Author Topic: need help with buying spokes and nipples (Read 2196 times)

jeffdodson · « **on:** August 07, 2005, 02:24:51 PM »

I have an 87 KX-500 and I need to replace the spokes. I looked up the OEM Spokes and nipples and they were $270. I know that there are cheaper ones out there, Please let me know, and if any other year will work. I know none of the dealers around here carry 87 spokes and nipples. Will any other year or model work on this? It is stock as far as I know. I have a 140/80-18 tire on it.

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Timbowe · « **Reply #1 on:** August 07, 2005, 05:11:17 PM »

I got all I needed to build wheels from www.mxsouth.com/excel/exc13alloys.htm Check it and see.

hughes · « **Reply #2 on:** August 08, 2005, 11:13:48 AM »

Welcome, It's about time some one with an 87 500 has joined the group. I am restoring an 87 500. Look in the gallery(a.hughes 87 kx500). I will post updated pictures later this week. Made some changes. Check out prowheelracing.com they quoted me 60.00 each front and back. That's stainless spokes and nipples. Are you restoring your bike or trying to get up and running

Load some pictures in the gallery.

jeffdodson · « **Reply #3 on:** August 08, 2005, 02:02:26 PM »

i am currently racing the 87 in a hare scramble series in VA. I love the bike, it just may be a little too much for the woods though. i will try to post some pics asap.

hughes · « **Reply #4 on:** August 08, 2005, 02:10:25 PM »

I run my in the woods and like it. Steahly makes a flywheel weight for the 87. I perfer not to run one. Some guy's retard the timing to soften the hit.

jeffdodson · « **Reply #5 on:** August 08, 2005, 02:32:02 PM »

i have one on mine, it was on there when i bought it. She is still alot to handle in the woods though

Author Topic: need help with buying spokes and nipples (Read 2196 times)

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