save you rim on a tyre change

woodyktm · 11-18-2012, 02:47 AM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qVRmaaylVcA&feature=plcp this really does work as the copper is softer than the rim

Speedo66 · 11-18-2012, 04:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by woodyktm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qVRmaaylVcA&feature=plcp this really does work as the copper is softer than the rim

If the rims are painted, the copper will still scratch, think you're better off with plastic rim savers.

woodyktm · 11-18-2012, 05:09 AM

no mate the copper dont go that far round the edge of the rim to touch the painted part,put it this way .it didnt mark my exell rim in the vid,any marks on the rim tape were picked up on the trails

mcma111 · 11-18-2012, 07:12 AM

The guy in the video is a HACK. Plastic rim guards with the rope leash's are the hot ticket for those of us that don't have a designated tire changing stand.

kantuckid · 11-18-2012, 07:17 AM

I'm headed towards a set of "Stubby" brand tire tools & stop fooling with rim protectors. Copper to protect rims? Sure, makes for a good bearing surface but will mar paint! come on...

Switchblade315 · 11-18-2012, 07:27 AM

just watched 30 seconds of that.. that's a lot of extra trouble.

woodyktm · 11-18-2012, 08:08 AM

bottom line is if youve not got nothing purpose made to hand this will save your rims from dents and scratches .trust

anotherguy · 11-18-2012, 09:13 AM

Knowing what you're doing goes a long ways to saving rims/wheels. Along with the right tools.

woodyktm · 11-18-2012, 10:15 AM

true .but being good with your hands and adaptable goes along way

sieg · 11-18-2012, 10:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mcma111

The guy in the video is a HACK. Plastic rim guards with the rope leash's are the hot ticket for those of us that don't have a designated tire changing stand.

+1 Copper don't sctatch, you can prove this by dragging a penny around on your painted gas tank.

wsmc831 · 11-18-2012, 12:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kantuckid

I'm headed towards a set of "Stubby" brand tire tools & stop fooling with rim protectors. Copper to protect rims? Sure, makes for a good bearing surface but will mar paint! come on...

They are nice. I did break one on a Oregon backcountry ride where we didn't have lube other than water. Sometimes I do need a bit more leverage and use the long metal ones, but have had plastic rim savers since 95 for both street and dirt. All done on no mar, no scratches.

FlySniper · 11-19-2012, 10:51 AM

Geee.. I just cut up a plastic soda bottle to make rim protectors.
PET plastic is incredibly tough stuff.. and slick, so the irons glide over instead of digging in.

woodyktm · 11-19-2012, 11:00 AM

yer good idea

woodyktm · 11-23-2012, 12:38 PM

Another good idea is part of an old tyre

Pike Bishop · 11-24-2012, 03:41 AM

I just use hunks of old garden hose sliced lengthwise with a knife.

11-18-2012, 02:47 AM	#1
woodyktm ^OP Adventurer Joined: Nov 2012 Oddometer: 10	save you rim on a tyre change http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qVRmaaylVcA&feature=plcp this really does work as the copper is softer than the rim

11-18-2012, 05:09 AM	#3
woodyktm ^OP Adventurer Joined: Nov 2012 Oddometer: 10	save you rim on tyre change no mate the copper dont go that far round the edge of the rim to touch the painted part,put it this way .it didnt mark my exell rim in the vid,any marks on the rim tape were picked up on the trails

11-18-2012, 07:12 AM	#4
mcma111 Beastly Adventurer Joined: Jul 2007 Location: San Francisco,Ca. Oddometer: 7,965	The guy in the video is a HACK. Plastic rim guards with the rope leash's are the hot ticket for those of us that don't have a designated tire changing stand. __________________ Steve in SF BMW's 58 R26 79 R100s 91 R100gs 87 Harley FXRS-SP ~ 06 KTM 625 SMC ~ 72 Honda CB750/915cc ~ 92 XR600/654cc ~ 95 XR650l/675cc ~ 03 CRF450r ~ 05 CRF450x ~ 02 XR650l/675cc ~ 86 YZ490 ~ 93 YZ80 ~ 93 XR650l Project mcma111 screwed with this post 11-18-2012 at 07:52 AM

11-18-2012, 07:27 AM	#6
Switchblade315 Beastly Adventurer Joined: Oct 2009 Location: Ethel, Ms Oddometer: 3,235	just watched 30 seconds of that.. that's a lot of extra trouble. __________________ When i die bury me upside down so the whole world can kiss my ass.

11-18-2012, 09:13 AM	#8
anotherguy Beastly Adventurer Joined: Jun 2009 Location: in the foothills now.... Oddometer: 4,309	Knowing what you're doing goes a long ways to saving rims/wheels. Along with the right tools. __________________ When injustice becomes law,resistance becomes duty. Thomas Jefferson

11-18-2012, 07:17 AM	#5
kantuckid Beastly Adventurer Joined: Nov 2007 Location: Kentucky-Eastern that is! Oddometer: 1,652	I'm headed towards a set of "Stubby" brand tire tools & stop fooling with rim protectors. Copper to protect rims? Sure, makes for a good bearing surface but will mar paint! come on...

11-18-2012, 08:08 AM	#7
woodyktm ^OP Adventurer Joined: Nov 2012 Oddometer: 10	bottom line is if youve not got nothing purpose made to hand this will save your rims from dents and scratches .trust

11-18-2012, 10:15 AM	#9
woodyktm ^OP Adventurer Joined: Nov 2012 Oddometer: 10	true .but being good with your hands and adaptable goes along way

11-19-2012, 10:51 AM	#12
FlySniper Bleh... Joined: Aug 2007 Location: Here Oddometer: 1,594	Geee.. I just cut up a plastic soda bottle to make rim protectors. PET plastic is incredibly tough stuff.. and slick, so the irons glide over instead of digging in. __________________ A feeling of having made the same mistake before: Deja Foobar. "Think about how stupid the average person is. Now, realise that half of them are dumber than that." - George Carlin

11-19-2012, 11:00 AM	#13
woodyktm ^OP Adventurer Joined: Nov 2012 Oddometer: 10	yer good idea

11-23-2012, 12:38 PM	#14
woodyktm ^OP Adventurer Joined: Nov 2012 Oddometer: 10	Another good idea is part of an old tyre

11-24-2012, 03:41 AM	#15
Pike Bishop Pull Down the Ponzi. Joined: Nov 2008 Location: Your Back Yard Oddometer: 6,472	I just use hunks of old garden hose sliced lengthwise with a knife.

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