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Post by krmartin on Jan 6, 2021 7:55:18 GMT 10
HI I am sure we all have our own way of changing tyres,fixing punctures And the way i do it now, was new to me until a few years ago It was a game changer for me and reduced pinching tubes full stop So i do have decent long levers A valve fishing tool small bottle of lube 3x rim protectors A very trick bead breaker/tyre levers which breaks down small Also mounted two long levers on sidecar frame where there were 2 pre tapped holes already I now always remove tyre completely-fix or replace tube-push back into tyre-and cable tie the two beads completely together using two ties around the valve stem. 6 or so ties do the trick Lube up.push back onto rim and use fishing tool to locate and hold valve in position during process Make sure the tyre bead is sitting as best as possible in rim well and lever away           |
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Post by pokey on Jan 6, 2021 8:27:23 GMT 10
Thanks for sharing, great photos, comprehensive kit of gear. I like to explore and learn from others experiences and always remind myself of the many ways to skin a cat.
Cheers Pokey.
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Post by Uralee on Jan 6, 2021 8:51:43 GMT 10
Lots of ways to skin that cat...🤣 I was taught tyre changing 60 years ago, before I became a teenager and knew everything anyway. I still remember my old man saying this is just one way to do it. I have been meaning to try the zip tie method for a while now but have not had the need. For a Ural there are a few things I have learnt changing tyres or repairing punctures. ........You do not need to remove the side car wheel (and if you lift the chair until the cylinder is resting on the ground) you can work standing up. On a jack here.  Without the rack, I have done my tyre changes with the wheel still mounted on the spare wheel carrier.......again, I like to work standing up. 👍🤣  I have never had a Ural tyre that needed a bead breaker.....always been able to do by hand. Lube makes your life so much more pleasant........ talking tyres folks.......talking tyres. 😜 A zip tie (4mm I think) screws into the valve and provides a lovely lead to feed the stem through the wheel. A ground sheet does wonders for your sanity when working in the great outdoors. ..........Out on the road, don’t repair your puncture then look for your pump. 🥴 .........And I still carry my BMW repair kit......Mastercard. |
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Post by Deano on Jan 6, 2021 9:01:49 GMT 10
Great post mate. Just out of interest where did you get the bead breaker? Had a bit of search and can't see anything similar.
Cheers
Deano
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Post by Deano on Jan 6, 2021 9:11:31 GMT 10
On the subject of lube for tyres, Septone pink hand cream (about $9 for 500g) is good stuff. Good for anywhere rubber needs easing onto metal, plastic etc. Plus it has the advantage of being a good hand cleaner, especially for grease and black tyre changing shit.
Cheers
Deano
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Post by krmartin on Jan 6, 2021 14:59:12 GMT 10
Lots of ways to skin that cat...🤣 I was taught tyre changing 60 years ago, before I became a teenager and knew everything anyway. I still remember my old man saying this is just one way to do it. I have been meaning to try the zip tie method for a while now but have not had the need. For a Ural there are a few things I have learnt changing tyres or repairing punctures. ........You do not need to remove the side car wheel (and if you lift the chair until the cylinder is resting on the ground) you can work standing up. On a jack here. Without the rack, I have done my tyre changes with the wheel still mounted on the spare wheel carrier.......again, I like to work standing up. 👍🤣 I have never had a Ural tyre that needed a bead breaker.....always been able to do by hand. Lube makes your life so much more pleasant........ talking tyres folks.......talking tyres. 😜 A zip tie (4mm I think) screws into the valve and provides a lovely lead to feed the stem through the wheel. A ground sheet does wonders for your sanity when working in the great outdoors. ..........Out on the road, don’t repair your puncture then look for your pump. 🥴 .........And I still carry my BMW repair kit......Mastercard. |
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Post by krmartin on Jan 6, 2021 15:09:40 GMT 10
And just like that-i have learnt yet another trick today-love the ground sheet idea and will probably put the tipping bike up for sidecar change to use next time.
Yes by standing on tyre i have managed to break ural beads-i carry the breaker as part of my kit, i swap out to each bike i am using at the time.Some Heidenau and Mitas tyres on my 2 wheelers have bastard stiff sidewalls that won't collapse even running your mates bike over them.It also comes with the 3 short levers which of course make up the breaker so generally end up using two long and one short lever for change
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Post by krmartin on Jan 6, 2021 15:13:44 GMT 10
Great post mate. Just out of interest where did you get the bead breaker? Had a bit of search and can't see anything similar. Cheers Deano Bestrest Products,good old USA-they also make what i believe is the best cyclepump on the market-albeit i throw in a small hand one cause i never can be sure |
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Post by andyh on Jan 9, 2021 6:47:30 GMT 10
All about technique.
- CLICK HERE for YouTube Video -Whether you agree with anything this guy says is irrelevant, just watch what he does and try it. No need for valve feeders or tie wraps. Just use the technique. Works on Duro's and K28's and even my old litre plus road bikes. Same as Lee, never had trouble breaking a bead with my hands but do have a G clamp if needed. And yes it can be on the side of the road, without the workshop stand, and with traffic whizzing by, but totally agree with Wheels, best tried at home first  |
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Post by Uralee on Jan 9, 2021 8:50:05 GMT 10
TUBELESS.......Just sayin’
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