I've done it both ways. New band won't come with hole for rim lock, so band over. Me, I just use duct tape.
Gorilla tape is even better. Holds up better and doesn't break down leaving stucky goo nearly as fast or as bad.Duct tape as a rim strip? I might try that here soon.
I've had the same one for years. Not sure why they would break? The cable on my isn't frayed or anything.
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Very strong and not expensive either. I've used mine multiple times for installing new valve stems on tubeless wheels also.
https://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/p/726/18288/Tusk-Valve-Stem-Puller
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I'm just lucky I guess. I've had a couple of them break. I think they broke where the wire goes into the T handle.
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Very strong and not expensive either. I've used mine multiple times for installing new valve stems on tubeless wheels also.
https://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/p/726/18288/Tusk-Valve-Stem-Puller
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Not sure I understand this but interested. Would you have a picture to illustrate?
Im not sure what you mean. Picture please
What am I missing on the valve stem tool? Is it just so you don't have to push the valve stem through the hole by putting your hand between the bead and the rim? Maybe I have small hands, but this has never been even remotely hard for me on a dirt bike tire.
I can definitely see the value for tubeless or supermoto tires as they are so much stiffer.I find it particularly handy for Tubeless tires when I put them on the SM. It is also handy if you have the urge to rotate the tube at some point so you don't have to fish around for it. Doable without, easier with. I have a hard time getting my hands inside some of the dirt tires, so this and a tire spreader are pretty handy.
You put a block on both sides then snug axel and fine adjust chain then tighten axel?
Cheating!I've changed more than a few tires in my riding days, probably just as many for others as I have for myself, but that doesn't change the fact that I don't much care to do it. I've been considering trying a bib-mousse on my dirt bike and ran across the Rabaconda tire changer. I figured if it'll make changing tires a little more pleasant, I'd buy one, with the justification that it'll make installing a bib-mousse easier. I shopped around and found one that included their tire irons as a package deal and ordered it. I tried it out today on just a regular tire change out and I will say it makes it a lot easier...
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Also pretty fond of my Parnes tire balancer.
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I've changed more than a few tires in my riding days
Linky?
Cheating!
You neglected to mention the drift pin and crescent wrench