Ask Woody About Your Wheels

[666]

KTM wheels are great. But how about my Weestrom request? Those cast wheels so freaken heavy.

[woody's wheel works]

Originally Posted by 666

KTM wheels are great. But how about my Weestrom request? Those cast wheels so freaken heavy.

folks ,,,help me help you,,,i need a complete front wheel discs mounted with axle and spacers so that i can create a new wheel for you,,,i simply do not have the resources to go looking for this stuff,,

but once i have one in my hand i can get the measurements,,,

OR ,,,you can send me blueprints/accurate sketches that relay the same info

then i'll be in aposition to help you,,,please pass this on tother project bike builders

[woody's wheel works]

Originally Posted by Krautbikeman

Could you relace an Africa Twin set of wheels with stronger spokes? Anodize them while you have them?

Would the turnaround time still only be a few days? I'm concerned it would take longer since this bike is not available here in the US?

i need your wheels ,,and i'll guarantee that once i see it i'll come up with a game plan for building you a better wheel,,,if we have components in stock it'll be less than a week if not add aweek or two for components to arrive,,some of these projects end up being new and one off ,,be patient because you'll appreciate the results

[666]

If I was in Colorado I would take my wee's wheels off and deliver to you.
I can make Solid Works models/drawings if it helps.
There is lot's of weestroms out there.

[buffallodan]

Woody,
To be brief my front wheel hops at around 45mph. Two variable: my brother was jumping the bike neglecting to lower the pressure from around 30psi, the knobby has started to wear after some hard twisties. What is more likely the problem, the rim or the tire?
Part 2 of my inquiry: Bike is a Husqvarna TE-610 with Takasago rims. After I resolve the Hopping issue I hipe to invest in SM wheelset so I don't waist my knobbies, what route would you suggest and can a cush hub be included? I have seen others upgrade to Talon Hubs with Excel Rims but am unsure if the Talon is a Cushdrive...Any info greatly appreciated Woody,

Dan

[macamoose]

Hi Woody, I'm a bit new to the spoked wheel world so when I went to change the tires on my DRZ and noticed two dead spokes on the rear I took them to a local professional. He tried turning a few of the spoke nipples and when they wouldn't budge he said the wheels would need to be entirely relaced with new spokes, but that they were good enough for riding off road with for now. Is there a penetrant I could use that would loosten up the spokes so the wheels can be trued up as is? Can I really ride off road with wheels that have just a couple of dead spokes? Just trying to figure it all out. Thanks,
Thad

[Krautbikeman]

Originally Posted by woody's wheel works

i need your wheels ,,and i'll guarantee that once i see it i'll come up with a game plan for building you a better wheel,,,if we have components in stock it'll be less than a week if not add aweek or two for components to arrive,,some of these projects end up being new and one off ,,be patient because you'll appreciate the results

Off the top of your noggin, what are we talking $-wise?

[Cigars&Scotch]

Hey Woody and Chris

A set of beat up up R90S wheels heading your way tmr via Priority mail. Take a look at them and do your magic.

[woody's wheel works]

Originally Posted by Krautbikeman

Off the top of your noggin, what are we talking $-wise?

circa $600 from what you have described....

once we have the wheels and see exactly what's cooking,,,we call back with a fairly accuarte estimate and a set of options,,,

later ,,woody

[woody's wheel works]

Originally Posted by macamoose

Hi Woody, I'm a bit new to the spoked wheel world so when I went to change the tires on my DRZ and noticed two dead spokes on the rear I took them to a local professional. He tried turning a few of the spoke nipples and when they wouldn't budge he said the wheels would need to be entirely relaced with new spokes, but that they were good enough for riding off road with for now. Is there a penetrant I could use that would loosten up the spokes so the wheels can be trued up as is? Can I really ride off road with wheels that have just a couple of dead spokes? Just trying to figure it all out. Thanks,
Thad

FYI,,,,the mantra that serves your wheels and your pocket-books highest good,,,,it IS better to have ALL your spokes tight....otherwise you'll be overstressing the remaining 34,,,and that's when the descent into hell begins,,,

in your case ,,some liquid wrench and a good workout with your spoke wrench,,,or just get 2 new spokes n nipples and snug em up to match the tone of the rest of the spokes,,,

usually,,,we find that the nipples' threads are rusted and clogged with dirt,,,,we just snip em out and start over,,,however,,,if the rest of the nipples fail to turn,,,the usual trick is to just snip em all and start over with a heavy duty ss set,,,circa $200 for a complete rebuild

[woody's wheel works]

Originally Posted by buffallodan

Woody,
To be brief my front wheel hops at around 45mph. Two variable: my brother was jumping the bike neglecting to lower the pressure from around 30psi, the knobby has started to wear after some hard twisties. What is more likely the problem, the rim or the tire?
Part 2 of my inquiry: Bike is a Husqvarna TE-610 with Takasago rims. After I resolve the Hopping issue I hipe to invest in SM wheelset so I don't waist my knobbies, what route would you suggest and can a cush hub be included? I have seen others upgrade to Talon Hubs with Excel Rims but am unsure if the Talon is a Cushdrive...Any info greatly appreciated Woody,

Dan

dan,,first thing i'd check is the front wheel for true,,,that's the frist culprit usually

raise bike on stand,,spin front wheel,,it shouldn't hop or wobble

check if front rim is bent,,ya can't miss seeing that

check to see if all your spokes are ringing the same,,,ie tap each spoke with a screwdriver

then tell me what ya find,,most good mechanics can tighten up a few loose spokes and get your wheel sort a true,,,

BTW,,lowering your air pressure would just have aggravated your problem,,

regarding the upgrades on your sm project,,,highly advisable to go with cush drive,,would need your complete rear wheel assembly like i mentioned in the above posts,,,and then we'll see about adapting something that will work

[fasteddy]

Hello Woody, I've been told you might be able to help me out. I'm trying to determine if the complete front wheel from a 950/990 Adventure can be swapped out with the front wheel from a 950 Super Enduro???

[woody's wheel works]

Originally Posted by canuckster

Hello Woody, I've been told you might be able to help me out. I'm trying to determine if the complete front wheel from a 950/990 Adventure can be swapped out with the front wheel from a 950 Super Enduro???

they use different spacers though from what i've heard,,and the 90 adv has flanges for dualdiscs as opposed to a single disc on the SE,,,the SE hub is basically a 950 hub with the right flange machined off...my son chris may know what's needed exactly

[fosicalo]

Woody, My 07 ULy needs some tires with some traction for this weather.Being 17 inchers don't know what to do.Got some idea there?
Thank-you and may GOD Bless!

[woody's wheel works]

Originally Posted by fosicalo

Woody, My 07 ULy needs some tires with some traction for this weather.Being 17 inchers don't know what to do.Got some idea there?
Thank-you and may GOD Bless!

how wide are your rims,,,what tire size do you have now and how much space is there around the existing tires,,,,that'll tell me more of what i need to know