My tire spoon bent like a noodle!

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BDOG 11/1/2009 2:40pm
11/1/2009 2:40pm
Wandell wrote:
I've heard the smaller the tire, the worse it is. My pitbike and my son's KLX both have 14 and 12 inch wheels. A buddy told...
I've heard the smaller the tire, the worse it is. My pitbike and my son's KLX both have 14 and 12 inch wheels. A buddy told me he gave up while trying to change a 10 inch CRF50 tire.
He's an idiot then. They are not that bad -easier than a 450 tire I tell ya that.
CorndogRacing 11/1/2009 3:16pm
11/1/2009 3:16pm
Wandell wrote:
I've heard the smaller the tire, the worse it is. My pitbike and my son's KLX both have 14 and 12 inch wheels. A buddy told...
I've heard the smaller the tire, the worse it is. My pitbike and my son's KLX both have 14 and 12 inch wheels. A buddy told me he gave up while trying to change a 10 inch CRF50 tire.
BDOG wrote:
He's an idiot then. They are not that bad -easier than a 450 tire I tell ya that.
not a chance, the little bikes are alot harder
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BDOG 11/1/2009 4:36pm
11/1/2009 4:36pm
I have 2 Cobra 50's, 2 KTM 65's and a CRF 450 and I would rather change the little bike tires any day of the week.
resurrection100 11/1/2009 7:02pm
11/1/2009 7:02pm
Guys this is secretsize...

Yes my username gets deleted everyday for some reason.

I changed over to maxxis tires today and it was a breeze! I bought three motion pro straight tire irons and that did the trick.

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resurrection100 11/1/2009 7:04pm
11/1/2009 7:04pm
secretsize wrote:
thanks..i'm off to the garage for battle number two I'm planning on mounting Maxxis tires and I heard the bead is a real bitch to get...
thanks..i'm off to the garage for battle number two

I'm planning on mounting Maxxis tires and I heard the bead is a real bitch to get on!


moto329 wrote:
Maxxis is the worst. If it's a Maxxis I won't touch it.
As a Mechanical Engineer I would expect you could handle the challenge. Those Maxxis tires did not give me any trouble then went on very easily. I have no idea why so many have trouble.
resurrection100 11/1/2009 7:06pm
11/1/2009 7:06pm
wownd out wrote:
Do you have the rim locks loose, and the bead broke, do you have the wheel elevated so the tire isn't touching the table, and soap...
Do you have the rim locks loose, and the bead broke, do you have the wheel elevated so the tire isn't touching the table, and soap and water? i use little 10 inch tire irons no problem just get that wheel off the ground or atleast the part your working on. Good luck.
wound,

I soaped the bead on both sides as you said...worked bitchin!
I also went to the hardware store and purchased a 5 gallon bucket....worked bitchin!
resurrection100 11/1/2009 7:07pm
11/1/2009 7:07pm
Lightning78 wrote:
yes....the sprocket side down is a good rule of thumb......NOOB! Tongue
Yep, remember sprocket down...thanks Brah!
resurrection100 11/1/2009 7:09pm
11/1/2009 7:09pm
petegrath wrote:
I use the Motion Pro ones too, haven't had a problem and have changed probably 20 tires with them, maybe more. As far as Maxxis, I'm...
I use the Motion Pro ones too, haven't had a problem and have changed probably 20 tires with them, maybe more. As far as Maxxis, I'm running an SI on back right now. So far so good. Didn't have an issue mounting either.

Here's the trick... Use soap and water (heavy on soap) to make the bead slippery. Helps for getting it on, and also helps set the bead when you air it up the first time.

I set the rim on an open bucket, so neither the rotor or the sprocket gets damaged.

Also, and I've seen a whole bunch of people struggle when not mounting the tire this way: Do not work against the rim lock! Start the mounting process at the rim lock. I seat about 3" on either side. From there, pick a side and work around the tire. The end goal is to have the last 1/4 of the job 90 degrees or so from the rim lock. if the rim lock's at 6 o'clock, your last bit to mount should be from 3 o'clock to 6 (saving the three inches or so I'll go past the rim lock with the initial mount).

If you do this, your tire will pop right on and you won't bend your tire irons. Putting the tire in the sun also helps alot, although I've done many changes in the winter too. The absolute worst thing you can do when mounting is have the last bit to pop on at 180 degrees from the rim lock. I watched a guy actually break the steel wire in his bead on a brand new MH3 by prying against the rim lock.

Good luck!

Pete,

Took you advice and started mounting the tire at the rim lock. Damn good advice. Thanks BRAH! As the tire was mounting I thought I need to give some thanks to those guys who responded...man the tire went on easier than ever...
resurrection100 11/1/2009 7:11pm
11/1/2009 7:11pm
ocscottie wrote:
Its probably [i]Big[/i] task to [i]attack[/i] that job and a real [i]Trick[/i] to not get your [i]Balls[/i] caught in the bead while they are hanging [i]Out[/i]...
Its probably Big task to attack that job and a real Trick to not get your Balls caught in the bead while they are hanging Out. So be careful man!
I dont see what your problem is...really...
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Highsider 11/1/2009 7:25pm
11/1/2009 7:25pm Edited Date/Time 11/1/2009 7:40pm
ocscottie wrote:
Its probably [i]Big[/i] task to [i]attack[/i] that job and a real [i]Trick[/i] to not get your [i]Balls[/i] caught in the bead while they are hanging [i]Out[/i]...
Its probably Big task to attack that job and a real Trick to not get your Balls caught in the bead while they are hanging Out. So be careful man!
resurrection100 wrote:
I dont see what your problem is...really...
Just hang around this board for a month or so and you will likely figure out what OC is saying.

Oh, and feel free to fill out your profile. We'd like to know a bit about you for our files.
resurrection100 11/1/2009 7:33pm
11/1/2009 7:33pm
ocscottie wrote:
Its probably [i]Big[/i] task to [i]attack[/i] that job and a real [i]Trick[/i] to not get your [i]Balls[/i] caught in the bead while they are hanging [i]Out[/i]...
Its probably Big task to attack that job and a real Trick to not get your Balls caught in the bead while they are hanging Out. So be careful man!
resurrection100 wrote:
I dont see what your problem is...really...
Highsider wrote:
Just hang around this board for a month or so and you will likely figure out what OC is saying.Oh, and feel free to fill out...
Just hang around this board for a month or so and you will likely figure out what OC is saying.

Oh, and feel free to fill out your profile. We'd like to know a bit about you for our files.
I will hang out for a month or two and feel the place out...

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