I really appreciated the no filler crap that many others do on their videos. Straight to it. Also like the description of the tools right at the beginning so I know what I needed before we even began. Great description of little "tricks" such as the homemade jack, the front fork straps, the watch out for how to put the speedometer in correctly, check the front pads. Great job.
The best and easiest instructional video I've ever seen. You've given me the confidence I needed to change my own tire!! By the way, I also bought the same tire, so I feel like this video was just for me! I've seen that stand also on the 650 V Star "ccnd" website, where you can find all things v star 650 custom , classic and dragStar. Thanks a bunch!
You sir are amazing !!!! Thank you so much for such a great video ! Please make more " Do it yourself " videos like this ! By any chance do you know the torque specifications to tightening the front axle and lock bolt ? Thanks !
Very good video Kirk , but on question did you install the tire on the rim yourself and if you did , did you use screw drivers like we used on peddle bike . Great accent from a Canadian !!! Thank YOU !!!
@wiley0714 If your 1100 came with spoke wheels than you will have a tube but if you have mag wheels than no tube is needed but can be used. Check the valve seam for a leek put soapy water on the bead's of the tire(tubeless) and if they leek, use a piece of wood on the rim and hit it with a hammer at the leek. 650 and 1100 use the same tires. That is about the best I can do-ya.
Hey Bud. Came across your video as I have a slow leak in a rear tire. I have a yamaha 1100 Vstar with a Dunlop 170/80 SR15. Does that mean that I might need a new tube instead of a tire? I didnt even know cycle tires had tubes in them. Im not trusting enough to work on my own bike, but wondered if maybe i just need to buy a tube, which might be less than a whole new tire?
thank you a million my first flat just got my bike 12 weeks ago pulled it out of a pool and paid 200 for it.. drained her and she won't pass 67 MPH but I manage ..anyone might have a clue to what that is ?
Nothing like someone that REALLY knows their stuff doing a useful video!
Thank you VERY much sir!!!
Keep it shiny side up, my friend!
I really appreciated the no filler crap that many others do on their videos. Straight to it. Also like the description of the tools right at the beginning so I know what I needed before we even began. Great description of little "tricks" such as the homemade jack, the front fork straps, the watch out for how to put the speedometer in correctly, check the front pads. Great job.
Thanks for explaining EXACTLY which tools I'm going to need. That saves some serious time with my usual guesswork in tool selection.
Glad to help!
The best and easiest instructional video I've ever seen. You've given me the confidence I needed to change my own tire!! By the way, I also bought the same tire, so I feel like this video was just for me! I've seen that stand also on the 650 V Star "ccnd" website, where you can find all things v star 650 custom , classic and dragStar. Thanks a bunch!
This is the best instructional video I've seen. Simple, direct to the point.
+Kirk McMillan Y thank you Kirk.
I am changing my front tire this week!
Your the man thank you for the video you saved my life God bless
The best video I have found after some time searching. Thanks for your informative video sir.
Thank you.
Thankyou, Sir. I have a 650 XVS65, as well. This will help. Peace & ride safe.
You are most welcome. I left out so much, like balancing and tire spoons for removing the tire from the rim,
thanks
This is a great video! Thanks for putting this together.
You sir are amazing !!!! Thank you so much for such a great video ! Please make more " Do it yourself " videos like this ! By any chance do you know the torque specifications to tightening the front axle and lock bolt ? Thanks !
Thanks for this video..I typical work on cage vehicles so totally newbie when it comes to bikes
Glad it was helpful!
Great video, Sir. Thank you!
Very good video Kirk , but on question did you install the tire on the rim yourself and if you did , did you use screw drivers like we used on peddle bike . Great accent from a Canadian !!! Thank YOU !!!
I squeezed my front brakes last weekend while changing the tire over. Nothing a screwdriver and some leverage didn't fix.
Good video! Loved the “no sissy shit” comment! Haha
@wiley0714 If your 1100 came with spoke wheels than you will have a tube but if you have mag wheels than no tube is needed but can be used. Check the valve seam for a leek
put soapy water on the bead's of the tire(tubeless) and if they leek, use a piece of wood on the rim and hit it with a hammer at the leek. 650 and 1100 use the same tires. That is about the best I can do-ya.
How you made the jack? I have the same bycke!
Hey Bud. Came across your video as I have a slow leak in a rear tire. I have a yamaha 1100 Vstar with a Dunlop 170/80 SR15. Does that mean that I might need a new tube instead of a tire? I didnt even know cycle tires had tubes in them. Im not trusting enough to work on my own bike, but wondered if maybe i just need to buy a tube, which might be less than a whole new tire?
"Like" for the motorcycle-jack)
thank you a million my first flat just got my bike 12 weeks ago pulled it out of a pool and paid 200 for it.. drained her and she won't pass 67 MPH but I manage ..anyone might have a clue to what that is ?
THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU
My bike did not have the spacer on the right side of the rim between the rim and the fork? Has anyone else seen this?
Torque axle to 54 ft-lb and the clamp to 15 ft-lb. thanks.
In clymer manuel,it says 43.5 ft lbs