Having trouble lacing the wheels on my 40 four. There are two different length spokes for the offset. Not sure what the offset is supposed to be and cant seem to get pattern right. The pattern for the later 16" wheels will not work on the 18's. Any help is appreciated.
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I know where you're comming from. I have had the most trouble with Indian wheels. All I can say is; the problem has always been with me but I've never had to make more than 3 tries at a wheel to get it laced. I believe the pattern would be the same for an 18" and 16" wheel. As for the offset; I would true the rim in the fork and frame so you get it centered to your machine.Eric Smith
AMCA #886
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See if this helps, if not I could send a picture of a laced 18" wheel - not a 40 but prior(I think they would be the same 37-45 interchangeable).
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http://virtualindian.org/6techwheels.htm
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http://virtualindian.org/8techwheels.htm_____________________________________________
D.J. Knott
AMCA #10930
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Howdy Dane,
My machine came with original spokes laced to 18inch Honda rims which I changed to originals. Though my pattern is the reverse of the 441 police machine advertisement posted by exeric, the final layout is the same with inners on both sides pointed in the same direction.
Folks lacing pre-46 wheels for the first time may not be aware that some spoke bending is required. The hub flanges are straight rather than curved inward and with such severe hub offset on the side opposite the brake drum, as well as the outer spokes fouling the spoke heads of the inners where they cross, these outers will not lay flat and must be bent to even preliminarily lace the wheel much less center the rim. That bending point right above the end of the single butted shank.Attached FilesLast edited by PRG; 07-26-2011, 10:47 AM.
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