KTMphil
Senior member
Steve's idea, didnt really understand at first, but it makes a lot of sense. Putting the tire back on a big bike, you often need at least a 50psi quick jolt to set the bead. The small 12v compressors dont inflate quick enough to create the jolt shock needed to set the bead.
Steve made up a hose with tire inflation valves at both ends. Lets say you're resetting the bead on the rear tire, what you do is OVER inflate the front tire with the 12v compressor to say 60 PSI, then use the air transfer hose from the front tire, to give the rear tube/ tire a shock jolt inflation to 50 psi. The quick pressure increase should set the bead.
Hose by Triangle Golden 007, on Flickr
The fitting ends are quick release, ive made mine out of fuel hose so you can also use it as a fuel siphon / transfer hose without damaging the hose with bezine. I would carry the hose anyway, so not really carrying anything extra for this great idea.
Hose by Triangle Golden 007, on Flickr
Steve made up a hose with tire inflation valves at both ends. Lets say you're resetting the bead on the rear tire, what you do is OVER inflate the front tire with the 12v compressor to say 60 PSI, then use the air transfer hose from the front tire, to give the rear tube/ tire a shock jolt inflation to 50 psi. The quick pressure increase should set the bead.
Hose by Triangle Golden 007, on FlickrThe fitting ends are quick release, ive made mine out of fuel hose so you can also use it as a fuel siphon / transfer hose without damaging the hose with bezine. I would carry the hose anyway, so not really carrying anything extra for this great idea.
Hose by Triangle Golden 007, on Flickr