mill9898 Posted January 21, 2012 Report Share Posted January 21, 2012 i want to change the rear tyre ,which is the best?. and i am used to changing enduro wheels with mooses,are trials tyres easier or harder to change than these? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete_scorpa3 Posted January 21, 2012 Report Share Posted January 21, 2012 i want to change the rear tyre ,which is the best?. and i am used to changing enduro wheels with mooses,are trials tyres easier or harder to change than these? Much easier than a knobbly with a moose fitted, but only once the bead is broken! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gjbiker Posted January 21, 2012 Report Share Posted January 21, 2012 Have a look here to help you decide which tyre buy- Click here for black round rubber things GJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pindie Posted January 21, 2012 Report Share Posted January 21, 2012 Stick with Michelins. You can't go wrong. Leave the wheel and tyres in a warm place before fitting. If you can do knobs and mooses you will have no problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al_orange Posted January 24, 2012 Report Share Posted January 24, 2012 Can you fit tubeless without a donut and air compressor or is that wishful thinking? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nigel dabster Posted January 24, 2012 Report Share Posted January 24, 2012 Can you fit tubeless without a donut and air compressor or is that wishful thinking? a beeder means you dont need a compressor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manx2day Posted January 25, 2012 Report Share Posted January 25, 2012 push bike inner tube and a track pump! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al_orange Posted January 25, 2012 Report Share Posted January 25, 2012 push bike inner tube and a track pump! Excellent!! Nice one. Any idea what sizes of tube are best? diameter and width. Do you take the valve stem out when you pump up the tyre? or is that not necessary? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pindie Posted January 26, 2012 Report Share Posted January 26, 2012 It's scary but you can fill with aerosol such as deoderant and light the gas with a taper. BOOM!. It's on the rim. 5 second blast and then light. Do not set fire to your tyre! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mill9898 Posted January 26, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 26, 2012 Excellent!! Nice one. Any idea what sizes of tube are best? diameter and width. Do you take the valve stem out when you pump up the tyre? or is that not necessary? explain please? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mill9898 Posted January 26, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 26, 2012 push bike inner tube and a track pump! could you explain how cheers jake Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmyl Posted January 26, 2012 Report Share Posted January 26, 2012 I've used a push bike inner tube as a tyre beader. Used 16" but is a bit tight. 17" or 18" may be better. Still needed a compresssor though Normally get a Mich to go the rim jsut with compressor but IRC has proved a little more challenging. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al_orange Posted January 27, 2012 Report Share Posted January 27, 2012 Actually, I'm trying to talk myself into buying a compressor - at the moment I can only think of the following uses: 1. Fitting tyres 2. Blowing out spark plug holes (on 4 strokes) 3. pushing out brake caliper pistons 4. Cleaning Carbs What else are they really useful for? Everything above can be achieved without one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
02-apr Posted January 27, 2012 Report Share Posted January 27, 2012 Actually, I'm trying to talk myself into buying a compressor - at the moment I can only think of the following uses: 1. Fitting tyres 2. Blowing out spark plug holes (on 4 strokes) 3. pushing out brake caliper pistons 4. Cleaning Carbs What else are they really useful for? Everything above can be achieved without one. I imagine they'd be equally useful for blowing out spark plug holes on a twostroke but would not recommend it as a method for any motor as it's likely to put dirt etc in to the motor. Better to use an old plug with a diagonal saw cut across the thread to clean a plug hole thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gjbiker Posted January 27, 2012 Report Share Posted January 27, 2012 What else are they really useful for? Everything above can be achieved without one. Along with a tyre inflator and a blow nozzle for achieving the things you've mentioned (and numerous other tasks) I also have the following; Spray guns for spraying things Nail guns for nailing things Cut off tool for cutting things Grinder for grinding things Needle gun for needle gunning things Chisel for chiselling things Stapler for stapling things Brake bleeder for bleeding things Paraffin gun for, well washing oily things and lubing the underside of Land Rovers Plasma cutter (needs compressed air) Impact gun for impacting things Ratchet for ratcheting things Grease gun for greasing things Sander for sanding things Die grinder for putting things in your eye when you forget to put goggles on...... etc etc etc Yes you can probably achieve most tasks without a compressor but they fairly make life easier if you have one. If you prefer a challenge try taking the engine out your trials bike and fit it with pedals! 8 out of ten compressor owners prefer engines, the other two blow up air beds as a hobby Convinced you yet? GJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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