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uncle ricky 11-03-10 17:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by banksy (Post 123056)
Yesterday i set about fitting the front E07..... Took a while as its my first time fitting but it went on in the end.

http://i40.tinypic.com/s4wf1v.jpg

Tried to fit the rear today but for the life of me i couldn't break the bead on the old TKC.. Tried G clamps, Standing on the tyre while it was flat on blocks the works...
In the end i took it to the local tyre fitters who popped the bead for me, I then wussed out and got them to fit the new tyre for me...

http://i41.tinypic.com/svooj8.jpg


Well done Mike :eusa_clap::eusa_clap::eusa_clap::eusa_clap::eusa_ clap:

RickM 12-03-10 10:49

For years I could never manage a rear tyre. But as always it's just a matter of the right tools for the job. Soapy water helps for a bit of lubrication as well, but not dishwashing soap - salt!! - you don't want unseen corrosion. Turtlewax or similar car shampoos are salt free. A good pair of long levers is a must - I use these Draper ones. The hooked end is used to push the bead into the rim well although you may need a spacer (to act as a plunger) between the lever and tyre - I use the footrest rubber.
Let's just hope that Mitas don't change their marketing strategy and are able to keep the prices low. As it stands now and if the mileage claims of the E-07's are true, they are the only brand I'll buy in future. I guess we could do our bit by spreading the word (I see Uncle Ricky has already started:eusa_clap:)

tripletom 13-03-10 12:27

Levered them on last night, after using the Binnedit as a bead breaker. Rear was very easy to fit in comparison to the TKC80, front a little tougher.
Few miles this morning and the bike has got it's lean back, and the ride is smoother (which is what I was expecting). Heading off on a ca.1500mile trip next weekend 2up with luggage, so will see how they do then.
Happy so far. If they're good in the wet, then I'll be very happy.


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