andyh
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Post by andyh on Feb 19, 2018 19:02:39 GMT 10
I have just got my rig back from it's 5,000k service (more about that in another thread) and was thinking it might be time to swap the rear tyre with the spare so I end up with a new tyre on the pusher and a usable spare.
Been about 30 years since I have replaced tyres on rims, Is there anything I should be considering?
Only thing I can think of is balancing the new pusher but I am sure I can find somewhere that can do that for me.
Do folks swap/ rotate hoops regularly or just wait for them to die and replace?
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Post by brucek on Feb 19, 2018 22:38:10 GMT 10
Hi andyh, my 2c worth. I have a 2015 Ranger with the large dia. hub on the rear and spare, small dia. hub on the front and sidecar (19" wheels).
So, I alternate the spare with the rear occasionally to 'exercise' the spare and equalise the spline wear on the drive flanges.
I also swapped the front and sidecar wheels about a year ago because the sidecar tyre lasts forever compared to the front tyre. However, this involves swapping over the disc bosses and rotors which can be a bit tedious.
Some might think this is not entirely necessary but I think it's a good thing. I reckon it maximises tyre life by sharing the load/wear between tyres.
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Post by Uralee on Feb 20, 2018 8:50:38 GMT 10
No need to swap tyres around. The rear will wear on a slight angle so just leave it. The sidecar tyre is good for 50000km so why play with it, and you cannot use a worn rear on the front because the steering will be crap.
Any of the road tyres are good for 9-10000km on the rear if you run the right pressures.
I pull the rear wheel every 2-3000km to service the spline and it is a good idea to lube the rear caliper slides as well. I also wiggle the caliper often as a check for binding.
On balancing.......use the axle. Support the axle horizontally and allow the wheel to rotate. You can give it a little assistance to get started.....the heavy spot will go to the bottom. Place weights opposite to balance. When you have it right, the wheel will sit in any position.
I use a couple of car safety stands to support the axle and a little spacer to get it horizontal.
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andyh
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Post by andyh on Feb 20, 2018 15:14:08 GMT 10
Thanks Gents, that is the sort of common sense answer I needed.
My spare is a speed limited hub which can only be put on the rear. This is why I thought I would swap the rear rubber with the spare rubber. Since I can't use the spare outside emergency use I figured I might as well get my money's worth out of the tread and leave a semi good tyre on it instead.
I used to balance wheels like that.. lol, thanks for reminding me how it's done.
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andyh
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Post by andyh on Feb 20, 2018 15:32:45 GMT 10
As for the tyre pressure, just did a board search and get the following psi:
Front - 30-35
Rear - 40
SC - 30
Jon Taylor's intro letter recommended
Front - 30
Rear 35 - Smooth Tar 40
SC - 25
I am guessing if they are in the ball park then there won't be major drama's.
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roscoau
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Post by roscoau on Feb 20, 2018 15:37:58 GMT 10
For my K28's I've settled on 24 24 38
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andyh
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Post by andyh on Mar 19, 2018 18:10:31 GMT 10
Took the rear and spare to 'Tyres for Bikes' in Brisbane. Got them to swap them over. I did remove the main from the rim and it taught me that I need to invest in a good set of irons if I want to do it myself without murdering the rims. The original Duro rear lasted about 6400kms from what I can tell but half of that time I have no idea what pressure or conditions it was run in.  They had a Hidenau K37 there for $160 and said they tend to have 2 in stock most of the time. Good to know. Also for those of you in SEQ they are moving to Eagle Farm soon. |
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Post by Uralee on Mar 19, 2018 18:30:30 GMT 10
You can buy Duro’s for under $100 and I get 9-10k out if them on the rear.
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andyh
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Post by andyh on Mar 19, 2018 20:49:05 GMT 10
Thanks Lee,
I guess with the new tread fitted I will get a good idea of the wear for my style of riding.
Be interesting to see what the new one is like in 6000 ... will post side by side pic's.
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andyh
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Post by andyh on Oct 26, 2018 5:15:15 GMT 10
Just an update on the Duro HF308 6 Ply - Since I had no idea what pressures were run in the tyre or what sort of load and roads the bike had been on, I was interested to see how my new tyre performed.  Before - @ 6400k's  New - @ 7800 k's (not inflated) I think the new one has another thousand in it at the very least. So much so that I have put the casing aside for the spare at some stage. Given the cost of the Avon's and Hidenau's I don't think I will bother. I might invest in one for the front, but that has over 14,000 on it now and should last another 2 or 3K. I don't even bother looking at the sidecar tyre - I think it still has the molding spurs on it  |
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