Tires

jbfla · 02-11-2017, 08:12 AM

Tire changing isn't all fun and games.

Besides tire irons, and lube, you might need rim protectors, and a wire gadget to pull the tire valve through the hole in the rim, and a method of "breaking" the bead.

And then there is the possibility of "pinching" a tube, and you need to start over.

It can be very frustrating.

There used to be a shop in north GA that would mount and balance a new tire, off the bike, for $15....not any more.

If I could get it done for that now, I would.

If you think you will be motorcycling long term, you might want to buy a tire changing machine.

You can buy one on your own or go in together with some riding buddies.

Some local riding groups have a tire machine for the group.

Or ask around and you may find someone that has a tire machine that will mount a tire for a six pack of his favorite brew.

This one has has paid for itself over the years.

However, since I don't have a permanent place to set it up, I find that I regularly pull out the tire irons, instead.

jb

02-11-2017, 08:12 AM	#16
jbfla Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: FL, GA, NC Posts: 771	Tire changing isn't all fun and games. Besides tire irons, and lube, you might need rim protectors, and a wire gadget to pull the tire valve through the hole in the rim, and a method of "breaking" the bead. And then there is the possibility of "pinching" a tube, and you need to start over. It can be very frustrating. There used to be a shop in north GA that would mount and balance a new tire, off the bike, for $15....not any more. If I could get it done for that now, I would. If you think you will be motorcycling long term, you might want to buy a tire changing machine. You can buy one on your own or go in together with some riding buddies. Some local riding groups have a tire machine for the group. Or ask around and you may find someone that has a tire machine that will mount a tire for a six pack of his favorite brew. This one has has paid for itself over the years. However, since I don't have a permanent place to set it up, I find that I regularly pull out the tire irons, instead. jb __________________ 2016 Honda CB500F......2017 Triumph Street Twin 2014 XT 250........
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