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Post by chew652 on Feb 2, 2007 12:35:32 GMT -5
I've changed my own tires on dirt bikes for many years. I have a new tire to put on my sr500 mag -style front. I changed tires on an xs650 project I have since sold. I nicked up the wheels somewhat when I did this. I am wondering if any of you fellows have any techniques to prevent this(tape the tire iron perhaps?). I am also wondering how critical the balance weights are considering the speed capabilities of the SR. Should I leave them in place, buy new ones ,or toss them? You expert opinions are needed and valued. Thanks, Bill
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lurch
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Post by lurch on Feb 4, 2007 2:33:05 GMT -5
Chew
There are rim protectors available ,there like a tough nylon sleeve that slips over the alloy rim . Try this item # on ebay . com
330083524892 real cheap too ;D I have my tyre levers/irons polished on the ends ,helps easing tire over the rim.
Allways have the tires balanced when fitting new tyres or even after removing the tire for a puncture repair but I allways fit a new tube to be on the safe side . I lost a balance weight from the front of my XS750 during the summer ,the forks shook like crazy even as low as 40mph
Hope this helps
LURCH
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Post by davedunsboro on Feb 4, 2007 7:49:58 GMT -5
hey there I'm as tight as a fishes ringpiece when it comes to parting with cash for bike jobs , but changing tyres , leave it to the local bike shop & they can balance it too . I've learnt the hard way . I had 2 good tyres taken off 2 rims ,2 tyres crappy tyres taken off my good rims & the good tyres put on (that would've been lots of skin off and mega swearing) for 30 bucks ! I'm converted ! Dave .
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Post by chew652 on Feb 4, 2007 12:40:38 GMT -5
Thanks for the replies,I have a set of rimsavers and wheel weights on the way.
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Post by colinjay on Feb 4, 2007 16:27:58 GMT -5
Hi guys,
I have always chamged my own tyres. A hint to stop the wheel wobbling around on the sprocket etc. Make a wooden frame about 14" square (inside) from 4x2 and place your wheel on this with the sprocket or disc sitting down into the frame. This make the wheel sit flat and it doesn't wobble when yoy are working the tyre off and on. I also ust a huge rubber mallet to put my tyres back onto the rim, stops you from damaging the tyre bead or rim.
CJ
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Post by yamatopdog on Feb 4, 2007 22:55:01 GMT -5
Chew, good luck, i'm in the middle of swiching to spoked wheels.the tires where a bear when i put them on the mags and just as tough comming off,i did find that they whent on the new wheel a little ezer due to the deeper drop center.i was working on a new top end tire changer so you coou'nt pay me anough to bust a tire by hand again,Bob
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Post by kentrex on Feb 11, 2007 8:38:06 GMT -5
Being a bit of a tightwad myself I make up my own rim savers out of plastic milk bottle material double or treble thickness works just fine. Use them once and bin them.
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