which side of front sprocket out?

[sh8knj8kster]

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "mechanizeinc" wrote:

> > Them Mefos are mo-fos and so are TrailWings. > > Mech > Who can scar up a nice rim with a set of irons like all three of the Stooges combined. >

~~~I installed a rear Mefo tire on my 950A late last week and there was absolutley no drama getting it on or the Scorpion MT 90 that was on there off http://www.flickr.com/photos/26137108@N04/4960795397/sizes/l/in/set-72157624498770621/ I've read on another forum (ADV Rider) where more than a few have stuggled with the mefo but IMO it all comes down to technique...if you're having trouble or struggling, you're doing something wrong...change your technique Jake Reddick Fla. Forget Dogs and Cats, Spay and Neuter Liberals Partnership for a Liberal-Free America http://www.shakinjake.blogspot.com/

> --- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "cb750fs" wrote: > > > > > > > > --- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "Jeffrey" wrote: > > > > > > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k3s8sEYzHWQ > > > > > > > > > Two weeks ago I had a front tire go flat on me, luckily I haven`t made it out of my drive way yet. I fixed it by the lazy man method (took the tire to the shop and had them fix it). > > Yesterday my rear tire went flat, (WTF?-never had a flat before, now 2 in two weeks?)out in the middle of nowhere. Luckily, my buddy answered his phone and he fetched me my new trailer. > > Today I decided it was time for me to learn how to fix a flat on my own. > > I couldn`t do anything. The Three Stooges could have done a better job than me. I couldn`t get that Mefo off the rim for nothing. I used a 5 inch C-clamp to break the bead, used two big tire irons, and rim protectors. I was doing more harm than good. So I guess I`ll op`d out for the lazy man method again tomarrow. Grrr > > >

[sh8knj8kster]

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "Jud" wrote:

> > I have learned a couple of methods for breaking beads with tire levers. One uses a single spoon twisted by using another tire lever through the looped handle. The other uses three levers of any configuration, placed close together with an end between the tire and rim. Push down on the outer two levers to pull the sidewall away from the rim and to put downward pressure on it. Pull up on the center lever, using the edge of the rim as a fulcrum. The head of the lever will pull the bead away from the rim. > > Both of these methods work incrementally, a little bit at a time. Both work better if you apply a bit of wd40 to the bead. Once the lube works its way under the bead, everything moves more quickly. >

~~~I'm sure I've broken more tire beads with the heels of my boots than any other method I've used You have to get the wheel off the ground so you don't scratch the rim or bend the rotor. there's always some wood lying around somehwere, then you need to support yourself while you walk around on the edge of the wheel (using your heels) so a wall will work well or a tree When I'm changing out tires in my garage I use a purpose built leverage bead breaker for busting beads. Much easier than using your heels but the heel trick doesn't cost a dime Jake Reddick Fla. Forget Dogs and Cats, Spay and Neuter Liberals Partnership for a Liberal-Free America http://www.shakinjake.blogspot.com/

> > --- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "Fred Hink" wrote: > > > > Your flat in your driveway would have been the perfect time to teach yourself how to change a tire. Changing a tire out on the road or away from your shop is never easier. I can break just about any bead with one 8 1/2" tire lever. Use the straight end and wiggle it between the tire and the rim. This will move that one spot out about 1/16". Hold this down with your knee and move the lever to a spot about 3" away and do this again. You'll need to do this for at least a foot or so and then go back over the same spots you just did a few times. The tire bead will eventually come loose. Don't expect the tire bead to jump off with one use of your tire levers. If it becomes work, you are not doing it right. Little by little is the key. > > > > Fred > > www.arrowheadmotorsports.com > > > > > > > > > > From: cb750fs > > Sent: Monday, September 06, 2010 12:23 PM > > To: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com > > Subject: [DSN_KLR650] Re: The proper way to use tire irons > > > > > > > > > > > > --- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "Jeffrey" wrote: > > > > > > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k3s8sEYzHWQ > > > > > > > Two weeks ago I had a front tire go flat on me, luckily I haven`t made it out of my drive way yet. I fixed it by the lazy man method (took the tire to the shop and had them fix it). > > Yesterday my rear tire went flat, (WTF?-never had a flat before, now 2 in two weeks?)out in the middle of nowhere. Luckily, my buddy answered his phone and he fetched me my new trailer. > > Today I decided it was time for me to learn how to fix a flat on my own. > > I couldn`t do anything. The Three Stooges could have done a better job than me. I couldn`t get that Mefo off the rim for nothing. I used a 5 inch C-clamp to break the bead, used two big tire irons, and rim protectors. I was doing more harm than good. So I guess I`ll op`d out for the lazy man method again tomarrow. Grrr > > >

[cb750fs]

> Barring that (having these tools), a helper is useful but you must keep the bead in the center of the rim to get the opposing side of the tire off the rim. If you live anywhere near north central Fla., come on over and I'll show you how it's done > > > > Jake > Reddick Fla. > Forget Dogs and Cats, Spay and Neuter Liberals > Partnership for a Liberal-Free America > >

You know I`m down to two states I never been to yet. Florida is one and the other is Maine. My next vacation is in december. Is it warm in Florida in December? I`ve been wanting to go to Harry Potter land and learn how to change out my own tires! Hmmm, it sounds like a plan.

[Jeffrey]

numbered with the fat area out? 2004 I forgot to look when taking off