woodburnyq50 Posted May 26, 2013 Share Posted May 26, 2013 Well after removin the totally bald tyre from my aerox I managed to replace it, up until it came to popping the bead, could any of you kind people give any advice on how to seat the bead? Iv tried using air pressure both at home and at local petrol station with no success, the airs just leakin out were the bead isn't seated, is there any alternative ways of doing this other than payin a garage to fit it? Any ideas much appreciated Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodburnyq50 Posted May 26, 2013 Author Share Posted May 26, 2013 Got to mention there is a section unseated on the laft and right of the tyre Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dt502001 Posted May 26, 2013 Share Posted May 26, 2013 Break the tire back down and soap up the bead and start over,some times it requires much more pressure that recomended, to set the bead be careful tire can blow up when exceeding the recomended pressure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator DirtyDT Posted May 26, 2013 Moderator Share Posted May 26, 2013 You will need a compressor to give it a blast of air to get the tyre bead to pop in. Attach the compressor and lightly bounce the wheel where the bead isn't sealing as you give it some air. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodburnyq50 Posted May 26, 2013 Author Share Posted May 26, 2013 Tried that with petrol station compressor mate :/ just pushed another part away, and iv gave it about 5 attempts takin it on and off, but with it not been seated its not keepin any pressure at all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dt502001 Posted May 26, 2013 Share Posted May 26, 2013 Did you clean the rim of crap and scratches that could be catching the tire and holding it from seating? and you can try turning the tire 180. Some stations( on this side of the pond) regulate the pressure to 40 psi max and you might need 60 to get it to seat BUt again be very carfule you don't want to get hurt from a tire blowing up in your face for the sake of 20 bucks having a tire shop do it using a saftey cage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodburnyq50 Posted May 26, 2013 Author Share Posted May 26, 2013 Tyre can only go on one way with it been a scooter, think I may just ring about on tuesday and pay to get it fitter, just tried again and I give up with it now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator mervin Posted May 26, 2013 Moderator Share Posted May 26, 2013 plenty of tyre lube blow it up as hard as possible and bopunce wheel on ground near the place that is not seated Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodburnyq50 Posted May 26, 2013 Author Share Posted May 26, 2013 That's were my problem lies mervin, I cnt blow it up at all, its not holding any air, I tried bouncin is gently with a lil bit of force to try seat it while I have petrol stations compressor attached and still nothing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wild foamy Posted May 26, 2013 Share Posted May 26, 2013 Get yourself a ratchet strap and put it around the radius of the tyre and tighten it up, this squashes the top of the tyre down and pushes the sides out increasing your chances of getting it seated, also take the valve out of the middle of the tyre stem to allow more airflow, ideally you need a compressor due to the amount of air required. could take a while but it would be worth it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodburnyq50 Posted May 26, 2013 Author Share Posted May 26, 2013 Thanks foamy will try get hold of a ratchet strap tomorrow, see if that works, if not its gunna have to be the garage, thanks for all the advice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator mervin Posted May 26, 2013 Moderator Share Posted May 26, 2013 leave the valve out until the bead is seated , the air goes in quicker and easier without that in the way Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator mervin Posted May 26, 2013 Moderator Share Posted May 26, 2013 Right this method is effective, but not recommended by health and safety, ATS, motorway tyres, etc, the first time i saw it done was on a film about big trucks in iceland with huge tyres , you need 1 can of easy start, one long pole , one lighter, or box of matches, Oh by the way do not try this at home, I cannot be responsible for the outcome if you do , Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodburnyq50 Posted May 26, 2013 Author Share Posted May 26, 2013 How much easy start is recomended for a moped tyre? Health anf safety is for the workplace nothing in the back garden, iv seen this but wasn't sure hw much for a moped tyre Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wild foamy Posted May 27, 2013 Share Posted May 27, 2013 do so at your own risk, thats my disclaimer a docile squirt of easy start (spray for the duration of saying the word "Banana") should give the desired effect, just keep well clear when lighting and leave the tyre valve out to allow the excess to vent. strongly reccomend the ratchet strap idea, i have re-inflated trailer tyres, my XJ600 tyres, a couple of fireblade tyres and even some 235/70/16 car tyres using that same method, its less likely to blow up in your face that way Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodburnyq50 Posted May 27, 2013 Author Share Posted May 27, 2013 Cudnt find anyway of gettin hold of a ratchet strap and after seeing videos of the starter fluid trick, I don't fancy givin it a go, looks like its garage tomorrow thanks anyway lads Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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