This seems like a good tool to have and it would pay for itself in a couple of years. But, I was wondering, what do you do for balancing the tire?
DavidPetersen
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If you're only changing a flat, just mount the tire in the same position as it was before you started (mark the sidewall where the valve stem is located before you remove the tire).
If you're mounting a new tire, align the red dot on the sidewall with the valve stem. The red dot is theoretically the lightest point on the tire, and the valve stem is theoretically the heaviest point on the rim. (*see below) They balance each other out. For most applications this is all the tire balancing you need, particularly if you're out in the field.
For those who want more accurate balancing they'd need to take the tire/wheel to a shop for spin balancing and wheel weights. Or get your own balancing setup. I use the Marc Parnes balancer, which is an axle with a set of super low friction bearings. Spin the tire and the heavy point ends up a the bottom; add weights until it's neutral. But that's a discussion for another thread.
*In practical applications the rim may be heavier at another spot. I've checked my rims and the valve stem is not the heaviest point. I've marked my rims accordingly and now I align the red dots with these new marks.
If you're mounting a new tire, align the red dot on the sidewall with the valve stem. The red dot is theoretically the lightest point on the tire, and the valve stem is theoretically the heaviest point on the rim. (*see below) They balance each other out. For most applications this is all the tire balancing you need, particularly if you're out in the field.
For those who want more accurate balancing they'd need to take the tire/wheel to a shop for spin balancing and wheel weights. Or get your own balancing setup. I use the Marc Parnes balancer, which is an axle with a set of super low friction bearings. Spin the tire and the heavy point ends up a the bottom; add weights until it's neutral. But that's a discussion for another thread.
*In practical applications the rim may be heavier at another spot. I've checked my rims and the valve stem is not the heaviest point. I've marked my rims accordingly and now I align the red dots with these new marks.
Thanks.
DavidPetersen
Guest
I thought I should clarify the intended application for the BestRest BeadBrakR.
There's many ways to "break the bead". You can use a a car jack underneath a car, you can use a spade, you can use a common C-clamp, you can use a piece of timber, you can use a clamping device of some sort, you can use a dedicated tire machine. They all have their place and they all do the job if they're handy.
But....when you're out in the middle of nowhere these things are often in short supply. And you still need to carry a set of tire irons to get the rest of the job done.
To my knowledge, there's only ONE device that incorporates BOTH a bead breaker, AND a set of tire irons, AND is small enough to carry on the bike.
That device is the BestRest BeadBrakR. It does it all.
There's many ways to "break the bead". You can use a a car jack underneath a car, you can use a spade, you can use a common C-clamp, you can use a piece of timber, you can use a clamping device of some sort, you can use a dedicated tire machine. They all have their place and they all do the job if they're handy.
But....when you're out in the middle of nowhere these things are often in short supply. And you still need to carry a set of tire irons to get the rest of the job done.
To my knowledge, there's only ONE device that incorporates BOTH a bead breaker, AND a set of tire irons, AND is small enough to carry on the bike.
That device is the BestRest BeadBrakR. It does it all.
Mick Fagan
Registered user
David and Oz1200, thank you for your replies. It looks like I'll now be able to get this brought back by someone currently in the USA.
I also use the Marc Parnes balancer and have balanced both of my rims without a tyre fitted. I then find that I then only require minimal weight to have a balanced wheel.
Mick.
I also use the Marc Parnes balancer and have balanced both of my rims without a tyre fitted. I then find that I then only require minimal weight to have a balanced wheel.
Mick.
rdover
Registered user
I've just ordered a spray stopper and realised that the chacnes of avoiding the duty/vat are dependant on the final method of delivery in teh UK. Small packages tend to come vis your Postie and seem to miss the tax man, however bigger stuff like my new Aerostitch suit come by Parcelforce and get looked at seriously.
If the customs declaration says "warranty item" or similar then duty is not charged as it has already been paid ..... not that I'm advocating breaking the law
If the customs declaration says "warranty item" or similar then duty is not charged as it has already been paid ..... not that I'm advocating breaking the law
DavidPetersen
Guest
If you want an independent review of the BestRest TireIron BeadBrakR, check this site:
http://www.gunsmoke.com/motorcycling/reviews/index.html
Click on the first item.
Scot (the author) substituted a set of his own Aerostich titanium tire irons for the steel tire irons we supply in the kit. He saved 6.2 ounces in the process, and spent another $87 on the irons themselves. The "cool" factor of the Aerostich Ti irons with the special bends and rim slots makes them a good investment.
http://www.gunsmoke.com/motorcycling/reviews/index.html
Click on the first item.
Scot (the author) substituted a set of his own Aerostich titanium tire irons for the steel tire irons we supply in the kit. He saved 6.2 ounces in the process, and spent another $87 on the irons themselves. The "cool" factor of the Aerostich Ti irons with the special bends and rim slots makes them a good investment.
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