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Post by saferider1 on Jan 13, 2013 13:09:03 GMT -5
New Taotao ATM150-A 150cc Evo. As suggested by many, I went to change out the tire valve stems using the c-clamp method on a 130/60-13 wheel. Front tire is deflated, but can't get the c-clamp to break the bead and push the tire bead further than a few mm. The photo shows how far I can get by clamping the hell out of the tire. Any suggestions? The videos I've seen on youtube make this look easy. Also tried spraying Windex on the bead to lubricate but that didn't help. Attachments:
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Post by wangchicken on Jan 13, 2013 20:34:12 GMT -5
use two boards on either side of tire or two very sturdy pieces of metal like angle iron With the clamp and a bit of soapy water at bead.
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Post by saferider1 on Jan 13, 2013 20:59:52 GMT -5
Thanks wc. I'll try this tomorrow and report my results. Appreciate the assistance.
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Post by harrie12348 on Jan 15, 2013 12:17:40 GMT -5
I had the same trouble and left the clamp on for a couple days and the bead let go on it's own. I didn't want to remove the rear tire.
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Post by skuttadawg on Jan 15, 2013 12:20:19 GMT -5
Use a tire spoon and a small hammer to tap it around the bead to get it over the rim
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Post by Fox on Jan 15, 2013 17:18:45 GMT -5
I like these guys' approach. Where there's a will there's a way.   |
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