper · Super Spammer Joined: 24 Feb 2005 Karma :

As cb1rocket suggests. The hardened wrench will ensure you turn the nipples and not mash them.
WD40 or Plus-Gas spray on the nipple can help this job.

If they don't turn one way then try oing the other way.

Same as a push bike wheel.
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