New spokes and wheel retensioned in BKK?

Franconian · Apr 26, 2011

Hi,

My front wheel spokes are in a very bad condition. I think it is necessary to replace most of them. Can someone recommend a place where this can be done in Bkk?
The rim size is 90/90/21

Are spokes for big bikes available in Bkk?

Cheers,

Frank

Ian Bungy · Apr 27, 2011

I am not sure of Your Spoke Layout or Bike? I guess the Africa Twin in Your Avatar? You can Order a Complete Set of Spokes for the KLX from Kawasaki. These have a 21 inch Front and the Spokes are quite thick and I am Told they are Made to Excel Standard but who knows if they would fit Your Bike Hub? Other Option is Check Red Baron in BKK or Order from Singapore and get them sent to You here? All Contacts are available on this Website! Have a Search around.

TonyBKK · Apr 27, 2011

I imagine Dirt Shop might also be able to help?

Franconian · Apr 27, 2011

Thanks, my bike is a Yamaha Tenere XTZ660 with a 21" front wheel. Will try Kawasaki and Dirt Shop first.

johnnysneds · Apr 27, 2011

Hey Frank,

If all else fails in Thailand try eBay. This link here is for a set of YZ excel 21" spokes. It's worth asking the seller if they would be comaptible with your XTZ, if not they might have the correct ones for you. The shipping for these is only $15 to Thailand also. Worth a try. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Excel-Spoke-Kit-21-21-Yamaha-YZ250F-YZ450F-Spokes-set-_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem4cf0429cabQQitemZ330448411819QQptZMotorcyclesQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories#ht_2078wt_722
Good luck.

Franconian · Apr 29, 2011

I could not find spokes for my bike in Bangkok. Red Baron can order from Japan, Kawasaki spokes are different etc.

I might end up ordering them now, but where can I go to get them installed? I went to a small wheel builder shop, but he does not want to do it...

Franconian · May 1, 2011

Red Baron recommended a small wheel builder shop near Victory Monument. They re-tensioned my wheel and did not require new spokes. Hopefully this will hold until Europe...