socalhodaka 104 Posted February 19, 2019 On 2/16/2019 at 6:11 AM, dirt dame said: If you have anymore troubles, you can just bring the tire and wheel over to my house. I have plenty of tools to get the job done.😎 Mimi, what is the name of your machine? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dirt dame 559 Posted February 20, 2019 6 hours ago, socalhodaka said: Mimi, what is the name of your machine? It's a Coats 220. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
simicrintz 177 Posted February 20, 2019 22 hours ago, La Mesa Mike said: Update?  I know others here have said it, but it cannot be emphasized enough.  Once you have the initial side on You absolutely have push the bead of the tire to the center of the wheel while you install the second side.  If you do not center the bed on the rim, you will not have adequate stretch to pop the 2nd bead over the rim.  Wherever you have your tire iron, make sure the the bead is in the center of the wheel opposite the iron, this will give the tire the extra inch it needs to roll on smoothly. Once you get that bead centered, it is as easy as putting on a bicycle tire. I got into a predicament (my son wanted to go riding) and ended up taking it down to Cycle Gera to finish it up (I am embarrassed to say it but I was running out of time and Kug stopped by (not the reason I was running out of time!!) and saw it missing so I can't even lie and say I did it!). But........I still need to do the rear on my XR650 so I will be back on this again soon. I will get this, and I really do appreciate all of the advice. I am sure that once I figure it out the first time it will all be much clearer! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Covered in Dust 162 Posted February 20, 2019 49 minutes ago, simicrintz said: I got into a predicament (my son wanted to go riding) and ended up taking it down to Cycle Gera to finish it up (I am embarrassed to say it but I was running out of time and Kug stopped by (not the reason I was running out of time!!) and saw it missing so I can't even lie and say I did it!). But........I still need to do the rear on my XR650 so I will be back on this again soon. I will get this, and I really do appreciate all of the advice. I am sure that once I figure it out the first time it will all be much clearer! Bruce you are welcome to come by my house for a hands on lesson or I might be able to come to your house and help out. Let me know.  Chris Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Van 35 Posted February 20, 2019 Cid is great at tire changing management!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
simicrintz 177 Posted February 21, 2019 11 hours ago, Covered in Dust said: Bruce you are welcome to come by my house for a hands on lesson or I might be able to come to your house and help out. Let me know. Chris Wow, Chris; that is an awesome offer!! I will get the rear wheel off of the XR (hopefully over the weekend) and then check your schedule. I am happy to drive up at your convenience. Very cool offer; thank you!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
simicrintz 177 Posted February 21, 2019 I have seen a few of those pics, Van, and they always make me smile Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Crawdaddy 96 Posted February 21, 2019 13 hours ago, simicrintz said: Wow, Chris; that is an awesome offer!! I will get the rear wheel off of the XR (hopefully over the weekend) and then check your schedule. I am happy to drive up at your convenience. Very cool offer; thank you!! Don't be fooled........he's simply offering to take a picture of his boots while also offering advice from the lounge chair with a cold beer in his hand Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
simicrintz 177 Posted February 22, 2019 7 hours ago, Crawdaddy said: Don't be fooled........he's simply offering to take a picture of his boots while also offering advice from the lounge chair with a cold beer in his hand Now that makes sense; I am so stupid some times!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
paulmbowers 236 Posted February 22, 2019 On 2/20/2019 at 2:26 PM, Van said: Cid is great at tire changing management!! That changer needs no management. Death Valley. And SoCalMule, please notice the prop holding the bike up! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SoCalMule 106 Posted February 23, 2019 5 hours ago, paulmbowers said: That changer needs no management. Death Valley. And SoCalMule, please notice the prop holding the bike up! Love it! Just bought the same type of compressor you lent me the other day! No more bicycle pump pinched skin! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites