Spokes how tight?

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usgpru27

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• Mar 20, 2005

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Hey everyone. I just laced up a set of EXCELs for my CR125. I ave them trued and they came out real nice. I am not sure how tight to make the spokes? Currently they have about 1/16th inch flex if you grab two and pinch.. I understand it is good to ride them a little light and let them settle in and let the spokes stretch? Then tighten again..

Any thougthts..?

 

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usgpru27

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• Mar 21, 2005

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No idea?? Book has a loose spec and cannot gage from a spoke wrench..

 

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Magellan

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• Mar 21, 2005

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That sounds about right.
You want some flex. if they're too tight, you risk breaking one (or more).
They should "ping" when you tap them with a screwdriver. If any "thunk" , give them a 1/8 -1/4 turn.

 

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• Mar 22, 2005

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Cool thanks Magellan.. Appriciate the feedback!