perce Posted October 10, 2004 Report Share Posted October 10, 2004 Are they exactly the same as a mousse then??? Solid 'ish rubber about same diameter as a push bike inner tube. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
its a kinda magic Posted October 10, 2004 Report Share Posted October 10, 2004 lighter fluid or asetaline works very well. once you have done it a few times you get the nack of only putting enough gas that is required. so its moreof a puff than a bang. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marky g Posted October 10, 2004 Report Share Posted October 10, 2004 My mates got to change his tyre soon, I'll try and get him to give it a go with the lighter fluid...should be a laugh when his whole tyre and rim explode into a thousand pieces.......... AKA looney tunes cartoon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bikespace Posted October 10, 2004 Author Report Share Posted October 10, 2004 Just ordered the beeder from www.topfun.com so we'll see how it goes. 17 Euros plus about 30 quid delivery probably I'll save that much on the swear box though. Marky, if you need someone to guide you on how much lighter fuel to use give me a shout. I reckon for yours, just fill 'er up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtlaw1 Posted October 11, 2004 Report Share Posted October 11, 2004 I use a 20" bicycle tube with a small amount of air in it and soapy water. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bikespace Posted October 11, 2004 Author Report Share Posted October 11, 2004 I use a 20" bicycle tube with a small amount of air in it and soapy water. Pervert! Stick to the subject Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronm Posted October 11, 2004 Report Share Posted October 11, 2004 I use a modified tire chuck to make the tire fill faster. Standard tire chucks do not flow much air. The trick is to remove the innards from the chuck. Since the part that opens the valve core is now missing, you will have to fill the tire with the valve core removed. I use a strap around the tire to get the bead close to the rim. I then slip on the tire chuck (the rubber seal will usually keep it on the stem) and then open the ball valve I mounted onto the chuck. After the bead seals, loosen the strap and keep on adding air until the bead seats. Then you can shut off the valve, remove the chuck, and have plenty of time to install the valve core while the excess pressure is bleeding. I admit that the donut would be better, and if I could ever remember to buy one, I would. But it generally does not take more than about 10 minutes for the the whole process - including mounting the tire, so it has not been a priority. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boofont Posted October 11, 2004 Report Share Posted October 11, 2004 So what the hell is a "chuck" then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronm Posted October 12, 2004 Report Share Posted October 12, 2004 The thingy on the end of the air hose that you push onto the do-hickey on the wheel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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