Change your own tire - Yamaha FZ6 Forums - International FZ6 Motorcycle Community Forum

pchbreeze · 05-10-2008, 03:26 AM

Do a search for SCUDMAN on youtube...he's got a few on removing, putting new ones on, and balancing.

They're great videos and when I'm back at work have faster internet I'll post the videos. There's also a few good articles I found with google believe it or not...such as breaking the bead with two 2x4's and leverage. i plan to do my own from now on.

mglowe · 06-07-2008, 12:05 PM

The BIG questions from me is how hard... honestly ...is it to do yourself with tire irons?

Every person I spoke with tells me to have someone else do it. None have actually changed a tire themselves.

Can the removal, mount and balance on our FZ rim be that hard? Anyone...?

My biggest concern is ripping the bead on a new tire.

**jsteinb95** · 06-07-2008, 12:19 PM

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Originally Posted by mglowe

The BIG questions from me is how hard... honestly ...is it to do yourself with tire irons?

Every person I spoke with tells me to have someone else do it. None have actually changed a tire themselves.

Can the removal, mount and balance on our FZ rim be that hard? Anyone...?

My biggest concern is ripping the bead on a new tire.

I have not done it myself, but watching sportrider do it, it seemed to be a pain in the butt. If you have the money, have a shop do it. It can be done, if you have the patience.

GConn · 06-07-2008, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by pchbreeze

Do a search for SCUDMAN on youtube...he's got a few on removing, putting new ones on, and balancing.

They're great videos and when I'm back at work have faster internet I'll post the videos. There's also a few good articles I found with google believe it or not...such as breaking the bead with two 2x4's and leverage. i plan to do my own from now on.

Thanks! Liked the suspension videos too. If only the vids didn't have so much noise...

**Nelly** · 06-07-2008, 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by jsteinb95

I have not done it myself, but watching sportrider do it, it seemed to be a pain in the butt. If you have the money, have a shop do it. It can be done, if you have the patience.

Hi J,
It didn't seem that Danny was turning the air blue, you obviously know better lol.
In the UK alot of shops will do a free fit and balance if you get your tyres from them to.
I personally will leave it to a guy who knows what he is doing. Even if I fitted a couple of sets I would still not consider myself a pro.

Nelly

08fz6 · 06-07-2008, 06:05 PM

i wouldnt do it with irons, first off how much do you like your rim? second off way too much work! have dont it and wont ever do it again. and that was with an mx tire. that front tire on our bikes has got to be a royal pain. we use a electric/air snap on tire machine works great and if you know what your doing is so fast! take more time balencing than it does to change depending on how old the tire is and how hard it has become

**Botch** · 06-07-2008, 07:21 PM

Back during my highschool/college summers I worked in a trailer plant. My cheepazz boss never bought a tire machine, he just tossed me a visegrip and a sledgehammer, and I spent many a Saturday (trying to) put tires on full-size rims. I could do it, but not easily.
I thought motorcycle tires would be easier, but after reading a couple posts I'm wondering.... my tires will require changing within the next month or so... and I'm not nearly as young and muscular as I was in my trailer days...

pchbreeze · 06-08-2008, 12:01 AM

Bead Breaker for Motorcycle Tires - webBikeWorld

**reiobard** · 06-08-2008, 05:23 AM

I have a buddy that changes my tires with the 2x4s mentioned above and some tire spoons, it isn't that hard and it is free after getting the equipment. I will be doing my own when i have a garage that i can get the setup in of my own, until then i will pay a 30 pack of beer for my tire changes...

05-10-2008, 03:26 AM	#1 (permalink)
pchbreeze Back in the saddle Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Huntington Beach Bike: zzr14 Posts: 614 Rep Power: 13 Member #169	Change your own tire Do a search for SCUDMAN on youtube...he's got a few on removing, putting new ones on, and balancing. They're great videos and when I'm back at work have faster internet I'll post the videos. There's also a few good articles I found with google believe it or not...such as breaking the bead with two 2x4's and leverage. i plan to do my own from now on. __________________ Ninja500 - 5,000 miles total FZ6 - 24,800 miles total R1 - 3,080 miles total current - zzr14

06-07-2008, 12:05 PM	#2 (permalink)
mglowe Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ames, IA USA Bike: 2007 FZ6 [Blue] Posts: 285 Rep Power: 8 Member #150	Re: Change your own tire The BIG questions from me is how hard... honestly ...is it to do yourself with tire irons? Every person I spoke with tells me to have someone else do it. None have actually changed a tire themselves. Can the removal, mount and balance on our FZ rim be that hard? Anyone...? My biggest concern is ripping the bead on a new tire.

06-07-2008, 06:05 PM	#6 (permalink)
08fz6 Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Central New york Bike: 2008 FZ6 Cobalt Blue Posts: 416 Rep Power: 7 Member #2399	Re: Change your own tire i wouldnt do it with irons, first off how much do you like your rim? second off way too much work! have dont it and wont ever do it again. and that was with an mx tire. that front tire on our bikes has got to be a royal pain. we use a electric/air snap on tire machine works great and if you know what your doing is so fast! take more time balencing than it does to change depending on how old the tire is and how hard it has become __________________ 2008 FZ6 Cobalt Blue T-Rex Frame Sliders, LED Integrated Tail Light, Clear Turn Signal Lenses, Rumble Concept Fender Eliminator, RAM GPS Mount, bd43's Headlight wire harness mod, Battery Tender RC Cars: RC10GT & Sportwerks Chaos Daily Driver: 2008 Scion XB Blackberry Crush Jensen VM9022 Double DIN All-In-One 2-10" RockBox Subs 1-Orion 225R Amp Camera: Nikon D40

06-07-2008, 07:21 PM	#7 (permalink)
Botch I.Y.A.A.Y.A.S!! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ogden UT Bike: FZ-6, 2007 Blue Posts: 1,442 Rep Power: 21 Member #227	Re: Change your own tire Back during my highschool/college summers I worked in a trailer plant. My cheepazz boss never bought a tire machine, he just tossed me a visegrip and a sledgehammer, and I spent many a Saturday (trying to) put tires on full-size rims. I could do it, but not easily. I thought motorcycle tires would be easier, but after reading a couple posts I'm wondering.... my tires will require changing within the next month or so... and I'm not nearly as young and muscular as I was in my trailer days... __________________ "In the evolution of our species we've gone from knuckle-dragging to knee-dragging." - Keith Code

06-08-2008, 12:01 AM	#8 (permalink)
pchbreeze Back in the saddle Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Huntington Beach Bike: zzr14 Posts: 614 Rep Power: 13 Member #169	Re: Change your own tire Bead Breaker for Motorcycle Tires - webBikeWorld __________________ Ninja500 - 5,000 miles total FZ6 - 24,800 miles total R1 - 3,080 miles total current - zzr14

06-08-2008, 05:23 AM	#9 (permalink)
reiobard Postaholic Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Concord, NH Bike: 2007 FZ6 (The Faster Blue) Posts: 5,376 Rep Power: 72 Member #991	Re: Change your own tire I have a buddy that changes my tires with the 2x4s mentioned above and some tire spoons, it isn't that hard and it is free after getting the equipment. I will be doing my own when i have a garage that i can get the setup in of my own, until then i will pay a 30 pack of beer for my tire changes...

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