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  1. GMA52

    Rear Wheel Removal Tip

    Is that by squeezing the sidewalls on the outside or pulling on the sidewall. Sorry, I have not done this before (with any success on the 1 recent one). Update: disregard, I looked tired pliers up and now understand
  2. GMA52

    Rear Wheel Removal Tip

    Are the Kenda tires easy to mount? What are the easiest you have used? Maybe not possible for you to state if you are not using 4” wide Fat Tires. Are Allscape tires any good?
  3. GMA52

    Rear Wheel Removal Tip

    Humas a tobouli and baba ghanoush. Now I am upset I never thought of those. LOL Thanks but what about giborish cabuli? 😁
  4. GMA52

    Rear Wheel Removal Tip

    Well told ya I seem to always get then negative end of the stick. They told me” We have sold a 1000 of those tires and no one but you have complained. Take it to a bike shock and have them install it. I called nearest one and they say they only worked on their brand bike others are 20 miles from...
  5. GMA52

    Rear Wheel Removal Tip

    It is my understanding that Folding tire beads can fold without damaging the bead but the ones I purchased are not Folding tire beads.
  6. GMA52

    Rear Wheel Removal Tip

    These came folded over like those gross pastries of the 1960’s (Banana Flip). Not in a tight fold but tied together on the end. The folded end was a wide fold not tight.
  7. GMA52

    Rear Wheel Removal Tip

    Right, 73 year old memory not soo good Gionnirocket. Been 1989-90 since last used. Thanks for the reminder. :) Also, the tires I ordered apparently got damaged by the way they were shipped. The side walls buckled in 4/10 the area. It was a nightmare. I decided to put the original tire and...
  8. GMA52

    Rear Wheel Removal Tip

    Yes, I had dielectric Grease at one time but been a while and have to check. Used it before working on a guy’s house with aluminum wiring (Aluminum is bad and outlawed since the early to min 1970’s) where connecting to short piece of copper wire to connect to outlet and have to pigtail the...
  9. GMA52

    Rear Wheel Removal Tip

    Because I am a glutton for punishment and an easy target…:)
  10. GMA52

    Rear Wheel Removal Tip

    I have already done that when I first got it before the battery was charged up. Mind you 10 lbs less Our area is hilly. Going down hill checked gears out and it was great until I turned around to go back up hill and I had to get off and walk it back. It is 74lbs without the battery and without...
  11. GMA52

    Rear Wheel Removal Tip

    Flat Out has Kevlar in it :) Flat Out say’s works for both Tube and Tubeless Tires
  12. GMA52

    Rear Wheel Removal Tip

    Looks like I have my answer as I am using tube tires “ Muc-Off and FlatOut are different products used for different purposes: Muc-Off is a brand of tubeless tire sealant, while FlatOut is a brand of tire sealant additive that can be used in a wide range of tires, including bicycles and cars...
  13. GMA52

    Rear Wheel Removal Tip

    Ok, I am returning the slime and will get some Flat Out or Muck Off (will research the two and look at costs) Also, knew there is nothing harmed by turning bike upside down.
  14. GMA52

    Rear Wheel Removal Tip

    I bought some Slime I was going to use. So the consensus Flat Out is better? If so I can take the Slime back and get Flat Out.
  15. GMA52

    Rear Wheel Removal Tip

    Ok, I remove the mirrors, cellphone holder, drink holder and displays just easily pop off their mounts The handlebars have a 4” drop in the center so the display mounts will not be hit. Rotated the brake levers where they will not touch anything and then wrapped each end with thick buffing...
  16. GMA52

    Rear Wheel Removal Tip

    Wow, what a deal! That would do it, lol and ahhhh NO :) I seem to remember early on when I got on this forum you guys were telling me I needed to change the tires. I realized I needed a few tools and when I do that it will be the optimum time to clean and lubricate the chain for the first time...
  17. GMA52

    Rear Wheel Removal Tip

    I have the tires, tubes laying on an unused bedroom floor for about 3 days allowing them to straighten out. I will have to order about $1100 more to equal the bike. LOL You are hilarious. $20 might push me over the edge huh? 😁
  18. GMA52

    Rear Wheel Removal Tip

    I decided to try these
  19. GMA52

    Rear Wheel Removal Tip

    You guys have some great ideas. I was going to make wood blocks like PCeBiker. I will look and see what is available on Amazon but some in photo above look a little short for my use.
  20. GMA52

    Rear Wheel Removal Tip

    I actually have a Harbor Freight blanket to completely spread for whole bike
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