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Posted: **Fri Jan 26, 2007 5:15 am**

hi there ,i tried this in another section but no replies
here is hoping someone can help ?

I've had to tighten the spokes on the rear wheel after every time i go out. A few now have to be replaced and I see on 1 or 2 they have made the hole on the rim a little bigger. Will I need to replace the rim? Will I be able to repair with new spokes or will I send it out to get wheel rebuilt?. ive heard this is an issue with the 04 model ?

Posted: **Fri Jan 26, 2007 4:38 pm**

It's also a issue with the 05 that I have. After ever ride I always check them.

Posted: **Sat Jan 27, 2007 6:50 pm**

I had spoke troubles too. A honda parts man told me to tighten one spoke 1/8th of a turn, skip 4 and tighten,skip 4 and tighten until all the spokes have been touched.I used a paper clip to mark each starting point. I did this procedure twice and the spokes stay tight now.

Posted: **Sun Jan 28, 2007 11:58 pm**

thanks for all your advice ,ive sent it to a wheel rebuiler and im awaiting his call -ill keep you all posted -lets hope its not to bad - i used to ride a tm with exel rims and never had to tighten a spoke ? i think when i get a few quid ill be replacing them with exels
p.s dont know how this ended up being posted twice -sorry!!