Popping the bead

[BMWST?]

I am pretty sure the problem with Ediies tyre was partly caused by the tyre lube used to mount the tyre had turned to glue when we tried to dismount it

[dino3310]

one reason i love using the crc

[Woodman]

I just use whatever car wash/wax that is in the shed to mount the tyres. Mind you klr rims don,t have whatever drs have that make them a pita.

[CrazyFrog]

I just use whatever car wash/wax that is in the shed to mount the tyres. Mind you klr rims don,t have whatever drs have that make them a pita.

If any of you Nelson guys want some proper tyre shop rim lube (errr, sounds a bit rude) let me know, you can have some for free. It's a glycerine water based gel (basically, jellified soap), I've got a 3/4 full pail of it that I'll never get through in a lifetime. They even recommend it as a tyre shine product for those who may be inclined. Not.
Keep some in your workshop or put a small portable pot of it in your bike tool kit. Smear it on last 1/4 of bead to assist with tyre change, and any excess washes off with water. The issues with using CRC, is that shit stays slippery for days, and there is the possibity of tyre turning on rim once fitted.

[Waipukbiker]

When I was doing truck tyres I just used industrial hand cleaner(Non gritty). Same as above, water soluble.

[NordieBoy]

I still like wd40...

[dino3310]

The issues with using CRC, is that shit stays slippery for days, and there is the possibity of tyre turning on rim once fitted.

Not.... quite often i'd spray it on then get distracted by what ever then finally get back to the tyre half hour later and i gotta spray again as the bugga next to dried up, been using it for the last eight years with absolutely no problems what so ever, as for tyre turning on the rim, shite it aint that slippery... but i guess each to there own
when theres been no crc i use dish washing liquid and water with a paint brush.
in the drier weeks im changing the pigs tyres twice a week so the bead breakings quite easy, only useing the lube for that last bitch quarter bit of tyre to go on

[brp]

This dude knows his stuff - uses windex - think some window cleaner - so it evaporates


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qw0B2...e_gdata_player

[dino3310]

This dude knows his stuff - uses windex - think some window cleaner - so it evaporates


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qw0B2...e_gdata_player

i notice all the tyre changing videos they use MX tyres... would like to see them doing a eo-7 on a DR 17".......on the side of a road

[Transalper]

I noticed that too, always a nice soft pliable tyre.

[brp]

i notice all the tyre changing videos they use MX tyres... would like to see them doing a eo-7 on a DR 17".......on the side of a road

eo7 18 140 went on easy following doug's way - 3 irons about 40 cm long

Side of the road ya flick transalper a text

[Transalper]

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Side of the road ya flick transalper a text

you bistard !!
I use two 22cm leavers and WD40 on everything... including DR650 wheels when I have to. I hate wheels with rimlocks though and you'll have to break your own bead.

[brp]

Yah doing well with just two 22 cm irons - old space shuttle oil still petroleum based eh not sure if best thing on rubber ?

Johnnybalastik on tardme hooked me up with the irons for a good price -


Leverage with decent length irons, window cleaner seems to really soften the rubber for a bit till dries off quick, in the sun helps too - pre-bake that beautiful checkoslavakin rubber

[JATZ]

40cm irons ?
Pussy
2x 22 cm is all you need. It's all about technique
One of these days may show you young fullahs.....

[dino3310]

40cm irons ?
Pussy
2x 22 cm is all you need. It's all about technique
One of these days may show you young fullahs.....

i use the 20cm ones