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  1. May 28th, 2010, 02:05 PM #1
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    Inner tube sizes

    Is there a standard size inner tube that woks for the Hogarthian style harness?

    I had an old tire inner tube I tried to use and it was way too big. With so many Mfg. Making kits, I would assume there is a standard size they are getting off the shelf. Any idea on what it might be?

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  2. May 28th, 2010, 02:09 PM #2
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    I went to WalMart, jacked a ruler out of the school supply section. Then went to the bike section and measured tubes till I found one close to 2".
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  3. May 28th, 2010, 02:37 PM #3
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    Stop by your local bike shop and ask them for some blown tubes. Sometimes they don't want to part with them (afraid you'll try to patch them) so explain what you want them for and let them cut the tube. As far as sizing goes, the best results seem to be 2.2" or 2-3/8" but the dead ones are usually free so collect a few different sizes and pick the one that works best for you.
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    Quote Originally Posted by reefraff View Post
    As far as sizing goes, the best results seem to be 2.2" or 2-3/8" ...
    Webbing's 2" wide ... seems like those would be too big.

    I use 1.75" ...

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  5. May 28th, 2010, 03:03 PM #5
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    They all stretch over time... get whats free, it'll work :P This isn't rocket science.
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    Quote Originally Posted by SuPrBuGmAn View Post
    This isn't rocket science.
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    If they are a little too small you can cut across the tube diagonally to increase the size. One dead mnt. bike tube will last a lifetime.
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    what I want to know is precisely what size inner tube I need for AL80 and AL40 stages to capture the regulator hose.

    I bought a wheelbarrow tube but it's too small and doesn't stretch much.


    Thanks!
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  9. May 28th, 2010, 04:10 PM #9
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    Quote Originally Posted by Randy43068 View Post
    what I want to know is precisely what size inner tube I need for AL80 and AL40 stages to capture the regulator hose.

    I bought a wheelbarrow tube but it's too small and doesn't stretch much.


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    al40 motorcycle tube, cut diagonally to increase size as need
    al80 any car size

    still not rocket science
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    I found a bicycle tire, sprockets and all, abandoned behind a dumpster when walking my dog. The innertube worked perfectly for my harness webbing!
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