Neduro's Tire Changing Class

[sagedrifter]

Originally Posted by Pantah

Did you attach a SAE plug or buy a SAE to Cig plug converter cord?

I was going to get one of those Cyclepump compressors, but $100 seems a bit overkill.

I use my battery tender SAE cord for the compressor. Found at most bike shops or ebay.

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[PackMule]

Hey Ned, thanks again for this thread. Changed tires in record time (for me) a few weeks ago on the GS8. 20min per wheel from removal to re installation, front and rear.

Never had it go without a hitch before.

Did use a new trick to help with reinstalling the wheel this time, particularly the rear. I used a large wooden wedge (4x6) that I usually use for leveling ladder legs on uneven ground to help hold the wheel in position while I threaded the axle. It allowed for sensitive adjustments, and kept the rotor/spacers/etc in line as I got things lined up. Probably saved 10 minutes and a bunch of swearing on the rear wheel right there.

[drc42]

Originally Posted by PackMule

Did use a new trick to help with reinstalling the wheel this time, particularly the rear. I used a large wooden wedge (4x6) that I usually use for leveling ladder legs on uneven ground to help hold the wheel in position while I threaded the axle. It allowed for sensitive adjustments, and kept the rotor/spacers/etc in line as I got things lined up. Probably saved 10 minutes and a bunch of swearing on the rear wheel right there.

That sure beats my method of getting it halfway lined up and whacking on the axle with a big hammer

[sturgeon]

Originally Posted by drc42

That sure beats my method of getting it halfway lined up and whacking on the axle with a big hammer

I just swear at mine for a half hour or so, and it lines itself up all on its own

[PackMule]

Originally Posted by drc42

That sure beats my method of getting it halfway lined up and whacking on the axle with a big hammer

Between the rotor, two spacers, and cush drive, the 800 is a PITA to get lined up. I learned my lesson with the hammer method early on with that bike.

[Pete in PA]

After holeing 1 tube 3 times with my tire irons, MY way is to DEFLATE the tube COMPLETELY and put inside the tire. Then you can actually sort of fold it away from the rim you are prying on. NO HOLES.

Be sure to inflate, deflate and repeat to seat the tube correctly after setting the bead.

[clintnz]

Originally Posted by PackMule

Did use a new trick to help with reinstalling the wheel this time, particularly the rear. I used a large wooden wedge (4x6) that I usually use for leveling ladder legs on uneven ground to help hold the wheel in position while I threaded the axle.

My method involves less equipment but needs some flexibility & getting rather intimate with the bike, & isn't for those flash harrys with a table lift stand, but it works - sit on the ground behind the rear wheel, put a heel in front of the wheel then roll the wheel up onto your foot & into position while chocking behind the wheel with the other boot. This lets you control the height of the wheel with both hands free to manage chain, caliper, spacers, axle etc.

Cheers
Clint

[PackMule]

Originally Posted by clintnz

My method involves less equipment but needs some flexibility & getting rather intimate with the bike, & isn't for those flash harrys with a table lift stand, but it works - sit on the ground behind the rear wheel, put a heel in front of the wheel then roll the wheel up onto your foot & into position while chocking behind the wheel with the other boot. This lets you control the height of the wheel with both hands free to manage chain, caliper, spacers, axle etc.

Cheers
Clint

That's what I'd done in the past. Wedge was sitting on the garage floor, and was even easier (or I just got lucky).

[Dakar Dan]

Had an interesting time re-tyring my WR with Bridgestone M403/404s in the shed recently: thought it was all going a bit too well (under an hour, no swearing), when I ran into an issue where I couldn't seem to get one bead of the front tyre to seat correctly. Tried removing, remounting, deflating, reinflating, relubing, checked for no pinched tube, rimlock working properly and not fouling beads etc, etc, etc.

Turns out that only one side of the front tyre had the molded "seam" that pops out when fully seated. The other has the definite lip and actual bead, but I was looking in vain for the seam that wasn't even there! The rear tyre has no seams on either side between the bead and shoulder of the tyre. Note these are "Not for highway use" MX type-tyres. Now on, balanced, seated and loving the dirt.

[V-Duck]

Amazing to see how this thread is still going strong after almost eight years!

Now that I've read every post, I'm ready to give it a try.
One question though from a tire-changing noob: How do you all dispose of used tires? Is there such a thing as tire recycling? They sure as heck won't fit in the trash can...

Thanks all!

[PackMule]

Originally Posted by V-Duck

Amazing to see how this thread is still going strong after almost eight years!

Now that I've read every post, I'm ready to give it a try.
One question though from a tire-changing noob: How do you all dispose of used tires? Is there such a thing as tire recycling? They sure as heck won't fit in the trash can...

Thanks all!

Our dump will take them for a $5 fee (or you can wait for the once-a-year free day). Many municipalities that have curb side pick up will have some sort of surcharge sticker that you can purchase.

If not, check in with a local dealer and see if you can give it to them for whatever the recycling fee is.

[silverboy]

I put them in a tall pile in the corner of my garage. It is a good reminder of how much riding you have done

[jon_l]

Originally Posted by V-Duck

Amazing to see how this thread is still going strong after almost eight years!

Now that I've read every post, I'm ready to give it a try.

I think it is still going largely because thankful noobs like me, having successfully managed to change our own tires after getting encouragement here, post to thank Ned and the other contributors offering advice.

I changed my first tire this Spring, and have done a couple more since. I still can't say I have a method, or even that I follow any single procedure, but rather, I think I have gained a notion of the basic dos and don'ts:

- buy good tire tools
- keep the off-side of the tire down in the well
- if it is really hard, I'm doing something wrong, so I back off and regroup
- add a little air to the tube before installing it to keep it away from the tire irons
- use diluted dish-soap when the going gets tough

[jon_l]

Originally Posted by PackMule

Our dump will take them for a $5 fee (or you can wait for the once-a-year free day). Many municipalities that have curb side pick up will have some sort of surcharge sticker that you can purchase.

If not, check in with a local dealer and see if you can give it to them for whatever the recycling fee is.

In Ontario, we pay the $5 disposal fee on the purchase price, so the recycling is "free", and there is less incentive to improperly dispose of them. The drop-off site can't know whether the tires were purchased in Ont. with the fee, so even if I purchase a tire from Rocky Mountain ATV or Motorcycle Superstore, they will take them for recycling without charge.

I would guess many bike shops would accept them too. I return our used motor oil to Canadian Tire for recycling, and they don't complain.

[Starchamp]

Bump for such a great thread; I'm subscribed, but others may not know about it. Surprised it's not a sticky or how-to or something. I refer back to it every time I find myself struggling on a tire.