Cool Tools

[NordieBoy]

I want one...

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[slofox]

Makes it look easy, eh.

[JimO]

clean workbenches, unusual place for the trophys

[Geeen]

The simple tool are usually the best. If I had a dirt bike I would be lusting after one of them.

[Eddieb]

Wow, thats cool. The Jatz's need one of those for their garage.

99 Euro = ~ $160NZ, plus shipping and in theory minus local sales tax.

You organising a group buy Fran?

[pete-blen]

Thats just to easy:eek:...
I know what I'm makeing...
Simple to cut a gear/pinnon & rack...
couldn't see but surspect its only
a 1/2 gear...why the rack can slide
with out the handle moveing...

Kool fined Mr Nordie...:niceone:

How meany do I make?

[hayd3n]

Thats just to easy:eek:...
I know what I'm makeing...
Simple to cut a gear & rack...
couldn't see but surspect its only
a 1/2 gear...why the rack can slide
with out the handle moveing...

Kool fined Mr Nordie...:niceone:

How meany do I make?

il have one please for a 21' and 19'

[michael e]

Thats just to easy:eek:...
I know what I'm makeing...
Simple to cut a gear/pinnon & rack...
couldn't see but surspect its only
a 1/2 gear...why the rack can slide
with out the handle moveing...

Kool fined Mr Nordie...:niceone:

How meany do I make?

im keen 4 one mate

[michael e]

Thats just to easy:eek:...
I know what I'm makeing...
Simple to cut a gear/pinnon & rack...
couldn't see but surspect its only
a 1/2 gear...why the rack can slide
with out the handle moveing...

Kool fined Mr Nordie...:niceone:

How meany do I make?

im keen 4 one mate 18" & 21" please

[NordieBoy]

Thats just to easy:eek:...
I know what I'm makeing...
Simple to cut a gear/pinnon & rack...
couldn't see but surspect its only
a 1/2 gear...why the rack can slide
with out the handle moveing...

Kool fined Mr Nordie...:niceone:

How meany do I make?

Looks like 3/4 of a gear? Free moving if near 90*

It's bloody brilliant.

A nice curve and length and it'll do all wheel sizes.

[Eddieb]

I'd have one, needs to be able to do 17" and 21"

[pete-blen]

LOL..Ok...
Think I will have to see if I can sorce some
rack/pinion blank stock...
only counting on 2 or 3....:rolleyes:

[unstuck]

Bloody awesome. :niceone: I reckon I could make one of them, brilliant.:clap:

[Padmei]

I don't know guys.
I was initially pretty impressed when he started but I take it he's an expert & was having a bit of trouble towards the end. I could see myself totally fricking it up.
Sorry to be negative but I would like to see a vid of a normal person use it & see if they get it right & how long it would take.

Pete I envy your engineering mind. Nordie I'll go halfsies with ya for a Peteblen special - only if the prototype (that would have to do 17, 18 & 21)works that easily:clap:

[pete-blen]

I don't know guys.
I was initially pretty impressed when he started but I take it he's an expert & was having a bit of trouble towards the end. I could see myself totally fricking it up.
Sorry to be negative but I would like to see a vid of a normal person use it & see if they get it right & how long it would take.

Pete I envy your engineering mind. Nordie I'll go halfsies with ya for a Peteblen special - only if the prototype (that would have to do 17, 18 & 21)works that easily:clap:


Do you remember the first time yer changed a tyre with levers?

I do... riped the bead rubber to bits..big guages in the rim & about 4 goes before
I got it with out pinching the tube...like:brick:

[NordieBoy]

Do you remember the first time yer changed a tyre with levers?

I do... riped the bead rubber to bits..big guages in the rim & about 4 goes before
I got it with out pinching the tube...like:brick:

I pinched the tube 5 times...

That last bit is always a struggle though...

[Padmei]

Do you remember the first time yer changed a tyre with levers?

I do... riped the bead rubber to bits..big guages in the rim & about 4 goes before
I got it with out pinching the tube...like:brick:

I thought for minute you were describing my 1st time- I was wondering how you saw it:lol:

Sometimes they go easy & others are a bword.

[zeRax]

pretty darn cool, but not for the price, and cbf making one, and everyones better off with more practice for out in the field imo :P

[bart]

Cool idea, but I'd have to see someone do a 17" DR rim before I'd commit. You don't just lean on one of those suckers to pop the tyre into the rim well.

Looks like an MX 18 or 19" which are as soft as butter anyway.

[pete-blen]

Cool idea, but I'd have to see someone do a 17" DR rim before I'd commit. You don't just lean on one of those suckers to pop the tyre into the rim well.

Looks like an MX 18 or 19" which are as soft as butter anyway.

Yer maybe right... but
stop the vid..have a look..
Theres a 20 or 25:1 ratio there... for every Kg he applys there 20 or 25kgs
of thrust on the tyre... a tyre levers only giveing a 4 or 5:1 ratio..
you apply 4kgs of preasure thats 80 / 100kgs of thrust..

[Tony W]

NOT COOL BROS.....don't get too premature about it !

DOES IT TAKE TYRES OFF TOO ??????......( if it does I will stand erected )

Oh shit, so we still have to carry tyre levers as well ?.... LOFL not

My whanger is a far cooler and more useful tool than that ..... shall I post a pic of that !!!!!

( and YES, I do have Macro, Iceholes )

[NordieBoy]

NOT COOL BROS.....don't get too premature about it !

DOES IT TAKE TYRES OFF TOO ??????......( if it does I will stand erected )

Oh shit, so we still have to carry tyre levers as well ?.... LOFL not

My whanger is a far cooler and more useful tool than that ..... shall I post a pic of that !!!!!

( and YES, I do have Macro, Iceholes )

Not worried about taking them off. Putting them on with minimal effort and least chances of damaging the tube and bead is great. It can take me 45mins to get a tyre on :doh:

I'd be looking at it being a shed tool normally.

[Brian d marge]

Tyres

use you hands until the last bit then a quick flick with a lever or dead blow hammer , dont need that thing

Stephen

[Oscar]

Tyres

use you hands until the last bit then a quick flick with a lever or dead blow hammer , dont need that thing

Stephen

You never put a 150/80 knobblie on a 950adv, didja?:no:

[Padmei]

You never put a 150/80 knobblie on a 950adv, didja?:no:

Or anything on a bmw GS either

[pete-blen]

Or a 6 ply Teleborg on any rim..
what a bastard of a job that was
my first & LAST 6 ply tyre...

