07-27-2020, 08:51 AM
(07-26-2020, 01:41 PM)Alain Lee_imp Wrote:(07-22-2020, 05:55 AM)pekingduck_imp Wrote:(07-22-2020, 03:09 AM)Alain Lee_imp Wrote:(07-22-2020, 02:59 AM)pekingduck_imp Wrote: Do you think the 17mm Allen is needed since the left side of the axle is pinched in the fork leg? At home, I use the 17mm Allen equivalent, but I don't carry it with me.
As far as breaking the bead on the rim, no hand tools could do that. There are compact bead breakers that off-road guys carry, but they are heavy and bulky. Besides, by changing to tubeless and carrying a plug kit and a compressor, I think you've done as much as you reasonably can.
You've probably eliminated 98% of the probability of need of taking the tire off.
I also carry a spare oil filler cap (in my bag of fuses) and a folding funnel.
Hi Pekingduck, since I have room for it, I included it in there - Yes, you are correct, the 2 pinch bolt should do the job.
As for breaking the tire, I prepared for the worst condition and hope for the best .
For severe puncture (big hole?) I have also included a tire patch that is done from inside the tire.
Can you explain about the filler cap and funnel logic. thanks
Hi Pekingduck, since I have room for it, I included it in there - Yes, you are correct, the 2 pinch bolt should do the job.
As for breaking the tire, I prepared for the worst condition and hope for the best .
For severe puncture (big hole?) I have also included a tire patch that is done from inside the tire.
Can you explain about the filler cap and funnel logic. thanks
The filler cap is just a spare. I've heard of filler caps going mysteriously missing on parked bikes, and the amount of oil that gets sprayed up by the clutch will make an un-rideable mess quickly. Not likely to ever need it, but cheap insurance. (The BMW GS guys have accessory locking filler caps - you know who you are!).
And the funnel just because it's flat and is stored with the owner's manual.
Hi Pekingduck, since I have room for it, I included it in there - Yes, you are correct, the 2 pinch bolt should do the job.
As for breaking the tire, I prepared for the worst condition and hope for the best .
For severe puncture (big hole?) I have also included a tire patch that is done from inside the tire.
Can you explain about the filler cap and funnel logic. thanks
The filler cap is just a spare. I've heard of filler caps going mysteriously missing on parked bikes, and the amount of oil that gets sprayed up by the clutch will make an un-rideable mess quickly. Not likely to ever need it, but cheap insurance. (The BMW GS guys have accessory locking filler caps - you know who you are!).
And the funnel just because it's flat and is stored with the owner's manual.
Hi Pekingduck, After reading your comments, I went back to the bike and use a "Channel lock" (water pump) plier to tighten the filler cap (mine is a metal one with a built-in temperature gauge) - Just In Case
Does this mean you now have to carry the water pump pliers with you?
