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Changing a tire

Discussion in 'Motorcycle Tech Talk' started by skull2007, Mar 12, 2008.

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  1. skull2007

    skull2007 Active Member

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    mounting the tire wasn't very hard. need about three irons. now that i have it mounted the valve stem is no good:rant:
    skull2007, Apr 8, 2008
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    talked to the tire co. you're right on. not all the tires have marks. fixed the valve stem. built a balancing stand, now more fun, i'll beat those greedy bastirds:devil:
    skull2007, Apr 11, 2008
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    now that i have the front wheel off the question is how to get the axle out of it:witsend: . nothing is stock. wheel is a custom chrome, sliders are the type with the hidden axle. the axle has allen heads on both ends. anyone know about these?
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    figured that out. but now another ? took it for a test run. seemed a little flexy in the front, but didn't have a fender. should fenders have much to do this?
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    yep it could as it's doubles as a brace , A week sota brace but a brace still , did you double check the tire site for the right presure ? as that will make it seem a bit flexy as well
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    you got it. psi was down to 28, should be around 40-42. seems that fender does alot towards stability though:eek:
    skull2007, Apr 14, 2008
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    I've done my share of changing tires ...at least I know what that dot stands for now.
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    just got the back one off now, wheel and tire.... now to take them apart:eek: looks like more work then the front:witsend:
    skull2007, Apr 14, 2008
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    it's Hell

    anybody have any tricks when it comes to breaking the bead:banghead:
    skull2007, Apr 14, 2008
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    a few ways to break the bead.....a press....using wood blocks carefully, a car jack set on the tire near the bead, the other end under the car. a bead breaker from an auto parts store....inexpensive.........:)

    i have a question, how much of that 25 bucks for changing a tire ya recon ya saved so far????.................................:D

    but everyone needs to do it at least once!!!!:roflmao:
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    how many new bad word's did you learn :roflmao:
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    it's tough:cussing: but when that bead breaks i can hear those shifty brain surgeons at the shops moan, i can just see the tear run down their face when i'm done, i'll get it:devil:
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    good for you!! not many folks would follow this through, i llike your style. you are finding out why places charge what they do.....altho some places dont do the quallity of job you are doing!!!!! keep it up, you will get it!!!!!:)
    chucktx, Apr 14, 2008
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    Yep it's not real easy , but not that hard all at the same time , the shops just have the easy machines that they have to pay for , I have changed at least one tire on every bike that I have owened & that a good many over some 40 plus years , I did the rear on my E glide & now suck it up & take the wheel off & to the shop , & we have a hand power tire michane here , for both car's & bikes , car part is a lot easyer
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    well i got the tire off:D cowboy i see what you mean, it wouldn't so bad with the right tools. i intend to get a bead breaker. this is good experience for along the road. i really am determined to keep the bike away from the shop. this way i can see with my own two eyes whats going on with my bike.:devil:
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    thanks guys, it feels good to work on my own bike:p . i figure when i want to ride my bike, the bike does the job for me every time without complaint and doesn't have some other bike do the job, tonight when i get home i'm going to take time to recon't the laced wheel, than i'll mount the new tire. made my own balancing stand out of some scrap lumber, seems to work fine and didn't cost 150.00. any advice on the rim would be greatly appreciated.
    chucktx- thanks for those pointers the car thing would be great along the road. beats putting on your hospital gown and waiting for the brain surgeons to come recue you and your wallet; you know our fellow brothers at the shop who only have our best interests in mind.:devil:
    skull2007, Apr 15, 2008
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    on balancing the wheel . . . . would it be a good idea to balance with the pulley and rotor on? or are they balanced independently:confused: oh one other thing... about not using soapy water instead using "mounting fluild" whats up with that?
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    you want to balance just the tire and wheel. i have used soap, but it seemed to dry to quick to finish the job......i dont think there is anything in household soaps to hurt the tire/finish. just keep it handy so you can keepit slippery................................................
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    i agree, thanks. i think that mounting fluild helps the tire grip the rim. i believe this idea comes from the same relm as the "dyno" that being drag racing. i don't ever see me drag racing my bike or even burning out. i have nothing against drag racing or those who do it, i just can't afford pretending to be one.:D
    skull2007, Apr 16, 2008
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