HOME 2.24 WHEEL LACING PROCEDURE NOTE sm01787 2 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 1. Divide spokes into two groups. a. Inner spokes have long heads. b. Outer spokes have short heads. NOTE See Figure 2-58 . The spoke holes in the wheel hub are staggered, alternating between inner holes (nearer hub center) and outer holes (nearer hub edge). 1. Outer spoke hole 2. Outer spoke (short head) 2. Lubricate spoke threads and nipple shoulders with tire mounting lubricant. Figure 2-60.
Bundling Top Spokes NOTE The primary brake disc side of the hub can be identified by having one or two grooves cut into the disc mounting surface. 7. Swing all bottom flange outer spokes (short head) clock- wise. 3. See Figure 2-59 . Place hub on bench with the primary brake disc side up. Insert one outer spoke (short head) into any outer flange hole and swing it clockwise. Insert an inner spoke (long head) in the next hole to the right of the outer spoke. Swing the inner spoke counterclockwise over the outer spoke. 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). 4. Find the hole in the upper flange directly above the two spokes just inserted. This hole uses a short head outer spoke. Insert outer 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. NOTES • All inside spokes lay over all outside spokes. • See Figure 2-61 .
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. 5. After one flange side is completed flip wheel hub upside down and repeat to finish other flange. 10. Center the rim over the hub assembly. 6. See Figure 2-60 . 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. 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 2-58 2009 VRSC Service: Chassis sm01786 2 1 1. Outer spoke hole 2. Inner spoke hole Figure 2-58. Spoke Hole Pattern-Front Wheel Hub Figure 2-59. Lacing Staggered Spoke Wheel Hub sm01788 1. Outer spoke hole 2. Inner spoke hole