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Title: NEW Spring Covers
Post by: aidanh1 on February 18, 2008, 12:53:35 PM
hey guys some of you have seen the pictures Ive put up in the gallery of my new spring covers i got the mod idea from BockModz and it looks and works awesome!! if you need info on how to get them go on the BockModz website i cant remember the address sorry

But a tip when get to the metal around the inner part of the tyre u cannot brake it with a  hacksaw u have to use either a very sharp pair of pliers or a very strong and sharp chisel on a hard surface to get the wire out i found the best and easyest way is to get a sharp knife and cut down were the metal is through the rubber then just pull on the wire with a pair of pliers :thumbs: it probably says all this on the BockModz website but everyone goes on the projump forum so its easyer to see :biggrin:

Cheers for reading all tht btw :laugh:

(For nero)  BANANA DANCE :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:
Title: Re: NEW Spring Covers
Post by: aidanh1 on February 18, 2008, 12:57:21 PM
I used cable ties to keep it on and put hole through it using a VERY hot nail
(http://www.projumpforum.co.uk/gallery/642_18_02_08_12_34_20_2.jpg)


This is how it looks from the back and this is a sued tyre off an old bike a new one would look awesome!
(http://www.projumpforum.co.uk/gallery/642_18_02_08_12_34_20_1.jpg)

And this is a picture of the tyre i used on my mums spotty ironing board :biggrin:
(http://www.projumpforum.co.uk/gallery/642_18_02_08_12_34_19_0.jpg)
Title: Re: NEW Spring Covers
Post by: akin on February 18, 2008, 02:01:22 PM
Thats lookin mint, im gonna do it soon. :thumbs:

akin..
Title: Re: NEW Spring Covers
Post by: aidanh1 on February 18, 2008, 03:18:58 PM
cheers mate and they work awsome also because its rubber it strethes so there no worries about it braking

also if u all over and ur spring hits the floor its fine but i wouldnt recomend trying it out :biggrin:
Title: Re: NEW Spring Covers
Post by: Sx Nutta on February 18, 2008, 06:01:40 PM
Rubber is great at absorbing impact, lol  :banana:
Title: Re: NEW Spring Covers
Post by: Nero on February 19, 2008, 01:06:22 AM
yeah mine are kicking ass, a few knocks when i was out on em but not one split in the tyre.
and it just looks so cool.
Title: Re: NEW Spring Covers
Post by: Spud on February 19, 2008, 10:16:53 PM
its such a great idea. proberly the coolest of ist type yet and You could spray pant the tire before you put it on probs
Title: Re: NEW Spring Covers
Post by: zendalfire on February 19, 2008, 10:58:11 PM
The ultimate would be to use Sweetskinz tires.
They come in a variety of patterns/colors and they are even reflective.
Your local bike shop should be able to get them.  ;D
Title: Re: NEW Spring Covers
Post by: Sx Nutta on February 19, 2008, 10:58:47 PM
they are mental, lol
Title: Re: NEW Spring Covers
Post by: magzzie on February 20, 2008, 01:21:09 AM
yes they are
Title: Re: NEW Spring Covers
Post by: Nero on February 20, 2008, 10:50:00 AM
yeah they are pretty cool, i wonder how ive never come across them before?
they have night views on their site also, i think i might be after a pair of rattlebacks if i can someone in the uk that sells em
http://www.sweetskinz.com/html/home.htm
anyway one for the girlie girls is the halo twin rail in pink..
(http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Images/Models/Full/12382.jpg)
buy those here.....http://tinyurl.com/ysebs9 (http://tinyurl.com/ysebs9)
oh they also come in green, i have those on one of my bikes look..
(http://i3.pinkbike.com/photo/1106/pbpic1106935.jpg)
lookin for that image i found these which would be pretty cool
buy here http://tinyurl.com/yw4wvn
(http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Images/Models/Full/16883.jpg)
but having done the mod myself and obliterating one tyre (youll only need one by the way) i am convinced that the easiest/quickest route is foldable tyres
(http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Images/Models/Full/12537.jpg)
as there is no wire to cut out, you can concentrate on doing a stellar job
Title: Re: NEW Spring Covers
Post by: webmaster on February 20, 2008, 11:03:17 AM
Some of these tyres look awesome  :thumbs:
Title: Re: NEW Spring Covers
Post by: Dark Knight on February 20, 2008, 12:23:25 PM
The ultimate would be to use Sweetskinz tires.
They come in a variety of patterns/colors and they are even reflective.
Your local bike shop should be able to get them.  ;D

