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Message started by rpgpgmr on 05/02/08 at 11:16:58

Title: Tire tools
Post by rpgpgmr on 05/02/08 at 11:16:58

Savage_Greg has a nice How-To for changing tires in the Technical Section, but I don't know what he means by "Get a decent pair of tire tools" and "Get a little tool to remove the valve stem valve on the tube." What are these tools and where do we find them? Will be doing first tire change next week when tires come in.

Title: Re: Tire tools
Post by youzguyz on 05/02/08 at 11:54:32

Got to Google and search:
how to change a motorcycle tire

The most likely tools Greg is talking about are tire irons (pair is good, three is better, four is overkill).
And a valve core removal tool. A lot of valve caps have the tool on the other end.

Lots of tire tools (http://www.denniskirk.com/jsp/tpl/cmn/prodlist.jsp?store=Main&catId=418&leafCatId=41811)

Title: Re: Tire tools
Post by Gort on 05/02/08 at 15:27:06

Ebay sells lots of tire tools. I got mine there at a great price from a 'Buy it Now' vendor, but I don't remember which one.

Title: Re: Tire tools
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 05/02/08 at 19:31:54

A couple of 2X4's & a fat hinge to make a bead breaker might help. I got it done other ways, but I might try building one next time. IF I do, I will put a block between the 2X4's.

Remember to air the tube up a touch to keep the wrinkles out as you work the tire on.
Getting the tire to seat all the way out, bringing the tires bvead to the lip of the rim, is essential. There is a fine line on the tire that will be the same distance from the edge of the rim all the way around when its right.
A Schraeder valve tool is easy to get. Any tire store will likely toss you one for nothing.
Some folks sprinkle a bit of talcum in the tire to help the tube move & straighten out inside the tire.

Don't forget the spray lube on the tire bead.

Title: Re: Tire tools
Post by Onederer on 05/03/08 at 08:01:29

For those of you who change your own tires, and want something that will make it easier on the road in case of a emergency repair, or just to help at home, here is a tool kit that might interest you.
http://www.bestrestproducts.com/celestia/products/beadbreaker/

Title: Re: Tire tools
Post by Gort on 05/03/08 at 08:44:53

Here is a good link for a lecture on motorcycle tire changing, with pictures.

http://clarity.net/~adam/tire-changing-doc.html