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« on: February 10, 2012, 03:58:18 PM » |
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Just a word of warning to thous like me that have them. Don't check your tire pressure unless your next to a compressor!  Twice now my core has gotten stuck open by the Dynabeads when i was checking my pressure before a ride. The first time I thought I just had a bad core, and swapped it out with a spare. when it happened again I removed the core and worked it a few times and out came two beads.  Sure glad found this out before I checked pressure at some hotel this summer.  BEWARE THE BEADS |
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BonS
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« Reply #1 on: February 10, 2012, 06:55:01 PM » |
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Yup, they recommend a squirt of air before checking the pressure. I've been following that and have been good do far.
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« Reply #2 on: February 11, 2012, 06:21:59 AM » |
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Just a word of warning to thous like me that have them. Don't check your tire pressure unless your next to a compressor! Twice now my core has gotten stuck open by the Dynabeads when i was checking my pressure before a ride. The first time I thought I just had a bad core, and swapped it out with a spare. when it happened again I removed the core and worked it a few times and out came two beads. Sure glad found this out before I checked pressure at some hotel this summer. BEWARE THE BEADS Now I know wht my rear car tire starts running out of air when I check the pressure, it's them nasty little devils, never even ever thought of that. Thanks. |
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« Reply #3 on: February 11, 2012, 07:24:28 AM » |
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When I had them in my motorhome tires. They came with special valve cores to releave the problem.
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BonS
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« Reply #4 on: February 11, 2012, 07:49:45 AM » |
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The filtered valve cores are too long to fit in our 90 degree valve stems. Great idea though to use them where you can.
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Tim R
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« Reply #5 on: February 11, 2012, 12:38:13 PM » |
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Yep the web site and instructions warned me about that. I did it once, never again. I love my Dynabeads though. I would never use anything else for my bike now.
Tim R
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salty1
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« Reply #6 on: February 11, 2012, 12:41:58 PM » |
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Take the manufacture's warning to heart. I love them Dyna Beads!  |
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« Reply #7 on: February 11, 2012, 04:58:44 PM » |
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That would suck to dig out a air compressor to check your PSI while on a trip.  |
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« Reply #8 on: February 11, 2012, 07:00:33 PM » |
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I think that they reccommend putting a squirt of air in after you check the air pressure. if you put it in before you check, and then gauge the pressure, the beads can now hold the valve open.
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« Reply #9 on: February 11, 2012, 08:17:23 PM » |
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When I check my air pressure the valve is at 6 o'clock. The dyna beads are on the bottom of the tire. I am not sure how the heavy little bastages can rise while checking the pressure.
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tonyfan70
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« Reply #10 on: February 12, 2012, 11:42:03 AM » |
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Probably doesn't apply to bikes quite as much, but checking cage and semi tires when the temps are around freezing can stick the cores open as well.
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« Reply #11 on: February 13, 2012, 04:17:47 AM » |
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i had a tiny "bead" stuck in my tire valve also once. had to take out the valve and use a needle to pull the bead out. don't check your tire pressure and you won't have that problem  (just joking....) i carry a valve tool now with me. a buddy of mine has a tiny air compressor, loud thing, but works great when you're on the side of the road with no gas station around. just have to remember to have him with me when i go riding!! |
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« Reply #12 on: February 13, 2012, 02:35:10 PM » |
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I have stopped using them for that reason, always having leaks unless the valve stem caps were cranked down tight. I was putting air in my tires twice a week!
Since I changed tires six months ago and omitted the Dynabeads I have only aired up once.
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santa
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« Reply #13 on: February 13, 2012, 04:15:49 PM » |
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Have them for a year never had a problem.
Santa
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« Reply #14 on: February 13, 2012, 04:53:03 PM » |
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Have used them for three years.... knock on wood.... never a problem. I am probably jinxing myself |
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« Reply #15 on: February 13, 2012, 09:43:27 PM » |
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It is best to check the tire pressure when the valve stem is at 3 or 9 o'clock. I haven't had a problem when checking pressure at those angles. Now at 6 o'clock, yes all the time.... You might try that... I love the beads I have them in my car tires.... ON MY CAR TOO... that is |
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