Banana axle

[bart]

With the tyre thing, I had a battle cracking the bead on the crappy MT60 rear. The first side wasn't too bad, but getting the other side off.... In the end, I placed the tyre on a couple of bits of timber and jumped up and down on the rim until it popped. Probably not the best way of going about it. I was about to put it in the vice.

Then....chucked the Kenda surpise on. Do you think I could seat the bead. Took it up to 80 psi 5 times (with the occasional rubber hammer beating) before it came close.

Now, I've changed a few dozen tyres over the years, but never had quite this problem. Has anyone tried putting a light smear of grease around the bead (or rim)? I guess you run the risk of the tyre turning on the rim. Are there other options (without taking it to the shop)? I'm getting too old for this shit.

[NordieBoy]

You've got to use lube with the DR rear.
Getting the bead on and off.

I usually use WD40 as it makes the rubber tacky when it dries.

[petegl58]

The axle can be straightened by any competent engineer with vee blocks, a hydraulic press,and some aluminium packers to prevent damage. The axle will be medium tensile material and shouldnt crack when straightening. Easy really.

[dino3310]

You've got to use lube with the DR rear.
Getting the bead on and off.

I usually use WD40 as it makes the rubber tacky when it dries.

me use CRC

[NordieBoy]

me use CRC

So do I but I feel... dirty...

[GPS MAN]

You've got to use lube with the DR rear.
Getting the bead on and off.

I usually use WD40 as it makes the rubber tacky when it dries.

Same here WD 40 will make it jump off the bead.....well, maybe come off a lot easier anyway