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General Category => General Discussion => Topic started by: Burkslaw on June 25, 2022, 08:18:18 PM
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Mounted a new rear Battleax on my '02 Stone today using the zip-tie method I've seen on Youtube. It was MUCH easier to get on than I expected. I think the more zip-ties used the easier it may be. Only took me 2 or 3 small bites with tire irons to get it on after pushing it 3/4 of the way onto the rim.
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Depends on the tire & rim. I've had an impossible experience a couple of times.
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Thanks for passing this suggestion along. I still change tires by hand with the little 6" tire levers I used in the 1950s and a heavy rubber hammer and, yes, I use very profane language when doing it.
I also try to do my tire changes on really hot, Texas summer afternoons, after the tire has sat in the sun for a few hours and is more flexible. A heat gun will do the job, but I feel it's safer for the tire to use the sun's heat. A little Windex spray on the tire bead facilitates mounting, too.
Ralph
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Depends on the tire & rim. I've had an impossible experience a couple of times.
I tend to agree. Installing a new Battlax BT46 on my '87 LMIV rear was far easier than installing a Michelin Anakee Adventure on my '12 Wee Strom. However, if ty-raps work for some of you, awesome!
FWIW, a few years ago got nomar & Mojolever tire bar and it is working for me so far (I had no success with nomar's tire bar). However, I have used a powered changer in the past and think they're far superior but no longer have access to one. On the other hand, shortly after I bought the nomar, a motorcycle repair shop opened up in the neighborhood. If I had a clue that a repair shop would open close by I don't think I would have invested in a home set-up.
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Thanks for passing this suggestion along. I still change tires by hand with the little 6" tire levers I used in the 1950s and a heavy rubber hammer and, yes, I use very profane language when doing it.
I also try to do my tire changes on really hot, Texas summer afternoons, after the tire has sat in the sun for a few hours and is more flexible. A heat gun will do the job, but I feel it's safer for the tire to use the sun's heat. A little Windex spray on the tire bead facilitates mounting, too.
Ralph
I used to change tires on the ground with my stubby tire irons from the 70's. Figured I have done it so many times I was doing the best I could. Then I picked up some new, longer tire irons and a Harbor Freight tire changing stand. WOW. What a difference. Not having to bend over so much makes it much easier on my now old back. Using Bead Buddies helps even more. Made me wonder why I waited so long. :grin: