tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1512448163402185409.post2139756647224586773..comments2024-03-29T06:35:02.489-08:00Comments on Richard's Page: Mounting the Front TireRichardMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04773834892715980735noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1512448163402185409.post-22783389474210306412013-10-03T07:31:00.347-08:002013-10-03T07:31:00.347-08:00We don't have the warming sun these days! Anot...We don't have the warming sun these days! Another rider in Fairbanks picked up tire warming blankets to help with installs.RichardMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04773834892715980735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1512448163402185409.post-76658239043964339172013-10-03T07:29:06.301-08:002013-10-03T07:29:06.301-08:00I had the tube partially pumped up but I think wit...I had the tube partially pumped up but I think with all the difficulty getting the second bead on, I must have jabbed or pinched the tube pretty hard the first time. The second time, I had the step pulled out too far through the hole in the rim. I now have a tool to attach to the valve stem to make it easy to get the valve stem in place. RichardMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04773834892715980735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1512448163402185409.post-83245250488367924032013-10-03T07:26:18.791-08:002013-10-03T07:26:18.791-08:00I'm learning that but wasn't quite sure wh...I'm learning that but wasn't quite sure where to get the stuff. A friend that mounted my tire last winter had a small bottle and that's what I was looking for in the auto parts stores. I have since found that it is available from Amazon and several large containers of the stuff is labeled as "Amazon Prime" (Free shipping even to AK!).RichardMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04773834892715980735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1512448163402185409.post-42021647949938300052013-10-03T04:30:13.603-08:002013-10-03T04:30:13.603-08:00As Erik says, lube is your friend. I have a gallo...As Erik says, lube is your friend. I have a gallon jug from the auto parts store and use it liberally; it even makes demounting easier. The trick with tubes is to have a few pounds of air in the tube so that it isn't so floppy inside. With a bit of air, it better stays out of the way and pinching is minimized. It often takes me double the highest 'running' pressure to get beads seated, especially with some tire brands. Again, the lube makes seating so much easier. Tires warmed in the sun or in the house just that much better.<br /><br />Good luck with winter riding!Coop a.k.a. Coopdwayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00914017974356686409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1512448163402185409.post-19001836371983246342013-10-02T16:00:07.509-08:002013-10-02T16:00:07.509-08:00I've learned from my tire changes that lube is...I've learned from my tire changes that lube is your friend. I'm still using the original container of lube that came with my changer. If you google "nomartirechanger.com" they list a pint of lube paste that you can use as is or mix with water in a spray bottle. I use it both ways. I've only tackled tubeless tires, but some day I'll have to swap out the tires on my wr250x and get my feet wet with tubes!Erik Rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08051303728879129181noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1512448163402185409.post-10980045695602136882013-10-02T13:35:26.093-08:002013-10-02T13:35:26.093-08:00Since I started riding, I've wanted to tackle ...Since I started riding, I've wanted to tackle the tire changes. I wanted to know that if I had a flat on the road, I'd be able to deal with it. The replacement tubes were cheaper than I expected at the dealer so I picked up an extra. We've been below freezing just about every night for the past week or so but it has been warming up to about 7°C in the middle of the afternoon. These "transition" periods are not my favorite. RichardMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04773834892715980735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1512448163402185409.post-44883036575283740332013-10-02T13:02:43.428-08:002013-10-02T13:02:43.428-08:00Richard:
It's good that you are ready for win...<b>Richard:</b><br /><br />It's good that you are ready for winter, but not so good for ruining two tubes. Soon you're going to be an expert at changing tires.<br /><br />getting colder here too. Not down to freezing yet but it feels like it. down to 5°c tonight<br /><br />bob<br /><a href="http://www.wetcoastscootin.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Riding the Wet Coast</a>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05258612401956399482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1512448163402185409.post-62173564715584428972013-10-02T12:57:32.816-08:002013-10-02T12:57:32.816-08:00There was a lot of effort. The K60 have a reputati...There was a lot of effort. The K60 have a reputation of being very difficult to install even if you aren't doing it by hand. The sidewall is very heavy. I suspect that we'll have snow sticking around within a couple of weeks. But once the snow comes, the fog pretty much disappears until it gets down to -40°, then it's ice fog. A really unhealthy version made up of ice crystals around soot.RichardMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04773834892715980735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1512448163402185409.post-32653112740738343632013-10-02T12:43:32.328-08:002013-10-02T12:43:32.328-08:00Man, that sounded like a lot of work! Glad to got...Man, that sounded like a lot of work! Glad to got it done though. Yep, sounds like you're ready.....looking forward to the pics of the rig on snow, with fog all around and big snow flakes flying about.....redlegsrideshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10927757855921321097noreply@blogger.com