Spoke nipple washer

malcolmgb · Post by **malcolmgb** » Mon Nov 17, 2014 5:19 pm

When I removed the wheel rims from my CL72 wheels each nipple had a washer on it, was this Honda practice or is it a recognized mod? the rim holes are not oversize.

bbap · Post by **bbap** » Mon Nov 17, 2014 5:45 pm

I think Honda (and others) called that part the areola. Comes standard in sets....sorry, could not resist! I'm sure others can offer a more profound, if not more accurate observation.

G-Man · Post by **G-Man** » Mon Nov 17, 2014 6:32 pm

Malcolm

Yes - standard fitment on CLs. Maybe there to give a bit more strength in that area for a bike recognised as an off roader. Interestingly I don't think it was used on other Hondas and they don't seem to be present on my XL250 alloy rims.

Seem to be used a lot more on bicycles.

Just one of those Honda ideas that came and went.......

G

rrietman · Post by **rrietman** » Mon Nov 17, 2014 8:16 pm

never seen a Honda (DID) alloy rim without them. I have a bunch.
Randy

G-Man · Post by **G-Man** » Tue Nov 18, 2014 2:34 am

I stand corrected. Old age and failing memory.....

Thanks Randy. That makes sense for the alloys.

G

malcolmgb · Post by **malcolmgb** » Sun Nov 23, 2014 2:00 pm

Thanks all

Are the washers available? mine will need a lot of cleaning or would it be okay to rebuild without since the bike will only be ridden on the road at a moderate pace.