Matt:
>
> Hello everyone. I have some questions regarding tire changing.
> First of all, my stock rear Dunlop is almost toasted, but the front
> still looks fine. I have decided to go with Kenda K270's, but was
> wondering if anyone has run a 270 rear with a stock front. How did
> that work for you???
I did till my stock front wore out. Had two REALLY interesting
experiences when the OEM front 'washed out' in a corner, but luckily I
saved it. Guy behind said it was 'worth the price of admission' riding
behind and watching me go ... all assh*le and elbows...! MUCH better
when I installed the front K270.
> Next, I have noticed that while price shopping for K270's, there
> seems to be different choices for both front and rear, with big price
> differences (well not that big, but a difference). What do these
> differences mean???
I run 5.10x17 and 3.25x21 on my KLR.
> Finally, this will be my first time doing this (I have assisted
> before, but never alone) and need to buy all the necessary tools.
> Are there any suggestions?????? There seems to be a wide variety of
> tools out there. My main concen is price. Yes, I am a cheap SOB
> (three kids all under age 5, so I guess I'm just happy to have a bike
> at all!!!!)
Get 3 irons, the longer the better for the shop, and I carry 2 shorter
ones on the bike.
> What about tire balancers?? I was looking at the Marc Parnes static
> wheel balancer. Has anyone tried it?? Or is there something similar
> that is less expensive?? I have jack stands, so I don't really need
> the whole set up (or do I??)
Made several pieces of pipe with a 'notch' in the end, same lengths,
welded to a base, long enough to hold either tire by the axle, and
wide enough between for rear, then front. I use stick on car weights,
1/4 or 1/2 oz and tape over 'em with shiny aluminum tape.
> Any suggestions you guys have would be appreciated, as always.
Oh yah, and wear gloves for WHEN you get whacked by a tire iron...!
>
> Thanks,
> Matt B
> 06 GREEN
> Antioch, IL
>