Mounting A Motorcycle Tire With Zip Ties! No More Pinched Tubes!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 26 พ.ค. 2024
- How to mount a motorcycle tire using zip ties! Thats right this is a very simple process that makes diy tire mounting much easier as well as preventing pinched tubes while spooning your tires on.
What you need:
- Tire and tube
- Clean rim
- Silicone spray
- Big friggin zip ties (amazon link) - amzn.to/3WT1PTD
- Tire Spoons
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I hope you liked this short video on this trick as it's super helpful! Also, guys I know you can unlock the zip ties but I've found that the amount of tension I you put these under makes releasing them risky as the lock gets deformed. It's a time saver so use it to get the job done.
Risky how?
@@BasicPoke lots of pressure on a small plastic lock. Picking at it is like a 30% success rate for not ruining the lock. Adds like 30 minutes to the job. I don't care about reusing them that bad
Never to old for an old man of 71 to learn a new trick.!! Thanks for the video. SUPER.
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All these years of tire mounting and I learn from you how simple this could have been….I am blown away…thank you !
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Amazing
What an eye opener! I can't believe it was that easy. All those years of struggling have now come to an end! Thanks man.
It's not normally this easy but it's still drastically better than without zip ties
Brilliant!
Nothing worse than changing a flat tyre on the road only to discover that I nicked the tube in the process, and have to start again...
This definitely helps avoid that!
Finally somebody on the internet started showing people to use silicone spray to put their tires on been doing this for many decades and have left comments for people to try silicone spray for placing tires on and I always put both sides on at once specially when it has a tube I use a rope or a strap and a stick or a screwdriver to twist them up tight to push them together just like what you're doing with zip ties tried to explain it to people but they just didn't understand but this is a good example on how it works good job maybe now they'll understand
Well it seems like an uphill battle on the silicone. Everyone thinks the world will explode with using to mount a tire
I’ve done that with reusable zip ties. It’s so much easier than just using the spoons.
The look on your face when the tyre just fell on, PRICELESS 🤣🤣🤣
It went better than normal lol
I remember as a kid my neighbor doing this for one of his friends chopper. That was like 45 years ago. Still old techniques save the day.
That's awesome
Been doing this even on tires as big as the Hayabusa’s, works effortlessly, love it
A tire install performed like a gentleman. FYI, we use a very durable releasable cable tie for a number of uses on the railroad from Panduit (Pan-Ty PRT6EH-Q0 Releasable Cable Tie, Black, UV PA6.6, 250lb
Making it look easy since 1999!! hehe.
Definitely doing this!
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Pro tip- use honda spray cleaner polish, its not as slippery as silicone. And after your done mounting the tire wipe the rim clean w a microfiber and its nice and polished up. 2 birds w 1 stone 👍
Awesome bud, in all my years I never thought of this one! 👍
Thank ya!
Old Triumph guy introduced me to P80 rubber assembly lube. Mix 50-50 with water in a spray bottle and use it on beads. Slick as snot but dries out and won't remain slippery. Game changer for tire mounting. Gonna try that zip tie thing.
I should probably grab some of that
I have been using zip ties to help change bicycle tires for years now.
ThanX for the tip. You can make a zip tie release tool by tapping the end of a paper clip or tie wire to flat and running it into the zip tie block, between the locking lug and the zip tie holding end, and push them apart.
Then can reuse the ties.
please see my pinned comment
True magic, I like this a lot. I'll try this once I've got a new tube after pinching one today. So it's beer in the garden today looking at a bike with no front wheel. Bugger.
Geez! You make it look so easy! Love how you save on the zip ties, & giving Craig all the credit!
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I can't say anymore than what's already been said below - awesome! Thank you!!!
99% Zip ties can be released 😉
Good tip. I had the biggest trouble removing a tire last time i tried .
Removing them is definitely tough
Boiling water in a thermos softens up everything. Heat up both tire and rim. Also handy for seating the bead. Water is exponentially more heat conductive than hot air. Heat guns can melt your sidewalls but water is harmless.
Okay, I'm impressed.
This is bloody brilliant. thank you from an Aussie. More how to videos please.
