BMW 1200 truing cross spoked wheel - penultimate video

I'm uploading these videos in reverse order. this one shows the near finishing stage after using only the TruSpoke tool.

TOOLS
• truing jig - not a balancing jig. There is a difference. They are cheap (under £50 GBP). I printed some stops so the spindle came to a rest on them one side it trundled over to)
• Flat turntable about 500mm dia. It's not totally essential, but it does reduce damage to the disc lugs if you're working on a front wheel. And it's just easier. It will get a lot of use in this work!
• Dial guage(s). I don't recommend digital guages, but it's your pref. Use what you're used to.
• Magnetic guage stand to mount into the truing jig.
• Skylar Tools "TruSpoke Tool". It's not cheap! But it is invaluable. I could see that, hence it was the tool or the gamble of a 'new' when from a breaker...
• A small battery drill and some long reach torx bits (T40 to be precise). It really speeds up loosening the spokes - you will be doing it a few times 😄. I wouldn't recommend it for removing the grub screws - just be patient and make sure the Allen key is properly seated before turning it.
• Some 0000 wire wool. Great for cleaning the nipples - see below for the reasons - also great for cleaning the spokes at the end of the job when you wash it all down (tpms sensor removed!).
• Various coloured making tapes. Now I wouldn't need to mark the spokes. My head is tuned into what matters and where. But in the beginning, it's super useful to mark the spokes into quadrants along with the valve position as the base datum.
• Patience and being methodical.

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Links:

Final video -

   • BMW 1200 cross spoked wheel truing - ...  


Penultimate video -

   • BMW 1200 truing cross spoked wheel - ...  


Loose rim -

   • BMW 1200 cross spoked wheel truing - ...