RGM dual disk hub

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RGM dual disk hub

Postby bwolfie » Mon Jan 16, 2012 5:36 pm

I ordered one, it will be here this week.

My question is what spokes to use. Will the std disk hub spokes work or will I need a special set?

Has anyone used one before?

A little late to figure it out since I want to lace it up when it gets here.
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Re: RGM dual disk hub

Postby swooshdave » Mon Jan 16, 2012 7:20 pm

I suspect the standard spokes won't work.
You probably want to go into town, and find a up to date Jap Bike store,
With a full spares department, a clean workshop, and kean young mechanics.
And ask them if theres a Grumpy Old Bloke out in the Hills, who knows how to fix Real Motorcycles.

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Re: RGM dual disk hub

Postby pouchy750 » Mon Jan 16, 2012 7:40 pm

You don't mention what rim you are using?

The standard Norton Commando front rim has such an offset that you will have to use the correct rim & therefore spoke kit.

How do I know, I've just laced one up.
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Re: RGM dual disk hub

Postby bwolfie » Mon Jan 16, 2012 8:25 pm

I'm using a wm3 x 19 flanged aluminum from a harley. I suspect I will need to order a spoke kit for it.
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Re: RGM dual disk hub

Postby Ron L » Mon Jan 16, 2012 8:31 pm

From the picture on the website it looks like it will be laced up centered like the drum brake rather than offset. You probably can use a drum brake rim, but the spoke length will be different.

I'd give RGM a call to confirm what length and bend spokes you need and what rim to use.

What are you using for forks, rotors, and calipers?
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Re: RGM dual disk hub

Postby bwolfie » Mon Jan 16, 2012 9:17 pm

I emailed RGM, but they are 6 hours ahead, so it was 10pm.

Std forks, RGM grimeca caliper kit with mount and RGM disk. Just one side for now. I plan on doing the other side in the future and only want to build the wheel up once.
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Re: RGM dual disk hub

Postby Chris » Tue Jan 17, 2012 2:11 am

Hi

I will follow this with interest as I have 3 standard discs in the garage along with a drum alloy rim & I reckon that I can build a complete front wheel up for less than one Norvil disc!!!

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Re: RGM dual disk hub

Postby madass140 » Tue Jan 17, 2012 3:14 am

Chris , your drum alloy rim wont be suitable for a disc hub,
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Re: RGM dual disk hub

Postby Chris » Tue Jan 17, 2012 12:32 pm

Hi Madass140

Thanks for that. Thought it might be worth offering up. Still hate to waste those discs.

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