MotoUtah: Motocross and Off-Road Riding in Utah

Ok. I'm sure that subject title is going to generate comments from every smart ass here on motoutah, but...

I cant get the nipples to turn so I can tighten my spokes. They are froze and the spokes just turn in the hubs. I've tried PB blaster to try and loosen them up but have not had much luck. Any suggestions?

Well, you have to tease them a bit. I'm not fimilar with the "Peanut Butter Blaster" technique, but it's a start.

Let me see if I can help. Most frozen nipples are a bit sensitive, you need to start by twisting them counter-clockwise gently without stripping them. Use back-and-forth movements if needed. Once you get them to loosen up a bit go ahead and untwist them completely, clean the shaft thread, lubricate and place the nipple back onto the shaft. Twist in gently until the nipple is once again nice and tight against the shaft. You may need to hold onto the shaft firmly or it will get away from you.
I hope this helps.

Huh Huh....You said nipple....

339v wrote:


Fitting that the first one came from Local. Love your humor, keep it coming.

P.S. Good luck with the nipples but don't over do it, they can be fragile.

I've found some lubricant and light tapping gets em turning.

Thanks. The back and forth method worked. It took a pair of vice grips to get some of them to turn and I scratched some of my spokes a bit, but its better than having them loose.