Edit...

I had a play around
with the Rack & pinion.
30mm Dia pinion / 16X16 rack..
The rack could be longer.. but I
used what I had...
The pinion is able to advance the rack 60mm..

So I will get some steel this week & nibble away
at a few...

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[Brainflex]

I would love one of them. Gotta be so much easier than pinching tubes.

[Tony W]

I pinched the tube 5 times...

That last bit is always a struggle though...


Yeh, 1975, DT360, 1st tyre change- 3 pinches !

Later that decade I read somewhere that you should part-inflate your tube a bit (mouth pressure will suffice)
This means inserting the valve after part-inflation.

This makes the tyre lever slide across your tube if there is any contact.
You don't get that squidgy 'uh-oh' sensation thru the lever as you pinch your tube :)

'' Please do try it ''.... said the Dilmah man.

[tri boy]

Meh,
I'll stick to the tried and true way.
ie, skinned knuckles, sweat,and levers.
I'm an ol fashioned kinda guy.
(and cheap).

[Padmei]

Pete you pics didn't come out as embedded but got thru the link to your account. Did you make those? Very impressed.

[pete-blen]

Pete you pics didn't come out as embedded but got thru the link to your account. Did you make those? Very impressed.

Ok.. comes out on my end...
well I will tackle this pic posting again...

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[Eddieb]

They worked fine the first time for me Pete, I think it's Padmei thats the problem, not your pic posting.

[Shewolf]

me too, but I'm a single girly....whats youse fullas excuse!


I want one...

[NordieBoy]

Yeh, 1975, DT360, 1st tyre change- 3 pinches !

Later that decade I read somewhere that you should part-inflate your tube a bit (mouth pressure will suffice)
This means inserting the valve after part-inflation.

This makes the tyre lever slide across your tube if there is any contact.
You don't get that squidgy 'uh-oh' sensation thru the lever as you pinch your tube :)

'' Please do try it ''.... said the Dilmah man.

Always with some air. If at home, some talc on the tube and inside the tyre too.

Haven't pinched one for a few years now.

[Underground]

I'd like one of those in my basement Pete if you're making some up.
Would come in real handy out here.
I briefly considered trying to construct one but the only rack and pinion I could find in my junk was a big bronze one from a boat steering

[vegeman]

sorry for the slow entry into the thread...(8th day in hospital with my stupid broke-dick leg...bah! - and no, I'm not selling the bike)

I can really see that tool being a fantastic addition to the workshop for aiding the tyre changes. I've got levers, tyre buddys, rim savers, rubber mallet...but I think that tools works well and is clever

So, whats the plan? - buying, fabricated, testing?

[Oscar]

Meh,
I'll stick to the tried and true way.
ie, skinned knuckles, sweat,and levers.
I'm an ol fashioned kinda guy.
(and cheap).

As I recall, you're the stand and watch kinda guy...

[bart]

Always with some air. If at home, some talc on the tube and inside the tyre too.

Haven't pinched one for a few years now.

I haven't pinched one for years either. I use a very weak soap/water solution. A handy tip is to take small bites with the tyre lever and never go far past vertical. If you drag the lever over too far, you're going to have pinch issues. Oh, and beat the shit out of the opposite side with a rubber hammer to force the tyre down into the well of the rim.

Changing tyres isn't that much of a chore once you have the technique right. In saying that, if I was changing tyres every week, I'd want one of those contraptions.

[_Shrek_]

& I don't have tubes :laugh: nice tool thow, watching the vid where he was having a bit of trouble at the end is the same as doing it with the levers, if you don't have the bead in the well it's just plain hard work getting the last part on

[pete376403]

I have more trouble breaking the bead to get the tyre off, esp. 17" knobbies - getting the tyre back on with a big rubber hammer usually works ok.

[Taz]

I thought for minute you were describing my 1st time- I was wondering how you saw it:lol:

Sometimes they go easy & others are a bword.

Didn't you know it's on you tube pads? :lol:

[dmoo1790]

Check out the Jay Clark or Doug Schopinsky tyre changing vids. I reckon they sweat less than this guy and they use ordinary levers.

[tri boy]

As I recall, you're the stand and watch kinda guy...

Someone had to keep POOEY"on task".

[dino3310]

As I recall, you're the stand and watch kinda guy...

voyerism isnt it:laugh:

[vegeman]

So Pete...are we commissioning you to build the tool, or are you going to prototype it...

I've just watched the video again, and I love its action. For me, I hate scratching my black rims, as this method means I will have more control to simply push it over and prevent the gouging. So I want one...

If you make them, what will your price be?

PS did you see the engineering work of my hospital repaired leg ( I get out tomorrow)... titanium plates, screws, steel pins, steel wire, carbon rods...since you like the mechanical side of things...you'd appreciate how its all hung together.

I posted some pic's on Night Falcons 690 thread here http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/120343-My-KTM-690-Adventure?p=1130317354#post1130317354

[pete-blen]

So Pete...are we commissioning you to build the tool, or are you going to prototype it...

I've just watched the video again, and I love its action. For me, I hate scratching my black rims, as this method means I will have more control to simply push it over and prevent the gouging. So I want one...

If you make them, what will your price be?

PS did you see the engineering work of my hospital repaired leg ( I get out tomorrow)... titanium plates, screws, steel pins, steel wire, carbon rods...since you like the mechanical side of things...you'd appreciate how its all hung together.

I posted some pic's on Night Falcons 690 thread here http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/120343-My-KTM-690-Adventure?p=1130317354#post1130317354


Hopefully...
But there has been a change in my situration...
as of 6 weeks ago I'm unemployed...
Can't fined a job here in Blenheim.. Wins is talking vineyards:shit:....
Like thats going to happen..
So anyways... More than lightly I'm off to ChCh..
Going down this week to see what I can fined...
If that dose happen... I will lock the house up.. only have
weekends to play with them when I come back up to Blen..

So in the short term... Don't hold yer breath...

[vegeman]

Hopefully...
But there has been a change in my situration...


