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How to Dismount a Hard Motorcycle Tire

Tire Change Troubleshooting Lesson #2 With a hard tire and a mouse insert set up, it can be challenging to get the first part of the tire dismounted. The risks involve damaging the tire, hurting yourself, breaking the tire tools, and having a grumpy mood for the remaining of the day. Using these tricks should make the task of dismounting a motorcycle tire an easy one. Positioning the tire irons The harder the tire, the more tire irons should be used, and the distance between the tire irons should be smaller. In this video, we have a slightly too big...

August 23, 2019

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How To Insert Tire Irons the Easy Way

Mousse Tire Change Troubleshooting Lesson #1 The Problem: Can not get the bloody tire irons between the rim and tire. Yes, a tire with a mousse insert can be tough to dismount. And especially the first part of getting the tire irons inserted. Some tricks can make it easier. The first thing is to use a suitable tire irons. If a tire iron is too thick, it can be barely impossible to get them between the rim and tire. If a tire iron is too slim, it can be bent or even snapped. When using the Rabaconda Pro Tire Iron, it...

July 30, 2019

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New Rabaconda Pro Tire Lever set has arrived!

What makes a good tyre lever? Over the years we have used and abused dozens of different tyre levers. Long, short, curved, straight, spoon, steel, plastic, titanium – you name it, we have tried it. After performing over 2,000 tyre changes at racing events and observing even more tyre changes by others, we’ve built up a rather deep understanding of what works and what does not. It’s all about the shape, size, and material The conclusion we’ve come to is that 380mm curved tyre levers have the best performance with every type of tyre. Here’s why: Enough length to mount even the hardest...

March 13, 2019

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Rabaconda Tire Change Essentials

You've had fun riding, but now it's time to finally install a fresh set of rubber - you need some tire change essentials. It's extremely hard to find someone who actually enjoys the process of mounting new tires using traditional methods. If your tire changing process is usually made up of these steps: procrastination, cut fingers, frustration, and vulgar language - then this article may be exactly what you're looking for! Or perhaps you're competing in the International Six Day Enduro or other similar event, yep, this article is for you too! Rabaconda offers a variety of innovative tire change...

April 16, 2018

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When to Replace Dirt Bike Tires

Tires are one of the most, if not the most frequently changed parts on a dirt bike. Quite often, riders swap between different tires depending on the terrain that they are riding. Tires also of course get changed when they are worn out. How do you tell when they are worn? This article will cover the basics so you can tell when it’s time to replace dirt bike tires! Before we get into the physical characteristics of a worn tire, we need to cover compounds. Soft Compound Tires: Soft compound tires are typically the tires that will offer the most grip over...

April 16, 2018

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How to Dismount a Hard Motorcycle Tire

How To Insert Tire Irons the Easy Way

New Rabaconda Pro Tire Lever set has arrived!

Rabaconda Tire Change Essentials

When to Replace Dirt Bike Tires

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