Tyre change and RDC sensor

[ChazzyB]

At a recent rear tyre change, I was told they had to remove the RDC sensor to get the tyre off - the factory fit Anakee 3 on my new GS. First time I'd ever heard that in 2 years of GS ownership and perhaps 8 rear tyre removal/replacements (new tyres and puncture fixes). Why does it matter? The pin retaining the RDC sensor to the rim sheared as the "operative" tried to remove the sensor. Why was he removing the sensor? Because he couldn't get the tyre off - "It's the wrong size tyre on here mate. It's only a 170, should be a 180. It's too tight". Was I being fed a line? I rather suspect so.

 

[Neil W]

More like a cack handed fitter who buggered it on removal , they owe you a new set of sensors , 170/60 is the correct tyre size

 

[JJH]

First of alla 180 and a 170 both have the same inner diameter assuming it's a 17. There is no need to interfere in any way with the units when changing tyers. I change my own and have done with no problems. Tyer guy is a chancer. He should not be doing that kind of safety critecal work. He is a libality JJH

 

[ChazzyB]

More like a cack handed fitter who buggered it on removal , they owe you a new set of sensors , 170/60 is the correct tyre size

They managed to source a new pin - sent someone to Vines at Guildford - so the sensor is refitted and working again. They did however also completely mullah the rim and will be either replacing the wheel or getting it properly refurbed. I've been using the place for years with no problems, but they have a lot of new fitters, which says loads to me. I put them right on the tyre size.

 

[JJH]

They should know the tyer size. It's their job. JJH

 

[ChazzyB]

They should know the tyer size. It's their job. JJH

I detected it was defensive bullshit from a rookie fitter. However, the line about having to remove RDC sensors came from the acting depot manager. I didn't believe it.

 

[Deleted account 181015003]

First of alla 180 and a 170 both have the same inner diameter assuming it's a 17. There is no need to interfere in any way with the units when changing tyers. I change my own and have done with no problems. Tyer guy is a chancer. He should not be doing that kind of safety critecal work. He is a libality JJH

Same here changed a fair few tyres on bikes with TPS and never had an issue, sounds like the tyre fitter was careless and broke the sensor

 

[ChazzyB]

Same here changed a fair few tyres on bikes with TPS and never had an issue, sounds like the tyre fitter was careless and broke the sensor

That's my reading of it.

 

[Deleted account 181015003]

That's my reading of it.

If you know they are there you take care, I change tyres by hand any decent professional tyre fitter with all the gear should easily be able to change the tyre without damaging the sensor but this one managed to mullah the rim as well and that say it all.

 

[dave hendy]

The Anakee side walls are very stiff my tyre fitter always struggles and he says they are even worse when the temperature is low! There is no reason to touch the tpms sensor when changing the tyres, the fitter was a cowboy and the manager isn't much better.......I would look for a new tyre company in the future!

Hope they sort it out for you


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[Deleted account 181015003]

The Anakee side walls are very stiff my tyre fitter always struggles and he says they are even worse when the temperature is low! There is no reason to touch the tpms sensor when changing the tyres, the fitter was a cowboy and the manager isn't much better.......I would look for a new tyre company in the future!

Hope they sort it out for you��


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I fitted two sets of Anakee 3 tyres in the last week a set on my bike a 800gs and a set on a mates 650gs they are quite stiff but even with tubes and a 21in rim not that bad to fit.

 

[malcopopolo]

My BMW dealer charges 20 to fit a a customer supplied tyre. For the sake of grief it is well worth it

 

[Neil W]

When I first bought my GSA LC I got a puncture in the rear Anakee , local bike shop changed the tyre by hand as their machine would have damaged the rim (due to strange shape of its edge ) when it got iits next rear puncture (anakee) 3 other shops wouldn't touch the wheel ................again the arms on their machines
would have damaged the rim due to the rim profile
I ended up getting new tyres from a BMW dealer (expensive but no rim damage)
The other week got a new pair of tyres and went back to the local Yamaha dealer who are now happy to do GS rims as their new machine has a different shaped end on the arm which takes into account the diffferent rim profile.
It makes a difference if you trust the fitter to check theses things out rather than just wading in a 'having a go'

 

[tanneman]

Knacker a TPMS and they will pay for it. Not dissimilar to cars that have this fitted. Knacker my rims and they can keep the wheel. I'll have a new one please. Imagine having carbon wheels.