So in the short term... Don't hold yer breath...

With your skills, and the fact that chch is munted and in need of rebuild...I'm sure you can secure something. Even better if its something you can enjoy.

Good luck and thx for the quick reply...it'll be awhile before I'm back on the bike so no rush.

V:eek:

[Padmei]

Tried over here? Can I have your lathe & milling machine while you're gone? I haven't got a clue how to use either but what could possibly go wrong?

[pete-blen]

Tried over here? Can I have your lathe & milling machine while you're gone? I haven't got a clue how to use either but what could possibly go wrong?

Yer most welcome to them...
if yer can carry them in yer :scooter:....:killingme

[NordieBoy]

But there has been a change in my situration...
as of 6 weeks ago I'm unemployed...
I told you hairdressing was a bad career choice for a bloke.

What's this, the 3rd salon that's let you go now?

[pete-blen]

Got the test one done...
Have to change the claw shape it jumps off the
bead when the pressure applyed at the final section..
It will do from 17" to 21" wheels (18" wheel in the pic) & fit bearings/axle size
15mm/16mm/17mm..19mm with a sleeve..
As yer can see theres alot of work in them..
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[vegeman]

looks great...and I have no doubt that there is a lot of work in making it. So...how did it feel after all that, do you think they are worth the effort?

[bart]

Wow, that's impressive. Nice job.

[pete-blen]

looks great...and I have no doubt that there is a lot of work in making it. So...how did it feel after all that, do you think they are worth the effort?

Its easy... Theres no chance of pinching the tube or marking the rim..
but i can do it just as fast with levers.. just a diffent way of doing
the same job.. All the issue's I had with it were from the claw not
griping..once I get a better shape claw it will be even better...
thinking a vee shape..

[Woodman]

Great work Pete, you clever bugger you. I bet once you get the claw shape right and with practice it would be faster than levers.

[pete376403]

I mentioned in an earlier post that my major problem is breaking the bead to get the tyre off. My son and I* spent a couple of hours today making this. Breaks the bead of a hard sidewall 17' knobbly easy as. Works well with a 21" front as well.

(*the bird shit welds are mine, the nice stuff is Pauls)

[pete-blen]

I mentioned in an earlier post that my major problem is breaking the bead to get the tyre off. My son and I* spent a couple of hours today making this. Breaks the bead of a hard sidewall 17' knobbly easy as. Works well with a 21" front as well.

(*the bird shit welds are mine, the nice stuff is Pauls)

kool... what about a smaller unit... sissor style powered by a little 4ton bottle jack

[Padmei]

Excellent stuff guys. Well done.

Pete if you get a chance, next time you make something like that take a few pics, as a lot of people (like me) find the whole process really interesting. How did you bend the round & rack thing?

[pete-blen]

Excellent stuff guys. Well done.

Pete if you get a chance, next time you make something like that take a few pics, as a lot of people (like me) find the whole process really interesting. How did you bend the round & rack thing?

I made a quick nasty press thingy useing a 10 ton bottle jack..If I do make more
I will make a former for it to get a more constant bend..

[NordieBoy]

Its easy... Theres no chance of pinching the tube or marking the rim..
but i can do it just as fast with levers.. just a diffent way of doing
the same job.. All the issue's I had with it were from the claw not
griping..once I get a better shape claw it will be even better...
thinking a vee shape..

What shape claw have you got on there?

I'm thinking a longer top than bottom and maybe 10* opening? That'll get the V'ishness and a flat to do the pushing...


I want, nay, need one...

[pete-blen]

What shape claw have you got on there?

I'm thinking a longer top than bottom and maybe 10* opening? That'll get the V'ishness and a flat to do the pushing...


I want, nay, need one...

its a small section of 3mm angle..
Thinking of setting the same but on a angle to form a vee...
I stoped the vid..theres looks like it a slight U shape..longer on the top side..

[Eddieb]

That looks as good as the original.

[tigertim20]

a V sounds good, but if the bottom part is too long, youll just end up cupping the tyre bead in the V, and it wont pop over into the rim.

[pete376403]

kool... what about a smaller unit... sissor style powered by a little 4ton bottle jack

One of the design parameters was low cost (cheap-ass KLR riders, y'know?) Everything except two bolts and nuts on this one came out of the scrap bin.

[Padmei]

One of the design parameters was low cost (cheap-ass KLR riders, y'know?) Everything except two bolts and nuts on this one came out of the scrap bin.

Please don't say you bought 2 nuts & bolts for that? jeez I would have lent ya some:weird::laugh:

[Box'a'bits]

Please don't say you bought 2 nuts & bolts for that? jeez I would have lent ya some:weird::laugh:

Lent implies you might have wanted them back...<_<

Pete, thanks for the feedback re the sidestand pivot on the Gus Thread. That was aimed at Padmei - I have a different sidestand solution in the wings.

Maybe meet you at the MMMM.

[Padmei]

Lent implies you might have wanted them back...<_<

Well FFS I would like to ride my bike at some stage - my subframe won't stay attached by itself:no:

[pete376403]

Well FFS I would like to ride my bike at some stage - my subframe won't stay attached by itself:no:

You've never heard of cable ties? jeez but you forget your KLR origins quick, once you start putting on Eurotrash airs and graces.

[Fast Eddie]

man that tool did look good, not sure if it would work on a road bike though? think it might slip along the sidewall n shit

I use tyre levers and do my own tyres.. after a while u get a technique down but its fuckn physical, some tyres are real tough. that wee device looked simple as.

[Taz]

How much Pete?

[pete-blen]

How much Pete?

There's alot of time in makeing one... not a lot of cost in martrials.
I'm trying to speed it up.. I have put a bit on some gear cutters
on E-bay.. Should speed the cutting of the gear/rack up..
But it will be well under half of getting one from overseas..There's are
99euros = $163nz plus shiping..so getting up to around $200nz...
To make one from start to finish prob 7 hours or more...
Be a couple of weeks yet..When the cutters arrive I still have
to machine up arbors to hold them...
So when I do start I will machine enough bits for 10/12...

[NordieBoy]

So when I do start I will machine enough bits for 10/12...

No pressure.






Well, maybe just a leetle....

