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Author Topic: Tires(not Valk related)  (Read 1082 times)
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« on: October 16, 2010, 06:31:04 PM »

Have a Shadow 750 in my shop. Replacing rear tire(160/80/15) with a (170/80/15). Question is can I reuse the existing tube, or do I have to replace it with a 170 tube?
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« Reply #1 on: October 16, 2010, 06:54:55 PM »

I did the same upsize on Kim's SS750 a while back. She had worn out the OE Dunflops. My tire guy {local Ducati dealer} said I should always replace the tube with a new one when replacing the tire. Tubes usually have a "range" of tire sizes that they fit so I would say going +1 on the width would be OK. As little as a new tube costs I would just replace it.  cooldude

 
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« Reply #2 on: October 16, 2010, 07:03:00 PM »

Just replace the tube every new tire and you no have to worry about it.

What is a new tube now, $5 to $8 dollars.
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« Reply #3 on: October 16, 2010, 10:29:24 PM »

Just replace the tube every new tire and you no have to worry about it.

What is a new tube now, $5 to $8 dollars.

+1

Always replace the tube every time you replace the tire.  You will notice when you remove the tube that there are some wrinkles in it.  Next time you use it those wrinkles will we straightened out and will eventually split and leak from the former crease.
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« Reply #4 on: October 17, 2010, 10:21:20 AM »

Any wrinkles in the tube means the tube wasn't installed correctly the first time. 

Before you spoon on the new tire, put just a pound or two of air in the tube (JUST enough to make the tube round).  Once the new tire is spooned on (use plenty of lubrication... either soapy water or baby powder), slide it on the rim back/forth a few times.  If the tube has just enough air in it (as stated above), this will cause any wrinkles to flatten out.  THEN, you can air up and seat the bead on the tire. 

I do this on my dirt bike every time, and have never had a problem with tubes going bad due to a wrinkle.  I run two different tires (1 for dirt, 1 for mini-moto/flat-track) and change them out often. 

That being said, if the tubes have no wrinkles and show no wear, they can be re-used.  However, if there ARE wrinkles OR there is ANY wear, they need to be replaced.  Remember that tubes are very thin... ANY amount of wear is a bad thing. 

My 2 cents... worth about what you paid for it...  Grin 
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« Reply #5 on: October 17, 2010, 05:40:13 PM »

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