I totally believe in DIY and applaude a young guy who's willing to try instead of just paying someone to do it for him. Not to mention putting yourself out there by posting a video. Good on you, man. I wouldn't do it this way now that I've watched but thanks for putting this up nonetheles.
Bravo. To anyone facing this challenge you just made it a ton easier for us. Not all riders are so wealthy to hire it done and for a man working alone you just saved us a ton o trouble. Thank you.
I was taught how to dismount m/c tires in 1965 and have been doing them ever since. The important thing to know is -there is a ring of wire around the bead, it is steel, you cannot stretch it. Think about that for a minute. It is a steel ring that is smaller than the outside diameter of the wheel. Try to deform it into an oval and it's still too small. So what gives? The tire can be removed because 180 degrees from where you are prying, the bead or beads drop into the depression in the center of the wheel. Then the smaller steel ring of wires in the bead are no longer concentric with the wheel. It is eccentric to the point that it can be slipped over the rim. Weather it's zip ties, a tire iron, c-clamps, your boots or your knees - it's all the same, get the bead into the depression in the center of the rim.
Thanks for the video. I'm in the middle of replacing a 240 tire with this method. I wish it was a 200 at this point because yours looks much easier. Nevermind the trolls, thanks again for sharing.
I tell you what, for a spoke (old style rime) this would be a way to go if you had no money to take it to a shop. They make a zip tie gun to pull them tight. A lot of comments on where I seen this posted were giving you a hard way to go. For me I would totally do this, smart thinking nice job..!
Quick tip: when using tire irons to dismount the tire off of the wheel; cardboard will do absolutely nothing to protect your wheel. The best thing to do is to wrap the contact point of the tire iron with some kind of tape, masking tape, whatever. Make sure you wrap it around good as many times as you feel will be enough and there you go. I work for a wheel company and that’s how we do it so that all those expensive wheels do not get messed up.
I noticed a fair bit of balancing weight on that wheel. If you're pulling the tire off for a patch, don't forget to mark the sidewall with some chalk or paint/whiteout at the valve stem. When you've put the tire back on, align the mark with the valve stem before you cut the ties and inflate the tire to insure your wheel stays balanced.
+NEW ZEALAND TRAILRIDING I wouldn't ride on a patched tire. My life is worth more than $10. If this was a dirt bike, different story. I had a wheel bearing blow at 60 mph. Couldn't imagine a tire blowout at that speed. Rear would be better than front.
Ignore all the haters. I always change my own tires too. I usually use spoons, but I think the zip ties will help also. To balance my tires, I use balance beads inside the tire.
Excellent idea with the zip ties! But using plastic milk container, cut accordingly, protects the rim better imo. I break the tyre beading by rolling over with a car tyre lol (remove rotors/sprocket 1st)
Damn good video. This saved me tons of time changing my front tire. I normally use spoons and wheel protectors to change my tires but it takes a ton of time and a good amount of strength to force that rubber over. As for balancing I always finish up with dynabeads, lead weights are for fishing.
LOL! He just used a pry bar and a bit of cardboard on the wheel! This is hilarious. A pack of THREE 15-inch long tire irons is only $20, and they are way faster than dicking around with a pile of zip ties. There is a big difference between being clever and wasting time and money to do something the wrong way.
I think you missed the point, the idea was to do it CHEAP, and not fast. It's definately cheaper to use some zip ties, an old tire iron prybar, some scrap 2x4s, an old piece of cardboard, and a $30 bead breaker, than to spend $200 that you don't have to get your old tires demounted, remounted, and balanced. You'd be surprised what you can do with nothing but a few scraps and a little imagination.
Great video and method. With a bit of care and some household items, this can be done on the cheap. And for even cheaper, substitute the bead breaker for a few large c clamps. Most of us garage mechanics have a few anyway.
I think this is the best how to change your own motorcycle tire video there is out there ! I'm going to try this myself. Hopefully it'll save me having to buy a No-Mar.
Nice job, good narration and an excellent tip for those who want to take care of tires at home.. I don't know how many dealers would know they would sell way more tires if they offered free installation.
Everyone is saying how he should have marked the tire and wheel to ensure he puts it back on the same way, but all of you forgot one huge thing lol. First CHECK the puncture to make sure it went all the way though =D hahaha
You forgot to make index marks between the tire and the balance weights on the wheel... without marking the original position of the tire on the rim your wheel will no longer balanced when you remount the tire.
***** An imbalance of a rotating mass in dynamic balance is relative to the non-rotative mass, when the rotation does not produce any resultant centrifugal force or couple.
