Tire Wedge

cbinker · May 8th, 2015, 04:28 AM

Just saw this. It will be my new investment!

Link to original page on YouTube.

https://youtu.be/teG3GtL5izU

subxero · May 8th, 2015, 07:13 AM

feeling unimpressed...

cbinker · May 8th, 2015, 07:14 AM

have you tried to take a rear wheel off your bike?

subxero · May 8th, 2015, 07:18 AM

several times, and my dirt bikes several times a season. I guess those wheels may not be quite as heavy as a liter bike's (which i do not own) but I don't think I have ever had a problem or thought, man this sucks + I usually stick a board underneath it so I don't have to hold it the whole way up and what not, just me?

cbinker · May 8th, 2015, 07:21 AM

i have used a board and my foot, but this being adjustable to be able to just roll the wheel in and out with ease. hell yeah. not to mention the pain in the ass it is when you have the spacers falling out at the slightest tilt.

Alex · May 8th, 2015, 07:25 AM

I like it quite a bit. Putting the rear back on is always a pain in the ass without a helper. A block of wood helps, but this makes it even simpler.

$65 on pitbull's site, which admittedly, is a little pricey for what it provides. Might consider it anyway.

subxero · May 8th, 2015, 07:37 AM

I am some what of a cheap ass so me paying $62 for something that is not remotely necessary and is more of a luxury just isn't gonna happen.

To each their own

EDIT: I guess if you have yourself a new 15 R1 like the guy in the video $62 is probably the least of your worries

cbinker · May 8th, 2015, 07:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by subxero

I am some what of a cheap ass so me paying $62 for something that is not remotely necessary and is more of a luxury just isn't gonna happen.

To each their own

EDIT: I guess if you have yourself a new 15 R1 like the guy in the video $62 is probably the least of your worries

i have dumped a bike off the stands because the rear wheel got jammed up. so not necessarily a luxury item.

alex.s · May 8th, 2015, 07:57 AM

uhhh.... i could see it being super helpful if you work on your bike on a table like a pro mechanic... but... i just use my foot.

the real problem, like BRIAN VAN!!! mentioned is the brake caliper. they used a bike that doesn't really have a problem with it but basically every other bike, the caliper just falls out and never stays in place if you dont have a captive caliper plate and captive spacers

csmith12 · May 8th, 2015, 08:12 AM

Tip: Use a large zip tie around your brake caliper to hold it in place.

$65 is pretty pricy but I still want one.

cadd · May 8th, 2015, 08:14 AM

I don't take off the rear wheel enough to need this. But cool little jack. If it's $20 bux, I'll think about.

crazymadbastard · May 8th, 2015, 08:45 AM

Dude is a ton more buff than me, I dont have a problem with the tires.
Cool tool but have to much shizz already I trip over.

tooblekain · May 8th, 2015, 10:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by csmith12

Tip: Use a large zip tie around your brake caliper to hold it in place.

$65 is pretty pricy but I still want one.

+1 on this tip!!! In fact I have it safety wired so it just moves a little bit and not falls completely off. They even make reusable zip ties if you are the ultimate C.A.R. and dont want to bother with putting a zip tie on and then cutting it.

Trailerboy531 · May 8th, 2015, 12:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alex.s

uhhh.... i could see it being super helpful if you work on your bike on a table like a pro mechanic... but... i just use my foot.

the real problem, like BRIAN VAN!!! mentioned is the brake caliper. they used a bike that doesn't really have a problem with it but basically every other bike, the caliper just falls out and never stays in place if you dont have a captive caliper plate and captive spacers

EXACTLY.

My first thought seeing this a few weeks back - yes it's cool and helpful but probably not $70 helpful. Especially when it's the mother****ing caliper that is the pain in the ass, not jamming your foot in there.

Trailerboy531 · May 8th, 2015, 12:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tooblekain

+1 on this tip!!! In fact I have it safety wired so it just moves a little bit and not falls completely off. They even make reusable zip ties if you are the ultimate C.A.R. and dont want to bother with putting a zip tie on and then cutting it.

.... I am employing you to show me how to do this and it's being done to my pile ASAP.

tooblekain · May 8th, 2015, 01:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trailerboy531

.... I am employing you to show me how to do this and it's being done to my pile ASAP.

