How difficult is it to remove the spokes from the old hub and then re-install the spokes on the Nexus hub? Is a special tool needed?
371951
It's not difficult. A spoke tool is handy to loosen the spokes but not 100% necessary. The cog will probably need to be removed from your current hub to remove the spokes from that one side. You'll also want to make sure the hubs are really comparable in size, otherwise you'll need different length spokes. You'll also need to get the spokes/wheel trued so it doesn't wobble. Hope this helps.
371952
As long as the length of the original spokes are right you will need a spoke key which aren't expensive plus expect to need to replace a few nipples
371953
Re-lacing a wheel to be safe is very difficult without special tools and knowledge. Modern well made bicycles can reach speeds meeting or exceeding some motor traffic. It is still possible to suffer a cranial/spine fx in a crash even when wearing a helmet. Have a professional install your hub. Take it from a paramedic who has seen it.
371954
It took me a few nights after work, working casually to remove the spokes, then reinstall them. I'd never done it before so I imagine one can do it much faster than I did. There's a pattern to spokes, and you'll want to have a spoke wrench, but other that that it's easy to do. Once installed you'll need to true up your wheel.. I just put mine back in the bike frame and worked at it for a bit. Hope that helps.
371955
Spokes can be removed with a spoke wrench which is about the size of a peanut and available at some hardware stores or a bike shop. Installing the new hub may require a different spoke length if old and new hub diameters are out of matching range.Re-lacing a wheel is a tedious process to keep true round and wobble free. With that I recommend having bike shop mechanic handle that. They have all the specialized tools and expertise to provide a safe working wheel that won't fail at high speed.
181665
No 1. Your hubs have to be disc ready otherwise you'll need to either get new wheels or have your current wheels rebuilt with new hubs and spokes. 2. Your frame needs to have the disc brake mounting holes or you'll have to buy special brackets for both rear and front. 3. Depending on what you have you may have to replace your brake levers and cables.
156097
It will depend on your spoke lengths and if the flange diameter of this hub is the same as your current one. I found this calculator (http://www.prowheelbuilder.com/spokelengthcalculator/) to be the easiest to use, because it graphically shows you the measurements needed. I needed to buy new spokes and nipples for this hub(because the flange was wider than my old one) but it was well worth it.
1633211
This steering wheel have 4 spokes. Is necessary to put the seam like in the amazon photo before to start. The leather is tight and this is OK. The labor is not easy, and the instruction are not good. The first step of the manual is OK. The holes would be aligned, this is very important and you can tie with strenght. Start the procedure like the manual maintaining the cord tension. In my case when I reach the first spoke, I did two times around the last holes of the leather before the spoke, alway maintaining the strenght. After, with streght, to proceed with the thin cord at the back of spoke and inside the leather. Is neccesary to push with power because you can loose the wire tension. I did the same procesure with two times wire rounds in the first pair of holes after the spoke, and you can continue normally. Is the same procedures for the other spokes. Id took like 1.30 hours by my inexperience and precision required, but the results was nice. My wife is very happy because the look is incredible in her old 2006 civic. I hope this instructions help you, because I had the same problem and this solution was good for me.
432312
on youtube look for "Nexus 7 battery replacement". I used a small flat head screwdriver to open the back as shown in the video. The video shows a "special" tool.
90680
The wheel itself, its motor, and its housing all come as one integrated unit. You will remove the old unit and place the new one in. One important caution: The unit has two power leads. One of them has a plastic terminal clip, and it's self evident how it connects. The other is a flat cable. The terminal of the flat cable inserts into a slot and has bare metal exposed on one side and is coated on the other side. When you remove the old unit, be sure to take note of which side is the bare metal side. Otherwise, if you install the new unit with the bare metal to the wrong side of the slot, nothing will work. I know from experience, because I made this mistake and finally had to call a repairman, who went directly to the problem and fixed it in 10 minutes. You may also find that the rubber gasket on the new unit falls off when you try to insert the unit into its location. You may want to try adhering it to the unit with a light coating of rubber cement before installing the unit. The alignment of the unit is crucial, and if the gasket is out of place, the wheel may not line up properly with the light beam that goes to the projector lens.
373022
It is a simple process, you just unscrew the old head (counter clockwise) and screw the new one back in.I went through the similar process, takes a few minutes, that's all.
882099
So far, I have not had such experience. There is, however, a detailed instruction PDF available at this link that may help.http://gmedia.fiskars.com/faq/9240replacement.pdf
1837873
No, you simple pull off you auto hubs by releasing the plastic snaps, with a screwdriver. and pop on you new ones, It will take you longer to take your wheel off, than it will to install these hubs.
547048
Absolutely. You remove the axle nut, brake caliper, caliper bracket (may have to remove backing plate) and CV joint from hub (may require taking tie-rod end and lower ball joint loose). Remove the hub with a slide hammer (OTC 4579). Remove bearing retaining clip at back side of bearing and press out bearing with the Alltrade 648741 Kit. Reverse procedure to install. Follow the directions that come with tool. I would recomend installing a new hub with the bearing, they can be purchased as a set.
5553
I just used a large flat headed screwdriver. Got between the metal rim and the plastice cover and gently worked my way around the outside of the wheel. Hope this was able to be of some help to ya.
1131320
They appear to be Timken to me. The quality appeared to be top notch. Also, this kit includes the 4 mounting studs. This is a big help and worth about $40-$50. You will need to re-use the nuts from your original hub.Also, make sure to buy the seals for the hub. If the bearing is out, you will definitely need a replacement seal. I made my own tool to seat the seal. I used an 8" piece of 1 1/2" galvanized pipe and a galvanized floor flange. I needed to grind the floor flange down to the proper size but it worked like a charm.
1816869
It's really easy! You'll be able to do it! I also added a wire wheel with no prob. I am very happy with mine!
1435293
Having taken the hub apart I don't see how you could. I have a Shimano Nexus 7 speed with a roller brake attached to the hub. I have worked on this hub as well and the way the hub attaches to the roller brake would preclude in my opinion the option of modifying your hub. At least not without a costly retrofit. You could more easily purchase a Nexus 3 speed without a coaster brake and attach a roller brake. Side note: Having ridden both I prefer the coaster brake and have purchased a Nexus 7 speed with coaster to replace my other 7 speed. If your brake shoes are giving out you should be able to replace them. If not buy a replacement hub and switch the internals if you want to keep the wheel. If you need more braking power you might add a caliper brake to the rear wheel for auxiliary braking power.
216373
No because the motor comes already built into a 26" rim. You could take it to a good bike shop and have it rebuilt into your rim. Probably cost about $100 for labor and new spokes.
1758072
The wheel is the main component of the kit. You could buy the kit "as is", and have a bike shop replace the rim with a rim size of your choice. Just know that the hub motor is fairly heavy and needs a suitable rim.
1984589
Hey there. Sorry for the late response as I just got to my email. The width of the hub is 3-5/8. It was actually slightly longer then would fit on my wood cart. As these were replacement I simply took the hub from old wheel and put it on the tire and bam. It was strange as the hub and tire was exactly like the one I was trying to replace but the new hub was about a 3/16 wider then the old and I could not get the pin into the axle. I hope this helps. Let me know if you need anything else. Chris