seating the bead

[cal_tony]

Armor all as mentioned above is good. But, one of it's components Silicone is the thing.
Been using Silicone spray for years. Use it to keep my chains lubed and clean and always use it to remove and install tires. If I do run into a problem tire which hardly ever happens to me any more I just let out some of the air, lay the wheel out flat with the unseated section facing up, respray that section and it'll pop as soon as you apply additional pressure.

Most times my tires pop at about 20-30 lbs pressure.

About over inflating to make them pop, I'm not sure how that effects the overall integrity of the tire. I don't worry about it on my small bikes, but I'd never do it on my sport bike with VR tires.

I've read articles that have said under-inflate or over-inflate your tire and it never forgets.

Tony

[bkwdc]

Agree with Coop. Talc on tube (or in tire), windex on bead (spray some then run it around with your fingers). Never fails.

[bluespark]

Thanks guys, I got the job done with wd-40 and 50lbs from the floor pump.

[Moto7man]

Originally Posted by cbutler

I use WD-40 to lube and inflate to 50 lbs if it has a spot that does not set I go get a beer buy the time I drink it the bead is set. The WD-40 will evaporate in a few hours.

This is my preferred method too, sometimes two beers are required..........