Mounting Tires
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Fast Eddie
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This is one of those jobs I could never seem to master! I agree with Baz in that I would never allow a tyre shop to do it, I take my wheels to a local bike shop.
After being let down a couple of times in the past by other shops, I bought my own balance jig and always check them before fitting.
After being let down a couple of times in the past by other shops, I bought my own balance jig and always check them before fitting.
baz
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No I don't trust any shops,
It'd be great to have a local motorcycle shop that I did trust!!
I once took a front wheel from a Suzuki tl1000 to a tyre fitters to have a new tyre fitted for a mate of mine
It came back with flat spot on one side of the rim !!!
I wouldn't mind but the bloke that fitted it was one of his mates
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74 years on the 3d rock from the sun and I did the rear tire on my P11 today. Not an Avon tire worshiper though. I put a cheap Bridgestone BT46 on to replace a Conti-Go.
I have not required major surgery and body parts replacement yet, so not much of a physical challenge.... yet.
I've been changing tires on my bikes a long time as well, and still don't like doing it that much. However, I trust myself to do good work and I'm the best tire changer in my house.
I have not required major surgery and body parts replacement yet, so not much of a physical challenge.... yet.
I've been changing tires on my bikes a long time as well, and still don't like doing it that much. However, I trust myself to do good work and I'm the best tire changer in my house.
johnm
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I put my own tyres onto the Commando. Easy as.
BUT and it's a big BUT.
I WILL NEVER AGAIN ATTEMPT TO PUT A 90/ 90 -21 MÌITAS 07 onto my DR650 front wheel.
That tyre was tough tough tough.
The next one was fitted with a friends help on a top quality tyre machine at a local dealer. And even then it took a lot of care. The rear went on easy as.
Tyres are not created equal.
BUT and it's a big BUT.
I WILL NEVER AGAIN ATTEMPT TO PUT A 90/ 90 -21 MÌITAS 07 onto my DR650 front wheel.
That tyre was tough tough tough.
The next one was fitted with a friends help on a top quality tyre machine at a local dealer. And even then it took a lot of care. The rear went on easy as.
Tyres are not created equal.
Did hundreds in the 60s but struggling a few years ago I bought a Baja no pinch tool. Makes fitting really easy.
www.bajanopinch.com
Baja No Pinch - The Ultimate Dirt Bike Tire Changing Tool
Say goodbye to pinched tubes and hello to quick and easy tire changes with Baja No Pinch. Get your hands on the ultimate motorcycle tire changer today!
www.bajanopinch.com
robs ss
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Two questions:Did hundreds in the 60s but struggling a few years ago I bought a Baja no pinch tool. Makes fitting really easy.
Baja No Pinch - The Ultimate Dirt Bike Tire Changing Tool
Say goodbye to pinched tubes and hello to quick and easy tire changes with Baja No Pinch. Get your hands on the ultimate motorcycle tire changer today!
Does the standard tool come with something that fils in the Norton hub?
Is there some similar "easy" tool for tyre removal?
Cheers
