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Re: Europa-List: Front Wheel

Subject: Re: Europa-List: Front Wheel
From: n3eu@comcast.net
Date: Wed, 29 Oct 2003 19:59:01

R.C.Harrison wrote:
> 
> Hi! Martin.
> Make sure the tyre is well deflated. Use tyre levers to get both sides off
> the bead land.

As long as you don't even sratch the soft aluminum wheel!  Potential failure can
cause a serious accident. The typical A&P mechanic here doesen't even own such
a tool... 

Best,
Fred F.

>>
>>I am a UK Pulsar builder and am trying to replace my front tyre. This is a
> split rim as per the Europa ( does it just need brute force?) and would like
> to know if anyone has any hints and tips for getting the rims apart and not
> catching the tube on the refit.




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