140 80 17 tires - Page 5

Triple Jim · August 9th, 2016, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by subxero

are you talking to me?

It was sort of a general post, resulting from your post.

I was just presenting the opposing point of view... that changing tires isn't a scary thing, and in my opinion, it's worth learning to do.

On the other hand, I fully understand that it's not for everyone.

csmith12 · August 9th, 2016, 01:32 PM

Changing tires with spoons or large screwdrivers. It's not all bad, but some riders like myself hate it with passion. Don't mean it's hard though. Your patience goes a long way.

bruce71198 · August 10th, 2016, 06:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by csmith12

Changing tires with spoons or large screwdrivers. It's not all bad, but some riders like myself hate it with passion. Don't mean it's hard though. Your patience goes a long way.

I've got a farmer buddy who can bust down and replace a tire quicker by hand than I can with a machine. We had a flat on the trailer once and didn't have the socket to fit the lug, he change out the tire with the wheel still mounted to the trailer! Practice makes perfect, it's not hard. Just a side note, the newer BMW adventure bikes come with a little adapter that goes on the side stand to brake the bead to change the tire roadside.

SLOWn60 · August 10th, 2016, 07:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bruce71198

I've got a farmer buddy who can bust down and replace a tire quicker by hand than I can with a machine. We had a flat on the trailer once and didn't have the socket to fit the lug, he change out the tire with the wheel still mounted to the trailer! Practice makes perfect, it's not hard. Just a side note, the newer BMW adventure bikes come with a little adapter that goes on the side stand to brake the bead to change the tire roadside.

....and with the wheel off....you can maneuver the bike/side stand how?!?

I must look into this! I have a 2012 and breaking the front bead is a b****!!!!

adouglas · August 10th, 2016, 07:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by csmith12

Changing tires with spoons or large screwdrivers. It's not all bad, but some riders like myself hate it with passion. Don't mean it's hard though. Your patience goes a long way.

adouglas · August 10th, 2016, 07:21 AM

I ran across a Verithing(tm) (as in "Ah! The Very Thing!") at the motorcycle show a few years ago and snagged one. It's called the BeadBuster and it's awesome... makes the job a piece of cake. One of those times where asking "Gee, do I really need to buy a gadget to do this?" returns "Well, no, but I don't regret it a bit."

https://beadbuster.com/

Link to original page on YouTube.

I also have a few tire irons, and the best are the curved ones from Motion Pro. The curve really does make a difference when trying to get the iron in to hook the rim. I made do with one curved and some straight for awhile. Just recently picked up a second curved one.

Biggest tip is to make SURE the opposite side of the bead is down in the low spot on the rim. It will want to walk out of there, so keep on pushing it down.

And yeah.. LUBE......

PS: Grab a bicycle wheel and remove/replace the tire before you try it on your motorcycle. Exact same principle and easier... you'll learn a lot.

bruce71198 · August 10th, 2016, 09:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SLOWn60

....and with the wheel off....you can maneuver the bike/side stand how?!?

I must look into this! I have a 2012 and breaking the front bead is a b****!!!!

https://youtu.be/V0nrZadIQxA

See if that works.
When searching for this vid I came across many interesting home made bead braking devices,

csmith12 · August 10th, 2016, 09:29 AM

Amanda, I will not be able to ship the tire until tomorrow.

http://falmouthoutlook.com/latest-ne...lment-falmouth

This is just down the street from the post office, roads closed and all. Imma avoid the area until it calms down some. Sorry...

JohnnyBravo · August 10th, 2016, 09:39 AM

oops

SLOWn60 · August 10th, 2016, 09:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by csmith12

Amanda, I will not be able to ship the tire until tomorrow.

http://falmouthoutlook.com/latest-ne...lment-falmouth

This is just down the street from the post office, roads closed and all. Imma avoid the area until it calms down some. Sorry...