Hopefully I remember to snap a picture of my bike's rear wheel section to show you

tooblekain · May 8th, 2015, 01:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trailerboy531

.... I am employing you to show me how to do this and it's being done to my pile ASAP.

The other part that helps greatly is to partially insert the axle enough where it will hold the caliper holder but the tip of the axle is flush with the end of the axle holder.

Regardless, I still want this wedge. My Bonneville Rear wheel is a heavy @$$ mother****'er

Trailerboy531 · May 8th, 2015, 01:46 PM

Yeah I do the axle thing but the plate still has a knack for pushing itself off from flush with the swingarm and then falling everywhere/making me curse like a sailor.

I would buy a captive caliper/spacer set for 250s so fast...

tooblekain · May 8th, 2015, 02:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trailerboy531

Yeah I do the axle thing but the plate still has a knack for pushing itself off from flush with the swingarm and then falling everywhere/making me curse like a sailor.

I would buy a captive caliper/spacer set for 250s so fast...

I also have captive spacers for my rear wheels. Someone was making and selling them on here for a pretty good price. I can't recall the username who was making and selling them. If I somehow stumble on it, I will send you the info.

Unless someone there is someone on this forum kind enough to remind us who it is or point us in right direction, please do so.

Alex · May 8th, 2015, 03:02 PM

Captive spacers thread.

Motofool · May 8th, 2015, 03:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cbinker

Just saw this. It will be my new investment!

It is a good idea, originated during the last century.

Hellmutt · May 10th, 2015, 06:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Motofool

It is a good idea, originated during the last century.

Exactly. And since my LACKING POST COUNT WONT LET ME THANKYOU.....thankyou

snot · May 10th, 2015, 06:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hellmutt

Exactly. And since my LACKING POST COUNT WONT LET ME THANKYOU.....thankyou

Done...

Hellmutt · May 10th, 2015, 07:44 PM

Dont get me wrong, I see a need for something like this - just some of us use a plank wedge since its a virtually free option. Pitbull makes good equip ( planning on a pair of TRS for the trailer ) but they make us consumers pay for it dearly. If it was $45 it would be an easier pill to swallow, especially for privateers and avid trackday'ers

DCMoney · May 11th, 2015, 05:54 AM

As someone that's done everything possible to make my tire changes as painless and quickly as possible. The pitbull tire wedge is something I will eventually pick up, or make one myself.

Yes you can grab a board and make it work for your bike. I do hundreds of tire changes a year, not kidding. Alot of those are on bike that are not mine, this is where the tire wedge will shine, especially on cruiser tires that weigh 30+ lbs.

$65 is nothing to make my life a little easier I did play with one at Putnam last month and it's pitbull quality.

DCMoney · May 11th, 2015, 05:56 AM

Also Pitbull is scheduled to release a new product on the 15th of every month from April-August.

Prepare your wallets....

from their facebook page, looks like Hybrid something...

Trailerboy531 · May 11th, 2015, 06:05 PM

I'm so excited for new Pitbull things. Hope they have some cool and useful stuff.

CZroe · June 4th, 2015, 01:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alex

I like it quite a bit. Putting the rear back on is always a pain in the ass without a helper. A block of wood helps, but this makes it even simpler.

So much this.

DCMoney · June 4th, 2015, 01:42 PM

I was going to buy one, but then noticed pit-bull raised the price to $89, they can keep it for that much.

Rifleman · June 4th, 2015, 02:03 PM

steel toe boot works pretty damn good... and is pretty much free

May 8th, 2015, 04:28 AM	#1
cbinker Track Clown Name: Chris Location: Kingman, AZ Join Date: May 2012 Motorcycle(s): '08 250R, 21 MV F3 800, Kawasaki 400 build Posts: A lot. MOTM - Sep '15	Tire Wedge Just saw this. It will be my new investment! Link to original page on YouTube. https://youtu.be/teG3GtL5izU __________________________________________________ TEAM ALFALFA www.apexassassins.com
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May 8th, 2015, 07:13 AM	#2
subxero dirty boy Name: Joe Location: Johnstown, PA Join Date: Sep 2012 Motorcycle(s): I don't even know anymore?? Posts: A lot. MOTM - Apr '14	feeling unimpressed... __________________________________________________ I love the smell of burning pre-mix in the morning I don't think I'm a lot dumber than you thought that I think that I thought I was once.
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May 8th, 2015, 07:14 AM	#3
cbinker Track Clown Name: Chris Location: Kingman, AZ Join Date: May 2012 Motorcycle(s): '08 250R, 21 MV F3 800, Kawasaki 400 build Posts: A lot. MOTM - Sep '15	have you tried to take a rear wheel off your bike? __________________________________________________ TEAM ALFALFA www.apexassassins.com

