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【Dachi】DC Spoke & Nipple Set KF Review
DC Spoke & Nipple Set KF Dachi
Dachi
DC Spoke & Nipple Set KF

Fits: KAWASAKI KDX125SR, KAWASAKI KDX200SR, KAWASAKI KDX220SR, KAWASAKI KDX250SR

Japanese Webike user
4/5

Is there an individual difference from thing to thing?

[How is it used?
In replacing RustRust's battered Rear side Spoke&Nipple that has deteriorated over time. I want the front side to be Beauty too." and purchased it as an alternative to the very expensive OEM Parts.

Did you receive the item as per the Image?
As with the rear side, the bottom of the nipple is a type that can be turned with a (-) driver instead of a (+) driver, so if you are used to the (+) driver, it was difficult to turn the nipple and took some getting used to.
How did you like it?
When the rear side was assembled, it was assembled smoothly without any problem, but on the front side, the screw part of the nipple and the screw part of the spoke were not properly aligned, and some of them had problems when tightening and adjusting the rim.
I was able to assemble it by changing the combination of Spoke and Nipple, but I felt that the accuracy of the product was not as good as the Rear side.
Like the Rear side, I have been able to use it just like OEM without any problems so far. I did a test run on a nearby riverbed (gravel Dirt surface). The Spoke & Nipple bite was poor and the Screw part blew out." It looks good with no problems with ect.
We are continuing to observe how the corrosion resistance (Rust) is like on the Rear side.

Was "Included Parts:" attached?
Only Spoke and Nipple are neatly packaged with a sheet of smallish memo paper with the product's part number.

Were there any disappointments?
Since the Rear side could be assembled without any problems, I felt that the above part on the Front side has a Rose variation in product accuracy (not a serious problem since it does not make it impossible to assemble).
As with the rear side, the price is reasonable and comparable to the OEM Product (36 Spoke Nipple Full set, 13,068 yen), so even if the Rust starts to appear a little earlier than the OEM Product, it is still a satisfactory product.

Was it difficult to install?

It is not so difficult to reattach the Spoke, but it is a tedious work to remove the old Spoke & Nipple from the hub and wheel rim, assemble them in reverse order, and remove the distortion on the vertical and horizontal sides...etc.
Rim Band, Tube, and Tire are assembled to the vehicle body.:There is work to be set, so if you are not confident or find it troublesome, it is easier to leave it to the PROs, even if they charge a labor fee for the work.
Other items that would be helpful
Point and hang of installation
Steadily assemble the hanghang, steadily and firmly adjust the balance, and steadily and securely install the hanghang in the vehicle. Let's proceed while checking the balance without haste or rush.

[Availability and clarity of the Instruction Manual
Instruction Manual is not available, I think Instruction Manual is not necessary for those who purchase this product.
After purchasing this product, if you are not sure about it, you can refer to the working videos on YouTubeetc. I can't. If you think you have a problem with this, ask PRO.
Front Spoke & Nipple Quantities in Shape:Pair (for Left and Right) The same shape is used for all of them, so you can assemble them without worrying.

[ITEMS TO BUY TOGETHER
Would you like to replace the Tire, Tube, and Rim Band as well? If you are interested in replacing the Tire, Tube, and Rim Band, it would be easier to purchase them together and do the work at one time.

[Opinions and requests to Manufacturer
I appreciate the large variety of models from various manufacturers, and I hope you will continue to do so in the future.

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