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Aug 25, 2011 | 03:18 PM

steelerdude1

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From: Johnstown, PA

Never Again!!!

Well I always used to mount my own tires and balance them with Dyna Beads. I got my new tires off the big brown truck yesterday, and started on my tire change.

I have spoke wheels and tubes. the rear tire came off the rim easily and seemed to be going well, until I pinched the tube putting a hole in it. Bought a new tube and tried again, SAME DAMN THING, another hole. I thing the side mount valve stem was making me twist the tube to get it seated,
So i figured I would start on the front. Man was the old tire hard to get off, soooo soooo tight. then,I thought my e3 was the wrong size it would not go on the rim, I finally got on side on, and trying to squeeze the tub in that skinny tire proved to be one tough job, and then I could not stretch the other over. I tried and tried, and finally gave up and brought both wheels to my indy to get the job done for me.

All I got to say is next time I am just going to the shop. It's always a great feeling of accomplishment to get a job done by yourself, but this job just pissed me off.

Sorry just had to vent.

Aug 25, 2011 | 03:26 PM

sonoffatboy

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From: toronto canaduh

well one thing...i give you props for mounting your own rubber not many today will do it or "be able to do it...

btw other than the spokes we ride the same scoot..

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Aug 25, 2011 | 03:34 PM

jamesroadking

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From: Lake City, Florida

I to do my mount and balance my own tires, but No more spoke wheels with tubes for me.

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Aug 25, 2011 | 03:37 PM

aviator

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From: San Antonio, Republic of TEXAS

that sux having trouble.

I used to do all my own wrenching - now days, I let someone else do it.

Aug 25, 2011 | 03:38 PM

Jack Straw

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I don't dick with tires. Simply because it's a pain in the ***, and it's not that expensive to have the shop do it.

Aug 25, 2011 | 03:39 PM

jjnoble

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I agree with that. I found out many years ago it is just not worth it. I suppose if I had professional equipment I would still mount my own tires, but I don't so I take my wheels off the bike and bring them to an indy. That cost more than doing it myself, but it is cheaper than riding the bike in and having them do everything. If you have a friendly indy you can stand around and talk to while he is doing it, then it is almost like doing it yourself.

Aug 25, 2011 | 03:40 PM

wheel752

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From: Newport, Wa

The dyna beads weren't the problem... I hope
have to have the right tools and equipment..... In the long run you save plenty, your not at the mercy of your indy... and .... in control... good feeling