Ramseybella
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That is what I feel but when I have a big load of gear strapped to my bike, like you riding over marbles.
Scooter, I've changed a 704/705 with my field tools. Using (2) 10" steel tire irons and a 17" spoon, they pop off with ease and go on just as easily. Trick is to keep a knee in the tire while pulling it on/off the rim from the other side. Very soft sidewall but I've never had a failure. The Slime pump inflated both tires and my experience is they seat with less than 20psi. As for balancing... I don't, I look for a red/yellow dot to line up but most tires have none. YMMVscooter01 said:A general question, but many of you inmates seem to mount your own tires in this thread (705's). Can these 705's be mounted just with a good set of tire irons ? And do you need to balance the tires/wheels after mounting ? My riding is 85% street - 15% light off-road. Thanks for any comments or feedback.
Changing these tires will be easier because there will be no tube to dick around with. Hardest part is getting the tire off the bead. Again, the 3 spoons, use two to push the tire down and the third (between the pushers) to pry it away. Once you see the bead release, move the pryer to each side of the pushers and yer dun. Rinse and repeat.scooter01 said:Thanks to all that have replied. Good useful information. I am very experienced with Dirt Bike tire changing and can dismount/mount a tire in the field with no problems. Therefore sounds like this should be no problem in my workshop with good tire irons and a longer spoon. Appreciate all the info in this Forum.
Good Rubber great price need to keep them peaked on the tire pressure I run 40 to 41 lbs, I have a 21" in the front (MOD) 40lbs, I get good miles until I start loading up for touring and camping. My front kept cupping I been keeping it peaked and it went away, and being easy on the front pads keeps this issue down as well.Pdrhound said:Sorry to dig up post, but it seems best.
I just purchased my s10 a month ago with 705's on it. I come from a long dirt background. I have put about 2000 miles on the practically new 705 on the rear. I was blown away how much it took to light up the traction control on and off road. I have been able to cruise the dirt road to the ranch between 50-70 mph with more stability and traction then I could have imagined I have done 120 on the bike and it has been stable. And I do need to slow down in the rain, but I have been in 2 huge downpours at highway speeds and had zero issues. My front tire is pretty darn cupped with 12k miles and it will be replaced this weekend. I'll be sticking with the shinko because I have not seen a reason not to.
gunnar#1 said:I put mine on by hand, mini tire irons and a bead buddy, it went on easy enough and balanced with 2 oz. Great tire on street and dirt maybe 4000 miles looks like I'll get another 4000, I paired it with the 805 front and I would stick with that combo unless I was going to do a cross country run.
I ordered a rear Shinko 705 and they sent a Fullbores m40s.yz454 said:Fullbores m40s are the same thread accept it,s deeper . That,s all I run any more .