Elite 3 rear tire mounting

bsa2nomad · 10-19-2009, 02:52 PM

Just got back from the dealer, ordered an Elite 3 160/80 and had them mount it, well almost.

They said they couldn't get the bead on the tire to take and that it couldn't be done. I know I read here that some of you use the Elite 3, could you let me know your experience and what bike you have?

I have a 2006 Nomad 1600, stock 170/70.

Thanks

NyhtRyder · 10-19-2009, 03:01 PM

I'm running E3 Radials, 180/70 R16 on the rear and a 170/70 on the front.
It is a tight fit to get them on because the sidewalls are so much thicker. But they do go on.
07 1600 Nomad

**Top Cat** · 10-19-2009, 05:03 PM

2007 Nomad running a 180/70x16 rear Elite 3. Dealer instaled.

Why did you go with 160/80 ???

toophun · 10-19-2009, 05:36 PM

I've got a 180/70 on mine, no problem. I recall reading a post (I think it was on this site) about someone who went smaller. Something about better wear, longer lasting. I like the E3's, had them on my Wing and they seemed to hold up well. Will probably go "Darkside" on next rear though. Oh ya, '05 1600.

bsa2nomad · 10-19-2009, 06:30 PM

TC - went with the 160/80 as I wanted to stay with the bias, correct some of the speedometer error and I remember reading here that others had done so.

**ringadingh** · 10-19-2009, 06:57 PM

The dealers tire installer probably isn't that experienced, or didn't use enough tire lube. If others here can get car and light truck tires to seat I doubt that its the tire that is the problem. Take it somewhere else and see if they will do it for you.

markusmaximus · 10-19-2009, 07:42 PM

I'm running a 160/80 on the rear b/c it's a bias ply. The dealer said it was tight but it does fit. They can call the service dept at the Noblesville Honda/Kawasaki dealership in Noblesville, IN if they don't believe you.

jonsamson · 10-19-2009, 08:22 PM

I don't believe the dealer either. What you didn't say is can they get the tire beads over the rim and just get them to seat, or cannot they not get the tire over the rim at all. I would think if the guy knew how to use a tire machine he could do this. I didn't it on a harbor freight tire changers without all the hydraulics and no previous experience.

macmac · 10-19-2009, 09:08 PM

bsa2nomad · 10-20-2009, 02:17 AM

They said that they couldn't get the bead to seat and that it was because the tire was not as wide as the stock tire. The funny thing is ... I was going to go to the darkside but didn't think I could find anyone local to do the install, who would have thought that the m/t was a problem. This is a dealer I previously would have recommended for service...

oldbikers · 10-20-2009, 06:59 AM

Put a ratchet strap around the tire and tighten it up then put the air to it when it starts taken air loosen the strap.

patmahoney · 10-22-2009, 03:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bsa2nomad

They said that they couldn't get the bead to seat and that it was because the tire was not as wide as the stock tire. The funny thing is ... I was going to go to the darkside but didn't think I could find anyone local to do the install, who would have thought that the m/t was a problem. This is a dealer I previously would have recommended for service...

Sounds like my kind of luck ???

goldstar225 · 10-26-2009, 07:38 AM

I had a local independent bike shop mount my E3 160/80. No problem or at least none that they felt was important enough to speak off anyway.

gv550 · 10-26-2009, 06:45 PM

Spray some WD40 into the tire and light it with a BBQ lighter, pop that sucker right out to the bead, and fast too.
I mount my own tires, and use the 160/80 tire. I buy the tire well in advance and put 4" wood blocks between the beads and let it sit for a month. Remove the blocks just before mounting and the beads are spread out and seat nicely on their own.
Garry

landman · 10-26-2009, 09:39 PM

??? my dealer had no problem mounting the e-3 160/80 on my
nomad.

