PLAY BEAT THE BOSS?

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BOSS

Joined Feb 2005

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Portland, OR 97216

Discussion Starter
• Feb 26, 2007

• #1

I was thinking of maybe bringing a rim & tire to see if anyone would dare challenge
boss in a tire change contest? must hold air? or something along those lines?
Could be helpful in getting home, gas is spendy.How much buy in ect? Thought's?

 

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ferret

Joined Sep 2006

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townsville australia

• Feb 26, 2007

• #2

hahaha every time I get a flat I ride into the dealer workshop and by the time I'm at the register theres a new tube already in. I'm too lazy for that sorta stuff.

could be good to see tho. have a $5 buy in and a carton of beer for the winner.

 

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kadlec

Joined Jan 2006

195 Posts | 1+

gunnison co

• Feb 26, 2007

• #3

tire changing

I would be very interested to do a tire changing competition.
Give me the details before the ride!

 

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tm-enduro

Joined Dec 2001

798 Posts | 0+

Bellingham, WA

• Feb 26, 2007

• #4

if it was mousse tubes, I would be up for the challenge

 

berger

Joined Apr 2002

3K Posts | 11+

Phoenix Arizona

• Feb 26, 2007

• #5

I'm in for $10 a tire....I'll even furnish the tires and wheels.......hell......I'll even let you win

 

Bobzilla

Joined Apr 2002

1K Posts | 3+

fallon nv

• Feb 26, 2007

• #6

Boss hasnt seen John in action 8O

 

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BendBerg

Joined Dec 2004

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Bend, Oregon

• Feb 26, 2007

• #7

I'm all over that! I can change tire sooo fast...oh wait, it has to hold air....uh..never mind

 

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fryguy

Joined Oct 2002

1K Posts | 3+

Brooks, AB

• Feb 26, 2007

• #8

BOSS are you sure you want to do this??????

Now I know Fritz can change a tire with a tube quick, and if bibs are in equation, then I think we will have quite a game time. We can just do it on and off the bike and then no spare wheel is neccessary.

I've done this with the A class at club like events, remove the wheel, move to a work area 10 ft away, remove the tire, run back to the bike and return to the work area, remount the tire, then remount the wheel, the the race was on. very entertaining for the crowd.

 

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BOSS

Joined Feb 2005

779 Posts | 0+

Portland, OR 97216

Discussion Starter
• Feb 26, 2007

• #9

I just thought it would be fun to see, show,& learn some different styles.
I will be bringing a bunch of stuff so lets leave the big iron at home.
A couple of years ago they held a motorcycle show at the portland expo,
I was asked to do a few tube in & out & back on the bike 3min 20 sec.
was my best.Not to bad I think.Trask two day qualifier I did front & rear in
under ten min.I'm older & slower now but still want to play
I think together we will come up with the right rules for such a contest.
By the way I can hardly wait to see everyone I'm excited cheers.

 

jwilly

Joined Dec 2006

337 Posts | 0+

WA State

• Feb 26, 2007

• #10

If I get a flat I will gladly donate a a test machine. I am horrible at it. I can do it but usually end up bleeding. D*mn 8" spoons I bought.

 

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fryguy

Joined Oct 2002

1K Posts | 3+

Brooks, AB

• Feb 26, 2007

• #11

It is a good idea BOSS and it will be fun, and BOSS, that is a pretty fine time for a tube w/air change

and yes, I can't wait to open the first beer as well

 

jwilly

Joined Dec 2006

337 Posts | 0+

WA State

• Feb 26, 2007

• #12

What constitutes "THE FIRST BEER"? The first guy at SlickRock drinking a Cold One? If thats the case, Bill you better get ready for the red-eye flight.. The first race is on..

 

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BendBerg

Joined Dec 2004

453 Posts | 0+

Bend, Oregon

• Feb 26, 2007

• #13

Jesse, you know I'm in! Only stop for fuel and never let the drivers seat get cold are my basic road trip rules!

 

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tm-enduro

Joined Dec 2001

798 Posts | 0+

Bellingham, WA

• Feb 26, 2007

• #14

If anyone is in my area, I can donate a couple of used mousse tubes (and grease) for practice, but you would have to pick them up. After changing a couple of these, the fear will go away and BOSS will be selling "foamers" to lots of folks.

 

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fryguy

Joined Oct 2002

1K Posts | 3+

Brooks, AB

• Feb 26, 2007

• #15

Isn't that true, TM how the use of those suddenly grows if the seed is planted with the right guy. Most guys in my region trail ride with them now, and 4 years ago, we scoffed at them. Nothing like a ruined ride from flat. bibs, very good insurance, especially for a trip like Moab, way to far to drive for a dinged rim.

 

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BOSS

Joined Feb 2005

779 Posts | 0+

Portland, OR 97216

Discussion Starter
• Feb 26, 2007

• #16

I played with the all of the foam tubes back around 97-98 & found the mich
bibs were much more to my liking for insallation reasons two spoons & grease.
Is that how they are today? Taking vice grips to a nice wheel is so :evil:

 

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tm-enduro

Joined Dec 2001

798 Posts | 0+

Bellingham, WA

• Feb 27, 2007

• #17

BOSS said:

I played with the all of the foam tubes back around 97-98 & found the mich bibs were much more to my liking for insallation reasons two spoons & grease.
Is that how they are today? Taking vice grips to a nice wheel is so :evil:

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The first time that you vise grip the rim, you cringe, now I just make sure to grip it jsut tight enough not to slip, but not tight enough to imprint the rim. Lots of grease is the trick. I use Michelin as well, but have been thinking about tire ball, then appear to have a longer useful life and should me more cost effective in the long run.