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Tightening spokes on wire wheels

198686d

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Hurricane Ike's rain is in St. Louis today...up to 6" predicted. So, great opportunity for hours in detached garage.

Want to tighten spokes on BE wire (painted no chromed)wheels. I have the wrench and tightened, even "trued" many motorcycle wheels in the past.

Should the wheels be off the ground? Moss suggests running a pencil around the spokes until you hear one that is flat. I'm a amateur musician so I think I know what that means.

But, surely, you guys, can give me better tips than that.

Looking for your reply so I can get "tuning" Pandora.
 
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