Brilliant. I always use tyre levers and plastic rim protectors but this is a great way as well. Mark the rim and tyre wall with chalk or something to get thetyre back in the same balance spot.
Dude, you need to mark the valve stem and tire for balancing location. When you reinstall, rotate tire so marks align, at least then it will be close to being balanced again. A Bead breaker is a great investment but, get two mini spoon bars as well. Never seen this zip tie method. Not a bad idea but, is a bit of a waste going all the way around. All you need is a little help to drop bead into the center of the wheel. Use two ties like you did at first, then stop and use the spoon bars. If you have fear of marking your wheel, slip rubber hose over the spoon bar about two inches long and use it to rest on the rim. If you slip the bars in close to each other and use a few small bites, it will be off in no time at all. You can also use a few flat screwdrivers if you don't have spoon bars. I Watched the install vid as well. You don't need zip ties at all. First bead will just push on with your hands, may even use your knee a bit. Second bead will go on most of the way with your knee and hands, then a few slips of the spoon bar.( easy ) Noted; soap water mix is smart and important. However, you paid attention to what one bead was doing and not the other. Always check that the two sides are coming up properly. Then air the beads to pop into place and adjust air after they pop. Not all tires pop/snap loud when they seat. If you want to be sure they did in fact seat ? Let all the air out and check beads. If all is good, refill the tire to proper pressure . Great vid Full thumbs up for do it yourself work, always room to learn more about things. I'm a 14 year(s) Licensed Tire Technician Also, Plugging a motorcycle tire to get home is o.k. BUT, get it fixed right and patch it from the inside.
You did a great job. What I want to know is how much you pay a month in razors to keep your arms and legs so silky smooth? Or do you just go bikini bare with Nair?
+Gatis Graustins How could this technique damage the wheel? Thank you to the poster for helping us all save a little coin. My local shop charges $120 for two and always complain about mounting tires not purchased there.
Not really, He showed us how to remove a tire from a wheel using zipties. The title doean't lie, If you think you're going to take off a rear tire with just zipties, You're smoking crack.
Interesting! One suggestion: when you first start squeezing the zip ties you are doing it by hand. Perhaps you could use your bead-breaker to compress the tire and tighten the zip tie to save some work.
Nice video ignore the comments from folks that can't change their own tires LOL. Some tips the HF spoons are crap. Cut up milk jug works better than a pc of cardboard. The nomar paste works well for mounting doesn't leave as much moisture in there. Diluted and sprayed on works for bead breaking. Google around for mods to the $29 HF when it's on sale tire changer, that and a mojo or nomar bar and your good to go. The yellowthing is handy for mounting the 2nd bead. Even if you only go thru 2 or 3 sets a tires a year it quickly pays for itself and tire changes happen on your schedule. Avoid the dealer butchers like the plague :) Why pay extra for a dealer tire, more money for the swap, trips back and forth? Use the money for gas and go ride.
Obviously not as good as tire spoons. But as an alternative method when none are available, this is pretty damn cool. Thanks for the tip! MachOverspeed
You're lucky, shops near me want $50+ each wheel just to dismount/mount/balance, and that's if I bring them in off the bike. Gets pretty steep when I just paid $300 for tires.
Wayne Novotny a large bench vice works well too. Just have to rotate it a few times. Zip ties is all I needed to mount mine. Then again I was swapping out a small front tire :) that always helps.
Here's a way that should work to start the first zip tie. Stand the tire upright, then force the bottom of the tire downward by putting a piece of 2x4 thru the rim and then standing on the 2x4. The tire will collapse at the bottom and allow the zip tie to easily inserted at the top of the rim.
That was a brilliant solution! Of course other may use standard tools and methods, but your method was great instruction for me, not so much for tire repair (I would prefer the plug method) but definately for changing to new tires. Thanks!
A patch on a motorcycle tire? no way no how, HELL no. I would either not ride or buy a new tire. That's just meExcellent video though I'll use it next time I change my tire, Thanks
+danny rose you guys that have your tires repaired I can't risk it on the track, I can understand on a cruiser but not A super sport on the track at speeds of over 160 mph.
you spent more on that bead breaker than you did on a decent set of tyre irons.... the zip tie method? no.. its called THE WRONG WAY. wtf are you dong? its a tyre, take it off.. put it back on.. it requires ZERO tools other than a decent set of levers
+minor0confusion I agree, but if you use 2 wood working clamps, the type with 2 wooden bars and 2 screw handles for the bigger tires works a lot better than zip ties.
