ST1100Y
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Interesting fact:
I'm exclusively using G547/G548 on my '00 ST1100... means the wheels where (last) balanced quite some years ago... Exedra's with yellow dot on valve are perfect ever since...
Changed my front tire quite easily.
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I'm exclusively using G547/G548 on my '00 ST1100... means the wheels where (last) balanced quite some years ago... Exedra's with yellow dot on valve are perfect ever since...
I understand that tyres are amazing these days.rims are what need to be balanced. As long as weights are there- - good to go.
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Gus1300
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Are you actually increasing the inner diameter of the bead? I would think that having a 'flexible diameter' bead wouldn't be conducive to getting it to stay seated once inflated. Instead, I think the process of bringing both beads closer together and holding them there allows the opposite side from where you're working to enter the smaller inner diameter area of the wheel, allowing the side you're working on to go over the outer larger diameter of the rim. Semantics maybe, but probably more accurate than increasing the inner bead diameter? That's what that 'well area' is designed to do, right?
Good informative writeup! I wrestled with a tire change a few years back and was afraid I was going to tear the bead trying to get it over the rim. Have taken them to the shop since, but may try it again using zip ties as suggested to collapse the beads across the width of the tire and hopefully make the job a little easier. Recent lawn mower tubeless tire purchase had a crease in the tread so bad that neither bead would reach the rim so had to go with a tube to seat it. Once it was on, there was no way to reach inside and bring the bead back to the rim area to seat; very frustrating!
Good informative writeup! I wrestled with a tire change a few years back and was afraid I was going to tear the bead trying to get it over the rim. Have taken them to the shop since, but may try it again using zip ties as suggested to collapse the beads across the width of the tire and hopefully make the job a little easier. Recent lawn mower tubeless tire purchase had a crease in the tread so bad that neither bead would reach the rim so had to go with a tube to seat it. Once it was on, there was no way to reach inside and bring the bead back to the rim area to seat; very frustrating!
I don’t like zip ties, as the take up for space than duct tape, and I’ve see several folks damage the bead area with cracks or small tears from the ties digging into the tire.
Tape is smoother, flatter, and slippery.
Tape is smoother, flatter, and slippery.
the tires are made pretty precise. Last few times I put a 1/2 oz or less and I'm not sure if I would feel the out of balance of 1/2 oz or less.
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tnbill
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The heck with spooning tires on and off I just ordered a nomar classic. Living where I am the closest guy that will mount carry in tires and wheels is an 85 mile round trip. I think i can get more work for it here also.
My local cycle dealers want $70 each tire for mount and balance now. I know it takes them 15-20 minutes each max. I also ordered a No Mar classic HD tire changer. Looks you and I aren’t the only ones, mine is back ordered for a few weeks. This baby will pay for itself quickly in my garage with 3 motorcycles. Can’t wait to get it, new Dunlop Roadsmart 3’s waiting to go on my ST.
I've done hundreds of tire changes on mine. It takes a couple to get the hang of it but then it's nice and convenient. I typically strap the wheel spoke to the bottom to keep the wheel from spinning. You'll know what I mean once you get it and give it a try. Bridgestone tires are still a beast but that's okay.
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@Jethro True. Unless you change a rubber valve for a metal valve. When I did, on my rear tire, it seems that the weight of the aluminum valve ( just a bit more than a rubber valve ) was now sufficient to balance the rim perfectly. So, I had to remove the old weight.
For my front tire... I had no weight... I see a spot where a sticky weight was glued, but the weigh was gone. And with the aluminum valve, I needed a very light weight on the opposite side.
A canadian nickel weights 4 grams. The smaller balancing weights are 5 grams. It is really not much. I'm still using my 5 cents under a duct tape until I find a real weigth.
ST1100Y
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Purely for your entertainment, a different kind of burn-out... smokeeen... (Greta was not amused...) 
The rear wheel of a friend's 70ies Kawa Z750...
Back then it seemed kinda fashion to force a metric tire onto a rim designated for dimensions in inch...
It sat for decades, it wouldn't bulge and before damaging the (now rare) rim, I opened it up to cut the bead-wire with strong cable cutters...
The rear wheel of a friend's 70ies Kawa Z750...
Back then it seemed kinda fashion to force a metric tire onto a rim designated for dimensions in inch...
It sat for decades, it wouldn't bulge and before damaging the (now rare) rim, I opened it up to cut the bead-wire with strong cable cutters...
sirbike
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I joined the duct tape club today.
I have seen posts before but crazily never tried it. I was talking with @Igofar today when he mentioned the method. Maybe it seemed unbelievably easy, maybe I didn’t want to waste duct tape, but after doing it, I confirm that it is very easy, tools, no scrapes, no wondering how bad the bead and cords are getting stretched. Life just got easier.
I have seen posts before but crazily never tried it. I was talking with @Igofar today when he mentioned the method. Maybe it seemed unbelievably easy, maybe I didn’t want to waste duct tape, but after doing it, I confirm that it is very easy, tools, no scrapes, no wondering how bad the bead and cords are getting stretched. Life just got easier.
Mophead
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You will enjoy the Kurvy girl stems!
I had to do that to get a BT020 off the rim. Hardest sidewalls known to man, I believe. But I used a hacksaw through the tire and then a Dremel for the steel belts at the bead so I didn’t hit the wheel.Purely for your entertainment, a different kind of burn-out... smokeeen... (Greta was not amused...)
The rear wheel of a friend's 70ies Kawa Z750...
Back then it seemed kinda fashion to force a metric tire onto a rim designated for dimensions in inch...
It sat for decades, it wouldn't bulge and before damaging the (now rare) rim, I opened it up to cut the bead-wire with strong cable cutters...
That's always been my motto!