May 8th, 2015, 07:18 AM	#4
subxero dirty boy Name: Joe Location: Johnstown, PA Join Date: Sep 2012 Motorcycle(s): I don't even know anymore?? Posts: A lot. MOTM - Apr '14	several times, and my dirt bikes several times a season. I guess those wheels may not be quite as heavy as a liter bike's (which i do not own) but I don't think I have ever had a problem or thought, man this sucks + I usually stick a board underneath it so I don't have to hold it the whole way up and what not, just me? __________________________________________________ I love the smell of burning pre-mix in the morning I don't think I'm a lot dumber than you thought that I think that I thought I was once.

May 8th, 2015, 07:21 AM	#5
cbinker Track Clown Name: Chris Location: Kingman, AZ Join Date: May 2012 Motorcycle(s): '08 250R, 21 MV F3 800, Kawasaki 400 build Posts: A lot. MOTM - Sep '15	i have used a board and my foot, but this being adjustable to be able to just roll the wheel in and out with ease. hell yeah. not to mention the pain in the ass it is when you have the spacers falling out at the slightest tilt. __________________________________________________ TEAM ALFALFA www.apexassassins.com
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May 8th, 2015, 07:25 AM	#6
Alex ninjette.org dude Name: 1 guess :-) Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: Jun 2008 Motorcycle(s): '13 Ninja 300 (white, the fastest color!), '13 R1200RT, '14 CRF250L, '12 TT-R125LE Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 7	I like it quite a bit. Putting the rear back on is always a pain in the ass without a helper. A block of wood helps, but this makes it even simpler. $65 on pitbull's site, which admittedly, is a little pricey for what it provides. Might consider it anyway. __________________________________________________ Montgomery Street Motorcycle Club / cal24.com / crf250l.org / ninjette.org ninjette.org Terms of Service Shopping for motorcycle parts or equipment? Come here first. The friendliest Ninja 250R/300/400 forum on the internet! (especially Unregistered)

May 8th, 2015, 07:37 AM	#7
subxero dirty boy Name: Joe Location: Johnstown, PA Join Date: Sep 2012 Motorcycle(s): I don't even know anymore?? Posts: A lot. MOTM - Apr '14	I am some what of a cheap ass so me paying $62 for something that is not remotely necessary and is more of a luxury just isn't gonna happen. To each their own EDIT: I guess if you have yourself a new 15 R1 like the guy in the video $62 is probably the least of your worries __________________________________________________ I love the smell of burning pre-mix in the morning I don't think I'm a lot dumber than you thought that I think that I thought I was once.

May 8th, 2015, 07:57 AM	#9
alex.s wat Name: wat Location: tustin/long beach Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): wat Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 5 MOTM - Oct '12, Feb '14	uhhh.... i could see it being super helpful if you work on your bike on a table like a pro mechanic... but... i just use my foot. the real problem, like BRIAN VAN!!! mentioned is the brake caliper. they used a bike that doesn't really have a problem with it but basically every other bike, the caliper just falls out and never stays in place if you dont have a captive caliper plate and captive spacers __________________________________________________
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May 8th, 2015, 08:12 AM	#10
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	Tip: Use a large zip tie around your brake caliper to hold it in place. $65 is pretty pricy but I still want one. __________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School
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May 8th, 2015, 08:14 AM	#11
cadd cadd cadd cadd Name: Cadd Location: 41°21'13.1"N, 74°41'37.4"W Join Date: Jan 2014 Motorcycle(s): 300 Posts: A lot. MOTM - May '15	I don't take off the rear wheel enough to need this. But cool little jack. If it's $20 bux, I'll think about. __________________________________________________ Riding it like I financed it.