[vegeman]

There's alot of time in makeing one... not a lot of cost in martrials.
I'm trying to speed it up.. I have put a bit on some gear cutters
on E-bay.. Should speed the cutting of the gear/rack up..
But it will be well under half of getting one from overseas..There's are
99euros = $163nz plus shiping..so getting up to around $200nz...
To make one from start to finish prob 7 hours or more...
Be a couple of weeks yet..When the cutters arrive I still have
to machine up arbors to hold them...
So when I do start I will machine enough bits for 10/12...

add me to the list, I'll buy one when you are ready...thanks

V

[michael e]

:niceone:and me too,id love 1 when your ready:eek:

[tigertim20]

for the sake of curiosity, will this be usable on road bike tyres, or is it really only for off road tyres? A group of friends and I get together every couple weeks and do maintenance and a bbq, and it could be the kinda tool i could donate to our tool library if it was ok for road tyres.

[pete-blen]

for the sake of curiosity, will this be usable on road bike tyres, or is it really only for off road tyres? A group of friends and I get together every couple weeks and do maintenance and a bbq, and it could be the kinda tool i could donate to our tool library if it was ok for road tyres.

yer ... no reason why not..

[Cary]

Put me down for one to Pete.

Always done my dirt tyres but left the road tyres to a shop as not wanting to risk damaging the rim but at $25 a pop i'm gonna do them myself now and this tool looks the biz.

[manakau.KTM]

Could you add me to the list as well? Will you pm us when you are ready or should we keep an eye on the thread?

Cheers

[pete-blen]

Could you add me to the list as well? Will you pm us when you are ready or should we keep an eye on the thread?

Cheers

I will post something up when the time comes..

[chasio]

Another one here, please. It's high time I got to grips with my tyres...

[monchopper]

I want one.

I live in the UK and think I could flog at least 100 of those on ebay here if the price was right.

So that'll be 101 units thanks

[pete-blen]

I want one.

I live in the UK and think I could flog at least 100 of those on ebay here if the price was right.

So that'll be 101 units thanks

You can buy them over there for 99euro's.. (I think that why yer haven't seen them around)
http://kauritmoto.com/

Edit.............
101 X $50 = another :scooter:

[clint640]

for the sake of curiosity, will this be usable on road bike tyres, or is it really only for off road tyres? A group of friends and I get together every couple weeks and do maintenance and a bbq, and it could be the kinda tool i could donate to our tool library if it was ok for road tyres.

I wonder if making the tip out of an appropriately shaped chunk of plastic would be a good mod for road wheels, less chance of scratching the paint?

Clint

[pete-blen]

I wonder if making the tip out of an appropriately shaped chunk of plastic would be a good mod for road wheels, less chance of scratching the paint?

Clint

look I already have to meany idea's of my own:confused:...
the last thing I need is someone giveing me more:eek:...

"Better run & fined a bit of acetal/plastic:msn-wink:"

[tigertim20]

I wonder if making the tip out of an appropriately shaped chunk of plastic would be a good mod for road wheels, less chance of scratching the paint?

Clint


look I already have to meany idea's of my own:confused:...
the last thing I need is someone giveing me more:eek:...

"Better run & fined a bit of acetal/plastic:msn-wink:"

if I purchased one, I would melt some rubber or plastic around the tip to save the rims myself, no biggy, would only take five minutes.

[Night Falcon]

Essential tool for BMW owners :blink:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=fLQRkTtB5Gs

[vegeman]

yeah...like there will ever be a convenient tree or pole handy. :laugh:

[ADVGD]

Essential tool for BMW owners :blink:

Hmmmm, now where's them trees at :innocent:

http://www.adventureguide.co.nz/articles/12/208/images/diggers-ride-13.jpg

Shrek doesn't need to carry one of them, he carries a junkmanjoe, or a TrailsRider, or a Transalper, or a Monsterman, or a ADVGD :p

http://www.adventureguide.co.nz/articles/12/141/images/db1k-offs-10.jpg

[tigertim20]

yeah...like there will ever be a convenient tree or pole handy. :laugh:

fuck that, all the time to get the kit out, (which will be in the pannier trapped between the bike and the ground anyway) then hook it all up and get it set up etc, and then it looked like it still took him a fair chunk of energy to get it upright.
just pick the bloody thing up and carry on!

[Night Falcon]

yeah...like there will ever be a convenient tree or pole handy. :laugh:

hopefully theres another beamer handy to tie it to :laugh:

[Woodman]

Looks too awkward and annoying to me.

My experience is that whenever I fall off the bike is on a slope and the wheels are at the high end.:facepalm: Spin it round so the wheels are lower and its easy to get upright then.

[vegeman]

just pick the bloody thing up and carry on!

agree...if you can't pick it you can't ride it OR never drop it...simple

[bart]

Haha, I can't believe how serious that guy is. Surely someone would have told him that's a dumb idea. :wacko:

[_Shrek_]

Shrek doesn't need to carry one of them, he carries a junkmanjoe, or a TrailsRider, or a Transalper, or a Monsterman, or a ADVGD :p

aye thats why my real name is William Hunt not..... :laugh:


just pick the bloody thing up and carry on!


esacurey, :msn-wink: if you can's pick ya bike up get something else or give up riding




hopefully theres another beamer handy to tie it to :laugh:

nah mate there's not that many dumb arses that take 1150's off road :rolleyes:

[pete-blen]

Update.............
The Gear cutter's finaly arrived...
Starting to think they got lost
in the post....
So it's all go at last......

[Eddieb]

Update.............
The Gear cutter's finaly arrived...
Starting to think they got lost
in the post....
So it's all go at last......

Cool, I've got tyres and rims here waiting to go together

[NordieBoy]

Sweet!

You can drop one off on Sat :niceone:



:lol:

[Shewolf]

we need a new Cool Tools vid, starring Pete video'd by Nordie, commentary Padmei

[pete-blen]

we need a new Cool Tools vid, starring Pete video'd by Nordie, commentary Padmei

But we will need a bikini clad girl holding the sign in the back ground... shewolf ?

[Shewolf]

feck in the middle of winter, oh well it's a good cause!