Just check out the playlist!
@@BrickHouseBuilds will do
Love the CB750,. I bought one the 2nd year they came out in 1970. Had a blast on that bike for many years. Didn't ride for many years then got a 2008 Yamaha FZ1 and it was the greatest motorcycle I ever rode. Put over 30k miles on it and it was pure joy all over again like the CB 750 was 40 years earlier. Kool video on changing tires with zip ties, first time ever saw this.
One of my 12 is a bought new FZ6. Runs with the litre bikes and still is the horsepower king of all middleweights made then and now, within financial reason. Slightly better looking than the FZ1 but I'm biased for sure.
That is freaking awesome! I'm gonna try this on my electric unicycle, which is a bear. And also try it on my tubeless mountain bikes. Super cool!
Hopefully it helps!
Hi Brick House
Your technique worked well and I barely needed my spoons. Thank you for your excellent suggestion
Glad you found it helpful!
Great tip!
And the silicone idea even better...
Should be helpful for you
Great method also for the bicycles tires. A remark, never use oil based products for easy install. Use neutral soap, better for the rubber tube on a long term.
That worked great
Great video and mounting method. It might be worth mentioning, to make sure the valve stem is located at the paint dot IF your tire has those, for easier balancing.
There is no dot on this tire.
Good post ! Practical application of simple principals , ' equalizing force ' , uniformity 👍 .
1. Cary a hand towel to remove silicon from the gloves . More controlled spray to the contact areas .
( I know , it's a demonstration .Just to mention for improved technique . / Worse with the wind .
2. Zip tie ' shorts ' can be joined for extended lengths in a need - for - need , right ?
CraZy glue in the hollowed - out boot - heel 🎯
Good health !
Great trick, thanks! Note: Zip-ties can often be fully salvaged by slipping the tip of a knife between the locking mechanism and the ties - TH-cam it.
Check my pinned comment
Thanks
Impressive.....thanks
Great tip BJ enjoyed this one
Auugh flashbacks to those tires. Continental Twins, or "Conti Twins" they were called back in my day, those were the very first tires I replaced on my 1980 CB400T Hawk! Super ironically, the tires I have been using for the past 12 years on my NC700XA, are still kinda "Conti Twins"- Continental TKC80 Twinduros, lol. I had no idea they still made those street tires. Excellent video as always!
This one is a duro brand but yeah pretty timeless tread pattern
@@BrickHouseBuilds The Duros are fine. Have some original Contis from the eighties if anyone wants a display only setup.
Very helpful to know.
Just installed 2 new tubeless tires 2 days ago...did not have too much troubles but still had to use tire bars. Wish I had seen that vdo before. Amazing. Tnx for sharing.
Very smooth operation. RIDE SAFE OUT THERE!
This time was definitely smooth!
Way back I learned that using creamy GoJo type hand cleaner works great for putting tires on. Just evaporates in a few minutes. Also put baby powder on the tube so it slides and doesn’t get stuck. Nice video. Thanks
Thanks for watching
That was awesome! Thanks for sharing!
Glad you enjoyed!
Well you certainly made that look easy! I bought a tire machine and balancer (Handy) a few years ago. While it does make it easier, it is still a lot of work.
Nice One 👌
Great idea !
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A great tip, thanks !
One thing - I would recommend to use a lubricant that breaks down or dries instead. I worry about tire slip ripping the valve out under acceleration or braking.
Been doing this for years and have never had slipping
You are correct. Silicone is inappropriate for tire lube. Who wants the slipperiest substance known to Man on tires. Tire shops have the right stuff for this. Excellent idea though. Thanks for sharing.
great one
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Fantastic!👍
Thank ya!
Great tip bj works great 👍👌🔧🔧🔧❤️
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Great method, will use this next time 👍
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THANK YOU!!!!
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Where did I go wrong in life....very good !!!!
NICE DEMO
Heck yeah, I need both tires by the end of this season. Got to order them yet.
Cool 😎
What a brilliant idea !
I've got an old British Royal Enfield with security bolts through the rear rim to stop tyre creep.
However, this is a real bugger when trying to put a new tube and tyre on. So next time I do it, ill definitely use this method, thankyou for sharing it. 👍😎
Hopefully it helps!
