R1100GS spokes (sound check)

[Splat]

Now here's the deal.

In the operators manual, it is stated that you should genly tap all the spokes on the wheels with a spanner, and listen to differences in tone, which should indicate that all spokes don't have the same tension.

Now, when I do that on my bike, most of them deviate.

But I can't feel anything riding it (on tourrances, plan to change to Conti Road Attacks when needed).

Is this a case of, 'ride more, worry less'? Or should the spokes be perfectly tensioned?

 

[davegs]

Just ride the thing, when the wheel collapses start worrying!

 

[Timolgra]

With the sound check you're listening for one that has a distinct 'thunk', indicating it's loose with no tension on it rather than a 'ring'.
You'll never get them to sound exactly the same

 

[Splat]

I have a few 'thunks'. I'm sure some of them are loose.