February 27, 201610 yr Hi I have just got a ty 250 that needs a bit of TLC. Engine gearbox clutch all good, Frame wants just a good clean but the wheels , hubs , and forks need a bit of work to make them look nice again it's a1976 V5 matching numbers and original in all ways apart from oil tank removed , its identical to the bike I brought new In 1976 and rode in the SSDT, What is the rough cost of re spoking the front & rear wheels or do people clean them up a bit rusty Thanks all.
February 27, 201610 yr Try a wire brushing session first if the spokes aren't too badly pitted. If they clean up ok, a light covering of zinc paint brings them back to an acceptable standard.
February 27, 201610 yr Author Spot on Spen, Now , Forks is it 000 steel wool and metal polish ???? Thank you .
February 27, 201610 yr That'll do nicely. And a bit of Solvol. I used to use Loy Blox in the old days.
February 27, 201610 yr Author That's great news, Now ! Hubs , do I need something like a dreamell with wire brushes and then what ? Don't worry that's about it now, ha ha.
February 27, 201610 yr Go to your local pound shop and get a fiver's worth of their narrow wire brushes, they come in packs of around four. Excellent for getting in to the hubs between the spokes, wear them out and chuck them in the bin.
February 27, 201610 yr Author Omg, hope the duchess do not think I got her new tooth brushes, Thanks for your help.
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