[Healeys] One broken spoke

[Richard Kahn]

Over the past 20+ years I have broken more than 15 spokes (not at the same time). I had 4 broken at a tire shop by some gorilla working there. Harbor Freight sells a rig for less than $40 (watch for their sales) to remove the tire from the rim.  Usually, you don't have to remove the tire, just pop the seal and push inward to access the end of the spoke. Sometimes you need to remove the spokes on either side to replace broken one. Tighten by sound of all the spokes around the replaced one. I have heard of driving on 4 broke spokes.

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Subject: [Healeys] One broken spoke


I have Chrome 60-spoke wheels on my BN2, bought from British Wire Wheel around 2005.

Less than 20,000 miles on them.  Hendrix installed Verdestein tires about 8 years ago.

Today I found one broken short spoke on a rear wheel.  Sheared at the hub end.  I will

order a replacement soon, but should I worry about driving it in the meantime?

               Chappy Rice BN2

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