http://www.sweetskinz.com/ (http://www.sweetskinz.com/)
Title: Re: NEW Spring Covers
Post by: theonlysilenthunter on February 20, 2008, 07:45:37 PM
Insane!!! I so want to do that to my springs. The tires aren't too expensive either. I so want the scorch ones!!!!
Title: Re: NEW Spring Covers
Post by: Sx Nutta on February 20, 2008, 08:11:04 PM
I like mine the way that they are atm, but will deal with them in the summer!!  :thumbs:
Title: Re: NEW Spring Covers
Post by: Spud on February 20, 2008, 08:57:23 PM
I want these tires on my bocks and bike.  so cool
Title: Re: NEW Spring Covers
Post by: Dark Knight on April 07, 2008, 08:27:16 PM
I was in Poundland today and noticed car mats £1 for the pair.
There not very thick but could be cut in to a strip to fit the spring.
Would take two bits per spring and could be stuck on with tape.
For a £1 it could be an idea for covers.  :)
Title: Re: NEW Spring Covers
Post by: Spud on April 07, 2008, 08:31:58 PM
I was in Poundland today and noticed car mats £1 for the pair.
There not very thick but could be cut in to a strip to fit the spring.
Would take two bits per spring and could be stuck on with tape.
For a £1 it could be an idea for covers.  :)

what like under tape for extra protection.
Title: Re: NEW Spring Covers
Post by: Dark Knight on April 07, 2008, 08:37:31 PM
I was in Poundland today and noticed car mats £1 for the pair.
There not very thick but could be cut in to a strip to fit the spring.
Would take two bits per spring and could be stuck on with tape.
For a £1 it could be an idea for covers.  :)

what like under tape for extra protection.
It's a lot cheaper than a tire, which could be used on the hoof  :thumbs:
Title: Re: NEW Spring Covers
Post by: Spud on April 07, 2008, 09:21:50 PM
very good idea DK..what glue the rubber on?
Title: Re: NEW Spring Covers
Post by: Dark Knight on April 07, 2008, 09:24:45 PM
very good idea DK..what glue the rubber on?
Double sided tape would hold it on spring but a single layer of tape over would be better.
Title: Re: NEW Spring Covers
Post by: Spud on April 07, 2008, 09:46:16 PM
very good idea DK..what glue the rubber on?
Double sided tape would hold it on spring but a single layer of tape over would be better.

hmm sounds a bit dodgey.
Title: Re: NEW Spring Covers
Post by: theonlysilenthunter on April 07, 2008, 09:53:39 PM
OI woman get on with your coursework and not writing on this forum!!!
Title: Re: NEW Spring Covers
Post by: Spud on April 07, 2008, 10:21:43 PM
OI woman get on with your coursework and not writing on this forum!!!
:nana: you get everywhere lol but thanks  :thumbs: ... Finished one essay now  :biggrin: Thats me for tonight.

Title: Re: NEW Spring Covers
Post by: zendalfire on April 07, 2008, 11:50:42 PM
Car mats can work, but you have to be picky about the type you get.
I've found that most don't work with the tie-up method (not enough tensile strength), and I'd rather not use tape if possible.
But, for extra protection under a layer of tape, they should absorb impact quite well.
Title: Re: NEW Spring Covers
Post by: Spud on April 07, 2008, 11:53:20 PM
Car mats can work, but you have to be picky about the type you get.
I've found that most don't work with the tie-up method (not enough tensile strength), and I'd rather not use tape if possible.
But, for extra protection under a layer of tape, they should absorb impact quite well.

Coo. I think i would do that at some point and maybe use them as tire socks some how to. Even if they dont last long they would be really east and cheap to change.
Title: Re: NEW Spring Covers
Post by: Dark Knight on April 08, 2008, 12:30:11 AM
Car mats can work, but you have to be picky about the type you get.
I've found that most don't work with the tie-up method (not enough tensile strength), and I'd rather not use tape if possible.
But, for extra protection under a layer of tape, they should absorb impact quite well.

Coo. I think i would do that at some point and maybe use them as tire socks some how to. Even if they dont last long they would be really east and cheap to change.
I'm thinking of using them as base for nail hoofs ( Spikies ), but old wore tire would work maybe just as well  :-\
Title: Re: NEW Spring Covers
Post by: Spud on April 08, 2008, 08:35:17 AM
Car mats can work, but you have to be picky about the type you get.
I've found that most don't work with the tie-up method (not enough tensile strength), and I'd rather not use tape if possible.
But, for extra protection under a layer of tape, they should absorb impact quite well.

