Tire changing instructions

[idrinkmercury]

So I have never changed a motorcycle tire in my life. The local shop charges 15$ if you bring the rim and tire combo. I decided to take up the challenge. I bought three motion pro tire irons (@4.95/piece from rockmountainATV) and stole a few pumps of dawn from my kitchen.

Using your tutorial, I changed the tires in less than 20 minutes a piece (using only the tire irons and soapy water). So in short--the tire irons paid for themselves, I have a new set of Maxxis IT and tubes on my KX500-tire eater, saved some pennies, and impressed a friend with my newly aquired tire changing skills.

Thanks for teaching me how to "fish" well.

[BrokenSpoke]

Here is a grerat 3 part video on changing a tire.  Take very little effort and more importatly, it works.  I had been ouit of riding for 18 years and dreaded my first tire change.  Watched these clips, and changed the tire in about 15 minutes.  I took my time and didn't rush at all since I was very rusty.

http://www.transworldmotocross.com/mx/how_to/article/0,13190,1215721,00.html

[FactoryPhil]

Just to add my .02..I use a Motion Pro Bead Buddy to keep the tire bead from slipping back into the  rim when dismounting and mounting the tire. It eliminates the need for the third tire iron in my experience. A friend of mine bought the tool and couldn't seem to grasp the concept of its use and asked if I wanted it. I had thought about buying one for a while but was too cheap....best free tool I ever got!

[turtle22]

all that is good advice, i like to stand back and let my(260lbs) best friend do it he has it down pretty good, 2 tire irons baby powder  and a little patients. gets it done evry time(with a little help from me)

[azdirtrider75]

The bead buddy is great. I always try to get the tire as warm / hot as possible before changing (not too difficult here in AZ) warm tires stretch and help with changing. I always use a spray bottle 1:1 ratio of water and dish soap (also helps to check for holes in your tube). I highly recommend using the extra heavy duty tubes; I've changed my rear tire now three times and still able to use the same tube. I always use soapy water to check; I also have a spare tube on hand in case I screw up or when the other tube finally wears out.

[Polar-Bus]

Here is a grerat 3 part video on changing a tire.  Take very little effort and more importatly, it works.  I had been ouit of riding for 18 years and dreaded my first tire change.  Watched these clips, and changed the tire in about 15 minutes.  I took my time and didn't rush at all since I was very rusty.

http://www.transworldmotocross.com/mx/how_to/article/0,13190,1215721,00.html

The other "old skool" trick in leu of a "bead buddy" is to jam a 3/8 drive 9/16" socket between the rim and tire bead. This trick keethe tire bead down in the rim's spoke valley which allows the tire to stretch easier over the rim. having the tire out in the hot sun for a few hours is a bonus as well!

[98kaw500rider]

Yea. I had a 92 wr500 and had to cut the stock rear tire off , putting the new kenda milleville sticky on it was a work out ! All i used were tire irons the shop sold me with tire , Now i know what he was grinning about as he handed me the little tire irons and said good luck .