Seized spokes

[stephlal]

On my last outing my back rim slammed against a rock making 80% of my spokes loose.
I tried WD40, but some are simply refusing to move. Watched plenty of video's online, but haven't found the smoking gun.
I will be picking up PB blaster and a can of Freeze out to try tonight.

Any other tips and tricks, or tools I can buy to try and loosen these suckers? Trying to avoid going the heat route or using vice-grips on spokes.

 

[KevinAnderson]

If there are more than 1 or 2 that are "stuck", I'd cut them and put new ones on.

Probably not what you want to hear.

 

[stephlal]

As a last resort ya, considering the rim only has 75 hours on it, I'd like to avoid that if possible.

 

[oldschoolktm]

Hey Steph!
Too bad!
I have had some less than desirable experiences with spokes. I am with Kevin on this one... cut your losses and time/frustration. Cut them out!

Cheers! Chris

 

[Aube]

Agreed, I have tried this myself, twice now, and I ended up going with new spokes.

 

[stephlal]

Joy...you guys have better luck with a particular brand of aftermarket spokes as your go to?

 

[KevinAnderson]

I've always used pro-wheel. So I can't compare to other brands.

But will note, that it's a lot easier to true a wheel with a round rim. And don't forget to record the rear wheel dish.

 

[stephlal]

And don't forget to record the rear wheel dish.

What do you mean? The hub on dirt bikes is centered, we don't have to worry about being offset on the axle like MTB's?