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Mark · Post by **Mark** » Mon Jul 17, 2000 11:31 am

Keep the tube deflated and avoid cranking on your levers too much past vertical when prying. This will prevent pinching the tube between the lever and the rim or tire. You only need two levers to do the job right. Mark B2 A2 At 9:24 AM -0700 7/17/2000, Barry Mcpherron wrote:

>OK I'm sure this is another topic that's been beat to death but I can't >seem to repair a flat motorcycle tire without creating a pinch flat in >the tube! I've read all kids or articles about changing the tube out. I >have three nice big tire irons and I spent 4 hours in a 105F degree >garage on Saturday trying to get the darn thing in without puncturing >it. > I've tried four different times now on two different bikes and >everytime I end up with a pinched tube and get pissed off and just take >the wheel to a shop. > My technique seems to be consistent enough that I always pierce the >tube when getting the last 6-10" of tire bead onto the rim. I've tried >no air in tube, some air in tube, pressing the tube up out of the way >before pulling the bead over, but I always end up with the same result a >pinched tube that doesn't hold air!

Barry Mcpherron · Post by **Barry Mcpherron** » Mon Jul 17, 2000 12:34 pm

Yes I'm using talcum powder. Watching someone who knows what they are doing is a good idea. Hey Fred, I hear your tire changing abilities are legendary, how about making a how-to video? "e. rhoads" wrote:

> > You didn't mention it but I assume you're using talcum powder? Other than > that it might help if you could watch someone do the job. > > eric

Tom Myers · Post by **Tom Myers** » Mon Jul 17, 2000 1:02 pm

Never go past 90 degrees during this crucial time. Keep as much of the bead pressed into the recess as possible. having three knees would help, but it's possible with two (and with two 8.5" tire levers!) I think the biggest jumpstart would be to get someone (who knows what they're doing) to show you how. Very hard to explain on a typewriter, much easier one-on-one. Hang around a motocrosser (one that can't afford to go to the shop for tire change). Keep at it! Tom

> > My technique seems to be consistent enough that I always pierce the >tube when getting the last 6-10" of tire bead onto the rim. I've tried >no air in tube, some air in tube, pressing the tube up out of the way >before pulling the bead over, but I always end up with the same result a >pinched tube that doesn't hold air!

Peter Dahlheimer, MD · Post by **Peter Dahlheimer, MD** » Mon Jul 17, 2000 1:16 pm

i learned a nice little "trick" (if you could call it that) from some guy on the list who changes alot of tires. when you are prying the tire onto the rim, before you pry, jiggle the tire iron back and forth and chink the bit of the rim with the bent end of the tire iron. you should hear metal chinking, and not rubber. i've been doing this and heard rubber once. prolly saved me. i made another novice mistake with one of my dirt bike tires recently, too. when you are tightening the nut on the valve stem, be sure not to allow the stem to spin around! hold it still with something and don't tighten it too much. _pete -----Original Message----- From: Barry Mcpherron [mailto:r40286@...] Sent: Monday, July 17, 2000 12:25 PM To: DSN_klr650@egroups.com Subject: [DSN_klr650] Need Flat Tire Repair Help OK I'm sure this is another topic that's been beat to death but I can't seem to repair a flat motorcycle tire without creating a pinch flat in the tube! I've read all kids or articles about changing the tube out. I have three nice big tire irons and I spent 4 hours in a 105F degree garage on Saturday trying to get the darn thing in without puncturing it. I've tried four different times now on two different bikes and everytime I end up with a pinched tube and get pissed off and just take the wheel to a shop. My technique seems to be consistent enough that I always pierce the tube when getting the last 6-10" of tire bead onto the rim. I've tried no air in tube, some air in tube, pressing the tube up out of the way before pulling the bead over, but I always end up with the same result a pinched tube that doesn't hold air! Thanks for the help, Barry (The tire changing loser) '91 KLR650 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ BTW: Did you buy that new car yet? If not, check this site out. They're called CarsDirect.com and it's a pretty sweet way to buy a car. http://click.egroups.com/1/6847/6/_/911801/_/963850824/ ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Visit the KLR650 archives at http://www.listquest.com/lq/search.html?ln=klr650 Support Dual Sport News... dsneditor@... Let's keep this list SPAM free! Visit our site at http://www.egroups.com/group/DSN_klr650 To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: DSN_klr650-unsubscribe@egroups.com

aches@deltech.net · Post by **aches@deltech.net** » Mon Jul 17, 2000 2:11 pm

You should be able to get this at your dealer. I know I used to order it back on '92/'93 when I had to be concerned about this as a shop manager. -- Best Regards & Happy Trails Andy Chesley @ 57 and ticking Y2KLR650 @ 5.4K sMiles 97 R11RA (Amiga) @ 14K Miles So Many Roads, So Little Time http://members.deltech.net/aches/

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