| Author | Message | ||
     Kag |
15.5k now on the bike. Replaced the Conti front tire with Shinko Advance. The Conti was not worn out but the tire was starting to not ride well. Dropped the rim and pulled the old tire then pulled the old bearing out and then installed new ones using the heat/freezer method. Then took off the old tire and mounted the new on using the string method.....the mount took about 60 seconds to do once it got started. Very easy. Then inflated, put the wheel on, and rode it...... Got a ride panned for tomorrow with the wife....she just bought a new Triumph Tiger 800. Nice bike but the Uly is hanging tough.         Wifes new Bike  (Message edited by kag on September 21, 2013) | ||
| Ulyful |
Hey, Great pics. Nice ride. The Tiger 800 is a good looking bike. Can you forward the thread URL on the "string method? Never heard of that before. | ||
| Druelly |
+1 on the string method. Never heard of it before | ||
| Kag |
I found one videa using zippies but none on using small tough $3 roll of walmart cord I used but its exactly the same method and it flat out works I will post a photo of the small cord i used. Cut 8 small lengths of the cord about 16" then put one piece under the tire, have someone stand on the tire compressing that area to where the beads touch each other. Tie a knot. Repeat till done with other pieces. I used soapy water on the rim and bead area and then work the tie on. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S6WPzRRJLpA (Message edited by kag on September 21, 2013) (Message edited by kag on September 21, 2013) | ||
| Thumper1203 |
@ Kag.. a variation to your mounting method is to use Harbor freight load straps with the buckles.. they are inexpensive, very thin, re-usable and come in a six-pack. Being an avid Dyna-bead user and wanting a dry install, I drape two layers of plastic garbage bags over the rim, gathered in the center. The tire literally drops on with the slip of the two bags w/no struggle or scuffs  | ||
| Steveford |
That's pretty slick, I'll have to give that a shot. I've got a Coates 220 manual machine but the rear XB rim is a real bear to get a tire onto. | ||
| Kag |
Yea I though about the ratchet straps but opted for the cord......why?....because Any of these ways it works far better than most any other way I have seen.....well except paying someone else to do it  | ||
| Electraglider_1997 |
I just bought a harbor freight set up but the only cost me less than $70 for the whole thing. But I sure like the ideas here and will try them out, especially the garbage bag method. Ingenious. | ||
| Reepicheep |
Great tips for tire installation, thanks guys! | ||
| Kag |
Just a quick add on, the Shinko Advance now has about 200 miles on it and it rolls into and out of the twisties very nicely and seems to compliment the Shinko raven Rear well. Pleased with it so far.....$68 shipped to my door....so really happy so far. I put Mobil 1 in the primary and it really likes that....smoothed out the clunk. | ||
| Motorfish |
That is a great idea! I wonder if it works for tire removal by breaking both beads and slipping ties around. I would think so. I just built/bought this: http://www.badweatherbikers.com/buell/messages/142 838/720701.html?1378147393 And it works well. |