Genius!
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Hi, Thanks for that Tip. I will definitely do it that way from now on. Great Video.👍👍😁
Glad it's helpful!
In over 50 yrs of riding I have only ever had one can of silicone spray ,which I was given. I keep it in a plastic bag way down my backyard and never let it get anywhere near my workshop.I am sure there is a reason it was invented but I havent discovered that yet. You want grip once that tyre is inflated onto rim not a permanent layer of super slippery oil/wax.
I always use dishwashing liquid thinned with water , when it dries it disappears and allows rubber to grip the rim.And I have never used rim locks on road or trail bikes.Also, after using silicone you will never get an emergency patch to stick to it.Ever.
So far so good.
Been doing this for years and no slip. Thanks for watching
Impressive
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Awesome...
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Wow! Like all the others, I’m amazed how easily it spooned? on. Great video! Gonna do a set for my Honda 350 trail bike. I’ve been putting it off all spring! Lol
Definitely give it a shot!
Tip: With zip ties that large it's easy to use a pick to release the locking tab to undue and save the entire zip tie for reuse.
see my pinned comment
Sweet CB
Thank ya!
Used this method on a Kawasaki Z550 in the late 1990s when doing a total rebuild, both tubeless tires went on that easily. Just wish I had thought about doing the reverse when taking the old tires off after breaking the bead. Excellent video BJ.
Thank ya
Wow. You make that look easy. Thanks. I get little bottles of silicone (non aerosol) from Home Depot. That takes up less space in my bags than spray silicone and allows for better-targetted application to put it on tire beads.
Is that in a grease form or something else?
Well that was just pretty darned awesome. Great job!
It's super handy!
@@BrickHouseBuilds Question: is it ok to use the zip tie locations as pry points for the spoons? Or maybe since the beads are already pressed together it doesnt matter, just anywhere? I have yet to change my first motorcycle tire. You sure made that look effortless. Thanks.
@pipersall6761 either is fine. Take your time with the spoons and do just a bit at a time
@@BrickHouseBuilds Thank you!
Jeez! Nice one! Wish I saw this two days ago lol. Literally just pinched a tube while changing my CR250 rear tire. UGH, I hate changing tires!!
Not fun at all!
Thats a very flexible tyre you have there.
Ti's new
Congrats! I swear I could try that for the rest of my life and STILL have to go to a tire shop! But I sure do love to ride...
Tire shop is definitely best as nobody likes doing this
Sweet
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When you put the tire on all you have to do is slide long sockets down in between the bead and the rim and that'll push the tire down to the center enough for every time that you pull the tire with a spoon the socket makes the tire go down into the center 5 sockets and you can put the last part of the tire on with one finger and a spoon
Like this
Genius
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You can use a small flat head to push the tab in the lock of the zip tie down and reuse it.
Yup
@@BrickHouseBuilds Also, that was incredibly smooth. I've been gouging my rims for no reason all this time.....
Pretty sweet man, I’ll try this on my bike when I put the new rear tyre on, thanks! SOS pads will take that rust right off of that chrome btw. 👍👍
This is much deeper than what an SOS can do. It's flaking chrome
This has to be tried,- and hopefully no more bruised knuckles...😎
Buy removable zip-ties or learn how to pick the locking clip with small screwdriver or blade to reuse the whole zip-tie for future use. Cheers
Please check my pinned comment. The zip ties release became the singular focus of every single viewer unfortunately
@@BrickHouseBuilds LoL. Maybe it was that obvious or everyone is that cheap. :0
Hadn't gone through the comments yet.
But since you mentioned which zips to buy, the releasing type are the ones to get.
Thanks
Yes, it is very doable with Small tall sidewall tires.
Great vid l now no a easy way to fit tyres thank you
Should be helpful!
Done that to a few Times 👌🌹
Great trick, I can’t wait to try that myself. Don’t forget to put the yellow dot (on the side wall of the tire) right over the valve stem. It’s the lightest part of the tire. Counter balancing the heavier part of the tube, the valve stem.
