Most motorcycles have single gauge or single butted spokes fitted as standard, although some early BSA’s feature a combination of both types of spoke.
We can also supply double butted spokes. Likewise, some early motorcycles were fitted with only one size of spoke, whereas others featured two, three or sometimes four different sizes.
A ‘Classic Wheel’ is often fitted with four different spokes, but please remember, it’s essential not to assume anything and check thoroughly before ordering.
For example, even though the inner and outer spokes on one side of the hub look the same, it is more than likely they are different in length, angle or bend length, albeit marginally.
Also, if the motorcycle in question is over 50 years old, and sometimes over 100 years old, it is likely the rim, spokes and even the hub are not original and probably replacement parts. Even if you see another motorcycle that is the same make, model and year of manufacture as yours, you should still assume nothing!
It is also worth noting that while many pre-war models were built using galvanised spokes, the majority of replacement spokes we supply for rebuild are now made from stainless steel.
Listed below are the standard sizes of spokes we carry in stock:
SpokesGalvanised single gauge |
Spoke gauges are as follows: Barrel Diameter 5.08mm (0.200")
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Nipples
The nipples we supply are made from either brass, steel or aluminium, each with different surface finishes, depending on the material the nipple is made from:
