Front tire "bounce" at speed

[2LZ]

Originally Posted by Sullybiker

I didn't enjoy it. I prepared thoroughly and read as much as I could; it's basically a scaled up bicycle tyre. I realised it's like most things where it's 80% technique. It got a lot easier when I gave in and started using my hands (and feet!) as much as possible (which turned out to be quite a lot), and only using the irons for the toughest parts.

I'm grateful I didn't have to worry about rim-locks, or even direction or balance - the Shinko 244 is unidirectional and has no heavy point.

Lots of baby powder also helps. Enjoy the 3 days worth of sore hands and fingers. ;-)

[JerryHawk250]

Originally Posted by Sullybiker

I took my old tire off today, and fitted an inexpensive Shinko 244. That was a fun job, and by 'fun' I mean about as easy as a one-legged cat trying to bury a turd on a frozen pond. I've only changed bicycle tyres before and didn't have any feel for good technique. Still, I got it done and learnt a lot for next time.

The new tyre is nice, and the bounce has gone completely.

Like you I have only changed bicycle tires. In all the years of riding motorcycles I have never had to change a tire or remove a tire until I got a flat on the rear tire on my Hawk. I found it was easy to remove the tire and remount on the rim. Maybe the front tire is harder to do. The key thing was getting it up at a good working level. I set mine on a 5 gallon bucket. I used 3 tire spoons and it went quick. I think it took longer to take off and put it back on the bike than to actually take the tire off the rim. Maybe I just got lucky. I did watch a whole lot of youtube videos for the technic on how to do it.