Tyre levers on board.

[Grey alp]

With dirt bikes, you can lay the bike down on the side and remove the wheel, a fully laden Varadero would take some lifting back up mind!

My 700 has been on his left side twice and both times fuel was running out underneath ,coming from one of the 3 small hoses(?).
How and why is that?.

So removing the rear wheel that way is not an option.

Also have a "Tool Tube" but there is no way i can fit the spear inner tube tyres in there without damaging the valves.
Still have to figuer a way to transport those inner tubes a safe way.
Tool Tube is good for levers ,tools or fuel bottle!.

Enjoy

[Delboy 777]

Its running out the breather or overflow tubes, theres no way to stop it i dont think.

[Grey alp]

Okay ,is it safe then to put some cork or whatever to stop this overflow?.
Because i'am not keen on getting the bike up alone ,so that when waiting on help i don't lose al the fuel!.

Enjoy

[Delboy 777]

Okay ,is it safe then to put some cork or whatever to stop this overflow?.
Because i'am not keen on getting the bike up alone ,so that when waiting on help i don't lose al the fuel!.

Enjoy

I would not recommend it, after its out its out. Dont want ur p&j going up in flames because of leaking petrol. But i stand to be corrected, i certainly wouldnt do it. Solution............fit a centrestand, i did.

[Grey alp]

I have a centerstand ,but not much of use once the bike is on his side.

Have been practicing this afternoon with three 20 cm Hazet tyre levers on an old spoke wheel with still good inner tube/tyre.
- take off tyre from rim (a little twisting but okay)
- take the inner tube out (no problem)
- put inner tube back in (once valve back into place no problem)
- put tyre back on rim (last bit is a little tricky)
- using Slime 12V Pump to inflate the tyre (in 2 minutes on 2,2 bar so surprisingly fast)

Conclusion, all in all an hour work but did not have to be careful for rim damage.
With more practise it can be done faster.
No idea whether the tyre would ride okay since its an old test wheel.
Glad to know i can do it ,but not to keen to try it on my TA 700 wheels.
Other rims, other tyres so could be more difficult.


Questions
- I read here and can understand the usefulness of a "soapy" but how is that in practice ,i mean how do you procide?.
Syringes / pour / rub the soap on the edge where tire and rim meet?
Is that just not dangerous because it gets "slipery" to use the levers?.
Or do i push the tyre a bit inside and soap there?

- How do you know when you replace the rear wheel weather its a 100% correct in line with the front sprocket?. Just visually, or is there another way?.
- And the spare inner tubes (TA 700) are really big things and certainly do not fit in the Tool Tube (without valves maybe) so where do you guys stash them?

Was already an instructive afternoon.

Enjoy

[Delboy 777]

Is it me i wonder, but why would you lay the bike on its side when you have a puncture if you have a centrestand

[steveR]

Questions
- I read here and can understand the usefulness of a "soapy" but how is that in practice ,i mean how do you procide?.
Syringes / pour / rub the soap on the edge where tire and rim meet?
Is that just not dangerous because it gets "slipery" to use the levers?.
Or do i push the tyre a bit inside and soap there?

- How do you know when you replace the rear wheel weather its a 100% correct in line with the front sprocket?. Just visually, or is there another way?.
- And the spare inner tubes (TA 700) are really big things and certainly do not fit in the Tool Tube (without valves maybe) so where do you guys stash them?

To get an inner tube into a small space, either use a brand new one, already folded, or fold/roll up your spare with the valve out, then replace the valve after folding. Not sure if it'll fit yje tune then, but that is as small as you will get it!

To "lube" the tyre, spead your lubricant on the tyre where it would sit in the wheel rim when mounted, Try not to get too much inside the tyre if possible. On checking the mounting, there is usually a raised rubber line around the tyre that is 2mm or so outside the edge of the rim and this will aid you in checking the tyre is seated properly. The lube is helpful here too, as it helps the tyre slip to the correct spot without huge pressures to seat it on the rim.