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The bead locks are 180 degree apart! they SHOULD offset each other. IF the shop put them ~120 degree off, one lock is in place of the tube air fitting.
JAT
Ray Matteis
KE6NHG
XS1100 E '78 (winter project)
XS1100 SF Bob Jones worked on it!
There are only two bead locks on the rear wheel, they balance out with the valve stem. Here's a tip, Always take a case of beer with you if you take a Conti Tour or similar tire to be mounted on your rear wheel. They won't throw wrenches at you when you come back to pick it up, and if they do,the beer will impair their aim.
Fastmover
"Just plant us in the damn garden with the stupid
lion". SHL
78 XS1100e
Throw bead locks away, block holes with bolts with silicone, fit tubeless tyres. I did this on two bikes over 4 year period. Absolutely no problems. Also get much better tyres IMHO
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