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removing tires
Posted: Sun Jun 15, 2008 8:15 am
by Jim Douglas
Going to replace both on the 08 KLR after 4.5K miles and it's been 20+
years since I have
done anything like this on a bike, going to have the dealer put the
tires on as I don't want
to mess with it, and they only want $50.00 to do it! Searched a little
bit yesterday but
didn't find alot about the 'basic removal of wheel's' , anyone have a
article, etc?
Thanks!
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Posted: Sun Jun 15, 2008 9:21 am
by mikeypep
In the spirit of a true KLRista, you gotta do it yourself. You will
need 2 tire irons. Any dealer has them. They should cost about 10 bucks
for cheapies. I just bought a Motion Pro for 30 bucks. You can get the
cost up there if you need the best. Don't use screwdrivers. You'll
gouge the rim. The first time around its a real bitch but after some
sweating and a puncture or 2 you'll get the hang of it. If you are
short on patience you may find that $50 is a good deal. If y ou like a
challenge you'll, you'll be pleased. With the KLR you will be changing
a lot of tires. The choice is yours.
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DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, Jim Douglas
wrote:
>
> Going to replace both on the 08 KLR after 4.5K miles and it's been
20+
> years since I have
> done anything like this on a bike, going to have the dealer put the
> tires on as I don't want
> to mess with it, and they only want $50.00 to do it! Searched a
little
> bit yesterday but
> didn't find alot about the 'basic removal of wheel's' , anyone have a
> article, etc?
>
> Thanks!
>
removing tires
Posted: Sun Jun 15, 2008 9:55 am
by Ross Lindberg
--- In
DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, Jim Douglas
wrote:
>
> Going to replace both on the 08 KLR after 4.5K miles and it's been
20+
> years since I have
> done anything like this on a bike, going to have the dealer put the
> tires on as I don't want
> to mess with it, and they only want $50.00 to do it! Searched a
little
> bit yesterday but
> didn't find alot about the 'basic removal of wheel's' , anyone have a
> article, etc?
>
> Thanks!
>
Others on the list will do a better job of giving you a complete blow-
by-blow of how to change tires than I, but I will tell you this. It is
not nearly as hard to do as you think. With the right tools and a
little bit of knowledge it is actually quite simple to do in the
comfort of your garage. It doesn't take all that long and not only
will you have a feeling of accomplishment by doing your own tire
changes, you will have an increased sence of security while riding
knowing that you have the knowledge to handle any tire problems on the
road. Good luck and have fun.
Ross Lindberg
Fertile, MN
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Posted: Sun Jun 15, 2008 11:48 am
by fasteddiecopeman
Suggest you get and use 3 tire irons - easier than 2.
Ed
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Posted: Sun Jun 15, 2008 1:10 pm
by Charlie Y
You might find this informative,
or even too much.
http://www.clarity.net/%7Eadam/tire-changing.html
----- Original Message -----
From: "Jim Douglas"
Subject: [DSN_KLR650] Removing Tires
> Going to replace both
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Posted: Sun Jun 15, 2008 7:46 pm
by Blake Sobiloff
On Jun 15, 2008, at 6:15 AM, Jim Douglas wrote:
> Going to replace both on the 08 KLR after 4.5K miles and it's been 20+
> years since I have
> done anything like this on a bike
I'm a visual learner, so I really liked watching the video at http://www.transworldmotocross.com/article.jsp?ID=1000014622&typeID=471
>.
I, too, recommend three tire irons, BTW.
--
Blake Sobiloff
http://www.sobiloff.com/>
San Jose, CA (USA)
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Posted: Mon Jun 16, 2008 9:28 am
by Carman, Clay
here's a good link on the tire changing process on a bike and tire
similar to the klr.
http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=50717&highlight=tire+cha
nging
Clay Carman
Information Systems Manager
Richmond Power & Light
765.973.7200 x421
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Posted: Mon Jun 16, 2008 10:32 am
by Jon Neet
I agree with the advice of using three tire irons.Buy the third one-you'll be glad you did. That way you can leave two holding the bead and then get another small bite with the third tire iron and work your way along.I used my knee to hold one of the two tire irons in place while I got another bite with the third. I found that Windex worked great for a lube-just squirt it onto the bead. Talcum powder for the tube and inside the tire to prevent twists in the tube.I used the new tire as my "workstand" to hold the wheel on while I worked on it.Used the old tire as the workstand when installing the new tire.Used a hand tire pump as I don't have a compressor.It felt good for this 54 year old biker to have done it myself.
Jon
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Posted: Mon Jun 16, 2008 10:45 am
by Bogdan Swider
I used the new tire as my "workstand" to hold the wheel on while I worked on
it.Used the old tire as the workstand when installing the new tire.
Not mentioned yet in this thread: The Harbor Freight tire changer with
motorcycle tire attachment while far from perfect makes the job a lot
easier for an affordable $90 or so for both.
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/Category.taf?CategoryID=446&pricetype=
Bogdan
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Posted: Mon Jun 16, 2008 7:40 pm
by Eric Foster
"Only want 50.00 to do it". Dude........ You make too much money........
E