Hopefully; this guy doesn't live near you!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YFb7QMl8apw&sns=em

JohnnyBravo · August 10th, 2016, 09:47 AM

those folks are idiots, I kinda hoped he got really on fire, it was funny though! What stupid criminal doesn't know to wear a mask, or hat, or anything for that matter

bruce71198 · August 10th, 2016, 09:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by csmith12

Amanda, I will not be able to ship the tire until tomorrow.

http://falmouthoutlook.com/latest-ne...lment-falmouth

This is just down the street from the post office, roads closed and all. Imma avoid the area until it calms down some. Sorry...

The old penny on the train track game? Ya, I wouldn't return to the scene of the crime either.

ZeroGravity360 · August 10th, 2016, 10:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by csmith12

Amanda, I will not be able to ship the tire until tomorrow.

http://falmouthoutlook.com/latest-ne...lment-falmouth

This is just down the street from the post office, roads closed and all. Imma avoid the area until it calms down some. Sorry...

:-p its okay!!!! I hope no one got hurt!

InvisiBill · August 10th, 2016, 10:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by csmith12

Amanda, I will not be able to ship the tire until tomorrow.

http://falmouthoutlook.com/latest-ne...lment-falmouth

This is just down the street from the post office, roads closed and all. Imma avoid the area until it calms down some. Sorry...

My only question is why you felt you needed to drive the tire to the post office in a train.

ZeroGravity360 · August 10th, 2016, 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by InvisiBill

My only question is why you felt you needed to drive the tire to the post office in a train.

Oh my gosh this made me laugh out loud

NevadaWolf · August 10th, 2016, 10:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bruce71198

The old penny on the train track game? Ya, I wouldn't return to the scene of the crime either.

****! Sorry!! I missed! Stupid fat fingers on a tiny screen, I was trying to scroll down. And it hit the thumb down by mistake.

JohnnyBravo · August 10th, 2016, 10:33 AM

csmith12 · August 10th, 2016, 10:44 AM

This thread has it all... sad kitty, math labs, tire debate, strippers, government officials, tape measures, chains, monkeys, track, race orgs, onions, lube, breaker bars and all topped off with a train wreck!!!

JohnnyBravo · August 10th, 2016, 10:47 AM

SLOWn60 · August 10th, 2016, 10:48 AM

You forgot catastrophic tire failure. Although that may not be until later today or tomorrow

ZeroGravity360 · August 10th, 2016, 10:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by csmith12

This thread has it all... sad kitty, math labs, tire debate, strippers, government officials, tape measures, chains, monkeys, track, race orgs, onions, lube, breaker bars and all topped off with a train wreck!!!

csmith12 · August 10th, 2016, 10:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZeroGravity360

ikr!!!! Last time I shipped something to a ninjette member, I hit a cow on the way to the post office. fml!!!!

When life gives you lemons, make lemonade... a lil bit of vodka doesn't hurt either.

ZeroGravity360 · August 10th, 2016, 10:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JohnnyBravo

Can you get a knee down on that stool ZG3?

@csmith12 you forgot draggin knees on a stool

ZeroGravity360 · August 10th, 2016, 10:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by csmith12

ikr!!!! Last time I shipped something to a ninjette member, I hit a cow on the way to the post office. fml!!!!

When life gives you lemons, make lemonade... a lil bit of vodka doesn't hurt either.

vodka is always the answer!

JohnnyBravo · August 10th, 2016, 10:58 AM

braaaappppppp

ZeroGravity360 · August 10th, 2016, 10:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JohnnyBravo

braaaappppppp

You know this is too funny not to do... I'mma have to have someone take a picture of me doing this when I get off of work

csmith12 · August 10th, 2016, 11:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZeroGravity360

@csmith12 you forgot draggin knees on a stool

There is more to that story than you know.

