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Willow
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« on: May 29, 2015, 02:51:32 PM »

I was watching Tim break the bead on my front wheel and commented how the machine makes it look easy.  I mentioned that some of us have used C clamps and spacers and it is difficult.  I mentioned some of us even carry C clamps in our bags.  He responded that there's a better way.  He showed me the Motion Pro tools for breaking the bead.  Would take up a lot less space than a C clamp or two.

They are not cheap.  He did warn me that the longer steel version is not as good.  The set he prefers is the shorter aluminum pair.  They would hardly take up any space in the bag.  Did I mention they're not cheap?
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Black Pearl's Captain
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« Reply #1 on: May 29, 2015, 04:03:36 PM »

Are they also expensive?
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Tailgate Tommy
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« Reply #2 on: May 29, 2015, 04:24:24 PM »

These?? $74.99
http://www.motionpro.com/motorcycle/partno/08-0519/
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« Reply #3 on: May 29, 2015, 04:56:40 PM »



Yep!  Those are they.

You can find them for fourteen or fifteen dollars less but even so they're not cheap.  I guess at some point one has to decide a value of the compactness and effectiveness as compared to standard clamps.
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« Reply #4 on: May 29, 2015, 08:52:55 PM »

Brilliant and well worth it.
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BnB Tom
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« Reply #5 on: May 30, 2015, 05:58:12 AM »


  If you're stranded and you need em...  they're worth TWICE as much!!
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Mr Whiskey
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« Reply #6 on: May 30, 2015, 06:36:18 AM »

Thanks Willow!
Awesome  cooldude
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Peace, Whiskey.
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« Reply #7 on: May 30, 2015, 09:21:33 AM »

Those look like a very good tool to have when needed. Just and FYI, I try to keep to where I can try to tackle most any job needed while motorcycle traveling. I have 2 of the 15" curved tire irons that will work similar to this tool but no where nearly as easy.

This method can take a lot of tries but take the small curved ends of both irons and stack the irons one above the other. Insert into a flat tire at the bead and pry the bars apart. flip the top bar when you can and keep working, it will break a bead but may take a long time with lots of "bites". Just keep inserting and prying the bead away from the rim. I've done it a couple times when changing out old tires just for practice.

On the other hand, there is hardly ever a need to break down a tire on the road unless you have another to replace it with. I do however think everyone should carry a gummy plug repair kit. If your plug tools don't have a handle drill holes in the plastic ends and use the other tool as a handle to help with reaming the tire and inserting the gummy plugs. I also carry some tire patch glue to coat the gummy plug for easier insertion.

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