How to Change your Motorcycle Tires at Home
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 2 ต.ค. 2024
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Hey Josh you should youtube changing motorcycle tires using zip ties and see what ya think. I've used this idea several times it's the only way I'll do it now.
Good morning Mr. Surgeon this was a great video and would love to see this become a regular or series on the channel.
$60/year to have any motorcycle repair question honestly and factually answered that could potentially save you hundreds, if not thousands, of dollars. You can't beat that deal!
I’m really loving this new ‘series’. As someone who doesn’t know how to work on anything, I really appreciate how you get very remedial.
Hang around!!!... You'll pick up a thing or 2😉
I am what I call mechanically challenged.
Just call me Micky dees cause im lovin it! ok that may have been a little too cheesy... any way keep em coming guys.
Mondays with Joe needs its own intro theme because he really stealing the show
Its nice having friends that know their shit
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this is a great series thanks Joe, Shadetree
I have changed 7 tires on 4 bikes in the last 2 years on my knees. That stand sorta sucks, but better than on your knees. (One knee replaced and the other one hates me. Ha )
If you' guys could do episode on going thru a clutch inspection and how to adjust a clutch. I would love an episode about clutch work
I've poor boy'd my fair share of tires over the years, last ones being during covid lockdown, a set of four 31-10.50's. One thing I have never attempted is fork seals, and I have a little bit of oil showing on one and gonna have to do it before to much longer. Any advice from the Surgeon and the Jedi would be awesome. Loving these vids and all the vids really. Thanks!
Stay tuned.....gonna be diving into some forks here in a couple of weeks on a long term project!!
First, this new mechanical series with Joe is indispensable and thank god it lives here on the internet for all of eternity. B, 2 seasons with my local shop changing tires plus the gouge they put in my beautiful gold cross spoke rims....then watching you guys...it will only take 3 seasons and the Rabaconda will pay for itself. Keep it up Joe and you're gonna be a STAR!!
When i changed the tires on my dual sport it was 98 degrees and i didn't have a fan or stand. It was 2 spoon bars and piece of particle board on the floor to prevent damage to the hard wood floor of the shed. It wasn't as bad of a time people were making it out to be. Simply because i let the 2 new tires sit ontop of the SUV in direct sun for 2 hours before i put them on the rim. For balancing i used 2 floor jack stands and the tires axle bar to find the heavy spot.
This is awesome. Thank you guys. I learned to balance a wheel by watching an older (80 year old) fella do it like you did. But he didn’t explain what he was doing.
This is great. If that was me, there would be a lot of cussing and sweating and some bleeding. Lololol 🤣
This is awesome!!! I haven't changed a tire in a loooong time. What a great reference. Thank y'all so much!
Damn that stand seems like a life saver, I wrestled some shinko 777's for my sportster and I was hating like doing in on the garage floor and decided to use cyclegears free tire change with purchase for my next set on my striple but that was a 3 day ordeal and in a different city so a long drive. Thank you guys for this, great content, makes me wish i lived in florida so i could ride with you guys!
I'm really looking forward to this collaboration. You two have a good chemistry, and I KNOW I'm gonna learn whole bunch of great stuff while still keeping it weird! Great job, guys!
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So this year i tried balancing beads and got motion pro bead budy highly recommend them .
This was freaking awesome! Thanks for sharing and trying something different.
You know what, I'm actually getting a new front tire put on next week because I wasn't confident in dealing with bead sealing and other tire shenanigans... But Joe did a great job in convincing me that it's not all that bad. I might do it myself next time.
love this. I learn so much
I've probably changed 20 tires by hand with no stand. For a bead breaker, I used a old bumper jack, putting the base on the bead and jack it up. It works slick as shit.
What I wouldn't give to just drink beer and tinker on shit with joe. That would be a awesome time. Keep up with the Mondays with joe y'all are the shit
Yes! Mechanic Monday! Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge, experience and wisdom, Joe! You’re a gentleman and scholar, kind Sir, and a sharp dresser too! Pierre from Montreal (yeah, that guy 😁)
This is fantastic content. Cheers weirdo.
When is it best to opt for an extended 90-degree valve stem?
Every time, imo, I have that on my rear but not on the front and it pisses me off every time I go to check and/or put air in the front. Getting around discs and all that. I'd do it everytime.
for sure all mine get them
Personally, I do it whenever it's "practical"... On Harley wheels, most of the time, the stem is either on the side of the wheel, or close enough to the brake calipers that it's either sticking out at a dorky angle, or you have to turn it so much to clear the brake package that it's not really as useful as you'd think!!( Not to mention being more prone to getting knocked off by road debris!!)
@joeyother9969 yeah on a bagger it's almost a must ,at least on the rear wheel.
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Lovin it! Lookin forward to the next monday!
I love the collaboration between Shadetree and Joe... but I hope Joe will start his own channel at some point.
I frickin' hate changing tires. It always takes me 3 times as long as I budget for. That Rabaconda device that Weems has looks really nice. I don't change tires that often so it's hard to justify buying one of those. I think I've changed 3 sets of motorcycle tires in my life. I cursed and screamed the whole time.