[Gremlin]

agree...if you can't pick it you can't ride it OR never drop it...simple
I can pick it up sometimes... My ability to pick up the bike is better and better the less mates there are around. Hell, you lured them into the ride, why not get them doing something useful? :lol:

Also means you get to go into more rough stuff :ride:

[pete-blen]

It took a while..
I now have 5 units here...
Eddie picked up a prob with the first lot...
So I had to make them again with bigger teeth.
So if anyones interested before they go
on TM for $70.00 plus $15 shiping
Will do 17" to 21" wheels..
Fits 15 / 17 / 19mm axle holes

[vegeman]

It took a while..
I now have 5 units here...
Eddie picked up a prob with the first lot...
So I had to make them again with bigger teeth.
So if anyones interested before they go
on TM for $70.00

sold...PM me your bank details

[TINA RAY]

It took a while..
I now have 5 units here...
Eddie picked up a prob with the first lot...
So I had to make them again with bigger teeth.
So if anyones interested before they go
on TM for $70.00 plus $15 shiping
Will do 17" to 21" wheels..
Fits 15 / 17 / 19mm axle holes



That is SO cheap.... for all that machining.

You are a philanthropist.

I hope you dudes are saving money on your Regos too...

[pete-blen]

That is SO cheap.... for all that machining.

You are a philanthropist.

I hope you dudes are saving money on your Regos too...

my thoughts 2

[Shewolf]

ooooh yes please dude! PM me ya details.

This tool will be a godsend for me :yes:

[pete-blen]

2 left....

[Oscar]

2 left....

Go on then - I'll take one!

[chasio]

Go on then - I'll take one!

And if it's still unclaimed, I'll take the other, please*.

You are a leg end.


* Provided I don't have to collect it

[pete-blen]

And if it's still unclaimed, I'll take the other, please*.

You are a leg end.


* Provided I don't have to collect it


Its yours... dam got to walk to the post shop... it takes a whole 2 mins..dam yer..


ALL GONE NOW

Guess I'm going to be stuck in the shed for a few more days...
make 20 or so this time...

[Shewolf]

So what snappy name are you coming up with? Although I do like tyre thingy :Punk:

[NordieBoy]

I want mine delivered "properly" this time :scooter:

[pete-blen]

I want mine delivered "properly" this time :scooter:

What yer saying.... Yer still not picked it up ?

[NordieBoy]

What yer saying.... Yer still not picked it up ?

Looked for 4 1/2 hrs on sat.

[NordieBoy]

Is the head held on with grub screws?

What diameter is the shaft going into it?

My tyre changing stand has a 15mm centre shaft...

[pete-blen]

Is the head held on with grub screws?

What diameter is the shaft going into it?

My tyre changing stand has a 15mm centre shaft...

The shaft is held with a roll pin / tention pin / roll dowl "any other names for them"
Shaft is 15mm in the head then steped up to 16mm then down to 14.8mm so it
fits in 15mm bearings easy...

a longer shaft then it would fit though the wheel & into the 15mm hole in the tyre stand..

[vegeman]

I just watched the video of that tool in action again and can't wait to use it for real. While we talk about the best dual sport tires the best thing is to have multiple dual sport tires and change them for specific trips :wings:

[Eddieb]

Eddie picked up a prob with the first lot...
So I had to make them again with bigger teeth.



I just watched the video of that tool in action again and can't wait to use it for real.

Up until I found the problem with the sample one it worked brilliantly, so easy. I've ordered a new one as well and can't wait for it to arrive.

[NordieBoy]

The shaft is held with a roll pin / tention pin / roll dowl "any other names for them"
Shaft is 15mm in the head then steped up to 16mm then down to 14.8mm so it
fits in 15mm bearings easy...

a longer shaft then it would fit though the wheel & into the 15mm hole in the tyre stand..

Was just thinking of dropping the head onto the 14-odd mm shaft that's already on the changer...

Although........
Welding a 15mm ID tube to the changer instead of the shaft, would mean the shaft of the PB Bead Setter would drop down into it and hold the wheel nicely...

[pete-blen]

They are all in the hands of NZ post now...

One thing I have noticed with them they can work
better on one side of the wheel than the other..
It depends on the hub to rim offset..
changes rack to gear angle...

Don't get to gready... About 30/40mm
bites at a time...

They don't need to be on the bead when the
rack/gear in-gauge... they have 45mm of travel...

[Waihou Thumper]

Fantastic job. This will sell very well. I am happy to wait for the second batch, Mark II Easy On Tyre Changer.

[NordieBoy]

Fantastic job. This will sell very well. I am happy to wait for the second batch, Mark II Easy On Tyre Changer.

MKIII

MKI escaped into the wilds, and people stuck overnight with a flat have woken up to the tyre back on the rim and no idea how it happened...
The tyre is still flat, but you can't have everything.

[pete-blen]

MKIII

MKI escaped into the wilds, and people stuck overnight with a flat have woken up to the tyre back on the rim and no idea how it happened...
The tyre is still flat, but you can't have everything.


I haz tis idea..............:eek::facepalm:
MK IV.... No gear , No rack .... 7.5:1 Leverage:yes:
You input 5kgs of force = 37.5kgs of force on the tyre..

[NordieBoy]

I haz tis idea..............:eek::facepalm:
MK IV.... No gear , No rack .... 7.5:1 Leverage:yes:
You input 5kgs of force = 37.5kgs of force on the tyre..

Got some of them.

Mine are 15:1 though...

7.5:1 was too tiddly.

[Shewolf]

thanks Pete, it is indeed a cool tool.

The other 2 hours I spent on the rear wheel were breaking the bead (the trailer's jockey wheel plus me bouncing on it worked a treat), wrestling the other bits on and off....and I swear the stock rear DR tyre has shrunk after sitting on the shelf for months. :pinch:

Come to think of it there was a lot of swearing tonight, tomorrow the front should be a snap!

[cooneyr]

thanks Pete, it is indeed a cool tool.

The other 2 hours I spent on the rear wheel were breaking the bead (the trailer's jockey wheel plus me bouncing on it worked a treat), wrestling the other bits on and off....and I swear the stock rear DR tyre has shrunk after sitting on the shelf for months. :pinch:

Come to think of it there was a lot of swearing tonight, tomorrow the front should be a snap!

DR650? If so the rear tyre is notoriously hard to break the bead on. Had one and also had a KTM 950 which people think is hard - DR650 is hardest by far. Support the rim on a block of wood (need counter weight as well i.e. mate etc) and then tools like jockey wheel, lever with block of wood on tyre etc. Been more than one bad word said while fighting the damn things.

