My What Am I Getting Myself Into Combat Build Thread

Thought i'd give lacing the shoes a try

My What Am I Getting Myself Into Combat Build Thread
 
Very Nice - looks good!! What did you use as your offset?
i was shooting for 3/16" from the centerline (it's a WM4 rim), but ended up around .23". Plan is to mount both rims and check alignment prior to final tightening of the spokes.
 
Nice.

Put a carpenters laser right where the camera is (maybe a bit higher) and running dead center up the spine. Align the rear rim to the laser, and then you have a reference for where the adjusters should be set from to remain even.

And if you put a level across the frame on the shock gussets beforehand, you get to see if your rim is plumb.
 
Nice.

Put a carpenters laser right where the camera is (maybe a bit higher) and running dead center up the spine. Align the rear rim to the laser, and then you have a reference for where the adjusters should be set from to remain even.

And if you put a level across the frame on the shock gussets beforehand, you get to see if your rim is plumb.

That's the plan ;)
 
i was shooting for 3/16" from the centerline (it's a WM4 rim), but ended up around .23". Plan is to mount both rims and check alignment prior to final tightening of the spokes.
Is that hub one of Don's?
I asked him about offset and he told me there wasn't any.
 
Is that hub one of Don's?
I asked him about offset and he told me there wasn't any.
I was initially told that too, but then the tire runs slightly off centre to the rear fender/ rest of the bike. They should be offset 3/16" to the right. Laying a straight edge across a WM3 steel rim, there should be about a 1/16" gap between the straight edge and the hub on the sprocket side flange.
 
I was initially told that too, but then the tire runs slightly off centre to the rear fender/ rest of the bike. They should be offset 3/16" to the right. Laying a straight edge across a WM3 steel rim, there should be about a 1/16" gap between the straight edge and the hub on the sprocket side flange.
Initially told? Did Don tell you different after he told you there was no offset?
Don's supplied right hand spacer is different (shorter) than stock.
 
Initially told? Did Don tell you different after he told you there was no offset?
Don's supplied right hand spacer is different (shorter) than stock.
No, about 20 years ago by the old scottish guy who taught me how to build wheels. Referring to standard Norton Commando rear wheels.

If this is the case and the hub does not sit in the original location, the best thing to do is the mock up the entire assembly as it sits in the swing arm, measure the overall width and figure out where the center point is - I typically ask guys to put a piece of masking tape on the hub and draw a mark where center is - (this is a must on T100 Triumph front wheels)

Maybe Don has compensated for this difference in his set up? @madass140
 
Yes, hub and brake are Don’s. I did not ask about offset and used stock 3/16” from center. Ended up at .23” which looks about 1/16” in from the drive side on a WM4 rim. Mounted it looks centered on the main frame rail but I have not yet shot it with a laser. Also need to position so the chain is straight
 
Aligning the rear wheel with the frame is good in so much as it will show you how aligned the frame is. But it’s not really what matters. What matters is that the wheels are aligned and that they’re as central as can be.

The best way is to first centre your front wheel dead centre in the forks. You then align your rear rim to the front rim. And you align your rear hub to get chain alignment. You offset the rim from the hub as required to achieve this.
 
IMHO there is no point in building the rear wheel until forks and front wheel are fitted. Front wheel is the datum.
But there is a point to building the rear wheel first if that’s the first wheel you build
 
Answer from Don,
Yes, (No Offset) but like any wheel set up I advise wheel alignment check, especially with Commando with isolastics.
 
Answer from Don,
Yes, (No Offset) but like any wheel set up I advise wheel alignment check, especially with Commando with isolastics.
Interesting. What's his frame of reference when he said no offset? The rim or the centerline? And assume that's off a stock WM2 rim
 
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