[RamboEinar]

Hello
Just got my new DNA wheel set. Its pre mounted and ready for some tires. But should i loosen the spokes and add some lubrication on the threads before i mount tires? I think it will be easier to tighten the spokes later. It's the first time i'm doing this so need some tips from you who probably have done this for years

[motosicko]

Hello
Just got my new DNA wheel set. Its pre mounted and ready for some tires. But should i loosen the spokes and add some lubrication on the threads before i mount tires? I think it will be easier to tighten the spokes later. It's the first time i'm doing this so need some tips from you who probably have done this for years

Only if you ride through water often. A little penetrating spray on ends of nipples inside rim will do. Keep a good tab on spoke torque every ride.

[RamboEinar]

Ok, so if i check and tighten the spokes regularly they should not seize up? On my old rims the spokes are bad and probably seized..
I guess i need to replace them.

[motosicko]

Like all parts on your CRF, regular maintenance needed to keep from seizing up. Dissimilar metals are the worst for locking together and require attention more often.
Not a bad idea to loosen and re torque spokes every now and then. Do it one at a time every 3rd spoke around the rim 3 times, just the same as when you tighten spokes.

[RamboEinar]

Thanks for the help!
How much torque should i apply to the spokes? I got on of these spoke torque wrenches. 6Nm?

[crfsonly]

keep a close eye on these wheels. we tested them and besides spoke issues the bearing expired very quickly.

ken

[RamboEinar]

What type of spoke issues did you find? I have heard people put 100-300 hours on them without major problems.

[crfsonly]

spokes difficult to keep correctly torqued and the bearings didnt' last long.

[RamboEinar]

I will keep that in mind, and let you know if something happens, with my riding style i think they are up for the task