muscrat
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« on: September 17, 2017, 06:46:43 PM » |
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Well have the hydra lock just about finished, had it running, just putting the chrome back on. Noticed the rear tire needs replacing so going CT. Had tried to have one installed on my 1500 Suzuki Intruder a couple years back and the dealership messed up long story short blew the tire and ruined the rim (flew off the tire machine landed on the cement floor and took a chunk out of the rim)
My question for all who have done it, what's the best way to install. Saw one post on here suggesting lots of dish soap and he said 40 lbs seated it. I know when they did my Suzuki they were at 100 lbs. then the tire blew.
Planning on going with the Taxi 175/80 but I see most prefer the 195/60 size. Did read about the fender nut mod and thinking I would prefer the lower size. Will re-read the previous posts before deciding, my main concern is mounting SAFELY. Thanks one and all for any responses and suggestions.
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Ken Tarver
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« Reply #1 on: September 17, 2017, 06:59:18 PM » |
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Muscrat, I've mounted many tires for myself and friends, and rarely ever gone anywhere close to 40 lbs seating the beads. A run flat is about the hardest to mount.
100 lbs??? What was their excuse for that?
I would mount the tire for you...move south a little.
Ken
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muscrat
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« Reply #2 on: September 17, 2017, 07:37:49 PM » |
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Well that sounds much better, any tricks you use? Just saw a post using plastic ties.
Would love to move south, have a son in Pompano, Fl. Would be nice to ride all year ( a bit warm in the summer though)
My mechanic would appreciate any tips, he was aware of my Suzuki experience. They did replace the rim, tire and the tech. lol
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« Reply #3 on: September 17, 2017, 10:09:47 PM » |
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A good tire lube or liquid dish soap. It is just a routine tire install. Be sure to install the metal valve stems with the nuts on the outside. Clean the rim seat .
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DeathWishBikerDude
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« Reply #4 on: September 18, 2017, 04:19:48 AM » |
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The Valkyrie wheel is easily handled by most real tire shops.Try a small establishment,not Walmart.Never had trouble having tires mounted for about $12.
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Hyde
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« Reply #6 on: September 18, 2017, 02:27:10 PM » |
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I dont have any tips on mounting, but I do run the Taxi tire and love it!
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Ken Tarver
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« Reply #7 on: September 18, 2017, 02:58:36 PM » |
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Just now got through mounting front GW tire on a trike...2nd bead set at 16 lbs.
Ken
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muscrat
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« Reply #8 on: September 23, 2017, 07:13:05 PM » |
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Super, glad to hear.
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