A Nice Tire Change Solution - Page 3

bikeworm · 08-28-2006, 09:48 PM

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Originally Posted by scottr

COOL! Nothing like a testimonial when you throw a C note into the wind.

Would not this device work just as well on a wheel on the ground? That IS the one thing that perplexes me here. Why are they working on a tire still on the bike?

Because of the cable part of the device I surmise. But why not do it in the dirt?

If you get my meaning.

The cable runs through the axle. The bike on the stand makes a great platform to work from.

scottr · 08-29-2006, 06:28 AM

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Originally Posted by YOGOI

Sure, you could do it with the wheel off the bike. The question is; Why do it in the dirt. Thats one nice thing about it. you dont have to grind dirt into the hub, and you dont have to put loppsided pressure on the disk brake and sprocket.

OK. Given the substantial force necessary to break the beed on a 950 I could see me knocking the bike off the stand pretty easily. When I talk about putting it in the dirt I really mean 'with all necessary precautions' ... like a block of wood or something under the tire/wheel where you are applying force .... maybe your aerostitch jacket (towel, rag,newspaper, garbage can lid) under the sprocket/disc .... like that. Then one could put some weight on that stick pretty easy.

Also: Thanks Don.

idahoskiguy · 08-29-2006, 07:54 AM

Watched this tool in action several times at the Buckaroo Ralley in Elko and must say I was impressed. It does the job better than any of the pinch type bead breakers people were trying to use. Also saw no issues of the bike being unstable in the process.

Just my $.02.

cpmodem · 08-29-2006, 09:17 AM

Yeah, there were no problems with the bike falling off the stand as all of the pressure is concentrated on the rim and tire. The bead popped free as easy as it does on my tire machine back home in the shop. WAY more stable than using the sidestand of a bike with no wheel on one end

-cp

Gummee! · 08-29-2006, 11:03 AM

That 'use another bike's sidestand thing' breaks down when there ain't another bike...

I tend to ride on my own when I'm out, so this looks good to me!

'Course, this means I hafta get another DS bike here soon too!

M

YOGOI · 08-29-2006, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by scottr

OK. Given the substantial force necessary to break the beed on a 950 I could see me knocking the bike off the stand pretty easily...

Then one could put some weight on that stick pretty easy.

Also: Thanks Don.

Its a good strong tool, but I think a little finness (sp) is needed to keep the aluminum exstentions from bending. The leverage that you get makes it so you dont need to put your wieght into it. Youll see when you get it.

hcmiller92 · 08-29-2006, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by 1stiski

Portable peace pipe???

This had me rolling on the floor for 10 minutes.

Zerodog · 08-29-2006, 12:18 PM

I don't quite get it. I have never had a problem getting beads off of rims with just a tire lever. I use the motion pro spoon levers that are about 1ft long. That is it. I step on it and they just pop off. This is with dirt tires though. Are more road worthy tires really stuck on?

Wayne Weber · 08-29-2006, 01:29 PM

That is pretty cool. I had a similar idea that was less parts, I'll have to proto type it first though. I'm ready to change the 950 rear so now's a good time to try some ideas!

cpmodem · 08-29-2006, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Zerodog

I don't quite get it. I have never had a problem getting beads off of rims with just a tire lever. I use the motion pro spoon levers that are about 1ft long. That is it. I step on it and they just pop off. This is with dirt tires though. Are more road worthy tires really stuck on?

I think the big "sticker" is the Scorpion, 'cuz my 908's pop off really easily with a tire iron. Something to do with the Scorpion being a tubless type tire. So, If you've got knobbies, you prolly don't need no stinkin' "special" bead breaker. Lest you want to carry one for the folks in your group with Scorps

-cp

Misery Goat · 08-29-2006, 04:25 PM

nice bling but the sidestand technique seems to work fine for me and it's free and doesn't take up unnecessary space.