10-19-2009, 02:52 PM	#1
bsa2nomad Jr. Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Western PA Posts: 23	Elite 3 rear tire mounting Just got back from the dealer, ordered an Elite 3 160/80 and had them mount it, well almost. They said they couldn't get the bead on the tire to take and that it couldn't be done. I know I read here that some of you use the Elite 3, could you let me know your experience and what bike you have? I have a 2006 Nomad 1600, stock 170/70. Thanks Login or Register to Remove Ads
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10-19-2009, 03:01 PM	#2
NyhtRyder Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Posts: 78	Elite 3 rear tire mounting I'm running E3 Radials, 180/70 R16 on the rear and a 170/70 on the front. It is a tight fit to get them on because the sidewalls are so much thicker. But they do go on. 07 1600 Nomad __________________ NyhtRyder Patriot Guard Rider #111802 VROC #24848
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10-19-2009, 05:03 PM	#3
Top Cat Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Peoples Republic of New York State Posts: 15,154	Elite 3 rear tire mounting 2007 Nomad running a 180/70x16 rear Elite 3. Dealer instaled. Why did you go with 160/80 ??? __________________ Tim "TC" Conley VBA #9 2011 Victory Kingpin mine 2013 Victory Boardwalk -hers [LEFT][COLOR=#000000] [SIZE=4]
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10-19-2009, 05:36 PM	#4
toophun Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 272	Elite 3 rear tire mounting I've got a 180/70 on mine, no problem. I recall reading a post (I think it was on this site) about someone who went smaller. Something about better wear, longer lasting. I like the E3's, had them on my Wing and they seemed to hold up well. Will probably go "Darkside" on next rear though. Oh ya, '05 1600.
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10-19-2009, 06:30 PM	#5
bsa2nomad Jr. Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Western PA Posts: 23	Elite 3 rear tire mounting TC - went with the 160/80 as I wanted to stay with the bias, correct some of the speedometer error and I remember reading here that others had done so. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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10-19-2009, 06:57 PM	#6
ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	Elite 3 rear tire mounting The dealers tire installer probably isn't that experienced, or didn't use enough tire lube. If others here can get car and light truck tires to seat I doubt that its the tire that is the problem. Take it somewhere else and see if they will do it for you. __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951
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10-19-2009, 07:42 PM	#7
markusmaximus Advanced Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Central Indiana Posts: 603	Elite 3 rear tire mounting I'm running a 160/80 on the rear b/c it's a bias ply. The dealer said it was tight but it does fit. They can call the service dept at the Noblesville Honda/Kawasaki dealership in Noblesville, IN if they don't believe you.
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10-19-2009, 08:22 PM	#8
jonsamson Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 209	Elite 3 rear tire mounting I don't believe the dealer either. What you didn't say is can they get the tire beads over the rim and just get them to seat, or cannot they not get the tire over the rim at all. I would think if the guy knew how to use a tire machine he could do this. I didn't it on a harbor freight tire changers without all the hydraulics and no previous experience.
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10-19-2009, 09:08 PM	#9
macmac Sr. Contributor Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tamworth New Hampster 06 1600 Posts: 12,484	Elite 3 rear tire mounting __________________ 06 1600 Nomad Just call me Mac molon labe come and get it
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10-20-2009, 02:17 AM	#10
bsa2nomad Jr. Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Western PA Posts: 23	Elite 3 rear tire mounting They said that they couldn't get the bead to seat and that it was because the tire was not as wide as the stock tire. The funny thing is ... I was going to go to the darkside but didn't think I could find anyone local to do the install, who would have thought that the m/t was a problem. This is a dealer I previously would have recommended for service...
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10-20-2009, 06:59 AM	#11
oldbikers Sr. Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Sardis Mississippi Posts: 3,513	Elite 3 rear tire mounting Put a ratchet strap around the tire and tighten it up then put the air to it when it starts taken air loosen the strap. __________________ Jim Hardin Sardis MS Kawanow # 453 Proud PGR member
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10-26-2009, 07:38 AM	#13
goldstar225 Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Cabot, Arkansas Posts: 211	Elite 3 rear tire mounting I had a local independent bike shop mount my E3 160/80. No problem or at least none that they felt was important enough to speak off anyway.
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10-26-2009, 06:45 PM	#14
gv550 Advanced Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Listowel, Ontario Posts: 644	Elite 3 rear tire mounting Spray some WD40 into the tire and light it with a BBQ lighter, pop that sucker right out to the bead, and fast too. I mount my own tires, and use the 160/80 tire. I buy the tire well in advance and put 4" wood blocks between the beads and let it sit for a month. Remove the blocks just before mounting and the beads are spread out and seat nicely on their own. Garry __________________ Garry 2009 1700 Voyager KACT, sold at 679,465 kms 2011 1700 Nomad Improve handling, suspension and tire life with Garry's Fork Brace. PM for details.
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10-26-2009, 09:39 PM	#15
landman Sr. Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: wheatland,wy. Posts: 3,642	Elite 3 rear tire mounting ??? my dealer had no problem mounting the e-3 160/80 on my nomad. __________________ bob wittman VBA # 745 COG #11621 wheatland,wy. rallies-custer 09,kalispell 10,crescent city 11,kanab 12,estes park 13,orifino 14.,red lodge 16 2015 ninja 1000 abs 2014 concourse 14 2012 concourse 14-sold 2011 vaquero-sold 2008 nomad-sold 2005 classic-sold
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