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:thumbup: LOL! Awesome job! Now that you have that experience under your belt I'm sure it is all to clear on WHY so many of us recommend the layover method.
I didn't realize you were taking the tire measurement off the rim. I was pretty sure when I measured the CT (195 size) to the MT when on the rim, they were close to the same size (not different enough to make a difference). Amazing how they "suck in" when on the rim.
Glad you got it on. Now run out and put some miles on that tire and let us know just how wonderful it rides!
I didn't realize you were taking the tire measurement off the rim. I was pretty sure when I measured the CT (195 size) to the MT when on the rim, they were close to the same size (not different enough to make a difference). Amazing how they "suck in" when on the rim.
Glad you got it on. Now run out and put some miles on that tire and let us know just how wonderful it rides!
Fi tter Guy;5328657 said:This is my amazed look!!!!
Got the bike layed over, put the garbage bag on it, right in, poof!
When I had the tire un-mounted sitting in the garage it measured 8 1/4'' wide. Once it was on the rim it shrank to 7 1/2''. The inner fender measured 8'', so once it was on the rim all is well. I've got just a little less space than I had with the b/t but it looks good.
I've taken the rear of the bike off for the last time to change a tire! It was so easy, the torqueing of the lug nuts was a piece of cake with it layed over, put the belly pan back on that way too. Can't wait till spring to give it a test ride.
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Getting a number and decal ASAP!