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Skullz · March 6th, 2014, 03:15 AM

I tried the zip tie method and it worked like a charm, all you have to do is squeeze them close and zip it tight unlike some videos you see of people standing on the tire. It went on in 30 seconds literally with windex as a lube, which was a whole lot faster than it came off.

rasta · March 6th, 2014, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Skullz

I tried the zip tie method and it worked like a charm, all you have to do is squeeze them close and zip it tight unlike some videos you see of people standing on the tire. It went on in 30 seconds literally with windex as a lube, which was a whole lot faster than it came off.

I don't think his question was whether or not it works, that's been proven. I think he's more concerned with his wheel getting scratched when removing the zip ties. Did yours?

MR2Aaron · March 6th, 2014, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by rasta

I don't think his question was whether or not it works, that's been proven. I think he's more concerned with his wheel getting scratched when removing the zip ties. Did yours?

Zip ties are made out of nylon. I have an awfully difficult time believing they'd scratch a wheel.

adouglas · March 6th, 2014, 12:58 PM

Wheels are powder coated and powder coating is made of plastic.

MR2Aaron · March 6th, 2014, 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by adouglas

Wheels are powder coated and powder coating is made of plastic.

Yeah, but I'd wager that the powdercoat on wheels is harder than the plastic they make zip ties out of. Regardless, just be careful when removing them and it doesn't seem like it should be a problem, to me. I can think of much bigger threats to the wheel than zip ties in that process.

Skullz · March 6th, 2014, 05:30 PM

No scratches on the rims after installing them.

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March 6th, 2014, 03:15 AM	#81
Skullz ninjette.org guru Name: Ray Location: 48162 Join Date: Aug 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250 Posts: 450	I tried the zip tie method and it worked like a charm, all you have to do is squeeze them close and zip it tight unlike some videos you see of people standing on the tire. It went on in 30 seconds literally with windex as a lube, which was a whole lot faster than it came off.

March 6th, 2014, 05:30 PM	#86
Skullz ninjette.org guru Name: Ray Location: 48162 Join Date: Aug 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250 Posts: 450	No scratches on the rims after installing them.