‘73 Yamaha TX500 tire mounting

bhchefyoder

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I’m trying to mount tires for the first time and having some problems. Mainly getting the bead to set. Even taking off the rear tire it didn’t seem like the bead was set. I didn’t have to break it anyhow. Now it doesn’t seem to want to seat. They are original spoke wheels with Metzler Lazer tech tires. Any thoughts would help.
 
Take the pressure up to about 5 psi above recommended. if that does not set the bead, lower the pressure to about 5 psi below and bump around the tire with it resting against a solid surface on the other side with a rubber mallet.
 
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