NotSoBigBen Posted November 18, 2008 Share Just wondering for those who have replaced tyres on a tjoopless conversion ala Stans/Joes/Ghetto because they are worn out - how the hell do you get the rim strip clean if the tyres have been on there for some time - frikkin hell Theres lots of 'goop' bits that have got pretty hard as well as a 'ridge' where it has sealed to the tyre on the inside. Now from experience I know that it is best to get it pretty sorted else it just makes the sealing the new tyre that much harder but taking it off by 'hand/fingernail' is time consuming and leads to a loss of skin as well as possible humour failure I got me some new Captain controls and have to take those Crossmarks that have been on there forever off (well there aint no tread left!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KDEE Posted November 18, 2008 Share If its a ghetto Uncle Ben, then get a new 20 inch tube.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotSoBigBen Posted November 18, 2008 Share If its a ghetto Uncle Ben' date=' then get a new 20 inch tube.. [/quote'] Unfortunately not sir! It's the real thing (Stans nogal!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirtrider Posted November 18, 2008 Share You sit down on your camping chain , few beers close at hand and start pulling those latex of the rim strip . I have tried different solvents and none worked . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotSoBigBen Posted November 18, 2008 Share You sit down on your camping chain ' date=' few beers close at hand and start pulling those latex of the rim strip . I have tried different solvents and none worked . [/quote'] I'll make Lil' Ben do it tonight! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirtrider Posted November 18, 2008 Share Yes , I think he needs money for a training program anyway ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotSoBigBen Posted November 18, 2008 Share Yes ' date=' I think he needs money for a training program anyway ![/quote'] Spending my money like that while I'm asleep little tchop! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HomerSimpson Posted November 18, 2008 Share You sit down on your camping chain ' date=' few beers close at hand and start pulling those latex of the rim strip . I have tried different solvents and none worked . [/quote'] Not so sure about sitting on a chain....but the beers will help. Solvents won't. You'd be better off using some hot water+soap. If you are working outdoors you might try some water + some Scrubbs ammonia (but that tends to make the eyes water and makes the beer taste funny) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thug Posted November 18, 2008 Share Why do you want to get the rim strip clean ? I've never really worried about cleaning the strips when I've replaced tyres. Those Captain Controls will seal easily enough. The Thug2008-11-18 04:25:24 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudsimus Posted November 18, 2008 Share Drink the Scrubbs and clean it with the beer. But I agree, dont clean it. You should have problems sealing it. It should actually seal easier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotSoBigBen Posted November 18, 2008 Share We just took the worst off (Lil' Ben done most of it ) and like you said Thug popped the captains on and they went up no problem! All set for the zoo farm night race tomorrow! On another matter, the back wheel was always 'dished' bout a centimeter or so to the left and bothered me somewhat ........... got some advice from my resident (future son-in-law) LBS owner/bike mechanic all round guru (Fanks Just)! He says just go round starting from the valve tighten spoke half a turn on the side you want to move it toward, loosen next one half a turn. OK so did that twice times and woohoo after some 2 years it is now pretty much in the middle! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thug Posted November 18, 2008 Share Great ! I found both Specialized tyres I put on sealed easier than any other make of tyre I've used. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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