Hi!
I'm in need of a spoke set for both wheels (18" and 21") as part of my spokes won't come loose and I have one broken on each wheel.
Only options I can find over the net are about $100+ for a set. I would like cheaper ones. Seems stupid to throw out 200$ because I have some bad spokes ..well, about 15 on both wheels.
Is there anything for less money? Or a place to buy single OEM spokes for a reasonable price.
I've found one page with Moose racing, but I have no clue which ones will fit. Price seems to be ok.
Here www.mxmegastore.com at the end of the list.
I've sent a question there, but perhaps someone here will know a better option
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Spokes for DRZ400
Spokes for DRZ400
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- gots_a_sol
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Re: Spokes for DRZ400
The oem spoke sets are pretty reasonable. Rockymountain shows $61.47 rear, $51.86 front.
55320-29F00 Front
65320-29F00 rear
55320-29F00 Front
65320-29F00 rear
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Re: Spokes for DRZ400
Try dismounting the tire and soaking the nipples from both sides with a good penetrating oil. Then (using a GOOD SPOKE WRENCH) work the nipple back and forth until it frees up. If you end up relacing the wheels use a good spoke lube (usually supplied with kit) and occasionally apply some oil after washing. I use a thin oil like sewing machine oil or 3IN1. The wheels on my YZ465 are going on 20 years old and I have no issues with them after treating as outlined. I always go over the wheels after a tough weekend of riding. I'm no small guy so it's important.
Re: Spokes for DRZ400
Do you mean https://www.rockymountainatvmc.com?gots_a_sol wrote: ↑Mon Jul 10, 2017 11:15 am The oem spoke sets are pretty reasonable. Rockmountain shows $61.47 rear, $51.86 front.
55320-29F00 Front
65320-29F00 rear
That's what I got there:
SPOKE SET, FRONT WHEEL
Part# 55320-36E00
Price: $117.42
$93.94
Qty: Usually ships in 5-7 business days
Rear is a little over 100$
EDIT: Ok, I found the difference, for E model (sorry for not mentioning that) the price is nearly double!!? Is there a real difference between S and E model spokes?
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Re: Spokes for DRZ400
I have pretty ok spoke wrench no problem with that, tried to use liquid wrench on the nipples. Main problem is spokes turning around in hub. One broke at the nipple.anotherguy wrote: ↑Mon Jul 10, 2017 11:31 am Try dismounting the tire and soaking the nipples from both sides with a good penetrating oil. Then (using a GOOD SPOKE WRENCH) work the nipple back and forth until it frees up. If you end up relacing the wheels use a good spoke lube (usually supplied with kit) and occasionally apply some oil after washing. I use a thin oil like sewing machine oil or 3IN1. The wheels on my YZ465 are going on 20 years old and I have no issues with them after treating as outlined. I always go over the wheels after a tough weekend of riding. I'm no small guy so it's important.
I did nothing to spokes since purchase last November. I would guess they already were bad by then. Just recently accidentally found that many of them are loose. Wasn't in my maintenance check list before. Learned something new recently :D
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I don't know why the E and S have different part numbers. Suzuki hasn't changed the bike (much) in almost 20 years
Comparing pictures of the E and S spokes they look the same. Could just be a superseded part number?
This guy has individual E model front spokes for sale
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NOS-SUZUKI-5532 ... 1519820836
Comparing pictures of the E and S spokes they look the same. Could just be a superseded part number?
This guy has individual E model front spokes for sale
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NOS-SUZUKI-5532 ... 1519820836
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Re: Spokes for DRZ400
Oh, thanks I forgot to try to search by part number :)gots_a_sol wrote: ↑Mon Jul 10, 2017 12:25 pm I don't know why the E and S have different part numbers. Suzuki hasn't changed the bike (much) in almost 20 years
Comparing pictures of the E and S spokes they look the same. Could just be a superseded part number?
This guy has individual E model front spokes for sale
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NOS-SUZUKI-5532 ... 1519820836
So I've found that E model spokes are different and larger than S model. Will try o still find a reasonably priced set. At least for front where there are more seized spokes and also I have a new rim from PO.
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When it comes to wheels I use the best I can get. Buchanans stainless spokes/nipples and Excel rims. Only spend once and it's an plus when selling. Allows me to ride with impunity.