classic motorcycle spoke wheel builder belfast finaghy area

stuarty7

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Anyone know the man in finaghy that builds spoked wheels for classic bikes from his house, i used him like two years ago but lost his number. I believe his name is John. Thanks
 

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your looking John bell. sorry but iv also lost his number ffs

is john still around? used to live just up the road from him. My dad and John would have been friendly back in the ole biker days
 

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got sorted guys yes it is indeed john bell

there's videos on youtube if you want to try it yourself.

i did try it myself around 2 years ago without much luck maybe try again at some point if i get a truing wheel etc
 

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yes believe he is tho he is training a fella i know which is will be handy
 

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Thread revival, need someone to look at a set of wheels for me, anyone over here able to do it at the minute?
 

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It's slightly head frying, but not that hard if you take a photo of the old spokes before you start.
 

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steenson

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I've no first hand experience but Laurence Spence has a good reputation.


Thanks!

I was told there is a guy in or near Ballycarry who does this.

If you remember anymore let me know!

It's slightly head frying, but not that hard if you take a photo of the old spokes before you start.

Tried wheel building before on the DH bikes in my teens, not for me at all!

I have used Laurence before, he knows his stuff, friendly and isn't hard to pay.

Good job will be giving him a ring then!

I'd imagine any of the good motox shops would do spoked wheel rebuilds.
Stephen Russell or Maurice Russell would've worth ringing.

Never even thought! will have a look!

I have a number of a fella I'll post it later as it's at home. Cheers

PM me it please!

Thanks

Andrew
 

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Colin Loan - 07772252197 I think he's Bangor

Never used him tbh, I picked his card up at a local show. The gentleman I used for my unfortunately passed recently.
 

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I am hopefully buying an Excelsior Consort 98cc and the wheels need rebuilt so I will ask the guy who told me for a few more details.
 
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