New spokes for a 2004 Husky SMR 570

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The-Rabbit

Discussion Starter · Jun 8, 2011

Hi Guys!

I'm new to the SuperMoto world. I have ridden a lot of bikes before a bought my Husky.
- I bought it in a pretty sad condition, and are in the process of shining it up right now.

I have power-coated the frame and rims black, and the tripel-trees, hubs and other parts red.

But the project is standing still right now. - I can't find any new spokes for my (stock) wheels.

I would prefer black spokes and red-eloxed' nippels. But stainless would do too.
- The most important thing is, that they can be purchased in Europe.

I will upload some pictures when I get a little further into the project.

Keep up the rock'n'roll!

Regards
Emil Hansen
Denmark

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J.R.

· #2 · Jun 8, 2011 (Edited)

We need pictures now!!!

I'd say contact Buchanan Spoke and Wheel. I know, they're in the States but they can make anything for wheels. Great quality too! See if they'll ship you what you need? Wouldn't be too much to ship a couple sets of spokes..

The-Rabbit

Discussion Starter · #3 · Jun 8, 2011

I will upload some pic's soon!

Right now the front fork, frame and svingarm has been assembled. - But that's it..
One of the bearings on the crank broke, and took a ride around the engine

- So it's being rebuild right now.

I just need the spokes and engine to finish the project, but i'm stock right now.

But thank you, for you answar. I will contact "Buchanan Spoke and Wheel" and see if they can help me.
- Cos' the original spokes costs more that the powder-coat, bearings and everything else

J.R.

· #4 · Jun 8, 2011

Sounds like you're makin progress. Let's see the chassis you have put together.

Buchanan spoke&rim
http://www.buchananspokes.net/

The-Rabbit

Discussion Starter · #5 · Jun 8, 2011 (Edited)

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OK Guys!

Here's some pic's

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The-Rabbit

Discussion Starter · #6 · Jun 12, 2011

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Hi again guys.

I found some original spokes in Denmark, and they are ordered now.

The project have come a little further since the last pic's..

Please write a comment.

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J.R.

· #7 · Jun 12, 2011

Hell ya! Lookin good!

craigs449

· #8 · Jun 12, 2011

yessir:thumbup: looking good:clap:

The-Rabbit

Discussion Starter · #9 · Jun 13, 2011

Oh.. Yet another question:

What gearing would you recommend for street use, on a SM570R?

I was running a a 15/45 at first. It was a little hard to get it to power-wheelie in 3. gear. I changed it to a 14/47 afterwards and that helped a lot! - But that might be a little to low?

I think that it's hard to use the clutch to wheelie on the Husky SM570R. - I think the clutch is. Bad, wired ... ? On this model.

When i get my engine back, there will be mounted a brand new clutch and clutch-basket.
- I hope that will help.

If any of you have an opinion on witch gearing i should try, I'm glad to hear.

J.R.

· #10 · Jun 13, 2011

I use a 16/42 combination on my 530. I would think you'll want to go more in this direction than a 14/somethin for street use.. Then you could still have top end speed but still wheelie. What's wrong with clutching it up?

The-Rabbit

Discussion Starter · #11 · Jun 13, 2011

16/42? :O I have thought about 15/49 or something like that.

I think it was quite hard to get it up when i ran the 15/47.

There's nothing wrong by clutching it up. - I just think that the clutch on my Husky is quite hard, and it seems like it slides a little.
- I hope a fresh clutch makes it better.
I think it is way easier to clutch it up that to power-wheelie. But not on the Husky. It lacks ... Feel.. ? It's hard to explain, but the clutch is (or were) sh*t ...

J.R.

· #12 · Jun 14, 2011

Hopefully the new clutch helps things out :thumbup:

The-Rabbit

Discussion Starter · #13 · Jul 7, 2011

Hi again.

I have just returned from the testrun, and are SO PLEASED!

Here's a list of what have been done:

Compleate engiene rebuild with another cam and a Keihin 41 carb with acc pump
Powdercoated frame, rims, hubs, foodpegs, tripletree, skidplate, swingarm
Compleate new plastics with race-styles stickers

Please let me know what you think.

Here's a teaser

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J.R.

· #14 · Jul 7, 2011

Looks awesome :arsenal

The-Rabbit

Discussion Starter · #15 · Jul 7, 2011

And then it blew up again.

kba-pro

· #16 · Jul 7, 2011

Nice man!!

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