Do it right the first time!

sqwert · 07-04-2018, 09:47 AM

Replaced a bike tube for the first time in 1961. 56 years later for the first time ruined a new tube during install. First time for everything. Ordered a 100/90-19 tube from American Mototire and they sent a 120 to 140 tube and it was a bit clumsy. Went to Abernathy's yesterday and requested a 100/90-19 tube. Got home and noticed the numbers on the box were 2.75 to 3.00, which converts to 80 to 90 cross section. Too small. No wonder I don't like doing business with Abernathy's. Again. Now I have a really good reason to head out for a couple hundred miles of country 2-lanes to find a tube.

Then enough miles to change back to synthetic oil.

Sullybiker · 07-09-2018, 09:13 AM

It's really easily done. I didn't for the first three changes on my bike, then on the fourth I managed it.

Overconfident with the tyre irons, not enough pressure in the tube to keep it pinching, and a lot of time wasted.

It happens!

**JerryHawk250** · 07-09-2018, 09:19 AM

Been there, done that.

2LZ · 07-09-2018, 10:13 AM

I can always tell when I'll pinch a tube because the install went perfectly. Those are usually the ones I mess up. If I fight with it for hours, never a problem.

Sullybiker · 07-09-2018, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by 2LZ

I can always tell when I'll pinch a tube because the install went perfectly. Those are usually the ones I mess up. If I fight with it for hours, never a problem.

Haha! As ever, you speak the truth. That was exactly my experience, on a job I dread.

"Well, that was easy."

*HISSSSSSssssssssssssssssssssssssssss*

DAMMIT

sqwert · 07-09-2018, 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Sullybiker

Haha! As ever, you speak the truth. That was exactly my experience, on a job I dread.

"Well, that was easy."

*HISSSSSSssssssssssssssssssssssssssss*

DAMMIT

Well, now, that sounds familiar.

willy dog · 07-09-2018, 02:47 PM

I noticed the aftermarket tubes seem a little more forgiving than the stock ones

sqwert · 07-10-2018, 01:29 AM

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Originally Posted by willy dog

I noticed the aftermarket tubes seem a little more forgiving than the stock ones

Hope so. Ordered a new 100/90-19 Kenda from americanmototire.com, the tube they sent was a French heavy duty for 120 to 140. It was a bear and I killed it. Accidently. Drove to the nearest dealer and asked for a 100/90-19, got home with a Japanese 2.75/3.00-19. Figured I'd stuff it in and ride over for the correct tube the next day. It committed hari kari, 2 inch (5cm) split belly the next morning. Drove to the local dealer again and specified a Chinese 100/90-19. Went in easy, still holding air.

willy dog · 07-10-2018, 03:09 PM

I think I bought the heavy duty IRC tubes they are definitely tougher than the stock and not very expensive

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sqwert Join Date: Jun 2017 Posts: 382	Do it right the first time! Replaced a bike tube for the first time in 1961. 56 years later for the first time ruined a new tube during install. First time for everything. Ordered a 100/90-19 tube from American Mototire and they sent a 120 to 140 tube and it was a bit clumsy. Went to Abernathy's yesterday and requested a 100/90-19 tube. Got home and noticed the numbers on the box were 2.75 to 3.00, which converts to 80 to 90 cross section. Too small. No wonder I don't like doing business with Abernathy's. Again. Now I have a really good reason to head out for a couple hundred miles of country 2-lanes to find a tube. Then enough miles to change back to synthetic oil.
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07-09-2018, 10:13 AM	#4
2LZ Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Volcano, Ca Posts: 7,078	I can always tell when I'll pinch a tube because the install went perfectly. Those are usually the ones I mess up. If I fight with it for hours, never a problem. __________________ "Light a fire for a man, and you heat him for a day. Light a man on fire, and you heat him for the rest of his life." 2007 Suzuki DRZ400S (SM convert) 2009 Q Link XP 200 1967 BSA B25 250cc Starfire 2022 Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 2023 Royal Enfield Scram 411 1948 Royal Enfield Model G 350
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willy dog Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: vermont Posts: 238	I noticed the aftermarket tubes seem a little more forgiving than the stock ones __________________ Peace and Zong Life
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willy dog Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: vermont Posts: 238	I think I bought the heavy duty IRC tubes they are definitely tougher than the stock and not very expensive __________________ Peace and Zong Life
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07-09-2018, 09:13 AM	#2
Sullybiker Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Western PA Posts: 363	It's really easily done. I didn't for the first three changes on my bike, then on the fourth I managed it. Overconfident with the tyre irons, not enough pressure in the tube to keep it pinching, and a lot of time wasted. It happens!
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