You guys did a awesome job changing tires i didn't even get tired watching 🤔
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Did anyone find the machine online?
I need to come up and see The Jedi about my Ural, lol.
As someone who only has a small amount of confidence when working on a 70's or 80's Japanese dirt or street bike. I have a desire to learn how to do at least regular maintenance on my 2005 Dyna.
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I really enjoyed this one. Keep the rubber side down!
Joe said something very important there... when working on your own bike you see other things that maybe need some love... Good video guys and big thanks!!!
Wouldn’t try it but definitely understood the concept. Thanks Joe
Man, I really appreciate all the info from the Mountain Jedi. I have really enjoyed his informational videos. Even though as a mechanic i have done all these things, but he pointed out a lot of tips and tricks that are helpful, especially with the balancing.
Appreciate it brother....pass it along!
Fantastic stuff, Joe! Thank you! Well outside of what I'd be able to do in my parking spot, sadly, but excellent knowledge either way.
I could listen to this man talk for the rest of forever. He sounds like glazed America warmed in the oven on Sunday morning.
I just changed my tires for about the 4th time and it doesn't get easier, but I'm glad to have done it myself.
Good video pal
Let's cut the bs...when is "joethemountainjedi" going to start his own channel? MORE JOE THE MOUNTAIN JEDI!!!!
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I did already with just the two tire spoons and elbow grease. It was a pain the nuts not having the correct tools.
I’m loving these Joe segments
I’m an automotive tech and Joe is 💯 spot on with tire balancing machines. Shops I worked at the guys barely knew how to run them and for sure didn’t know how to calibrate them.. I figured out wrenching is more of a hobby for me than a profession and I’m too slow and meticulous to make good money at it.. lol. Granted not having come backs is the goal, but still too slow.. lol.. The last shop I worked at has a very fancy tire balancer and I ended up being the tire guy..
Little tip for anyone that doesn’t know.. If you are struggling to break the bead on a tire spin the tire slowly walking it around while using the bead breaker. Motorcycle tires can be pretty tough to break the bead..
Although that tire machine looks pretty janky. My knees don’t hurt thinking about being on my hands and knees on the concrete spooning the tire off.. lol
Nice series Jeep them coming. How about belt adjustment and alignment.
You two are having too much fun, and fun for us to watch! I have a question on balancing, what is your opinion on beads in the tire instead of lead weights? Thats what I used in all 18 tires on the tractor trailer I used to own successfully, I also use them in my motorcycle tires and it seems to work for me. Any negative results in your wider experience?
Here's one about Harley rims for ya. Most of the 70-80s sportster rims that were spokes were boranni rims. so what you say . Well they completely were hand made in Italy. Hand formed , hand drilled for spoke holes, and assembled. If I remember correctly there were 3 different rims. The most valuable were the high wallers . On the inside of the rims was a type of serial number that indicated what motorcycle it was built for and manufactured for the brand of bike. Now these wheels were built for cars ,bikes, motorcycles, and race cars from the early teens or twenty's of the 19 th century. Including Ferraris . They are valuable. I have a few of them polished up they look real nice !
I love the content with Joe the Mountain Jedi. The perfect amount of explanation and a little humor mixed in. 👍🏼✌️
Wheel bearing replacement and specialized tools and tire machine upgrades please
Joe the mountain jedi is a certified badass! Awesome that you're showcasing his skills and personality, fuckin rad.
I run rear Shinko 890's on my Victory Cross Country and they've been fine. Just put my 4th one on, stepped up to a 200/55-16 over the 180/60-16. And I don't even balance them other than lining up the dots, smooth into the triple digits.
I absolutely love these segments. Great job guys
Tire change instruction - excellent. Tire change stand? No so much.
Show us how to change a tire on a motorcycle when you do not have a motorcycle lift (Harbor Freight).
Same procedure, just using your center stand if you have one or a scissor jack if your bike doesn’t have a center stand
I do mine on a mat in the driveway/garage with spoons. The first time was fun. An 05 sporty with factory tires in 22. I do have a manual press that I used with wood blocks to break the beads though. Be creative and the journey makes itself.
This was amazing....thank you so much for this I really feel like I am walking away knowing I could do this myself with the right tools. Can't wait for the next one! Thanks, JOE! can we do a Super Thanks to have a couple bucks go to joe? I would be down!
👍👍👍THANK YOU and as others have said - you've got the level just right for utter beginners like me.
This series JUST might give me the confidence to start doing a few maintenance basics at least.
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I've gotten lazy, balance beads in anything that doesn't have a TPMS sensor lol. Good to at least 115mph.
There are a lot of shops that chargeca premium for mounting even a brought in wheel. In that case I'd mount my own.
However I pay $15 a wheel for a local shop that has a hydraulic machine and a wobble balancer. That price includes the balance and weights.
$30 an axle for bringing in the bike itself. That's just too derned reasonable for me to muck it up on my patio with spoons and two jack stands + weights.
I see thats a 999. I just put one on tje back of my 95 FLHTC. Hope is lasts a while. The 777hd only lasted 6k miles.
