adjusting the front wheel spokes

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tjbburrow
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adjusting the front wheel spokes

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Hey, I'm new to the riding scene and I had a flat on my bike the other morning. I was riding fine until I turned and then notice the flat. Not sure how long I had been riding on it. Its a nighthawk 250 and I think the front wheel is out of round. Can you adjust the front spokes to pull it back in and if so how, or should I spend the money and let the shop do?

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My advide would be to spend the money to get it done perfectly right, else when you corner, it'll feel like its always on a rough surface, potentially breaking traction easier.

also if it's seriously out, it could also increase the chances of a highside
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#3 Unread post by Ninja Geoff »

Nibblet99 wrote:My advide would be to spend the money to get it done perfectly right, else when you corner, it'll feel like its always on a rough surface, potentially breaking traction easier.

also if it's seriously out, it could also increase the chances of a highside
Also, if it's REALLY out there, it may be cracked. Which means new wheel. But yes, get it done by a shop/dealer/etc.
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#4 Unread post by tjbburrow »

Thanks for your replys.

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