replacing a broken spoke

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replacing a broken spoke

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I am still working on the rear brake on my 56 FL. When I pulled the rear wheel off I found a broken spoke. I have a wheel to use as a donor but I was unable to get a spoke out of it with the rest of the wheel laced up. The spoke was just long enough to not clear the rim with the nipple un-threaded off the spoke. Am I correct in assuming I will not be able to replace the spoke for the same reason? I guess I can bend the spoke a little. Has anyone been successful doing this?

Thanks ahead of time for your time
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Re: replacing a broken spoke

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No shortcuts, I'm afraid. You'll just have to break the tire off and do it right.
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Re: replacing a broken spoke

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Post by Larry »

I've done it. Had to shorten the spoke a bit, but it worked.
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Re: replacing a broken spoke

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My "Beemer" has "nail" spokes, slide out, slide in, tighten.
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Re: replacing a broken spoke

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Post by Buddhahoodvatoloco »

Do it right, break the wheel down. I have never used the shortening method mentioned, so i have no knowledge how to do it.
Good safe luck, with whatever path you chose.
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Re: replacing a broken spoke

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I don't like to worry about little things while I'm riding. I like to enjoy the scenery, the air in my hair, and be in tune with my machine.
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