Spoke removal?

[Thirsty 1]

How does a guy remove the broken spokes from a GSA wheel. These bastard things are stuck like nails! I have several that need to be removed.

Cheers and Happy New Year.

 

[GS Addict]

There is a tiny allen screw in the center of the spoke nut.
That must be loosened first.

Woody has lots to share as well
http://www.woodyswheelworks.com/wisdom.html
http://advrider.com/index.php?threa...aightening-truing-rebuilding-gs-wheels.70578/
http://advrider.com/index.php?threads/replacing-spokes-on-gs-wheel.69728/

 

[rovert57]

Have a look on youtube there is on of a person doing just that , with a small drift to knock the part out .

 

[Steptoe]

If they are seized in place (as most are) they are truly absolute bastards to get out.

 

[Thirsty 1]

There definitely seized in place so this should be fun!
Thanks for the info

 

[mikeyboy]

If they are seized in place (as most are) they are truly absolute bastards to get out.

I stripped one for a rebuild two weeks ago,took 4 hours to get all of them out,
Use a hot air gun to heat the rim ,then twist with mole grips till they release.
Once you get 15mm sticking out from the rim get a cordless drill on the end and spin them out
Here's one I did earlier

 

[Rugged Path]

I wish my rims were so beautiful . The sheen on what coating remains has totally gone.


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[Udders]

I stripped one for a rebuild two weeks ago,took 4 hours to get all of them out,
Use a hot air gun to heat the rim ,then twist with mole grips till they release.
Once you get 15mm sticking out from the rim get a cordless drill on the end and spin them out
Here's one I did earlier

Wow! That wheel looks gorgeous! Painted and new spokes I guess.
So, mikeyboy, how much would a pair of wheels cost?

 

[mikeyboy]

Wow! That wheel looks gorgeous! Painted and new spokes I guess.
So, mikeyboy, how much would a pair of wheels cost?

Too much!!
Spokes @£200
Powder coat@£100
Labour£100 per wheel to build
So £500 for the pair
Stripping not included

 

[Thirsty 1]

I stripped one for a rebuild two weeks ago,took 4 hours to get all of them out,
Use a hot air gun to heat the rim ,then twist with mole grips till they release.
Once you get 15mm sticking out from the rim get a cordless drill on the end and spin them out
Here's one I did earlier

Thank you Mikeyboy! That's a good lookin wheel. I had the rear of my bike ran over and now I have a spare wheel set that needs a re-lace.
Cheers!

 

[Udders]

Too much!!
Spokes @£200
Powder coat@£100
Labour£100 per wheel to build
So £500 for the pair
Stripping not included

Tempting! Do you reuse the front wheel bearings?
Also, my spokes are still shiney, if I strip them and polish up the old spokes would you reuse them or put new ones in? Or both if I bugger some up?