I worked at a tire factory when I was 22. We used professional machines but I vaguely remember the machine having a similar lip on the bottom, like the black plastic lip on your tool there. I'm not sure, but could it be that you're supposed to fit that black lip on the bottom between the tire and the rim so that you can crack the top and release the bottom at the same time? Thanks for video and the cool zip tie method, bud!
+BlizzardHockey4432 I have a flat head that I tapered to a sharp edge and that edge is diagonal to instead of 90' to the screwdriver shaft, specifically for removing zip ties. When that tool isn't handy I just use the tip of a pocket knife blade.
interesting method. C-clamps would work too. But good investment is to get two plastic rim protectors from any m/c shop. They're like $10. You will change your tire in a fraction of the time of the zip tie method. They say time is money.
I'm thinking one of those Irwin (or equivalent) squeeze clamps would work well to squeeze that tire and enable easier insertion of that first zip-tie.... Nice tutorial.
You're a goddamned genius Red! I never thought about doing it this way! This 15 minute video was well worth watching. Also, good choice on the rubber, it looks like Dunlop Sportmax Q2. I run a set.
Thanks RR for posting what a brilliant idea. How did you work out how to do it this way. you really do make it look a simple job to do. I am going to look at your other video on this now. Why anyone would post negative comments is beyond me. Thanks again.
While you were at harbor freight you should have purchased the portable changer with motorcycle attachment for $100. Add a Nomar Mount Bar and balancer rod and cones, some curved lever irons, and a fellow sells a delrin kit for ~$30 for the HF changer. Use jack stands or other for balancing. In business for ~$300. Been using one for ~15 years. I change 6-8 tires a year and save $50-$100 per tire vs a dealer, and it's way easier and quicker than what you just watched. That's 90 tires min x $50 = $4500, $4200 in my pocket over 15 yrs for a $300 investment.
I have to say that is a wild way of doing it. If you have to use the tire tool to pull the bead across at all then why not just get rid of the zip-ties and just use the tire tool? It only ever seems like a big job to those who haven't really mounted many tires, but bikes are honestly easy. Try golf cart tires. Either way you got it done and I bet the common biker today couldn't. Good job and you should find a way to balance it.
Tires only last me about a 1000 miles so I go through a lot. I Have a cheap harbor freight car tire head breaker, motion pro tire spoons/rim shields, some 2x4s and wheels wieghts. I don't even use a balancing stand. I just hold the wheel by the axle to static balance it. Haven't had a problem.
put the wheel on a car wheel with a tyre so it doesn't damage the disc or sprocket, if you used a tyre lever (which ended up happening anyway) and a piece of hard plastic (not cardboard) and a rubber mallet; you'll have the tyre off before the first zip tie went around. Bang it on with a mallet and soap and NO levers. Admittedly there is technique involved, but worth learning. Go ask a old racer who had to rotate the rear between racers to show you.
I know My Shop or any shop in the area that cares about ability if it fails down the high way will not patch a motorcycle tire. ATV sure,but a sport bike tire no thank you.
No sir. I am a service tech and i recommend replacing it. Im not saying its terrible but i know i don't want to throw my leg over a bike and go rip on it knowing there is a plug in it. honestly its all about safety.
your drive sprocket is on a hub..thats only being held in to the wheel by rubber cushions..if you just pull the sprocket away from wheel it comes right off, after you remove sprocket hub ..inspect cushions for wear..if worn replace them with new,,if not worn, lube them with thin grease to prevent dry rot,..and push back on the hub after tire change
i patched a hole on my rear tire and rode it on a long road trip, riding it hard numerous times on corners. I didnt feel any different compared to before i patched it. And the patch lasted till the end of the tire's life.
Genius approach, but it looks extremely unhealthy for the tire to me. I'd panic on the thought that I might have squeezed one of those metal bands within the rubber too much and I would fear that it might just rip apart at 240km/h. Sure, I'm too easily spooked when it comes to tires - but it's just the one thing I want in absolute pristine condition. But bottom line: thanks for the video! That's been awesome and I'll keep it in mind (even tho I won't ever do this as long as I know *someone* with the proper machine for the task). I presume you never had any issues riding them after this squeeze? What's the top speed you took them to?
I just called Mototire in Phoenix...The total for two new commander II tires for my bike...They want $398.50 for the tires and changing them...The price of the tires on Amazon for my bike is $226.00 free shipping. So, they want $176.50 for 2 tires and install....Outrageous....If their price for the tires are that much, perhaps they should shop at Amazon...I asked them how much do they charge to change the tires alone...They said that was $100.00. If I brought in the tires, it would be $20.00 per tire...Which is reasonable...Except that they won't put tires on purchased somewhere else. Great video and thanks for the instruction.
