Spoke Weight Hammer

A special hammer designed for reaching behind the disc rotor when installing or removing spoke-type wheel weights is a useful tool for motorcyclists who need to work with intricate spoke setups. These hammers are often designed to have a thin, elongated shaft or flat-face that allows you to hit the spoke weight adjustment points without interfering with the disc rotor or other parts of the wheel.

Here’s a general description of such a hammer and why it’s useful:

Key Features of a Special Hammer for Spoke-Type Wheel Weights:

1. Long Handle: The hammer typically features a long, slender handle to allow access behind the rotor. This provides the necessary leverage while avoiding contact with the rotor or brake components.

2. Flat or Rounded Face: The hammer’s face may be flat or slightly rounded to provide a controlled, even impact when adjusting weights. This ensures you don’t damage delicate parts of the wheel or spokes.

3. Rubber or Soft-Face: Some of these hammers feature a soft face (such as rubber, plastic, or brass) to prevent damaging the wheel or other components, ensuring the force is applied without causing harm.

4. Precision Design: The tool is designed to be precise in its application, meaning it can be used for making small adjustments to the wheel weights without overstriking or misdirecting the impact force.

5. Compact and Lightweight: Typically, these hammers are designed to be compact and lightweight to make delicate adjustments more manageable while avoiding fatigue or overcorrection during use.

Uses:

• Install or Remove Spoke Weights: This hammer helps you work on spoke-type weights while avoiding the rotor or brake components that might otherwise obstruct access.
• Adjusting Balance: It is ideal for use when fine-tuning the balance of motorcycle wheels, as you can make adjustments quickly and accurately without risk of damage.

While these hammers can be found as specialized tools from some motorcycle accessory manufacturers or as part of a wheel weight installation kit, if you need something custom-made, you could also adapt a standard soft-faced mallet with a longer reach by selecting the appropriate head and handle length. Always ensure the hammer is made for delicate, precise work to avoid harming the bike’s components.