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11-26-2012, 03:29 PM
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Breaking the bead - any tips?
I'm not new at this; I regularly change my own tires on the bikes, but initially breaking the bead off the rim is always the biggest PITA. I've tried C-Clamps, heel bouncing, tire irons, even a BFH, and I've always managed to win the battle one way or another; but inasmuch as I have a new tire on its way as I speak, I'd love to know if any of you DIYers have a good tip for breaking that bead loose?
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11-26-2012, 03:49 PM
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Shovel, hanging from the garage door beam by one hand and a jump or two on the shovel. Rear took a few more "jumps". LOL!
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11-26-2012, 04:07 PM
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11-26-2012, 07:07 PM
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Lay down cardboard and lay the wheel on it, and then drive over the rubber tire (not the rim) with a car... Never failed me. Lol!
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11-26-2012, 07:18 PM
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Built my own bead breaker out of 2X4 scraps. Think of an inverted handheld nutcracker (seasonal connection) and add some bump out blocks on the inside. I go for the "top" bead and use wood scraps under the tire to lift it into position.
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11-26-2012, 08:47 PM
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Never tried one of these, but looks like it might work. Found them on eBay and Amazon.com
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11-26-2012, 10:45 PM
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this.
 one of the perks of having a family owned motorcycle shop.
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11-26-2012, 11:36 PM
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http://youtu.be/5blCoq-HNOUThis is easy and pretty much free.
http://youtu.be/5blCoq-HNOU Sent from my LG-P999 using Motorcycle.com Free App Last edited by ken99287; 11-26-2012 at 11:45 PM. |
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