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[RobertWichert]

That's exactly what I'm talking about. The one's I've seen are flopping all over the place, but the tube is in shreds. Robert ========================================== Jud wrote:

> > > > --- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com > , RobertWichert wrote: > > > > If you are going to replace the tube, can't you just spin it? > > > > Disclaimer - I have never changed a motorcycle tire myself, so I'm > > really clueless, but I've seen them spun and they aren't on the rim any > > more, that's for sure. > > > > Actually, a well accepted technique is to keep on riding the flat > until the bead breaks. Maybe better practiced off-road, and avoided if > you are planning to patch the tube rather than replace it. > >

[skypilot110]

The fe wtimes that the beads have not popped off by hand for me I have used the following method. No fancy tools that take up space. If it worked on my GS rear tire it will work on anything a KLR can turn. First try setting the rim on a branch or log. A few bits of 2x4 work if you are at home. Step on the tire near the bead. If it does not pop then find a long branch, a 2x4 if your home. If your home put one end under a car tire. In the woods under a big rock or fallen tree. About 2 ffet from this point put the tire/wheel. Set a rock or chunk of something on the tire and use the long branch or 2x4 to pry down on it. That will pop the bead.

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "sh8knj8kster" wrote: >> http://www.motionpro.com/motorcycle/partno/08-0439/ > > > ~~~Wanting to add to my off road on board tire kit...been thinking about busting tire beads in the woods by myself...know I can get it done but would consider carrying something like this with me if it's worthwhile

[sh8knj8kster]

~~~~I want to thank everyone that replied to this thread, thanks for all of the comments, tips and suggestions. I think Judd said it best w/his suggestion to learn how to use a tire iron to pop the tire bead from the rim. I've been changing my own motorcycle tires for 35 years and have never learned this technique. For the longest time I used the heels of my boots. About 16 years ago I bought a leverage type of tire bead breaker that looks like a bear trap from JC Whitney, at the time they were having a sale and I got it for a good price so I bought one. I see that Harbor Freight offers this same tool at a very righteous price http://www.harborfreight.com/bead-breaker-92961.html ...but it's best left for bead breaking duties in the garage. I got to nosing around and found this video from a Dunlop rep http://bonsfoe.onstreammedia.com/origin/bonnier_twmoto/videos/2007/Dunlop_dl.flv Careful, this is a 40 MB file but it does show the technique to use to break the tire bead from the rim on tube type tires, using a hand tool tire iron So I think I'm going to get me a 6 pack of barley soda and practice tire bead breaking using my tire irons pretty soon=:-) Jake Reddick Fla. "Don't blame me, I voted for the American." http://www.shakinjake.blogspot.com/

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "sh8knj8kster" wrote: > > > > > > http://www.motionpro.com/motorcycle/partno/08-0439/ > > > ~~~Wanting to add to my off road on board tire kit...been thinking about busting tire beads in the woods by myself...know I can get it done but would consider carrying something like this with me if it's worthwhile > > > > Jake > Reddick Fla. > To doubt one's own first principles is the mark of a civilized man. Don't defend past actions; what is right today may be wrong tomorrow. Don't be consistent; consistency is the refuge of fools. > > --H. G. Rickover > > > > > http://www.shakinjake.blogspot.com/ >

[roncriswell@sbcglobal.net]

A friend who works on bikes for a living told me if you are out in the field and have a flat and aren't able to pop the bead, ride it flat for a short bit and it should pop. Of coarse you will probably screw up the tube but I always carry an extra one. Criswell

On May 9, 2010, at 10:57 PM, skypilot110 wrote:   The fe wtimes that the beads have not popped off by hand for me I have used the following method. No fancy tools that take up space. If it worked on my GS rear tire it will work on anything a KLR can turn. First try setting the rim on a branch or log. A few bits of 2x4 work if you are at home. Step on the tire near the bead. If it does not pop then find a long branch, a 2x4 if your home. If your home put one end under a car tire. In the woods under a big rock or fallen tree. About 2 ffet from this point put the tire/wheel. Set a rock or chunk of something on the tire and use the long branch or 2x4 to pry down on it. That will pop the bead. --- In DSN_KLR650%40yahoogroups.com, "sh8knj8kster" wrote: >> http://www.motionpr o.com/motorcycle /partno/08- 0439/ > > > ~~~Wanting to add to my off road on board tire kit...been thinking about busting tire beads in the woods by myself...know I can get it done but would consider carrying something like this with me if it's worthwhile

[tengai650@reelrider.com]

I just prop my bike on a rock/log and use my sidestand to break the bead. Works every time. If no rock/log is available, I use my Givi e45 case. I have had real-world experience with this technique on the trail and have demoed this for others in my driveway. Mark On Mon May 10 1:51 , "sh8knj8kster" sent:

~~~~I want to thank everyone that replied to this thread, thanks for all of the comments, tips and suggestions. I think Judd said it best w/his suggestion to learn how to use a tire iron to pop the tire bead from the rim. I've been changing my own motorcycle tires for 35 years and have never learned this technique. For the longest time I used the heels of my boots. About 16 years ago I bought a leverage type of tire bead breaker that looks like a bear trap from JC Whitney, at the time they were having a sale and I got it for a good price so I bought one. I see that Harbor Freight offers this same tool at a very righteous price

[Jud]

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "sh8knj8kster" wrote:

> > > > ~~~~I want to thank everyone that replied to this thread, thanks for all of the comments, tips and suggestions. I think Judd said it best w/his suggestion to learn how to use a tire iron to pop the tire bead from the rim. I've been changing my own motorcycle tires for 35 years and have never learned this technique. For the longest time I used the heels of my boots. About 16 years ago I bought a leverage type of tire bead breaker that looks like a bear trap from JC Whitney, at the time they were having a sale and I got it for a good price so I bought one. I see that Harbor Freight offers this same tool at a very righteous price > > > http://www.harborfreight.com/bead-breaker-92961.html > > > ...but it's best left for bead breaking duties in the garage. > > > I got to nosing around and found this video from a Dunlop rep > > > http://bonsfoe.onstreammedia.com/origin/bonnier_twmoto/videos/2007/Dunlop_dl.flv > > > Careful, this is a 40 MB file but it does show the technique to use to break the tire bead from the rim on tube type tires, using a hand tool tire iron > > > So I think I'm going to get me a 6 pack of barley soda and practice tire bead breaking using my tire irons pretty soon=:-) >

I didn't wait for the entire file to download, but I know of two methods. The first requires a single spoon, like the Motion Pro steel spoon with the looped handle. Work the head of the spoon between the bead and the rim. Stick a tool (another tire lever, wrench, screwdriver) through the loop in the handle and use the tool for leverage to twist the spoon, separating the bead from the rim. The bead will spring back in place at first, but if you work your way along the rim a little at a time, the bead will eventually separate from the rim. Once you have six or eight inches free, you can usually just push with your hand to break the rest of the bead. A squirt or two of WD40 will speed the process. (Water will work too, but WD40 in a spray can is usually easier to find.) The other method requires three tire levers of any type. Laying them close together side by side, work the heads under the rim. With the heel of your hand push down on the outer two levers while lifting up on the center one. Once again, the bead may not want to separate from the rim at first, but shift the levers a bit and keep at it. WD40 is your friend here, too.