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Nudie
22-03-2013, 05:46 PM
It's not strictly a streetfighter, but a street tracker is close!

http://i547.photobucket.com/albums/hh450/rusty996/bth_DSCN0002.jpg

It's a '82 DR500 that I've been planning to finish for a while now.
What I want to do is lace an 18" rim onto the original hub so both front and rear will be the same size rims.
http://i547.photobucket.com/albums/hh450/rusty996/bth_DSCN0004.jpg

At the moment I think I'm going to have trouble with the tube and its ability to maintain air pressure. So, what I need to know is where do I get some custom spokes made up? I saw an add in a mag a while back for a Wheelright in Echuca I think. Plus I believe there's another in Brissy somewhere.
Any tips?

Redmohawk
22-03-2013, 06:42 PM
Bruce Lotherington "Fastline spokes" 0411844169 www.fastlinespokes.com.au (http://www.fastlinespokes.com.au)

comes from broadford can make to order within reason.

If he wont build the whole wheel and you want it done Marshall batterys in shep , he is also a bloody good wheelright.

Nudie
22-03-2013, 08:34 PM
Thanks Red, I'm happy to build the wheel. I just need the spokes made (unless they can convince me I'm in over my head. But I've already put the 18" rim together with the 21" spokes). I'll give 'em a try, thanks

Redmohawk
23-03-2013, 12:03 PM
If you've done one, you'll sort another no prob.

Large
23-03-2013, 02:39 PM
If you're going to go to the expense of new spokes, don't forget your

http://www.tons-of-toys.com/item_images/Miscellaneous%20toys/Other%20toys/spokey_dokeys.jpg

bladehunter
23-03-2013, 03:45 PM
Mine might be available after rapid bikes have finished with me.

Nudie
23-03-2013, 08:20 PM
Yeh thanks for nothing Large one! They only fit standard bike spokes FML

Large
23-03-2013, 08:27 PM
http://images.acefixings.com/product/b14763210c3ab7284e9cbe731d7dc2a5.jpg