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replacing back tire, what else goes with it?
08/21/12 at 16:41:46

Hi everyone, new forum member here and I really need ya'lls advice. I'm going to change the rear tire on my '07, the stock tire lasted me 10,000 miles, and I know it is a good idea to change the tube with it, but should I also change the rim strip? I have the spare time so I will be doing the job myself. I have heard of people using duct tape in place of or added to the strip, is this a good idea? Would it cause undo hardship, headaches, and knuckle abuse? Lopve the forums, hope you can help. Thx!

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arteacher Serious Thumper Offline Ride as if your naked and invisable! Posts: 2581 London ontario Gender:	Re: replacing back tire, what else goes with it? Reply #1 - 08/21/12 at 16:47:56 You should also replace the tube and the rubber ring. Duct ape is not a good idea.
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verslagen1 YaBB Moderator ModSquad Offline Where there's a will, I want to be in it. Posts: 28754 L.A. California Gender:	Re: replacing back tire, what else goes with it? Reply #2 - 08/21/12 at 16:50:14 I've heard duct tape too. running it on my honda, so I'll let you know in a couple years
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Cavi Mike Serious Thumper Offline Thumper n00b Posts: 1005 Rochester, NY Gender:	Re: replacing back tire, what else goes with it? Reply #3 - 08/21/12 at 17:10:41 Cheap duct tape dries up and falls apart, good duct tape creates a sticky mess.
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Nutters YaBB Newbies Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 9 Ft. Worth, TX Gender:	Re: replacing back tire, what else goes with it? Reply #4 - 08/21/12 at 17:19:11 Ok, well that makes the decision even easier. I'll forgo any risk and pay the $2 for the strip. Wasn't trying to be cheap, well a little, just wasn't sure it was the best way to go. Thanks for the advice. Next project will be the front tire, then BREAK IN TIME! Haha.
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Serowbot YaBB Moderator ModSquad Offline OK.... so what's the speed of dark? Posts: 28366 Tucson Az Gender:	Re: replacing back tire, what else goes with it? Reply #5 - 08/21/12 at 17:29:47 Get a tube with a 90' valve stem,.. install pointing brake side... Much easier air-ups... ...
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Nutters YaBB Newbies Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 9 Ft. Worth, TX Gender:	Re: replacing back tire, what else goes with it? Reply #6 - 08/21/12 at 17:42:06 Glad you said something, I had forgotten to ask about that. Here's a little add on question or two, has anyone used Dynabeads to balance their tires? Is it really worth even bothering to balance them? I would think it would be worth it.
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jimbo2 YaBB Newbies Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 8	Re: replacing back tire, what else goes with it? Reply #7 - 08/21/12 at 17:50:36 I use dynabeads in my VTX and will never go back to standard balancing.
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Boofer Serious Thumper Offline Nearly too old. Posts: 1760 N Ms Gender:	Re: replacing back tire, what else goes with it? Reply #8 - 08/21/12 at 19:25:56 Aren't Dynabeads for tubeless tires?
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jimbo2 YaBB Newbies Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 8	Re: replacing back tire, what else goes with it? Reply #9 - 08/21/12 at 20:54:03 I know a lot of guys on VTX cafe are running them in tubed tires without issue. I would do 2 oz front and rear, a little extra does not hurt. Tip: if you have something that vibrates like a electric toothbrush or engraver to rest against the valve stem they flow right in.
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justin_o_guy2 Serious Thumper Offline What happened? Posts: 55279 East Texas, 1/2 dallas/la.	Re: replacing back tire, what else goes with it? Reply #10 - 08/21/12 at 21:15:22 Tip: if you have something that vibrates like a electric toothbrush or engraver to rest against the valve stem they flow right in. IDK about the engraver, but I know the toothbrush works great. My wifes teeth looked dingy for a week,,
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Re: replacing back tire, what else goes with it?
Reply #11 - 08/21/12 at 21:30:27

Oh, honey! Gonna borrow something to use real quick, have it right back! Promise!
You guys have definitely put me on the right track (my ego and head swell some), I think. Now just need some spare change to get the job done. Wonder just how bad the kids really need to eat? Learning to scavenge is a true skill right?

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Routy Serious Thumper Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 2280 Winston Oregon Gender:	Re: replacing back tire, what else goes with it? Reply #12 - 08/23/12 at 05:05:54 Suit yourself, but I used a few spots of adheasive under the existing spoke strip,......which looked like new to me.
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Re: replacing back tire, what else goes with it?
Reply #13 - 08/23/12 at 06:58:42

Dyna Beads:
I know a lot of guys swear by them - enough so that I put them in the rear tire of another bike of mine (tubeless) about 2 years ago. I'm pretty good at checking the pressure before leaving home if I'm going any distance - like 50 miles or more. I have had 2 instances where when I checked the pressure, the valve core stuck open allowing the tire to go flat. The first time I found a bead lodged in the core. I did not actually see a bead the 2nd time, but I feel sure that was the problem also. 90 degree valve stem if that makes a difference.
I'm not planning on using them again. Once I go through the wheel removal, tire removal & mounting, then re-installation, it's not that big of a deal to make a day of it & through in balancing too.
Have not seen a shade tree tire balancing thread on here yet. Might be good to start one.

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Nutters YaBB Newbies Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 9 Ft. Worth, TX Gender:	Re: replacing back tire, what else goes with it? Reply #14 - 08/23/12 at 08:44:54 That cocern did cross my mind. Cross my fingers and eyes and see how well the beads do. Plan is to do the tires in a week or two, enjoying using the truck a/c and radio for a bit.
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