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nzspokes
3rd March 2013, 06:31
Are these a good idea?

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/parts-for-sale/performance/auction-566251001.htm

My back tyre is rounded, don't mind buying a new one but this seems like a good idea when there is still stacks of meat on the tyre.
Akzle
3rd March 2013, 07:05
soldering iron bro. or one of those "craft" hot knives...
good idea?
just be careful.
DEATH_INC.
3rd March 2013, 08:16
Back in the day I just used a normal craft knife.
It works well, but a powerful bike will tear the knobs off if you take too much off....
Madness
3rd March 2013, 08:18
Back in the day I just used a normal craft knife.
It works well, but a powerful bike will tear the knobs off if you take too much off....

Or a less powerful bike ridden by a fat bastard.
nzspokes
3rd March 2013, 09:32
Back in the day I just used a normal craft knife.
It works well, but a powerful bike will tear the knobs off if you take too much off....

I guess you would only do one cut on a tyre. Had thought of a craft knife. With a bit of water I guess.
gwynfryn
3rd March 2013, 11:36
Turn the tyre around. Have used an angle grinder but not worth the hassle.
DEATH_INC.
3rd March 2013, 13:58
Or a less powerful bike ridden by a fat bastard.
Lol...back when I raced MX i was a skinny (ish) bugger. My KTM250 could stay with My mates 500 in a straight line :cool:
civil
8th March 2013, 20:52
Are these a good idea?


With three bikes in the shed I have had one of these I got from the US for about 5 years now.

I would get about three sharp tyres per rotation before having to replace the tyre.

Well worth it. Takes me about 20mins to shapen a tyre.
Trials Rider
11th March 2013, 16:32
Yip they work well, I don't bother turning them around because you then put the crap edge to the back, try going down a steep wet muddy hill, its about then you realise that adrenaline is brown and it wasn't such a great idea.

I cut my S12XC three times and at the end of that it was completely F&%ked, third time around was on volcanic rock which is like riding in a cheese grater so it finished it off fairly quickly
Mom
11th March 2013, 17:07
BAck in the olden days that was a way to get 2 meetings out of a tyre :yes:
F5 Dave
12th March 2013, 16:19
I used to use a dangerous method, but the Knobbly knife actually works well & encourages you to ride on better edge more of the time than holding off on buying a new tyre.

Starts raining the night before a big ride? least you can get out in the garage & give yourself a chance.

NZ ones come with NZ plug & 240v of course.