Hopefully it works well for you
No dot on this tire
They make temporary zip ties with a release button on the latch
As someone who wouldn't be able to afford a vehicle at all if it wasn't for being able to learn how to do all my own repairs; thank you
Glad it was helpful!
You can take a pick tool and pull down on the zip tie flap and pull out the zip tie in tact and reuse them over and over.
Please see my pinned comment
I've mounted probably thousands of tires over 40+ years, with the same Oura brand Japanese irons my dad bought me when I was a kid. Cannot remember last time I pinched a tube.
Yeah I'd say you got better at it having done 1000s of tires.
Buy you a bag of the reusable zip ties and you're golden
Scratched knuckles the easy way.
With a very small flat screw driver you can pop open the tang on the zip tie and use it again in the future..
Please see pinned comment
@@BrickHouseBuilds
@o0Hotiron0o
2 days ago
A tire install performed like a gentleman. FYI, we use a very durable releasable cable tie for a number of uses on the railroad from Panduit (Pan-Ty PRT6EH-Q0 Releasable Cable Tie, Black, UV PA6.6, 250lb
You don’t have to sacrifice the zip ties. You get a small flat bladed screw driver and lift up the ratchet lock in the head of the zip tie. We’ve changed tyres like this for years. When airing up, take it halfway to pressure, stand the wheel up and give it a small bounce or two on the floor to seat everything and then blow it up the rest of the way. You can use the same method in reverse to remove the tyre too. Which is why we reuse the zip ties.
Please check my pinned comment
Sei que é barato as abracadeiras, mas tem um jeito de soltar e reaproveitar em outras coisas sem precisar cortar.
Abraço
Please see my pinned comment
Great tip, You should have showed me this 45 years ago.
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Good video.
Seen it for years on TH-cam.
If you use a small tool like a snall thin screwdriver to press or lift and release the latch inside the zip tie block you can save them to be used again. Been doing this for decades with all sizes of zip ties when possible to get to the little arm depending on where the tie is used for access.
Silicone spray if used as rim slip lube will remain slippery and can cause a tire to spin on the wheel and tear the valve stem of the tube. OK if in a pinch situation on the side of the road but,...
I prefer using the old standard baby powder.
Silicone spray is used on automobiles on the door rubbers,.. and can stop water leaks and wind noises and make the door open and close easier. Can also be used in the window tracks where the glass slides to make them slide easier. Simply wipe it off any paint you may get it onto (the silicone will not damage the paint).
Have you had direct experience with tires slipping and tearing stems?
Works for tubeless tires too. You also don't have to cut the zip ties. You can use a small flathead precision screw driver to unlatch the locking tab through the face of the tie opening.
Yes I mostly use it on tubeless.
Or use re useable zip ties!
Some people have a valve stem nut on either side of the rim as in this video, however, Michelin show both nuts on the outside of the rim with only the domed washer on the inside which makes far more sense.
I prefer having 1 on each side to hold tension and not pull the stem
You can save the whole zip tie by using a hobby knife or some other instrument and release the locking tab that zips and holds. I do this all the time to save zip ties.
Ok now you showing off, that was way too easy :)
That looked a heck of a lot easier
Very much so
To easy🍻
This time it was!
Excellent video. I have cursed at too many tires.
I can't say this completely eliminates cursing but it does drop dramatically lol
I love this method. Thank you for the great demonstration. My only suggestion would be to use soapy water instead of silicon spray. Soapy water rinses off very easily, lubricates perfectly well, and evaporates to a dry surface unlike silicone. Plus, you don't have to worry about getting that extremely slippery silicone overspray on the tire surface and disc brake surface. Overall, great video!
Having done soapy water many many times I prefer the silicone. Feel free to do it your way
@@BrickHouseBuilds I also use silicone spray and find it far more effective than the old soapy water method. However, rather than spraying it directly onto the tyre I spray it liberally onto a cloth and then wipe it on. This eliminates the chances of overspraying onto your tyre tread area and brake discs and makes for a far less, erm, '𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨' first ride out once you've put the bike back together.
Great video sir, I loved it - and the look on your face when the tyre just fell onto the wheel was priceless! 😂
Use velcro strips and reuse