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Name: Tire Mounting Tip
Uploaded: 2019-02-23T00:00:00+00:00
Duration: 165 s
Description: In this short video, I show a practical tire mounting tip for cleaning the bead seating area of a motorcycle rim. I cover the rubber buildup that can collect on the rim, how to remove it with mineral spirits and a Scotch-Brite pad, and why cleaning the bead seat helps prevent slow leaks. I also show a final wipe-down step to remove residue before mounting the tire.

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Tire Mounting Tip

Tire mounting tip for cleaning rim bead seats to remove rubber buildup and help prevent slow bead leaks.

In this short video, I show a practical tire mounting tip for cleaning the bead seating area of a motorcycle rim. I cover the rubber buildup that can collect on the rim, how to remove it with mineral spirits and a Scotch-Brite pad, and why cleaning the bead seat helps prevent slow leaks. I also show a final wipe-down step to remove residue before mounting the tire.