May 8th, 2015, 08:45 AM	#12
crazymadbastard I'm crazy,your excuse is? Name: Winston Location: Connecticut Join Date: May 2013 Motorcycle(s): 250 2007 ninja Posts: A lot.	Dude is a ton more buff than me, I dont have a problem with the tires. Cool tool but have to much shizz already I trip over. __________________________________________________ My Cafe Racer Build My intro post

May 8th, 2015, 01:46 PM	#18
Trailerboy531 Gear crash test dummy Name: Max Location: South Bay (So. Cal) Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250 race bike, 2014 ZX-636r Posts: A lot.	Yeah I do the axle thing but the plate still has a knack for pushing itself off from flush with the swingarm and then falling everywhere/making me curse like a sailor. I would buy a captive caliper/spacer set for 250s so fast... __________________________________________________ CVMA #531

May 8th, 2015, 03:02 PM	#20
Alex ninjette.org dude Name: 1 guess :-) Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: Jun 2008 Motorcycle(s): '13 Ninja 300 (white, the fastest color!), '13 R1200RT, '14 CRF250L, '12 TT-R125LE Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 7	Captive spacers thread. __________________________________________________ Montgomery Street Motorcycle Club / cal24.com / crf250l.org / ninjette.org ninjette.org Terms of Service Shopping for motorcycle parts or equipment? Come here first. The friendliest Ninja 250R/300/400 forum on the internet! (especially Unregistered)
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May 10th, 2015, 07:44 PM	#24
Hellmutt Vanilla Gorilla Name: Jason Location: Western Ohio Join Date: Feb 2012 Motorcycle(s): '11 Triumph Sprint GT & '06 625SMC Posts: 79	Dont get me wrong, I see a need for something like this - just some of us use a plank wedge since its a virtually free option. Pitbull makes good equip ( planning on a pair of TRS for the trailer ) but they make us consumers pay for it dearly. If it was $45 it would be an easier pill to swallow, especially for privateers and avid trackday'ers

May 11th, 2015, 05:54 AM	#25
DCMoney ninjette.org guru Name: Andrew Location: St Louis Join Date: Sep 2013 Motorcycle(s): Ducati 1198s, Triumph D675, Suzuki SV1000s, `08 Ninja 250, `11 Ninja 250, Suzuki GS750 Posts: 368	As someone that's done everything possible to make my tire changes as painless and quickly as possible. The pitbull tire wedge is something I will eventually pick up, or make one myself. Yes you can grab a board and make it work for your bike. I do hundreds of tire changes a year, not kidding. Alot of those are on bike that are not mine, this is where the tire wedge will shine, especially on cruiser tires that weigh 30+ lbs. $65 is nothing to make my life a little easier I did play with one at Putnam last month and it's pitbull quality. __________________________________________________ MCRA.com
	1 out of 1 members found this post helpful.

May 11th, 2015, 05:56 AM	#26
DCMoney ninjette.org guru Name: Andrew Location: St Louis Join Date: Sep 2013 Motorcycle(s): Ducati 1198s, Triumph D675, Suzuki SV1000s, `08 Ninja 250, `11 Ninja 250, Suzuki GS750 Posts: 368	Also Pitbull is scheduled to release a new product on the 15th of every month from April-August. Prepare your wallets.... from their facebook page, looks like Hybrid something... __________________________________________________ MCRA.com

May 11th, 2015, 06:05 PM	#27
Trailerboy531 Gear crash test dummy Name: Max Location: South Bay (So. Cal) Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250 race bike, 2014 ZX-636r Posts: A lot.	I'm so excited for new Pitbull things. Hope they have some cool and useful stuff. __________________________________________________ CVMA #531

June 4th, 2015, 01:42 PM	#29
DCMoney ninjette.org guru Name: Andrew Location: St Louis Join Date: Sep 2013 Motorcycle(s): Ducati 1198s, Triumph D675, Suzuki SV1000s, `08 Ninja 250, `11 Ninja 250, Suzuki GS750 Posts: 368	I was going to buy one, but then noticed pit-bull raised the price to $89, they can keep it for that much. __________________________________________________ MCRA.com

June 4th, 2015, 02:03 PM	#30
Rifleman Old and slow Name: Lohman Location: Aiken, S.C. Join Date: May 2014 Motorcycle(s): Suzuki TL1000R, Honda CBR600F3, Ninja 250 Posts: 889	steel toe boot works pretty damn good... and is pretty much free __________________________________________________

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