Mr.JAJA 380 Posted June 29, 2016 I found this article and will practice this "after" my next vacation. Just in case. http://www.caranddriver.com/features/how-to-set-a-tire-bead-with-an-explosion-feature has any one done this on a BIKE? Mr.JAJA Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bp619 104 Posted June 29, 2016 1 hour ago, Mr.JAJA said: I found this article and will practice this "after" my next vacation. Just in case. http://www.caranddriver.com/features/how-to-set-a-tire-bead-with-an-explosion-feature has any one done this on a BIKE? Mr.JAJA I've done this dozens of times with offroad truck tires in my old shop and in the middle of the desert. Done it twice on rear street bike tires doesn't work as good but does work. Honestly on a motorcycle with a ratchet strap around tire and tons of tire mounting lube or soapy water and a good air supply (not a tiny pump you keep on bike) and tire will seat on the bead essily. BTW the fire method can get very dangerous real quick use minimal propellant at first and build up more Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oracle 195 Posted June 29, 2016 I have actually used this method a few times on my off road cars / sand rails over the years. It's very effective. I've never used it on a bike as almost every bike I ride has tubes. But there is no reason it wouldn't work. When off roading my prerunner, I always carry a can of starting fluid for this exact reason. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dan Diego 40 Posted June 30, 2016 We were talking about this last night. I'd like to see it in person. Yeah, this photo pretty much shows how my attempt would end up... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bp619 104 Posted June 30, 2016 Think we need another summer bonfire at fiesta cookout Dan and I'll flame up a tire Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PastaPilot 17 Posted June 30, 2016 This guy will help. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dan Diego 40 Posted June 30, 2016 15 minutes ago, Bp619 said: Think we need another summer bonfire at fiesta cookout Dan and I'll flame up a tire Heck, yeah! Count me in. (Paging Reximus for fire control.) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr.JAJA 380 Posted July 2, 2016 On 6/29/2016 at 0:42 PM, Bp619 said: I've done this dozens of times with offroad truck tires in my old shop and in the middle of the desert. Done it twice on rear street bike tires doesn't work as good but does work. Honestly on a motorcycle with a ratchet strap around tire and tons of tire mounting lube or soapy water and a good air supply (not a tiny pump you keep on bike) and tire will seat on the bead essily. BTW the fire method can get very dangerous real quick use minimal propellant at first and build up more I agree on the start low version. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