But please don't ask.

csmith12 · August 10th, 2016, 12:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bruce71198

The old penny on the train track game? Ya, I wouldn't return to the scene of the crime either.

snot · August 10th, 2016, 03:07 PM

This is why I won't live near train tracks... The chemicals they carry can kill you if a train derails, or keep you pinned in your home until the plume clears...
Trains are no joke when they derail.
But that's why I went into my field

csmith12 · August 10th, 2016, 03:17 PM

I live 9 miles from that mess, so it shouldn't effect me so much based off current info and news reports. I will have to find an alternate route to take my kids to school though. :\

ZeroGravity360 · August 10th, 2016, 03:33 PM

I live a few hundred feet from a rail road track :-/

SLOWn60 · August 10th, 2016, 04:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by snot

This is why I won't live near train tracks... The chemicals they carry can kill you if a train derails, or keep you pinned in your home until the plume clears...
Trains are no joke when they derail.

Preventing pipelines is biting ones nose off to spite ones face.

JohnnyBravo · August 10th, 2016, 04:39 PM

Idk a pipeline blew up my cousins neighborhood in Texas

I'm good if I don't have to go near one or live there though; you can have that in your yard though

JohnnyBravo · August 10th, 2016, 04:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by snot

This is why I won't live near train tracks... The chemicals they carry can kill you if a train derails, or keep you pinned in your home until the plume clears...
Trains are no joke when they derail.

Lord honey I met an old lady whose car stalled on the curve of a track out in her driveway, bout durn Killed her; she is now a vegetable

allanoue · August 10th, 2016, 04:43 PM

I'll skip 6 of those and I don't want half a dozen of the other

SLOWn60 · August 10th, 2016, 05:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JohnnyBravo

Idk a pipeline blew up my cousins neighborhood in Texas

I'm good if I don't have to go near one or live there though; you can have that in your yard though

I completely understand the sentiment but the statistics show pipelines are WAAAAY safer than trains & trucks.

JohnnyBravo · August 10th, 2016, 05:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SLOWn60

I completely understand the sentiment but the statistics show pipelines are WAAAAY safer than trains & trucks.

Other folks can have whatever they want in their yards; I prefer E Alex, what is none of the above. I dońt see them putting one in around here any time soon anyhow

I'm glad the pipelines are safer and hope everyone involved is doing well and are happy!

snot · August 10th, 2016, 05:33 PM

Move to the mountains.... No pipes, no trains, just planes.

I know what can happen and don't want to be close to the trains. The chemicals can mix when a derailment occures.

SLOWn60 · August 10th, 2016, 05:35 PM

Ignore me Harper; I've derailed off on a tangent. (Grammar police: was that a sentence?!? Lol!)
Pipelines are in the news here a lot and nobody wants them while preaching from their plastic pulpit, after arriving in their cars! The irony! SLOWn60....out!

JohnnyBravo · August 10th, 2016, 08:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SLOWn60

Ignore me Harper; I've derailed off on a tangent. (Grammar police: was that a sentence?!? Lol!)
Pipelines are in the news here a lot and nobody wants them while preaching from their plastic pulpit, after arriving in their cars! The irony! SLOWn60....out!

