DetonatorTuning
Active Member
well............ another of the cheap 14g spokes on my rear wheel snaped right at the nipple.
this isn't going to stop until they are all replaced with decent 12g pieces. i'm unwilling to put more money into saving these wheels in their present arrangement. the rims are VERY good and deserve better associated parts.
this jackshaft build has fulfilled all my requirements even lthough i haven't taken it on to left side belt drive. the combination of all 4 of my build configurations have shown that the advise of others and my own expectations have been correct and well founded.
IF one is to attempt to make a MB serve as a full time traffic pacing commuter vehicle, you will need to be dedicated enough to meet the need for really SUPERIOR ( read $$$$ ) components.
i feel this means from the ground up, a fully purposed build. wheels, hubs, brakes, frame, drive selection and an engine of truely light motorcycle quality.
given these conclusions and my present situation i have decided to retire this build and persue (at whatever pace i can) the collection of parts for the assembly of my vision of a MB based commuter.
though i'll still be on-forum on a daily basis i'll likely be much quieter since i'll only be commenting where or how i feel it could be helpful.
BTW, i do have my selections made for the componenets i want for the next stage, now it's a matter of rounding them up and not bothering to take shortcuts or compromises just to have something to ride. i still have motorcycles and while i enjoy the MB more than any of them they are "good enough".
steve
this isn't going to stop until they are all replaced with decent 12g pieces. i'm unwilling to put more money into saving these wheels in their present arrangement. the rims are VERY good and deserve better associated parts.
this jackshaft build has fulfilled all my requirements even lthough i haven't taken it on to left side belt drive. the combination of all 4 of my build configurations have shown that the advise of others and my own expectations have been correct and well founded.
IF one is to attempt to make a MB serve as a full time traffic pacing commuter vehicle, you will need to be dedicated enough to meet the need for really SUPERIOR ( read $$$$ ) components.
i feel this means from the ground up, a fully purposed build. wheels, hubs, brakes, frame, drive selection and an engine of truely light motorcycle quality.
given these conclusions and my present situation i have decided to retire this build and persue (at whatever pace i can) the collection of parts for the assembly of my vision of a MB based commuter.
though i'll still be on-forum on a daily basis i'll likely be much quieter since i'll only be commenting where or how i feel it could be helpful.
BTW, i do have my selections made for the componenets i want for the next stage, now it's a matter of rounding them up and not bothering to take shortcuts or compromises just to have something to ride. i still have motorcycles and while i enjoy the MB more than any of them they are "good enough".
steve
In replacing your broken part, would a set of 14g SS spokes work for your application?