The problem is that there is a rib of alloy between the dish of the rim and where the bead sits. KTM 950 rear's have this also and their owners sometimes grind off the rib over about 10cm (both sides of the dish). Will upset the balance of the wheel but may well be worth it even if you have to put on additional wheel weights. Maybe try grinding of rib on opposite sides of the dish on opposite sides of the wheel? Just make sure you know which part of the wheel you ground the rib off.

Cheers R

[TINA RAY]

DR650? If so the rear tyre is notoriously hard to break the bead on. Had one and also had a KTM 950 which people think is hard - DR650 is hardest by far. Support the rim on a block of wood (need counter weight as well i.e. mate etc) and then tools like jockey wheel, lever with block of wood on tyre etc. Been more than one bad word said while fighting the damn things.

The problem is that there is a rib of alloy between the dish of the rim and where the bead sits. KTM 950 rear's have this also and their owners sometimes grind off the rib over about 10cm (both sides of the dish). Will upset the balance of the wheel but may well be worth it even if you have to put on additional wheel weights. Maybe try grinding of rib on opposite sides of the dish on opposite sides of the wheel? Just make sure you know which part of the wheel you ground the rib off.

Cheers R



Best tip I've heard in years.:yes:

[Rosie]

thanks Pete, it is indeed a cool tool.

The other 2 hours I spent on the rear wheel were breaking the bead (the trailer's jockey wheel plus me bouncing on it worked a treat), wrestling the other bits on and off....and I swear the stock rear DR tyre has shrunk after sitting on the shelf for months. :pinch:

Come to think of it there was a lot of swearing tonight, tomorrow the front should be a snap!

Fronts are generally a lot easier. And changing gets way easier with practice :yes:

Although I pinched a tube (front) for the first time the other weekend :facepalm: then pinched the spare :facepalm::facepalm:

[bart]

thanks Pete, it is indeed a cool tool.

The other 2 hours I spent on the rear wheel were breaking the bead (the trailer's jockey wheel plus me bouncing on it worked a treat), wrestling the other bits on and off....and I swear the stock rear DR tyre has shrunk after sitting on the shelf for months. :pinch:

Come to think of it there was a lot of swearing tonight, tomorrow the front should be a snap!

I've changed more than my share of tyres over the years. I must say the DR650 rear is the hardest I've done yet.

The bead is a real issue (depending on the type of tyre). Leaning the tyre on a sturdy block of wood and jumping up and down on the rim works for me. Not pretty though. I've been meaning to make a bead breaker.

The actual tyre change isn't that difficult, you've just got to get agressive with it. Go hard out with the rubber hammer and beat the tyre right down into the rim well on the opposite side to where you're working....or get one of Pete's gizmos. I would buy one, but I'm too tight, and need the exercise. ;)

[Night Falcon]

Does anone know where to get those niffty tool bags that clip on to ya front mudguard?

[bart]

Does anone know where to get those niffty tool bags that clip on to ya front mudguard?

Why, are you doing too many wheelys? Need to weigh the front down a bit. :shutup:

[pete-blen]

Does anone know where to get those niffty tool bags that clip on to ya front mudguard?

this is the one I use... dosn't go anywhere
holds 2 8" tire levers in the top pockets..


http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/parts-for-sale/panniers-luggage/auction-505622430.htm

[Night Falcon]

Why, are you doing too many wheelys? Need to weigh the front down a bit. :shutup:
not lately, rear tire is sooooo bald I cant get any traction to get the front up.....just spins up and gets even baldierer :facepalm:


this is the one I use... dosn't go anywhere

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/parts-for-sale/panniers-luggage/auction-505622430.htm

cheers pete

[cooneyr]

Does anone know where to get those niffty tool bags that clip on to ya front mudguard?

This is the one I plan on getting some day. Wolfman Enduro Fender bag (http://www.wolfmanluggage.com/Enduro/enduro_fender.html). Want to do a get together and buy couple and share shipping? Better to buy from Wolfman direct rather from my experience. Anybody else keen?

Cheers R

[bart]

this is the one I use... dosn't go anywhere
holds 2 8" tire levers in the top pockets..


http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/parts-for-sale/panniers-luggage/auction-505622430.htm

That looks pretty trick. I've never bothered because don't like the idea of carrying weight above the front wheel (other then my belly), but if just for light stuff like tubes...:niceone:

[NordieBoy]

this is the one I use... dosn't go anywhere
holds 2 8" tire levers in the top pockets..


http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/parts-for-sale/panniers-luggage/auction-505622430.htm

Yep. Got one of those. Doesn't fit on either bike dammit...

[pete-blen]

Yep. Got one of those. Doesn't fit on either bike dammit...

The technology exsists.......Cable ties & duct tape...

[NordieBoy]

The technology exsists.......Cable ties & duct tape...

On the DR, the headlight is too low for it to fit under and Beaky is sitting on the guard.
On the TT, there's a guard brace which makes fitting it a bugger.

[cave weta]

Hey - I forgot to tell you guys - I make these-
268589268590268591268592268593268588

$147.00 any colour you like. tough totally waterproof material 26 litre and 35 litre

[Waihou Thumper]

Hey - I forgot to tell you guys - I make these-


$147.00 any colour you like. tough totally waterproof material 26 litre and 35 litre

How many tools are you carrying there then? :)

[Brainflex]

Hi, there is a thread on cafe husky where 20+ of the originals are being ordered. I have pointed them here but maybe an oppurtunity to sell some more.

[pete-blen]

Hi, there is a thread on cafe husky where 20+ of the originals are being ordered. I have pointed them here but maybe an oppurtunity to sell some more.


thanks....
I will have another 10 done this week...

[dino3310]

Hey - I forgot to tell you guys - I make these-
[
$147.00 any colour you like. tough totally waterproof material 26 litre and 35 litre

already saving my penny's for one this summer

[Padmei]

Yeah I like those too caveweta. They also seem really good value. If I did more overnighters I'd get one.

[pete-blen]

Ok ..
I have another 10 tire thingys read to go...:eek:

[NordieBoy]

Ok ..
I have another 10 tire thingys read to go...:eek:

Me !