Coo. I think i would do that at some point and maybe use them as tire socks some how to. Even if they dont last long they would be really east and cheap to change.
I'm thinking of using them as base for nail hoofs ( Spikies ), but old wore tire would work maybe just as well  :-\

I have never had a problem will grip on grass, wet grass or snowy grass. The only places I have had problem with grip was on the show on the pavements and walking down that big slope in wind and rain for sport releif mile. And they are pretty extreme cases.
Title: Re: NEW Spring Covers
Post by: Dark Knight on April 08, 2008, 12:09:57 PM
Car mats can work, but you have to be picky about the type you get.
I've found that most don't work with the tie-up method (not enough tensile strength), and I'd rather not use tape if possible.
But, for extra protection under a layer of tape, they should absorb impact quite well.

Coo. I think i would do that at some point and maybe use them as tire socks some how to. Even if they dont last long they would be really east and cheap to change.
I'm thinking of using them as base for nail hoofs ( Spikies ), but old wore tire would work maybe just as well  :-\

I have never had a problem will grip on grass, wet grass or snowy grass. The only places I have had problem with grip was on the show on the pavements and walking down that big slope in wind and rain for sport releif mile. And they are pretty extreme cases.
But you know me !?
I am extreme  :Dark_Knight:
Title: Re: NEW Spring Covers
Post by: Spud on April 08, 2008, 12:46:18 PM
Car mats can work, but you have to be picky about the type you get.
I've found that most don't work with the tie-up method (not enough tensile strength), and I'd rather not use tape if possible.
But, for extra protection under a layer of tape, they should absorb impact quite well.

Coo. I think i would do that at some point and maybe use them as tire socks some how to. Even if they dont last long they would be really east and cheap to change.
I'm thinking of using them as base for nail hoofs ( Spikies ), but old wore tire would work maybe just as well  :-\

I have never had a problem will grip on grass, wet grass or snowy grass. The only places I have had problem with grip was on the show on the pavements and walking down that big slope in wind and rain for sport releif mile. And they are pretty extreme cases.
But you know me !?
I am extreme  :Dark_Knight:

I will give you that one DK  :biggrin: :biggrin: :biggrin: lol
Title: Re: NEW Spring Covers
Post by: aidanh1 on April 08, 2008, 04:08:04 PM
i can make u slip over on concrete  :biggrin:

WET LEAVES!!!! :banghead: i ahte them so much!!! :censored: :haha:
Title: Re: NEW Spring Covers
Post by: Greggles on April 16, 2008, 08:26:15 PM
thay r dam kool tyers r quit expenive thow i think eny way will do that to mine
Title: Re: NEW Spring Covers
Post by: _louis_ on April 24, 2008, 10:27:29 PM
WOOO i helped him make these :D

Wel.... when i say helped i meant stood back and watched and almost puked with the smell you was making (with burning holes in the ruber)
Title: Re: NEW Spring Covers
Post by: zendalfire on April 24, 2008, 11:18:15 PM
That's why some of us use a hole-punch tool instead  ;)
Title: Re: NEW Spring Covers
Post by: Nero on April 27, 2008, 09:41:22 AM
yeah hole punch for the win!!!
so ive made another couple of sets of these and was wondering if anyone was interested in buying a pair, they are not for sale just yet as im waiting for the eyelet tool to arrive, as im gonna use 5mm eyelets to reinforce the holes.
these are all brand new tyres also, not skidded out secnd hand things
like i said its just a thought at the minute, each pair takes around 2hours to cut and then  punch the holes and i have blind stag (no eyed dear :biggrin:) how long the eyelets will take to put in.
initial thoughts are £10 posted for the pair, your thoughts please.
Title: Re: NEW Spring Covers
Post by: Spud on April 27, 2008, 01:29:34 PM
I would buy them for a tenner..no doubts
Title: Re: NEW Spring Covers
Post by: Matt Mckay on November 09, 2008, 09:50:28 PM
yeah hole punch for the win!!!
so ive made another couple of sets of these and was wondering if anyone was interested in buying a pair, they are not for sale just yet as im waiting for the eyelet tool to arrive, as im gonna use 5mm eyelets to reinforce the holes.
these are all brand new tyres also, not skidded out secnd hand things
like i said its just a thought at the minute, each pair takes around 2hours to cut and then  punch the holes and i have blind stag (no eyed dear :biggrin:) how long the eyelets will take to put in.
initial thoughts are £10 posted for the pair, your thoughts please.

i would buy some. if you had the ones with fire, ice or just a cool pattern. 

pm me if u get round to selling  ;)
Title: Re: NEW Spring Covers
Post by: Brendan (NeoNinja) on November 16, 2008, 04:46:12 PM
£10... that's a bargain!!! :o

Mine cost more than that to make in the first place! :P lol.
Where are you buying your tyres and eyelets from? :)