May 8th, 2015, 04:28 AM | #1 |
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Tire Wedge
Just saw this. It will be my new investment!
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May 8th, 2015, 07:13 AM | #2 |
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feeling unimpressed...
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May 8th, 2015, 07:14 AM | #3 |
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have you tried to take a rear wheel off your bike?
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May 8th, 2015, 07:18 AM | #4 |
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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?
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May 8th, 2015, 07:21 AM | #5 |
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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.
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May 8th, 2015, 07:25 AM | #6 |
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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.
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May 8th, 2015, 07:37 AM | #7 |
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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
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May 8th, 2015, 07:53 AM | #8 | |
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May 8th, 2015, 07:57 AM | #9 |
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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 |
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Tip: Use a large zip tie around your brake caliper to hold it in place.
$65 is pretty pricy but I still want one.
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May 8th, 2015, 08:14 AM | #11 |
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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.
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May 8th, 2015, 08:45 AM | #12 |
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Dude is a ton more buff than me, I dont have a problem with the tires.
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May 8th, 2015, 10:12 AM | #13 |
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+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.
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May 8th, 2015, 12:47 PM | #14 | |
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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.
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May 8th, 2015, 12:48 PM | #15 |
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.... I am employing you to show me how to do this and it's being done to my pile ASAP.
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May 8th, 2015, 01:05 PM | #16 |
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Hopefully I remember to snap a picture of my bike's rear wheel section to show you
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May 8th, 2015, 01:27 PM | #17 | |
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Regardless, I still want this wedge. My Bonneville Rear wheel is a heavy @$$ mother****'er
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May 8th, 2015, 01:46 PM | #18 |
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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...
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May 8th, 2015, 02:35 PM | #19 | |
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May 8th, 2015, 03:02 PM | #20 |
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Captive spacers thread.
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May 8th, 2015, 03:20 PM | #21 |
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It is a good idea, originated during the last century.
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May 10th, 2015, 06:28 PM | #22 |
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May 10th, 2015, 06:35 PM | #23 |
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Done...
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May 10th, 2015, 07:44 PM | #24 |
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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
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May 11th, 2015, 05:54 AM | #25 |
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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.
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May 11th, 2015, 05:56 AM | #26 |
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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...
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May 11th, 2015, 06:05 PM | #27 |
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I'm so excited for new Pitbull things. Hope they have some cool and useful stuff.
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June 4th, 2015, 01:37 PM | #28 |
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June 4th, 2015, 01:42 PM | #29 |
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I was going to buy one, but then noticed pit-bull raised the price to $89, they can keep it for that much.
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June 4th, 2015, 02:03 PM | #30 |
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steel toe boot works pretty damn good... and is pretty much free
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