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Originally Posted by Gas_Up_Lets_Go (Post 86659)

You've taken the wheel off....... what with all them trees around, I'd have left it on the bike and used the swing arm as a pivot for that big tree....

??? not sure I understand what you mean GULG - if you could elaborate, it might be an option for future mishaps?

xxx

Take a long sturdy stick, put it between the swingarm and the tire and bend. Either you break the bead or the stick. At least I guess that's what he ment. =)

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Originally Posted by Molgan (Post 86682)

Take a long sturdy stick, put it between the swingarm and the tire and bend. Either you break the bead or the stick. At least I guess that's what he ment. =)

Aha, I thought as much - only there is not masses of room in between there for anything substantial? (and the branches were all saplings near me) - but it's worth a go in the future I guess!

I always thought it was best to take the wheel off and stamp on the tyre (or use a heavy mallet, should you have one handy) - but I'm always open to other (better?) methods...

xxx

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Originally Posted by JMo (Post 86712)

I always thought it was best to take the wheel off and stamp on the tyre (or use a heavy mallet, should you have one handy) - but I'm always open to other (better?) methods...

Dunno, been so lucky that I've never had to change a tire on my own ever. Maybe it's time for a thread over here:

http://www.xt660.com/forumdisplay.php?f=51

:forumpolice :D

What about using the sidestand and the weight of the bike to push the tire down?

Never tried it myselfe but read about it on another forum...

HJ

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Originally Posted by SingleMinded (Post 86720)

What about using the sidestand and the weight of the bike to push the tire down?

Never tried it myselfe but read about it on another forum...

HJ

Yes, I've heard that too, but I still can't quite work out how you do it on your own? - how do you pivot/manoeuvre the bike once the rear wheel is off?

I suppose it's feasible you could use a rock or something like I did - but supporting the bike with one hand while you slide the wheel into position, then turn it over and do the other side... well, I need to see that in practice!

But yes, I could see that would certainly work if you had a second bike/person with you...

xxx

Side stand trick : it's assumed you have a mainstand (?) too...

HJ

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Originally Posted by JMo (Post 86681)

??? not sure I understand what you mean GULG - if you could elaborate, it might be an option for future mishaps?

xxx

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Originally Posted by Molgan (Post 86682)

Take a long sturdy stick, put it between the swingarm and the tire and bend. Either you break the bead or the stick. At least I guess that's what he ment. =)

That's the long and short of it.

Perhaps a dedicated thread, kinda like a competition, everyone can have a guess and we'll find out in the summer ??

I've tried loads of ways of bead breaking, and listened to the 101 different ways of doing it form "when the tyre's flat the bead will break - trust me" Ahem! I think most of us know the answer to that one, to the stick method, to the drive a car over the tyre method, G-Clamps, Rocks, lossening the valve and rim locks then trying a burn out (a bit drastic!).

I guess this answers the question of whether the Ten needs a rim lock on the front !!!

Only ever had a flat on the TTR600, running Enduro III's and the bead on them is like it's welded, but the tyre runs OK flat anyway, well enough to get me home.

Great pics looks like u had a great ride out, am jeolus!:glasses10: