
nklr: pro-acess leader
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duro hf904: low pressure tube failure analysis
Looking further at the pattern of scuff marks on the tube RE my
previous posting. I always mark the place on a new tire where the
plies overlap, and position it 180 degrees from the valve stem. At
18psi, the tire torqued around on the rim, and the tube tried to
follow it, gripped by the molded-in strips on the inside. After
patches allowed a slow leak, a catastrophic failure occurred: pullout
of the valve stem.
IF YOU MUST run the HF904 soft, best to drill
the rim and install a rim lock (which makes changing tires a B**CH!)
or install bead screws, like ice racers and hill climbers use. Do not
despair, the HF904 is a thoroughly competent tire on street and dirt;
my experience confirms its traction capabilities off-road! They seem
to hook up better on loose surfaces if left at listed PSI.
Jake

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duro hf904: low pressure tube failure analysis
Looking further at the pattern of scuff marks on the tube RE my
previous posting. I always mark the place on a new tire where the
plies overlap, and position it 180 degrees from the valve stem. At
18psi, the tire torqued around on the rim, and the tube tried to
follow it, gripped by the molded-in strips on the inside. After
patches allowed a slow leak, a catastrophic failure occurred: pullout
of the valve stem.
IF YOU MUST run the HF904 soft, best to drill
the rim and install a rim lock (which makes changing tires a B**CH!)
or install bead screws, like ice racers and hill climbers use. Do not
despair, the HF904 is a thoroughly competent tire on street and dirt;
my experience confirms its traction capabilities off-road! They seem
to hook up better on loose surfaces if left at listed PSI.
Jake

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nklr: pro-acess leader
Hopefully, now that young men will be shedding their blood once again to
protect our country, not the politicians in Washington, we will remember
that they are not sacrificing so half of this great land can be owned by the
federal government. It is a country "of the people, by the people, and for
the people".
Russell ----- Original Message -----
From: Tobin S. Lampson
To: Darrel & Deanna ; KLRList DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Wednesday, September 26, 2001 10:27 AM
Subject: Re: [DSN_klr650] NKLR: Pro-Acess Leader
> Let it be known, I am a bridger of diverse perspectives.
> While I support the existence of certain
> Natural Wildlife Preservation Areas......I also believe
> that through wise conservation.......off road motor vehicle
> enthusiasts should be able to enjoy the great outdoors,
> for generations to come, in a way that provides for
> the healthy natural balance and integrity of the
> beautiful lands by which we all are so spiritually re-nourished.
>
> I do not view access advocates as having to be necessarily
> opposed to naturalists......or the other way around....
> I see the need for both 'sides' if you will to come
> together in the best interest and hopes for all.
>
> Remember folks 'nklr' , no personal flame-ing,
> please.
>
> Thank You,
> Tobin S. Lampson