cowpuc Posted May 31, 2021 Share #1 Posted May 31, 2021 I have successfully used this simple method of checking for loose spokes on my motorcycles, bicycles for years and now finding myself doing the same on my E-bikes. This little trick came in VERY useful when racing Motocross, Enduros and Harescrambles on dirtbikes where the rear hub/spoke connection took major abuse but I also used it in my shop when swapping on different wheels on my Chopper builds. A simple slow spin (or not even spin at all, just go around and "tonk" on each spoke with a screw driver or other tool that could be used to make them "sing" worked fine too). Give it a try and see what you think and let me know in the comments below.. Puc 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uncledj Posted June 4, 2021 Share #2 Posted June 4, 2021 I'll check the spokes on my old TT600 next time I set my eyes on it. Thanks for the info. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saddlebum Posted June 4, 2021 Share #3 Posted June 4, 2021 On 5/31/2021 at 4:02 PM, cowpuc said: I have successfully used this simple method of checking for loose spokes on my motorcycles, bicycles for years and now finding myself doing the same on my E-bikes. This little trick came in VERY useful when racing Motocross, Enduros and Harescrambles on dirtbikes where the rear hub/spoke connection took major abuse but I also used it in my shop when swapping on different wheels on my Chopper builds. A simple slow spin (or not even spin at all, just go around and "tonk" on each spoke with a screw driver or other tool that could be used to make them "sing" worked fine too). Give it a try and see what you think and let me know in the comments below.. Puc Hey @cowpucmaybe you could really fine tune them with a guitar tuner like this https://www.long-mcquade.com/6263/Guitars/Tuners/Apex-Electronics/Clip-On-Chromatic-Tuner.htm or one of the free tuner apps you can put on your cell phone. Might be right handy for those who have a tin ear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
videoarizona Posted June 4, 2021 Share #4 Posted June 4, 2021 I use to do that all the time with my bicycle wheel spokes! Forgot all about that trick! Thanks @cowpuc!! There were times after a rough ride in the woods, I could play a tune on those spokes. Poor things! LOL! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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