[pete-blen]

Me !

Hey if yer going to use it in your tire stand....
do yer want a longer shaft ?... they are 200mm long...

[NordieBoy]

Hey if yer going to use it in your tire stand....
do yer want a longer shaft ?... they are 200mm long...

I'll measure it up...

[warewolf]

do yer want a longer shaft ?I'll measure it up...
Ummm... don't want to take *that* conversation out of context!! :shit:

[pete-blen]

5 left.... any takers
before they go on TM

[_Shrek_]

5 left.... any takers
before they go on TM

:yes: 1 cheers :apint:

[JATZ]

After battling/struggling with new rear tyres on the DR and the Beemer today I think I should treat myself to one of those gadgets Pete :yes: before the next time.
DR bead breaking.... I use the tyre levers and j j j j jiggle the bead away from the rim, it's easier and sometimes quicker than the dance of the bead breaker.
While I'm here... anybody else use those plastic rim protector thingys from T7 ? Mine are taking.a break in the bin after todays effort

[pete-blen]

While I'm here... anybody else use those plastic rim protector thingys from T7 ?

The cheapo way...
Split a 50mm bit of garden hose.... all I use..

[NordieBoy]

Just had another shufti at the vid...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=d_cKs2WyQ8c#t=138s

He's not even trying to keep the opposite side in the dish of the rim!
He hasn't lubed the bead up either.

[pete-blen]

Just had another shufti at the vid...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=d_cKs2WyQ8c#t=138s

He's not even trying to keep the opposite side in the dish of the rim!
He hasn't lubed the bead up either.


I found its better un-lubed as yer only takeing small bites
the tyre dosn't try to come of when you release the pressure
for the next bite...

[blackdog]

I found its better un-lubed as yer only takeing small bites
the tyre dosn't try to come of when you release the pressure
for the next bite...

How much Pete?

[pete-blen]

How much Pete?

$70 plus $10 postage..

Only 2 left...

guess I know what I will be doing
for the next week...:no:

[blackdog]

$70 plus $10 postage..

Only 2 left...

guess I know what I will be doing
for the next week...:no:

Ok I'm in, PM account details and I'll transfer payday(weds night)

awesome and cheers!

[NordieBoy]

guess I know what I will be doing for the next week...:no:

Sunbathing?

Beach volleyball?

Alpine skiing?

[NordieBoy]

I found its better un-lubed as yer only takeing small bites
the tyre dosn't try to come of when you release the pressure
for the next bite...

That's what I was thinking.

Should be good for doing a mousse tube too.

[_Shrek_]

5 left.... any takers
before they go on TM

cheers :apint: Pete $$$ in bank, addy sent :niceone:

[pete-blen]

Sunbathing?

Beach volleyball?

Alpine skiing?

beach volley ball.... Nar don't own a bikini..:confused:
alpine sking... done that... didn't yer see the pic or the XR sleeping in the snow..:angry:

[NordieBoy]

alpine sking... done that... didn't yer see the pic or the XR sleeping in the snow..:angry:
Oh yeah, ride the bike to the top, jump off, ski down.

269361

What could possibly go wrong?

:cold:

[pete-blen]

Oh yeah, ride the bike to the top, jump off, ski down.

269361

What could possibly go wrong?

:cold:

LOL...:shit::facepalm:

well i stayed on my feet ..just..

[Beem02]

$70 plus $10 postage..

Only 2 left...

guess I know what I will be doing
for the next week...:no:


Hi Pete - If there are any left I'm keen to take 1 , could you PM me the details

Thanks, Bruce

[Transalper]

Speaking of cool tools, there's been the odd post out there about stands to get a wheel off the ground to lube the chain or fix a flat, some use sticks, some use cut down expandable tent poles, here's one made for purpose ready to use...
http://www.endurostar.com/index.htm

Thanks to timg for showing me it.

[pete-blen]

Speaking of cool tools, there's been the odd post out there about stands to get a wheel off the ground to lube the chain or fix a flat, some use sticks, some use cut down expandable tent poles, here's one made for purpose ready to use...
http://www.endurostar.com/index.htm

Thanks to timg for showing me it.


Something like this?...
A guick nasty version...
It slides to diffrent hights.
good to lift the rear wheel to oil the chain..
not tryed useing it to remove a wheel...
dosn't seem to stable to me..


Seen these simple bead brakers ==> http://www.happy-trail.com/images/9/Happy_Trails_bead_braker_m.jpg

http://www.google.co.nz/url?q=http://www.youtube.com/watch%3Fv%3DRWcMGnISWQM&sa=U&ei=BuVDUL3TOoeeiAfImYDgBA&ved=0CDIQtwIwBw&sig2=SKKf7tY5Oqh7Byq4XE1Saw&usg=AFQjCNH3vMoNOjHcTxEKSXaI22IHiXPtWA

[TangoCharlie]

$70 plus $10 postage..

Only 2 left...

guess I know what I will be doing
for the next week...:no:



Hi Pete, please PM your details and I will transfer the funds asap!
Thanks Steve

[Transalper]

Something like this?...
A quick nasty version...
Bit like that, the bits are tubes and one slides inside the other etc etc, yea the one tim has looks quite light duty so I'd take care using it. Comes with a strap to lock on the front brake to help stop it rolling off the stand.
Should suit the WR nicely, my Transalp has a centre stand.
Tyre tool arrived today thanks.


Edit: better pictures of the stand on their instructions page. (http://www.endurostar.com/ts2_instr.htm)

[cynna]

any tyre tools left pete? i will grab one if there is

[pete-blen]

any tyre tools left pete? i will grab one if there is

No all gone now...
I will start on a few more....

Pete

[cynna]

ok - will buy one when they are ready

[_Shrek_]

cheers :apint: Pete it got here Thursday

[cynna]

thanks Pete - arrived today. looks well made - cant wait to try it out

now just need someone to make one of those expandable stand things...

[clint640]

Speaking of cool tools, there's been the odd post out there about stands to get a wheel off the ground to lube the chain or fix a flat, some use sticks, some use cut down expandable tent poles.

If you have a real adventure bike you just throw it on the ground to fix a flat. :done:

I usually take a hot woman along to assist with lubrication. :love:

Clint

[Woodman]

thanks Pete - arrived today. looks well made - cant wait to try it out

now just need someone to make one of those expandable stand things...

