HOME correctly. When connecting the spoke to the spoke nipple, finger tighten two to three threads. sm06132 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 2-62 . 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 2-63 .
Once you have completed lacing the bottom row of outer spokes (short head) double check for three empty holes in between each spoke. Figure 2-63. Completed Spokes: Bottom Flange Outer Figure 2-64. Beginning Spokes: Bottom Flange Inner 2009 VRSC Service: Chassis 2-59 14. Work with bottom flange inner spokes (long head) next. sm06129 Choose a beginning spoke closest to the valve stem hole. a. See Figure 2-64. Each inner spoke (long head) crosses four outer spokes (short head). b. See Figure 2-65. Verify inner spoke reaches spoke nipple and secure spoke loosely by hand. Skip every other hole and repeat lacing. Follow pattern to com- plete bottom row inner spokes (long head). 15.
See Figure 2-66. Undo each top bundle and fan the spokes Figure 2-61. Valve Stem Hole Location out (in a starburst pattern) around the top rim edge. Figure 2-61. Valve Stem Hole Location sm06130 Figure 2-62. Beginning Spoke: Bottom Flange Outer sm06133