R-dubb · 08-29-2006, 04:59 PM

Here's my custom bead breaker. Works every time.

Zrexrob · 08-29-2006, 07:35 PM

How does that fit in your tankbag

retroone · 08-29-2006, 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by ZREXROB

How does that fit in your tankbag

It clamps to the bars and is the GPS bracket.

AntWare · 08-30-2006, 07:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Gummee!

That 'use another bike's sidestand thing' breaks down when there ain't another bike...

I tend to ride on my own when I'm out, so this looks good to me!

Why do you need another bike? The 9fiddy has both

08-29-2006, 09:17 AM	#34
cpmodem Orange Caveman Joined: Nov 2004 Location: masa yee yah tee 59° 14' 9" N / 135° 26' 42" W Oddometer: 7,098	Yeah, there were no problems with the bike falling off the stand as all of the pressure is concentrated on the rim and tire. The bead popped free as easy as it does on my tire machine back home in the shop. WAY more stable than using the sidestand of a bike with no wheel on one end -cp __________________ -cp DISCLAIMER: All observations made in this post are mine and based solely on my own anecdotal experiences, and may contain large doses of facetiousness. YMMV, of course. You are "on your own", and I take no responsibility if someone tries anything in this post and gets into trouble with the law, damages their person or property, or goes blind. Take everything you read or hear "anywhere" butt especially on the Web with a large dose of salt.

08-29-2006, 11:03 AM	#35
Gummee! That's MR. Toothless Joined: May 2004 Location: NoVA for now... Oddometer: 25,658	That 'use another bike's sidestand thing' breaks down when there ain't another bike... I tend to ride on my own when I'm out, so this looks good to me! 'Course, this means I hafta get another DS bike here soon too! M __________________ There. I've moved back to VA. Can you PLEASE change the weather?!

08-29-2006, 01:29 PM	#39
Wayne Weber why are we stopping? Joined: Aug 2003 Location: Golden CO Oddometer: 3,854	That is pretty cool. I had a similar idea that was less parts, I'll have to proto type it first though. I'm ready to change the 950 rear so now's a good time to try some ideas! __________________ Wayne 04 KTM 950 S 93 KTM 550 93 XT225 Adventure Serow! 00 Weber Rally Twin (www.rallytwin.com) Gas Gas 270 2 Waterbuffalo's (Sold!)

08-29-2006, 04:25 PM	#41
Misery Goat Positating the negative Joined: Jun 2003 Location: AZ Oddometer: 73,614	nice bling but the sidestand technique seems to work fine for me and it's free and doesn't take up unnecessary space. __________________ "So what you gonna do when the novelty is gone.."-- Joy Division Same as it ever was 2010 Latin America Route

08-29-2006, 04:59 PM	#42
R-dubb Dubbious Adventurer Joined: Aug 2001 Location: San Francisco Oddometer: 4,695	Here's my custom bead breaker. Works every time. __________________ MINIMOUNT Hard Shell Netbook Case & Mounts

08-29-2006, 07:54 AM	#33
idahoskiguy Beastly Adventurer Joined: Jun 2005 Oddometer: 1,067	Watched this tool in action several times at the Buckaroo Ralley in Elko and must say I was impressed. It does the job better than any of the pinch type bead breakers people were trying to use. Also saw no issues of the bike being unstable in the process. Just my $.02.

08-29-2006, 12:18 PM	#38
Zerodog Beastly Adventurer Joined: Jun 2006 Location: SLC, UT Oddometer: 1,233	I don't quite get it. I have never had a problem getting beads off of rims with just a tire lever. I use the motion pro spoon levers that are about 1ft long. That is it. I step on it and they just pop off. This is with dirt tires though. Are more road worthy tires really stuck on?

08-29-2006, 07:35 PM	#43
Zrexrob Fla Mountains...yep! Joined: Jan 2006 Location: Clermontvegasville, Fl Oddometer: 1,380	How does that fit in your tankbag

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