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Posted by Cally
- June 27, 2013, 20:41:07 PMYes I assumed (thats where I went wrong) that the offset number would be avail somewhere, especially in the service manual.
At this point I will have to find some built wheels and get some measurements.
If anyone out there has their wheels off for a tire change and would not mind getting some measurements I would appreciate it.
Thanks
Cally
Posted by chief
- June 24, 2013, 13:24:49 PMHmmm... its always good to take pictures before you dismantle... and, YES you should have measured the offset BEFORE you took the wheel apart.
OFFSET:
Not all hubs are centered on the wheel. Depending on the type of hub, the hub may extend a little or a lot beyond the edge of the wheel. To measure offset, use a stiff piece of metal (yardstick here) to span the brake-side center radial.
At this point you will need to duplicate the measurement from another Drifter and assume they are all the same.
RUNOUT:
Rim runout (axial and radial) .8mm (0.03in) or less w/ a service limit of 2.0mm or .08in
http://www.webbikeworld.com/motorcycle-wheels/spoke-wheels/
Posted by Elmo Hayride
- June 23, 2013, 19:05:14 PMI think what you are looking for is covered in the CLYMER KAWASAKI VULCAN 1500 SERVICE MANUAL M471-3, chapter 12.
Posted by Cally
- June 21, 2013, 17:28:24 PMSo I decided on powder coating the hubs / spokes / loops and everything is back and done. I am ready to have them sent out to be laced and trued but I need the specs (such as offsets). However I cannot find these measurements anywhere. I have the OEM service manual and they do not seem to be in there (just torque specs). I am hoping that I did no need to record these numbers before I dismantled the rims.
Any help is greatly appreciated.
Thanks
Cally