Wanna pool together on some Dyna Beads?

snoopy · July 26, 2012, 11:42:27 PM

I think my tires have about had it (I'll post pictures later to get your opinions). I have already purchased some angled Solid Billet Tire Valves from motorcycleanchor.com and will be upgrading the rear to a 180/70 so I will be purchasing a BSR-3 brakestay rod from cycle-istic.com after Dobie get's back from his fun.

While I'm at it I want to install Dyna Beads and was wondering if there are enough of you out there who'd want to pool together so we can purchase a larger bundle to lower the per-ounce price. Anybody interested in Dyna Beads?

hootmon · July 27, 2012, 05:44:20 AM

Get with Allen.. He knows where to buy "generic" Dyna beads at a good price..

snoopy · July 27, 2012, 09:44:14 PM

These are from 10 days ago. Can you tell from them if they need to be replaced?

roboto65 · July 27, 2012, 10:01:49 PM

Just from the pics yeah they need to be replaced.

snoopy · July 27, 2012, 10:02:43 PM

Quote from: roboto65 on July 27, 2012, 10:01:49 PM
Just from the pics yeah they need to be replaced.

Yeah, that's what I thought. So do you have a hookup on beads Allen?

roboto65 · July 27, 2012, 10:15:23 PM

Yeah http://www.quackco.com/yttriumstabilizedzirconia.html you need the 0.8 to 1.0 mm was about 70 ish for about 5 lbs thats how I bought them.

snoopy · July 27, 2012, 11:03:11 PM

Ok, keep your clothes on everybody, but does anybody want some beads!

lragan · July 28, 2012, 10:46:26 AM

The tires should have "wear indicators" -- small, thin, ridges in the grooves of the tires. When the surface of the tire wears down even with the tops of the indicators, it is time to replace.

From the pics, it is pretty clear the rear tire has reached this point and then some. I can't really tell about the front one.

If there is any doubt, replace the front tire, too. A rear tire going flat is annoying, but much easier than a front one to control to a safe stop.

snoopy · July 28, 2012, 11:03:38 AM

Quote from: lragan on July 28, 2012, 10:46:26 AM
The tires should have "wear indicators" -- small, thin, ridges in the grooves of the tires. When the surface of the tire wears down even with the tops of the indicators, it is time to replace.

From the pics, it is pretty clear the rear tire has reached this point and then some. I can't really tell about the front one.

If there is any doubt, replace the front tire, too. A rear tire going flat is annoying, but much easier than a front one to control to a safe stop.

Thanks Lawrence. I do plan on replacing both. Does anybody around DFW have the stuff to mount a motorcycle tire?

screamin meme · July 28, 2012, 03:59:34 PM

Just get on you tube and look for "How to change motorcycle tires" I did mine in my garage.

roboto65 · July 28, 2012, 04:48:18 PM

Nope but I do down in Conroe

if ya feel like a road trip heck Jeff is bringing MY new bike to me when I get off the boat that weekend you could come on down and we could do some wrenching and tire changing. Heck I have to do mine also but plan on the darkside change this time.
That would be the weekend of Aug 11th pretty sure thats when Jeff is coming down.

snoopy · July 28, 2012, 07:20:55 PM

Quote from: roboto65 on July 28, 2012, 04:48:18 PM
Nope but I do down in Conroe if ya feel like a road trip heck Jeff is bringing MY new bike to me when I get off the boat that weekend you could come on down and we could do some wrenching and tire changing. Heck I have to do mine also but plan on the darkside change this time.
That would be the weekend of Aug 11th pretty sure thats when Jeff is coming down.

That sounds like a great idea. I'll try to get my crap together and plan to head on down that weekend.

snoopy · July 28, 2012, 08:29:28 PM

So I'm guessing nobody is interested in some tire beads?

roboto65 · July 28, 2012, 09:24:54 PM

Like I said they are about 70 bucks for what they sell I will split the cost with you if you want to buy them just call them and they will take care of you. Like I said I will split it with you as I could use them again.

snoopy · July 28, 2012, 09:49:19 PM

Quote from: roboto65 on July 28, 2012, 09:24:54 PM
Like I said they are about 70 bucks for what they sell I will split the cost with you if you want to buy them just call them and they will take care of you. Like I said I will split it with you as I could use them again.

Yup, I've got an email into them already, and may follow up on Monday by phone. I'm thinking of putting them in my truck too, but according to the site for Dyna Beads, they don't recommend them for my tire size.