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Phelonius · 2011-02-25T23:43:34Z

Well, I wanted a 145 X 80 X 15 michlin but couldn't find one, so I ended up with a 155 X 80 X 15 BF Goodrich. Getting the rear wheel out from under the 09 750 Aero was a trial itself, but then things went at the normal profanity laced pace. I have three of JC Whitneys long tire irons and one of their portable bead breakers so I went to work. First break the bead. Then slip the three irons into the starting position and pull one over to start. Tie the iron down so it cannot slap me silly when I have both hands on the other irons. You all know the feeling. Then walk the other two irons around the rim. After removing the tube, pry the other bead off the rim. Lube with liquid soap and a tiny mix of water and iron the first bead onto the rim. Bloody knockles getting the valve stem into place and push the tube into the tire, (add a small bit of air so it will not have a fold. Iron the second bead onto the rim, This went so easy and quick I forgot to pick up the camera. Spend the next two hours amid profanity and appeals to motorcycle gods etc. trying to get the dark side tire to take a proper bead set. Lots of lube and repititious airing and deflatings until sucessful. Aren't you glad you didn't wear your good riding clothes for this job? Phelonius

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Make a frame to hold skate board wheels and use the Axel to balance the wheel and tire.

Posted : March 22, 2011 12:12 pm

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