Hi,

I'm already thinking about my summer holiday of 2010.
Now i have some questions about the tyres:
How to fix a flat tyre?
What tools should i need?

I searched the TT site, but that didn't make it any easier.


Is there some kind of how to ... with pictures?

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There is a bloke who has posted some stuff on YouTube about how to remove and replace a tyre, that's a good place to start.

Otherwise, it's about practice realy, and hope,



The best way to fix a flat, is to avoid it in the first place. I mean by looking at where you are riding, the lines, avoiding road debris where you can, avoidig pinch punctures when you're off road etc. Although it can still happen.. and does,, when you can least afford the time..

However, you need to get to grips with this yourself,

Sit yourself down in the garage ( a can of beer or hot coffee is good too),

And remove your wheel,
with a pair of tyre (or three if you preffer) tyre irons and rim protectors, remove the tyre (use the You TUbe vids to help),
then put it all back together.

Whilst you are doing this write down all the tools you use -> that's how you find out what you need on the road !

Alternativly, forget about it and make sure you have auto-assistance (RAC & AA here in the UK) backup who will come along and do it for you.

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Never underestimate the power of stupid people in large groups.

I can't find any on youtube, got any links?

I will also ask the dealer, how he does.

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Derbi Senda DRD Sm "04 (black) => BMW F650GS "04 (yellow) => Yamaha xt660z T�n�r� "09 (blue)

hi, have you tried ''motorcycle tyre change''? there seems to be a few on,this seemed good! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qIBm0...eature=related

good luck

Ok thanks, i tried: how to fix a flat tire

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You have many options;

1: use Slime in the tubes and hope that the puncture is fixed by the liquid which actually works quite well.

2. Take a spare tube for definate on a trip! I had a puncture and ook the wheel, tyre and tube out to find it has broken in 2 so no repair kit would fix that.

3. Remove the rear wheel - remove valve centre - break bead - press the tyre into the rim centre each side - attach rim protectors - put lever in between rim and tyre and lever - hold lever in place and insert 2nd lever and gently work around until tyre is outside the rim - pull out tube - run hand inside checking for what caused the puncture - insert new tube - lever tyre back on and inflate.

Tools: 2 rim protectors - 2 levers (flat type with no raised edges) - 1 valve core remover - tyre inflator (�4:99 from garages)

If your repairing the tube do it another day and simply find the hole - sandpaper it a little and apply glue - once it feels dry apply path and chalk after.

I break the bead by using a small G Clamp.

http://images.google.co.uk/imgres?im...a%3DN%26um%3D1

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As stated, practice 1st a few times.

tips:

Front tire is a lot easier than rear, 17" wheels are dificult.

A front tube is suitaboe for a rewr wheel as emergency.

IMHO , slime and other liquids are almost useless.

A center stand will help you A LOT.

have fun,

j.

Thanks for all the reply's.

It's always hard to avoid getting a puncture, but i try it as much as possible.
Drove thru glass a few times, stupid cars crashing in middle of a junction.

I'm familiar with fixing tyres on my bicycle, not much different as i just noticed.
The only thing i don't understand is breaking the bead? How can i break it? (on my bicycle i didn't need to break it, i think:P)
Or am i just misunderstanding it because of the translating?

Might not a bad idea to try it when im still at home.

I already have a center stand and i also got a tubeless tyre repair kit (co2 canisters + sharp tool + slimy cords).
I also got assistance that will cover Europe, so i could always get help.

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You do it on your bicycle too, .... with your hands , it is a lot harder on a bike, and even harder on small (17") wheels.



On the field, of you are not alone, you may use another bike side stand as breaker




Your tubeless repair stuff is useless on a tube type tire
Have fun,

j.

hi, the bead breaking bit is the dificult bit. if you are in a group simply use a sidestand and the weight of another bike to push the bead into the rim well. if on your own it's a bit harder, i used to stamp on the lever when it's in the appropiate position and move it along until it's tyre is free.
i guess you will need to practice in the comfort of your own space to find out how to do it as it's one more skill you never want use but a huge help if you need to

j beat me to it!