Haha it's all good, I ain't mad at ya

August 9th, 2016, 01:32 PM	#162
csmith12 The Corner Whisperer Name: Chris (aka Reactor) Location: Northern KY Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250 (track), 1992 250, 2006 R6 (street/track), 2008 R6 (track) Posts: Too much. MOTY 2015, MOTM - Nov '12, Nov '13	Changing tires with spoons or large screwdrivers. It's not all bad, but some riders like myself hate it with passion. Don't mean it's hard though. Your patience goes a long way. __________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School
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August 10th, 2016, 07:21 AM	#166
adouglas Cat herder Name: Gort Location: A secret lair which, being secret, has an undisclosed location Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): Aprilia RS660 Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 6 MOTM - Jul '18, Nov '16, Aug '14, May '13	I ran across a Verithing(tm) (as in "Ah! The Very Thing!") at the motorcycle show a few years ago and snagged one. It's called the BeadBuster and it's awesome... makes the job a piece of cake. One of those times where asking "Gee, do I really need to buy a gadget to do this?" returns "Well, no, but I don't regret it a bit." https://beadbuster.com/ Link to original page on YouTube. I also have a few tire irons, and the best are the curved ones from Motion Pro. The curve really does make a difference when trying to get the iron in to hook the rim. I made do with one curved and some straight for awhile. Just recently picked up a second curved one. Biggest tip is to make SURE the opposite side of the bead is down in the low spot on the rim. It will want to walk out of there, so keep on pushing it down. And yeah.. LUBE...... PS: Grab a bicycle wheel and remove/replace the tire before you try it on your motorcycle. Exact same principle and easier... you'll learn a lot. __________________________________________________ I am NOT an adrenaline junkie, I'm a skill junkie. - csmith12 Nam et ipsa scientia potestas est. Heri historia. Cras mysterium. Hodie donum est. Carpe diem. Last futzed with by adouglas; August 10th, 2016 at 11:00 AM.

August 10th, 2016, 09:29 AM	#168
csmith12 The Corner Whisperer Name: Chris (aka Reactor) Location: Northern KY Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250 (track), 1992 250, 2006 R6 (street/track), 2008 R6 (track) Posts: Too much. MOTY 2015, MOTM - Nov '12, Nov '13	Amanda, I will not be able to ship the tire until tomorrow. http://falmouthoutlook.com/latest-ne...lment-falmouth This is just down the street from the post office, roads closed and all. Imma avoid the area until it calms down some. Sorry... __________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School

August 10th, 2016, 09:39 AM	#169
JohnnyBravo Certifiable nontundrum Name: Harper Location: NC Milkshake stand Join Date: Mar 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2013 SE NINJA 300 Posts: Too much. MOTM - Sep '13, Sep '16	oops __________________________________________________

August 10th, 2016, 09:47 AM	#171
JohnnyBravo Certifiable nontundrum Name: Harper Location: NC Milkshake stand Join Date: Mar 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2013 SE NINJA 300 Posts: Too much. MOTM - Sep '13, Sep '16	those folks are idiots, I kinda hoped he got really on fire, it was funny though! What stupid criminal doesn't know to wear a mask, or hat, or anything for that matter __________________________________________________

August 10th, 2016, 10:33 AM	#177
JohnnyBravo Certifiable nontundrum Name: Harper Location: NC Milkshake stand Join Date: Mar 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2013 SE NINJA 300 Posts: Too much. MOTM - Sep '13, Sep '16	__________________________________________________

August 10th, 2016, 10:44 AM	#178
csmith12 The Corner Whisperer Name: Chris (aka Reactor) Location: Northern KY Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250 (track), 1992 250, 2006 R6 (street/track), 2008 R6 (track) Posts: Too much. MOTY 2015, MOTM - Nov '12, Nov '13	This thread has it all... sad kitty, math labs, tire debate, strippers, government officials, tape measures, chains, monkeys, track, race orgs, onions, lube, breaker bars and all topped off with a train wreck!!! __________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School
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August 10th, 2016, 10:47 AM	#179
JohnnyBravo Certifiable nontundrum Name: Harper Location: NC Milkshake stand Join Date: Mar 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2013 SE NINJA 300 Posts: Too much. MOTM - Sep '13, Sep '16	__________________________________________________
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August 10th, 2016, 10:48 AM	#180
SLOWn60 n00bie to wannabie Name: Bill Location: St Ives, BC (Shuswap Lake) Join Date: Sep 2015 Motorcycle(s): 2012 250R (Red), 2005 VFR800A (Red), CRF450X (Red), 2012 F800GS (Wants to be Red!) Posts: A lot. MOTM - Nov '15	You forgot catastrophic tire failure. Although that may not be until later today or tomorrow __________________________________________________ The Smart Money: #1 - ATGATT, #2 - Training (machine skills and survival skills), #3 - The bike; whatever floats yer boat with the money you have left over
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August 10th, 2016, 10:58 AM	#185
JohnnyBravo Certifiable nontundrum Name: Harper Location: NC Milkshake stand Join Date: Mar 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2013 SE NINJA 300 Posts: Too much. MOTM - Sep '13, Sep '16	braaaappppppp __________________________________________________
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August 10th, 2016, 03:07 PM	#189
snot sammich maker Name: snot Location: West Ohio - in the kitchen Join Date: Feb 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2013 white 300, 09 KLX 250 SF, 09 thunder blue 250(traded) Posts: A lot. MOTM - Apr '15	This is why I won't live near train tracks... The chemicals they carry can kill you if a train derails, or keep you pinned in your home until the plume clears... Trains are no joke when they derail. But that's why I went into my field __________________________________________________ https://www.brocksperformance.com/VZ...0035+C450.aspx Last futzed with by snot; August 10th, 2016 at 05:20 PM.
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August 10th, 2016, 03:17 PM	#190
csmith12 The Corner Whisperer Name: Chris (aka Reactor) Location: Northern KY Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250 (track), 1992 250, 2006 R6 (street/track), 2008 R6 (track) Posts: Too much. MOTY 2015, MOTM - Nov '12, Nov '13	I live 9 miles from that mess, so it shouldn't effect me so much based off current info and news reports. I will have to find an alternate route to take my kids to school though. :\ __________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School

August 10th, 2016, 03:33 PM	#191
ZeroGravity360 Just sittin on my stool.. Name: Amanda Location: Bloomington, IN Join Date: May 2016 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250 Posts: 429	I live a few hundred feet from a rail road track :-/

August 10th, 2016, 04:39 PM	#193
JohnnyBravo Certifiable nontundrum Name: Harper Location: NC Milkshake stand Join Date: Mar 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2013 SE NINJA 300 Posts: Too much. MOTM - Sep '13, Sep '16	Idk a pipeline blew up my cousins neighborhood in Texas I'm good if I don't have to go near one or live there though; you can have that in your yard though __________________________________________________

August 10th, 2016, 04:43 PM	#195
allanoue ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Al Location: York, Pa Join Date: Dec 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2013 Ninja 300..............2008 Ninja 500-sold...2009 Ninja 250-Crashed Posts: Too much. MOTM - Sep '14	I'll skip 6 of those and I don't want half a dozen of the other __________________________________________________ Keep calm and ride on -Motofool Never quit on a rainy day -ally99
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August 10th, 2016, 05:33 PM	#198
snot sammich maker Name: snot Location: West Ohio - in the kitchen Join Date: Feb 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2013 white 300, 09 KLX 250 SF, 09 thunder blue 250(traded) Posts: A lot. MOTM - Apr '15	Move to the mountains.... No pipes, no trains, just planes. I know what can happen and don't want to be close to the trains. The chemicals can mix when a derailment occures. __________________________________________________ https://www.brocksperformance.com/VZ...0035+C450.aspx
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August 10th, 2016, 05:35 PM	#199
SLOWn60 n00bie to wannabie Name: Bill Location: St Ives, BC (Shuswap Lake) Join Date: Sep 2015 Motorcycle(s): 2012 250R (Red), 2005 VFR800A (Red), CRF450X (Red), 2012 F800GS (Wants to be Red!) Posts: A lot. MOTM - Nov '15	Ignore me Harper; I've derailed off on a tangent. (Grammar police: was that a sentence?!? Lol!) Pipelines are in the news here a lot and nobody wants them while preaching from their plastic pulpit, after arriving in their cars! The irony! SLOWn60....out! __________________________________________________ The Smart Money: #1 - ATGATT, #2 - Training (machine skills and survival skills), #3 - The bike; whatever floats yer boat with the money you have left over
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