A conversation with Claude

(and putting him right).

In the previous episode of this oft ignored blog, I mentioned that the rear of the T7 was getting a wee bit out of control in a slightly exciting way.  Here's a pic of the old E-07 compared with a the new replacement - an E-07+ (first time on T7 but ok on Super Ten).

So, where does Claude come in?  Well, Claude is an AI that I play around in every now and again and I had a question for him.  I'd seen someone suggesting putting the tube (slightly inflated) into the tyre before fitting the first side of the tyre to the rim and I thought this was a stupid idea that was just asking for a pinched tube.  Turns out Claude agreed.  But, he (pretty sure Claude is a bloke's name) wasn't to clear with some of his suggestions/instructions and I had to put him right - more later.

Anyway, last night I pulled the old tyre off in expectation of a tyre delivery today (my guess on delivery was correct).  Less than fifteen minutes had the wheel off the bike and tyre off - only one tool required to remove the rear unlike the Tiger which requires all of the tools...

Ok, I needed the mallet as well as socket and bar...that's two tools...

Bead-breaker has been a good investment

I must investigate a tubeless solution (I say this every time)

Easy peasy.  So tonight was the slightly trickier job of getting the new tyre on and wheel refitted to the bike.  It appears that I am getting a little better at the job and didn't have too much trouble getting the tyre on.  I did muck around a bit fitting the wheel - I had a little trouble lining up the brake calliper carrier which meant pulling the wheel out again and giving it another shot.  But she's on!

Mmmmmm, rubber

Gotta have a little bit of blood involved but no tears...

Anyway, after the event, I decided to go back and fill in Claude on some of my other tips and it was interesting to see him agree with me (not unusual, AI's are great at agreeing when you give them the learn and sometimes apologise if they get it wrong).  Claude even suggested I write up my own how-to guide so that's almost what this is...

Here's the conversation with Claude: Claude doesn't know it all

Next maintenance item might be rear pads as the bike eats them - there's still plenty there but maybe another 5k to got, best I keep an eye on them.  Might even check the front ones...