ham2 Posted January 2, 2010 Report Share Posted January 2, 2010 HAM 2given I have two beaders in the Baldilocks garage and a compressor its probably quicker to drive over here. I would prefer you to p--s about with a strap first just for my entertainment however and then I 'll do it in 5 mins with the proper kit ! happy new year mate I might go the whole hog for entertainment and come to yours with the can of damp start....have you got any ear plugs ...Happy New Year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baldilocks Posted January 2, 2010 Report Share Posted January 2, 2010 two children under 4 plus Grumpy the teenager has discovered proper music... of course I have ear plugs I think we need to fit skis to the bike not tyres, dont think we'll be going anywhere this weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
08300ggjaquish Posted January 2, 2010 Report Share Posted January 2, 2010 lots of dishsoap take out valve stem rubber mallet just in case you miss tire and hit rim strike the tire where it wont pop out while adding air Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nigel dabster Posted January 2, 2010 Report Share Posted January 2, 2010 lots of dishsoap take out valve stem rubber mallet just in case you miss tire and hit rim strike the tire where it wont pop out while adding air ....whilst singing along to auld lang syne juggling tyre levers with one hand behind your back? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ham2 Posted January 3, 2010 Report Share Posted January 3, 2010 And exactly why do you need a new tire to do that? Err..it took so long to break the bead that it snowed in the meantime so...yes, I wish I'd left the old tyre on in the first place...if I had a spare 1/2 hour I reckon it would be sorted. Had friends and relatives over the hols and all I could think of was:-'I wish this lot would bugger off so I could go in the garage!' Nearly had it seated this morning just before I had to leave it to go out...it's a teaser! 01:00 now, do you think anyone would wake up if I started the compressor? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
copemech Posted January 4, 2010 Report Share Posted January 4, 2010 Err..it took so long to break the bead that it snowed in the meantime so...yes, I wish I'd left the old tyre on in the first place...if I had a spare 1/2 hour I reckon it would be sorted.Had friends and relatives over the hols and all I could think of was:-'I wish this lot would bugger off so I could go in the garage!' Nearly had it seated this morning just before I had to leave it to go out...it's a teaser! 01:00 now, do you think anyone would wake up if I started the compressor? Uh, thanks for the reminder to un-plug the compressor! Oh, btw, if you need a bead breaker in a pinch, you can put a board under the bottom of the rim and use a small whatever you call it duckbill shovel! Works a treat! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ham2 Posted January 4, 2010 Report Share Posted January 4, 2010 Hey Cope,I thought you would like the red-neck method I once tried using my brothers pick-up....Works! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b40rt Posted January 4, 2010 Report Share Posted January 4, 2010 Hey Cope,I thought you would like the red-neck method I once tried using my brothers pick-up....Works! They mention using a 4x4 in preference to a 2x4, what difference does it make if your car is 4 wheel drive ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
copemech Posted January 6, 2010 Report Share Posted January 6, 2010 Hey Cope,I thought you would like the red-neck method I once tried using my brothers pick-up....Works! Actually that does work quite well, as I have used it in the past. Need to get the lengths about right and vary's with the car or truck, but lots of leverage! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ham2 Posted January 25, 2010 Report Share Posted January 25, 2010 It's on now...took a 'cheetah' though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ham2 Posted February 5, 2010 Report Share Posted February 5, 2010 (edited) Did I mention it was a Vee..it's not vee good. Had it down to 1or2 psi to get anywhere. Wasn't worth the effort after all...doesn't grip as well as a worn Mich. The tyre walls are rigid,it makes things pretty numb as far as feeeling for grip goes (makes the bars waggle as well!). When I go to launch it has about a split second pause until it finds some grip,by then it's caught me out. It's early days I suppose,I might get used to it. Edited February 5, 2010 by HAM2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b40rt Posted March 1, 2010 Report Share Posted March 1, 2010 Did I mention it was a Vee..it's not vee good.Had it down to 1or2 psi to get anywhere. Wasn't worth the effort after all...doesn't grip as well as a worn Mich. The tyre walls are rigid,it makes things pretty numb as far as feeeling for grip goes (makes the bars waggle as well!). When I go to launch it has about a split second pause until it finds some grip,by then it's caught me out. It's early days I suppose,I might get used to it. Hamdeux Got a pair of Vee tyres on sale or return, still think they aren't worth putting on ? Ross Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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