I'm still doing my tires on the ground in the dirt and I'm checking balance when it's on the bike.
Joe kinda sounds like Tom Bodett, the Motel 6 spokesman. Good content though. He is a great teacher.
I’ve got a balance stand too. I just don’t have a Tire Stand mounted to my floor. It makes removing the tire vertically impossible. 😮
Very awesome vid! The balancing was really interesting.
I appreciate these videos. I need to practice changing tires on my adv / dual sports because I may not be near a shop. Otherwise I’ll pay a “pro”😂
Good video!
I've done lots of dirt bike and dual sport tires, but have never tried a tubeless bike tire yet. Back tires getting getting a little skinny on my Voyager though, so I'm tossing around giving it a crack.
Spent 700$ at the dealer for new rear tire on my 09' fxd clu style dyna...powdercoated wheels was worth the dealer price
Well done Joe, great video Josh, who knew some simple tools and some muscle you can save some $$$
If a dealer changes my tires and the light spot of the tire isn't lined up with the stem, their kids will have more problems than being born ugly! ;) (Same if they damage my wheel!!)
I have a super old 6ft tall slide hammer that was my grandpa's that I use to break the beads off my tires. It will give you a workout.
I also find leaving the new tire to soak in the sun, if available, helps with mounting it. If no sun, then a hair dryer or heat gun (carefully) will help relax the tire and make installation that much easier ...
Yup, this is great content! Keep it going please! Another job that can be off putting for us mortals is adjusting the clutch…
Did my front tire a couple weeks back, used spoons and the zip tie trick, worked pretty good
Love this new stuff! Gotta get Joe to help with that pesky m@gna just realized how many different shapes tanks there are for it and can't find 1 without a dent. Mines so damn rusty and I'm at a crossroads with how to clean the damn thing and what sealer to use epoxy or that other shot!
ooo I want to see you guys rebuild the carbs on the bangkok bagger. I may or may not have to rebuild mine so some insight from the mountain jedi himself will be more than welcome!
Avoid bright light, don’t get them wet and whatever you do don’t feed them after midnight.
Joe reminds me of the father from gremlins.
I just changed both of my tires, I like doing it myself. Great explanation of balancing!
I may of missed it but if you have rotational tires make sure to double check the arrow indicator on the tires before installing so you don't put them on the wrong direction
If you wrap about 15 big big zip ties around a motorcycle tire really tight all the way around it slips right back on your wheel and the. You cut the zip ties and apply air 🫡🫡 old man showed me this it will help if you don’t have a tire machine or your on the side of the road
GRAT VIDEO GUYS! HOW ABOUT WHAT WE SHOULD DO TO OUR BIKES FIRST TAKING IT OUT IN SPRING AND PUTTING AWAY FOR WINTER IM UP IN N.H. WE RIDE FROM APRIL TILL OCTOBER THANKS IN ADVANCE
My dad would take a ratchet strap and go around the middle of the tire causing the beads to push out after taking out the valve guts. For any tires having a seal problem.
Two further tips. Warm the Tyre in the sun or with a heat gun, makes life easier. Also start and finish at the valve stem then you can push it up to keep front snagging the tube.
Great vid! Thank you for the insight. I like to do work myself that way if it gets screwed up i'm the one to blame. Not to mention i can look at everything to have an understanding and an eye on everything. I have a shop i trust for tires and they have really good prices imho so i think until they prove me wrong i'll stick with them for my tires at least.
Even though Joe isnt the picture of healthy living, he definitely gets the job done.
This was EXCELLENT, nice job guys!!!
Best tip I've picked up without a tire machine is using the bikes kick stand to break the bead or lay the tire under a vehicle and use an inverted scissor jack pressing between the vehicle and tire
My bike is FI but I’d be hitting refresh waiting for a video of Joe setting up carbs to drop 😂
You guys should do a segment busting myths of the motorcycle world ❤ people are very miss lead by social media these days you could have so much content just on things people have said wrong how can I form us on the right way to do it and give tips and tricks ❤
Yea no doubt no tire might not even may make it 1000 miles especially with all the debris on the roads it seems like it’s more than it used to be are maybe just notice it more the older I’ve gotten
Great video guys! My first go i didn't have a balancer. I used the balance beads
i watch these hen they come out as i have since I got to the channel and then watched al the back ups from the beginning , BUT I am re watching this one even though cami is not in it because i cannot find a decent price on the tires I desperate need an when you come to the part where you say where to get the tires from i will write that down. i know you do it but I didn't hear it right. oh ok well I cant see what has gone wrong, It;s not here. i thught for sure it was ehere . i guess i am not getting a deal on tires LOL my tires are from 2009 and they are worse than bad, i need to get them ordered and then do this job for my 99 or die. or not ride which is also terrible.
Carb rebuild would be an interesting one I feel a lot of people don’t understand the calibrated leak that is a carburetor
I went to M.M.I. trade school and I still got taught by Joe. 😅
After years of watching you,dan amd all the other weirdos i finally got a bike
Awesome video my mind is blown about balancing the tire.
Bike tires are ez but beading truck tires with a cHeetah is really fun!