tire changing fun

[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!

[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. --- 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! >

[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

[fasteddiecopeman]

Suggest you get and use 3 tire irons - easier than 2. Ed

[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

[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

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I, too, recommend three tire irons, BTW. -- Blake Sobiloff http://www.sobiloff.com/> San Jose, CA (USA) [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[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

[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 [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[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 [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[Eric Foster]

"Only want 50.00 to do it". Dude........ You make too much money........ E