Helmet under the bashplate of the KLR lifts the back wheel nicely off the ground.:shutup:

[Shewolf]

with Padmei's head still attached? :shutup:


Helmet under the bashplate of the KLR lifts the back wheel nicely off the ground.:shutup:

[NordieBoy]

Helmet under the bashplate of the KLR lifts the back wheel nicely off the ground.:shutup:

Now that's something to mock up the next time someone gets a flat :D

Someone lying on the ground under the bike while a tyre gets changed...

I volunteer Padmei for the lying on the ground bit...

I can't, I've got to film it of course...

[Rosie]

I usually take a hot woman along to assist with lubrication. :love:

Clint

Can you get her to do my chain while she's at it? :sunny:

[Padmei]

Why is it always me that has to hold the bike up with my head? Can't someone else have a go for once? You guys always seem to take a long time & laugh when I get cramp:angry:

[Woodman]

Why is it always me that has to hold the bike up with my head? Can't someone else have a go for once? You guys always seem to take a long time & laugh when I get cramp:angry:


Its because you do the best head job.:sick:

[michael e]

thanks pete

looks awesome,will give it a whirl tonight:woohoo:

[chasio]

I'll measure it up...

Ooh, I say...

I just acquired one of the T7 changing stands (think that's the same as yours). What was the upshot with regard to the PB MkII Tubesaver integration retrofit project?

[NordieBoy]

Ooh, I say...

I just acquired one of the T7 changing stands (think that's the same as yours). What was the upshot with regard to the PB MkII Tubesaver integration retrofit project?

The maker has done a runner, well more of a stumbler, you don't expect to be too sprightly in your 90's, without dropping one off.

Had cash waiting too. Even scribbled out the word "monopoly", do you have any idea how long that takes on $2 notes?


If the post extends 100mm past the bottom bearing, then the shaft should be good.

Then you need a 70mm or so tube attached instead of the post on the changing stand so the PB MKII fits down through the wheel and into it.

Having 2 posts for the PB MKII would be sweet. One for travel, one for home.

The post needs to be 14mm max dia for the TT350 front. The T7 changer is 16mm dia until you grind the threads off :laugh:

[chasio]

The maker has done a runner, well more of a stumbler, you don't expect to be too sprightly in your 90's, without dropping one off.

Had cash waiting too. Even scribbled out the word "monopoly", do you have any idea how long that takes on $2 notes?


If the post extends 100mm past the bottom bearing, then the shaft should be good.

Then you need a 70mm or so tube attached instead of the post on the changing stand so the PB MKII fits down through the wheel and into it.

Having 2 posts for the PB MKII would be sweet. One for travel, one for home.

The post needs to be 14mm max dia for the TT350 front. The T7 changer is 16mm dia until you grind the threads off :laugh:

Smart, ta. I'll see if I can bodge something together with my limited skills.

[NordieBoy]

I've posted these up here somewhere before but it's worth repeating, like a good curry...

Not tools, but me likey...

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[_Shrek_]

used mine for the 1st time today, put a new rear on the Off-spring's bike,

found it quite hard to get the top side started, but I guess that comes with practice

[chasio]

FINALLY got around to using the PB Mk II today, just as a garage-based practise run on the rear since I had never yet changed it myself!

It really is a bloody handy tool, so cheers Pete :2thumbsup

I managed to mark the rim slightly a couple of times getting the last couple of bites on, but I think that was me using it too close to the rim.

Incidentally, I wonder if the Freewind rear rim may be a bit different to that on the DR, as removal and refitting of the tyre went pretty OK (Fullbore M41) and I couldn't see the flange (or somesuch) inside the rim that I have read about on here being inside the DR650's.

[_Shrek_]

Incidentally, I wonder if the Freewind rear rim may be a bit different to that on the DR, as removal and refitting of the tyre went pretty OK (Fullbore M41) and I couldn't see the flange (or somesuch) inside the rim that I have read about on here being inside the DR650's.

I've used mine on the 1150Gs, 650 Dakar & XLR250 tubed & tubeless works a treat on all :2thumbsup

[JATZ]

I've used mine on the 1150Gs, 650 Dakar & XLR250 tubed & tubeless works a treat on all :2thumbsup

Mines......still in the bag it was posted in :facepalm: I'd hate to get it dirty :D

[_Shrek_]

Mines......still in the bag it was posted in :facepalm: I'd hate to get it dirty :D

bloody bimmer :ride: :facepalm:

[NordieBoy]

Mines......still in the bag it was posted in :facepalm: I'd hate to get it dirty :D

Mine is probably still in it's bag too. Probably a bit dirty by now though...

[pete-blen]

Mine is probably still in it's bag too. Probably a bit dirty by now though...

:o...........................................

[chasio]

:o...........................................

So, I've been practising my tyre changes with varying degrees of exertion and success. Mostly I've been doing it with the tools I carry but yesterday afternoon I tried putting a 17" E-09 onto the back of the Freewind (which I think has the same rim as the DR). Holy cow, I'd still be there doing it now if it weren't for Pete's super tool.

So Pete - Thanks :)

I'm sure my technique could be improved, but meanwhile I am keeping my fingers crossed I don't have to fix that thing on a ride.

[JATZ]

I've got an un used one of these tyre doohicky things if someone wants it ? I can't see myself using it as tyre levers seem to be working adequately. Flick me a p.m. for details

[_Shrek_]

I've got an un used one of these tyre doohicky things if someone wants it ? I can't see myself using it as tyre levers seem to be working adequately. Flick me a p.m. for details

you should try them, they're great & fast, even Off-spring is starting to use it :rolleyes:

[XF650]

I've got an un used one of these tyre doohicky things if someone wants it ? I can't see myself using it as tyre levers seem to be working adequately. Flick me a p.m. for details

Transaction completed, including apples - thanks James.
Does Fran still want to hire it?

[NordieBoy]

Transaction completed, including apples - thanks James.
Does Fran still want to hire it?

Going up Hira next weekend to look for mine again...

[_Shrek_]

:o...........................................

:cry: my cool tool don't work teeth are striped on both they done about 12 fittings

[NordieBoy]

Pete! Yer teeth are dodgy!