Motorcycle: 2008 GL1800-HPNA - 85,000+ miles 1995 Bunkhouse camping trailer Darkside #1720 bikes owned: 1975 CB550-4 final mileage unknown 1982 Yamaha 650 Maximum 30,000 miles 1987 Yamaha XVZ-1300 Venture 109,000 miles 1982 CB750-F Super Sport 60,000+ miles 1996 Honda GL1500-SE 210,000 miles
Used them for the first time last night to change my front tire on the Wing. Breaking the bead was quick and fast. And removing the old Bridgestone G709 from the rim was really easy. Replacing with new G709 was a bit of a struggle..but it's all back together and rode to work this morning! Great set of tools for tire removal! Next will be trying the rear G704 off my rim!
Thanks wingpilot08 for the review. I had wonder how they worked, be meaning to order one. I am using old bumper jack without a foot stand,but it is to big for carry along.
I needed to do a front tire on my 1500 so I decided to try this tool. I was not successful in breaking the bead as I was not sure how much force to use and didn't want to damage the rim. I don't like to force things so I ended up having a local shop do it. I need to do the back tire soon so maybe a video would be helpful, it seems to be a well made tool.
Just curious, but how does the bead breaker work, I looked at the amazon link and saw the tools but could not work out which tool is the bead breaker and how it works? I am forever getting punctures on my dirt bike and usually use a side stand (or boot heel) as a bead breaker but would like to carry a tool that was really intended to break the bead.. Curious how these tools work and if they work?
Gary
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97serider wrote: ↑Wed Jul 19, 2017 7:50 pm
I needed to do a front tire on my 1500 so I decided to try this tool. I was not successful in breaking the bead as I was not sure how much force to use and didn't want to damage the rim. I don't like to force things so I ended up having a local shop do it. I need to do the back tire soon so maybe a video would be helpful, it seems to be a well made tool.
I could do the 1100's tires by hand, but my bead breaker was not enough for the 1500. I use a friend's professional pneumatic tire machine for my 1500 tires, and sometimes it even struggles breaking the 1500's bead.
Motorcycle: Current 1998 - GL1500 Aspencade 205K Miles 2017 - GL1800 Audio Comfort 46K Miles Previous SOLD 1999 - GL1500, 161K Miles SOLD 2003 - GL1800 ABS w/117K - Sold SOLD 2003 - GL1800 w/67K Miles SOLD 2001 - ST1100 w/33K Miles
I use the the Tire Stripper tire changer system, works really well.
Unfortunately they are no longer manufactured.
Big loss to the individual motorcycle maintenance maintainer.
Thanks Mike, but I was looking for something small that I could carry with me on my dirt bike!! I have proper bead breakers at home, but nothing I can carry!! So far as mentioned the heel of my boot or the side stand have always worked on my dirt bikes but I am always looking out for something better!! A man can never have too many gadgets or toys..
Motorcycle: Current 1998 - GL1500 Aspencade 205K Miles 2017 - GL1800 Audio Comfort 46K Miles Previous SOLD 1999 - GL1500, 161K Miles SOLD 2003 - GL1800 ABS w/117K - Sold SOLD 2003 - GL1800 w/67K Miles SOLD 2001 - ST1100 w/33K Miles
MikeB wrote: ↑Thu Jul 20, 2017 12:28 pm
Possibly a large C-Clamp?
Ditto on the large C-Clamp. They work. Just need to be large enough to get over the tire and to the edge of the rim. Use care, as a C-Clamp can bend a rim.
It ain't about the destination - it's all about the journey
Motorcycle: 2008 GL1800-HPNA - 85,000+ miles 1995 Bunkhouse camping trailer Darkside #1720 bikes owned: 1975 CB550-4 final mileage unknown 1982 Yamaha 650 Maximum 30,000 miles 1987 Yamaha XVZ-1300 Venture 109,000 miles 1982 CB750-F Super Sport 60,000+ miles 1996 Honda GL1500-SE 210,000 miles
97serider wrote: ↑Wed Jul 19, 2017 7:50 pm
I needed to do a front tire on my 1500 so I decided to try this tool. I was not successful in breaking the bead as I was not sure how much force to use and didn't want to damage the rim. I don't like to force things so I ended up having a local shop do it. I need to do the back tire soon so maybe a video would be helpful, it seems to be a well made tool.
thrasherg wrote: ↑Thu Jul 20, 2017 9:54 am
Just curious, but how does the bead breaker work, I looked at the amazon link and saw the tools but could not work out which tool is the bead breaker and how it works? I am forever getting punctures on my dirt bike and usually use a side stand (or boot heel) as a bead breaker but would like to carry a tool that was really intended to break the bead.. Curious how these tools work and if they work?
Many thanks, I see that it is not a single tool that is the bead-breaker, but the 2 combined together.. Thanks for posting that, given the size & weigh of the 2 levers (Mainly the size) I think I will stick to using my boot heel or the sidestand..
Motorcycle: 2008 GL1800-HPNA - 85,000+ miles 1995 Bunkhouse camping trailer Darkside #1720 bikes owned: 1975 CB550-4 final mileage unknown 1982 Yamaha 650 Maximum 30,000 miles 1987 Yamaha XVZ-1300 Venture 109,000 miles 1982 CB750-F Super Sport 60,000+ miles 1996 Honda GL1500-SE 210,000 miles
thrasherg wrote: ↑Tue Jul 25, 2017 1:47 pm
Many thanks, I see that it is not a single tool that is the bead-breaker, but the 2 combined together.. Thanks for posting that, given the size & weigh of the 2 levers (Mainly the size) I think I will stick to using my boot heel or the sidestand..
Regards Gary
Not sure I understand the size and weight comment. They are not taking up a lot of space. Have fun stomping on the tire bead!
Small set
Item Weight 10.4 ounces
Product Dimensions 11 x 0.7 x 0.7 inches
Large set
Item Weight 2 pounds
Package Dimensions 16 x 1.8 x 0.9 inches
2008 GL1800-HPNA - Red 83,000+ miles
1995 Bunkhouse Camper
Darkside #1720
1975 CB550-4 mileage unknown
1982 Yamaha 650 Maxim 30,000 miles
1987 Yamaha XVZ-1300 Venture 109,000 miles
1982 CB750-FSS 60,000+ miles
1996 Honda GL1500-SE 210,000 miles
A man can never have too many gadgets or toys..
