Dress4Less 162 Posted August 9, 2017 For you "adventure bike" guys... https://bestrestproducts.com/shop/beadbrakr-tcm/tireiron-beadbrakr-2/ There is also an article in the latest copy of Dirt Rider magazine... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kkug 146 Posted August 9, 2017 I used to carry the first version on my 950 Adventure and my 800. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dress4Less 162 Posted August 9, 2017 13 hours ago, kkug said: I used to carry the first version on my 950 Adventure and my 800. Did it work as good as advertised? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bagstr 287 Posted August 9, 2017 2007 Net weight = Zero Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tntmo 887 Posted August 9, 2017 That trick works ok in the garage, but if your'e by yourself and in the dirt I don't know that the center stand won't just dig in and fall over. I've never tried it, so just going on hypothetical. Also, what about bikes with no center stand? So far I've been lucky, whenever I have gotten a flat the tire is already broken off the bead. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oracle 195 Posted August 10, 2017 1 hour ago, tntmo said: That trick works ok in the garage, but if your'e by yourself and in the dirt I don't know that the center stand won't just dig in and fall over. I've never tried it, so just going on hypothetical. Also, what about bikes with no center stand? So far I've been lucky, whenever I have gotten a flat the tire is already broken off the bead. I have personally used the center stand bead breaking method more than once in the wild. It works fine. But you do have to worry about the bike falling away from you because it have to get it leaning over pretty far in order to fit the wheel/tire under the stand. It definitely is more user friendly with two people...but it is effective. As far as bikes without center stands, well, then we are usually talking about smaller bikes, in which case you can usually break the bead with your riding boots or the side stand. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mikey777 44 Posted August 10, 2017 Breaking the bead isn't so hard, it is getting a rear adventure tire back on the rim which is the hard part, especially if you have no shade. It is about as fun as food poisoning. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kkug 146 Posted August 10, 2017 8 hours ago, Dress4Less said: Did it work as good as advertised? I had to use it on my 03 950 KTM .The wheels had some type of bead lock ridge.it worked but it is clunky. I only used it on big adventure wheels - never on my dirt bike. I had to modify it so I could carry it on the trail. I gave it to the guy when I sold my 800. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bagstr 287 Posted August 10, 2017 Practice in the garage with plenty of Cold Beer is key to success on the trail. But you knew that! CID great tire changing coach and he works cheap. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
paulmbowers 236 Posted August 10, 2017 Yes, I've done it with the side stand. The first few flats I had on the 990 the tire had poppd off the bead itself. I got all cocky about it. The latest was not so easy, and it had been getting flat for a while on the pavement- tire really hot- one would have thought it would easily dismount. But like Kug pointed out, the ADV bike has a safety bead. I was fortunate to have a buddy with a 690 and we used that bike- it took ALL the weight balanced on the edge side stand to get it to pop. Like Tom, I wondered what would happen if I had to use my bike for that manuever. I now carry the Motion Pro bead breaker tools. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dress4Less 162 Posted August 10, 2017 I had no idea the ADV bikes had safety beads/bead locks on them... Learn sumpin' new every day! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
paulmbowers 236 Posted August 10, 2017 1 minute ago, Dress4Less said: I had no idea the ADV bikes had safety beads/bead locks on them... Learn sumpin' new every day! It's just and extra dimple around the circumference of the rim to help keep the tire on if deflated. No beadlocks- the rim is 4.25" wide, that'd be a helluva heavy rimlock. There are folks that grind a section of the safety bead down to give a small area that will make it easier to break the bead. But I'm too lazy, and am convinced a stuck bead will never happen to me. Ever. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dress4Less 162 Posted August 14, 2017 On 8/10/2017 at 2:08 PM, paulmbowers said: But I'm too lazy, and am convinced a stuck bead will never happen to me. Ever. Uhhh-ohhh... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
