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bead breaker?
Posted: Mon May 13, 2002 10:12 am
by Matthew Duftler
Hi Folks,
Can anyone recommend a good bead breaker? I am having trouble getting my
rear tire off my KLR. I have the bead completely separated on one side
(using c-clamps), but cannot budge the other side. I've tried prying it
with tire levers, pushing down with my feet, using 2 c-clamps, and it won't
budge. I don't plan on carrying the bead breaker with me, so it doesn't
need to be small or lighweight; I just want one that won't damage/scratch
the rim. Also making this difficult is that the still-beaded side is
opposite the rotor (that is, the rotor is now facing down).
The last time I changed this tire, I brought the wheel to the dealer
(twice, actually, since they naturally mounted it backwards the first
time); I'd really like to avoid doing the walk of shame into the
dealership.
Thanks,
-Matt
bead breaker?
Posted: Mon May 13, 2002 10:20 am
by gpokluda
--- In DSN_klr650@y..., "Matthew Duftler" wrote:
> Hi Folks,
>
> Can anyone recommend a good bead breaker? I am having trouble
getting my
> rear tire off my KLR.
>
> Thanks,
> -Matt
I can recommend the bead breaker available from the RiderWearhouse
catalogue. It will break any motorcycle tire bead easily.
Gino
bead breaker?
Posted: Mon May 13, 2002 11:05 am
by millerized_2000
Weelend before last we used the kickstand of another bike. Works
well if you're not ridin' alone. If not, there's some field
expedient method somewhere, ie: auto tire, picnic table, fence post.
Just my opinions, some work.
millerized
--- In DSN_klr650@y..., "Matthew Duftler" wrote:
> Hi Folks,
>
> Can anyone recommend a good bead breaker? I am having trouble
getting my
> rear tire off my KLR. I have the bead completely separated on one
side
> (using c-clamps), but cannot budge the other side. I've tried
prying it
> with tire levers, pushing down with my feet, using 2 c-clamps, and
it won't
> budge. I don't plan on carrying the bead breaker with me, so it
doesn't
> need to be small or lighweight; I just want one that won't
damage/scratch
> the rim. Also making this difficult is that the still-beaded side is
> opposite the rotor (that is, the rotor is now facing down).
>
> The last time I changed this tire, I brought the wheel to the dealer
> (twice, actually, since they naturally mounted it backwards the
first
> time); I'd really like to avoid doing the walk of shame into the
> dealership.
>
> Thanks,
> -Matt
bead breaker?
Posted: Sun Jul 02, 2006 2:26 pm
by Gary
Bead breakers huh? Just let the air out of the tube and ride on the
flat tire.If that doesnt break the bead then nothing will.
Maybe that is too simple for the "gadget guys" that like to have a
tool box drawer full of specialty tools.No offense to the gadget guys.
Regards,Gary
bead breaker?
Posted: Sun Jul 02, 2006 3:39 pm
by John Kokola
There is a smug "the cheapest way is the only way" vibe that permeates this list (which also seems to be a big part of where the anti-Harley vibe comes from).
No offense to the "cheapest way" guys.
--John Kokola
If It Rolls, I'm Down With It
-----Original Message-----
>From: Gary
>
> Maybe that is too simple for the "gadget guys" that like to have a
>tool box drawer full of specialty tools.No offense to the gadget guys.
bead breaker?
Posted: Sun Jul 02, 2006 3:45 pm
by Jeff Saline
On Sun, 02 Jul 2006 19:07:49 -0000 "Gary"
writes:
> Bead breakers huh? Just let the air out of the tube and ride on the
> flat tire.If that doesnt break the bead then nothing will.
> Maybe that is too simple for the "gadget guys" that like to have a
> tool box drawer full of specialty tools.No offense to the gadget
> guys.
> Regards,Gary
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Gary,
I think riding on a flat tire to break the bead should only be considered
for a last resort when other methods have failed. Moving the bead off
the rim may or may not happen but damaging the cords in the tire carcass
I "think" will probably have an increased probability of happening. It
doesn't take much work to carefully work the bead loose from the rim.
Having a tool or two to help with this process doesn't seem like a real
issue to me compared to riding on compromised tires.
Just a thought.
Best,
Jeff Saline
ABC # 4412 South Dakota Airmarshal
Airheads Beemer Club
www.airheads.org
The Beautiful Black Hills of South Dakota
75 R90/6, 03 KLR650, 79 R100RT
bead breaker?
Posted: Sun Jul 02, 2006 7:44 pm
by Gary
I am sorry.I did not mean to offend anyone with my post.I was not
trying to be smug.It is just that a lot of us dont have a lot of
money,which is why we chose an inexpensive but durable and reliable
KLR in the first place.Our advice sometimes may seem like we are
saying "cheaper is better" But to me it is more like....simplier is
cheaper.And for me persoanlly.... cheaper= more gas money to ride with.
Best regards,Gary
>
doohickey/spring report
Posted: Sun Jul 02, 2006 10:46 pm
by W.V. Doran
Great news..I would like to place my order now...where do I send my $.
If installation is an issue I'll see you in Julian.
wannabsmooth1 wrote:
--- In
DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, Don S wrote:
>
> I asked that very question a couple of weeks ago. It seems to have
dissipated into space. Are there any knowledgeable listers out there
with some good news in this regard?
>
> Don
>
> Randall Marbach wrote:
> Hi All
>
> This post about doohickey springs kinda begs the
> question.... How is the R&D with torsion doohickey
> springs going? There was a lot of excitement about
> them several months ago, but I haven't heard anything
> since.
>
> TIA
>
> Randy from Burbank
>
I've tried and rejected several versions that did not require drilling
the case. They can be made to work, but not work as well as I think
they should. The final version is in the works now. A small hole will
be required in the inner case to capture one end. Pete's version
required drilling the lever, and I'm 99% plus sure I won't have to do
that. The aftermarket parts are just too hard for the average rider to
be able to drill without a lot of agony. I has to be as close to
"drop-in" as possible, right? A few more weeks......
all the best,
Mike
Eagle Mfg & Eng
San Diego, Ca
WVDoran
Scottsdale, AZ
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bead breaker?
Posted: Mon Jul 03, 2006 1:49 am
by ydnim8
--- In
DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "Matthew Duftler" wrote:
>
> Hi Folks,
>
> Can anyone recommend a good bead breaker? I am having trouble getting my
> rear tire off my KLR. I have the bead completely separated on one side
> (using c-clamps), but cannot budge the other side. I've tried prying it
> with tire levers, pushing down with my feet, using 2 c-clamps, and
it won't
> budge. I don't plan on carrying the bead breaker with me, so it doesn't
> need to be small or lighweight; I just want one that won't
damage/scratch
> the rim. Also making this difficult is that the still-beaded side is
> opposite the rotor (that is, the rotor is now facing down).
>
> The last time I changed this tire, I brought the wheel to the dealer
> (twice, actually, since they naturally mounted it backwards the first
> time); I'd really like to avoid doing the walk of shame into the
> dealership.
>
> Thanks,
> -Matt
>Saw apicture of this on the Web but can't find it, the fellow made a
square frame out of 2x4s laid the tire on it and put a 5 or 6" 2x4 on
the tire standing vertically and then used a long 2x4 as a lever that
he had braced under his car frame. You should be able to break you're
bead with this set up.