i changed and balanced my rear tire . i was woundering if i could set the bead using the starter fluid trick?
Ive set my jeep beads tons of times like this but not sure if it is safe on such a small tire
Starter fluid trick?
I lube up the tire well with the same soapy water I use to change it, then pump it to a bit higher than operating pressure to set the bead, then bleed down.
There's no need for starter fluid or anything close on a motorcycle tire.
Lube up the rim and bead with soapy water and apply air. Removing the valve core will increase the air flow if you have a small leak.
Barring that, put a ratchet strap around the outside of the tire and chinch it down a little until it pushes the bead against the rim. Air it up and go.