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Originally Posted by davebetty
I guess the next thing is what is a good tyre soap to have in your garage, and also what is the best stuff to take on a trip.
And of course, what is the usual household stuff that does the job at 1/10th of the expense?
Window cleaner?
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Actual rubber lubricant as used in a proper tire shop is what I use. The product I've seen here is called RU-Glide. I'm sure you've got similar in UK?
Problem is Ru Glide only sold in huge gallon or 2 gallon tubs. Visited my local tire shop and the guy spooned me out some into a plastic film can. Done! (free)
That's what I carry with me. So ask local tire shop if you can "borrow" a bit of their rubber lube. (tip: it can get a bit runny in temps over 35C but still works fine)
Dish soap is OK but Ru Glide or similar is BETTER! (IMO)
Many of the videos shown are on tires like TKC80's or other NON DOT knobbly type tires. These tires are extremely easy to break the bead on. I'd like to see that guy do a Metzeler Tourance, Avon Distanzia or the like fitted to a tubeless style rim like the DR650 with the serrated inner rim which grips like HELL to keep that tire on there and WILL NOT let the bead pop easily.
On mine, you can't even get a tire iron in at all. A real BEAR to deal with  Tire sidewall must be properly crushed to break bead ... I use C Clamp. But I think the Motion Pro system may work better.
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