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Motorcycle Discussions => British Bikes => Topic started by: dynamic on October 02, 2018, 02:45:45 PM

Title: T 100 490cc 1968
Post by: dynamic on October 02, 2018, 02:45:45 PM

I am looking for a wheel builder in the north Wales area to re spoke and re rim my T100 1968 wheel size 90 /190


any info leads gratefully received    I am in the Criccieth LL52 area

Title: Re: T 100 490cc 1968
Post by: Rex on October 02, 2018, 09:48:39 PM

That's the tyre size you've listed there. Normally 18" WM2 or WM3 as I recall for that bike.
There's always good old CWC..or have a go yourself? It's a useful skill to learn.

Title: Re: T 100 490cc 1968
Post by: dynamic on October 03, 2018, 08:22:01 AM

thanks for the reply REX never done a motorcycle rim I am considering having a go "what could go wrong" :'(

Title: Re: T 100 490cc 1968
Post by: Rex on October 03, 2018, 09:49:59 AM

If it's the front F/W hub you're talking about, then the answer is "not a lot".
The spoke holes in the hub point to the relevant dimple on the rim, so provided you're got the right spokes (CWC are good) and can tell that a spoke is being forced/bent into position (and so is in wrong spoke hole on the rim) you can't go wrong.
There's lots of hints and tips on the Net and take drawings, measurements of off-sets and digital pics before stripping.

Title: Re: T 100 490cc 1968
Post by: dynamic on October 03, 2018, 01:28:47 PM

thanks REX my confidence is slowly (very) building