Mikey Posted July 14, 2007 Share Posted July 14, 2007 I've got a tire for Tina's EX500. I've got the wheel off the bike, but I can't seem to break the bead. I've tried using the side stand of the XX, but I don't have the strength to force the bike over far enough to break the bead (it keeps pushing the bike back up right...oddly). Any suggestions? It's the weekend and no shops are open to change this tire, and I really want it changed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tgo63 Posted July 15, 2007 Share Posted July 15, 2007 one of the instructional(?) videos shows guy breaking a tire bed by driving over the tire portion with the van; it actually worked pretty well Picture below shows another solution Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey Posted July 15, 2007 Author Share Posted July 15, 2007 Hmm, that may be an idea. I'd have to figure out how to protect the rim. But that should crush the tire fairly well. Maybe putting it on cardboard, then rolling over it with my Outback. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiwimack Posted July 15, 2007 Share Posted July 15, 2007 Hmm, that may be an idea. I'd have to figure out how to protect the rim. But that should crush the tire fairly well. Maybe putting it on cardboard, then rolling over it with my Outback. you could try a large vice if you have 1 or see the link. see this place Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey Posted July 15, 2007 Author Share Posted July 15, 2007 Damn, that's a good idea too. I can snag some 2x4's from the construction site of my new home. This is going to be easy! I'll snag them tomorrow morning when I go clean up the construction site. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBadExxample Posted July 15, 2007 Share Posted July 15, 2007 Set the tire on fire. Come back in an hour, no more bead to break. magic.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tgo63 Posted July 15, 2007 Share Posted July 15, 2007 I cannot find the link to video showing the guy breaking the bead using the van Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBadExxample Posted July 15, 2007 Share Posted July 15, 2007 I've done this before, effective and cheap. Like me. http://www.webbikeworld.com/t2/bead-breake...ead-breaker.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JB4XX Posted July 15, 2007 Share Posted July 15, 2007 Do a burnout til she pops. WorXX for me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackhawkxx Posted July 15, 2007 Share Posted July 15, 2007 C clamp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iceman_40 Posted July 15, 2007 Share Posted July 15, 2007 I've used the plastic chain saw wedges and a hammer, tap it in between the tire and rim ;-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R1000 Posted July 15, 2007 Share Posted July 15, 2007 I use a wood clamp that is modified and works well on front and rear tyres. The handle is replaced with a 1/2 " socket so it can be adjusted with standard tools, e.g. a ratcheting wrench or an electrical wrench. I have welded a curved and rounded 5 mm thick spade to the rotary bracket on the clamp screw, which meets the rim side and pushes the bead down. I have two bikes and use several tyre sets each year, that’s why I bothered to make the tool and it was quicker jus to make it than waiting for something ordered to come. Earlier I braked the beads with a wrecker bar that was sticked into U-bolt on the floor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EVLXX Posted July 15, 2007 Share Posted July 15, 2007 I just use 3 of these... Yes to break the Bead. I push one in by itself, and pull slightly to make room for the next 2 to fit in next to it... Then insert the next 2 with the curves sgaisnt each other, and then squeeze. -Or- I just use my Bench vise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sykotek-xx Posted July 15, 2007 Share Posted July 15, 2007 C-Clamp is quick and easy. Worked fine when I did my own tires for the first time last summer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey Posted July 15, 2007 Author Share Posted July 15, 2007 Ok kids. Here's the update. I went out and grabbed the wood and set it up...and CRACK, broke the 2x4. Went back to the site (around the corner) and grabbed a 2x6 which handled it. Really took some effort. Now my problem is that I've got one side off the rim, but the other side is still in the U of the rim. Any tricks on getting that out? I think I'll grab a C clamp for next time. However if I can't get the rest of the tire off, I'll bring it to the shop on Monday :] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiwimack Posted July 15, 2007 Share Posted July 15, 2007 Ok kids. Here's the update. I went out and grabbed the wood and set it up...and CRACK, broke the 2x4. Went back to the site (around the corner) and grabbed a 2x6 which handled it. Really took some effort. Now my problem is that I've got one side off the rim, but the other side is still in the U of the rim. Any tricks on getting that out? I think I'll grab a C clamp for next time. However if I can't get the rest of the tire off, I'll bring it to the shop on Monday :] what you need to do is get part of the bead in the well that will allow you to work on the opposite side from the bead that is in the well, then just lever it off confused? just lift one side of the tire then put the lever through and remove that way. and if you are strong enough and have lubed the tire up enough it will come off very easilly. 2cents try it you'll like it.............. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey Posted July 16, 2007 Author Share Posted July 16, 2007 Yep you were right. As soon as I got a little bit of light through I gave it a good yank and it came off. I put a wheel rim on the work bench and bolted my rim to it so I could tug the tire off. So then I couldn't get the replacment on... Then I notice...wait a sec, there is NO WAY this puppy is fitting. I mistakenly picked up a 16 inch and the bike needs a 17. So I have to wait to see if there are any 130/70 17's around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kjclark7 Posted July 18, 2007 Share Posted July 18, 2007 http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-7...h&plindex=0 watch this video. i made the same thing and it works great. just make sure your tire it lifted off the ground so you don't damage your discs. it doesn't take long to make and its cheap to make. good luck. kevin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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