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xixang Elite Poster
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Posted: Fri Jul 16, 2010 3:38 pm Post subject: first time tub fitting - any tips? |
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subject says it all really. Fitting my first tub and wondered how easy it is and whether anyone has any tips and pitfalls to avoid |
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Posted: Fri Jul 16, 2010 3:40 pm Post subject: |
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You using tape or glue? If glue, don't accidently glue the wheels to your hair. |
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Posted: Fri Jul 16, 2010 3:52 pm Post subject: |
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rough the rim surface up a bit, apply layer of glue to rim, let dry for 10 minutes, apply another layer and a layer to the tub, put tub on, inflate, make sure it's seated properly, don't ride it for 24 hours. Sorted. _________________ Before you criticize someone, you should walk a mile in their shoes. That way, when you criticize them, you're a mile away and you have their shoes. |
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Posted: Fri Jul 16, 2010 3:56 pm Post subject: |
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If using tape, wet the inside of the tyre (with water), put it on and pump up the tub to 160psi. It will centre itself.
Also, put your tubs on the wheels, pumped up to 160psi, the night before your intend to fit them. Apparently it makes them easier to get on. |
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Posted: Fri Jul 16, 2010 3:57 pm Post subject: |
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(edit : wot Tucker said)
rough up surface
Put tub on with out anything to strtch it a bit
take off tub
add TAPE
Roll on the tub
adjust it so it is straight
pull off the backing of the tape.
Pump em up really hard
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Posted: Fri Jul 16, 2010 4:27 pm Post subject: |
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If removing the backing tape is difficult, put a pencil (or something similar) between tub and rim near tape end. Pull out backing tape and move the pencil around rim so the tub falls back to the sticky part.
Some backing tapes have a tendency to tear - at least they used to last time I stuck one on - lifting the tub this way reduces the tearing. |
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