Getting Collector status

[fj1200]

One way to get a strap is to tie a rope around the circumference of the tire, take a stick and start twisting it in the rope until the sides start to bulge out, then apply air. Works for me, and is free.

[Rusty Bucket]

...any tips on how to get the new bead to hold air and attach itself to the rim??

  First, you do have the valve stem out, right? You need a good fast-moving rush of 100psi air to help bead the tire, because the leaks bleed the power to spread the tire.  That done, the rope or band around the tire will work if you can't just jiggle the wheel into a 'close-enough' fit for the air pressure to start making the bead.  An extra hand can be helpful.

[MaximX]

Yes I had thought of doing some kind of strap thing as the tire is a bit thin..I may smear some vaseline on it as well...will give that try..and I did read that collector application carefully, I know it can not be ridden to work.

[2wheelsmotorcycle]

The Honda wing insignias on the gas tank of my GL500 Cafe' were made by Streamline signs here in Vanderhoof and they are dead on to the real thing. I am sure trimline in PG can make anything....they just take a copy of the computer and print it on decal material

[MaximX]

Yes I did check into trimline also, it would have cost about as much as the original used ones I ended up getting on Kijiji.  I am glad I got the originals as they are correct and do have a 'warp' to them each different from the other to fit the curve of the tank.  I did not have a colour correct photo of what they looked like, so that was a bit of a problem also.
I had also thought of perhaps using a rope on my tire, but wanted to hear from you guys just in case there was a better way to do it...I did take the stem out but the air hose at  the gas station just could not do it...will try again soon....  I always appreciate the input I get here....
Mike

[Rusty Bucket]

The valve core should be gone if the tire needs to be expanded to hit the beads, because you will want all the volume a 1/4 hose can provide.  This means you have to use a chuck with a separate on/off actuator, or one that's been modified and run with a closable valve elsewhere, so if you haven't got one of these, or a compressor, any tire or bike shop should pop the beads up for you, or you can bring it to me if you like and we can see what can be done at my place.  Russ 562-4815

[danielg]

I am a newbie that gets guidance from club. I got collectors plates.
The process was SUPER easy and simple.

However the only limitation on insurance is riding to and from work and/or school.

But you can ride all hours of day and night and even inter provincially which I have done lots.
Last year alone I put 18, 500 kms on my collectors plates. 1000kms so far this year as well.
7 months insurance was under $220.00

Is best way to go if you ask me.

[Dennis]

Good to see you are still checking in on the site.  Maybe you can find some time in your schedule for a Tuesday ride once we get going.

Peace & Grease, Dennis

[danielg]

absolutely I got few weeks off now! I am gonna try make tuesday a habit. I been watching your shop at night for the lights...but none!