No, "rim" is correct. A "wheel" is the whole assembly, but, some marketing geniuses decided they needed to change it. Like bad is awesome instead of bad????? Ever heard of "wagon wheel"? Thats the spokes and everything, WAY before cars came around. Always been called rims and always should. Dont fall victim to the herders, use your brains!! Now, please correct the video! :)
Nope, the metal part is a wheel, the lip around the wheel is the rim, and the rubber compound is a tyre. Rim: the upper or OUTER EDGE of an object, typically something CIRCULAR or approximately CIRCULAR Synonyms for rim: brim, edge, lip, border That concludes your English lesson for the day. My name is Mr. Travis, if you have any questions or comments please write them on a piece of paper and put them in that ceramic seat in the bathroom known as the toilet and press the lever. Thank you.
+Mike Brink The place i use has never damaged a rim and if they did they would get it fixed anyway.I have to go to the shop to buy the tyre anyway so might as well get them to fit it while i am there,works out cheaper then me doing it.
+NEW ZEALAND TRAILRIDING I wish. I told a bike shop around here to change mine and i would bring them the tire, once they saw i had a ducati my price doubled.
The thing is, how many of you carry around 3 tyre irons when your on a ride, I got stuck in the dead centre of the north island with a puncture, surrounded by nothing but bush for miles, I reckon that cable ties can be stored on my bike with little fuss for such emergencies, along with patches and the air tubes, job done, good video.
I can understand if there's not a tire shop near you to do it this way. but if there is it's just about as cheap to let them do it for you and balance the wheels
Good idea.. I would say if the tire just slid of with the cable ties it would've been worth it maybe. Honestly only using two pry bars seems easier since you still need to pry them of at the end. But worth a shot
i used this tricks works great and the tire basically falls off. super easy. however for the front tire its not as affective as layin the soap to the bead and doing it by hand.
I know that you are making a video to show a Method of Tire Removal but Plugging a tire works and is Safe, have down it for many years with zero problems....
Why not put the first zip tie on when you break the head with the brad breaker?? Idk just seems like less hassle the first zip in. Could be wrong though.
30 bucks for a bead breaker or Head to the car and use the scissor jack between the tyre and tow bar boom bead burst down (Park car on a kerb for more height with timber between road and bike wheel) works perfectly 👌
i would invest in a little more versatile tire changer ( same kind of $$ ) that could do this and other tires much easier. Thanks for the vid. I am guessing you have a great amount of extra time. I would have plugged it on the bike and gone for a ride.
Great for desperate times. but if you plan on changing tires at home in the future, harbor freight has a proper tire changer for under $100. Not only is it easier, but you can charge your riding buddies when they are in need and avoid expensive shop rates. In the end it pays for itself. Wheel balancers are cheap too.
I totally believe in DIY and applaude a young guy who's willing to try instead of just paying someone to do it for him. Not to mention putting yourself out there by posting a video. Good on you, man.
I wouldn't do it this way now that I've watched but thanks for putting this up nonetheles.
Bravo. To anyone facing this challenge you just made it a ton easier for us. Not all riders are so wealthy to hire it done and for a man working alone you just saved us a ton o trouble. Thank you.
I was taught how to dismount m/c tires in 1965 and have been doing them ever since. The important thing to know is -there is a ring of wire around the bead, it is steel, you cannot stretch it. Think about that for a minute. It is a steel ring that is smaller than the outside diameter of the wheel. Try to deform it into an oval and it's still too small. So what gives? The tire can be removed because 180 degrees from where you are prying, the bead or beads drop into the depression in the center of the wheel. Then the smaller steel ring of wires in the bead are no longer concentric with the wheel. It is eccentric to the point that it can be slipped over the rim. Weather it's zip ties, a tire iron, c-clamps, your boots or your knees - it's all the same, get the bead into the depression in the center of the rim.
Gary K right on brother...
Thanks
dude you worked your ass off to get that Tire off... that deserves a "follow". Kudos man.
Why do people dislike videos like this? This guy took time out of his day to show a legitimate way of removing and fixing a tire.
I dislike all the thumbs down. Give this guy a break...he put a lot of work into this video!
Thanks for the video. I'm in the middle of replacing a 240 tire with this method. I wish it was a 200 at this point because yours looks much easier. Nevermind the trolls, thanks again for sharing.
I know this comment is old, but did it work? I'm about to try this for a 240 as well.
Don't waste ur time. Pay the 35 bucks to have a shop do it.
@@josephalbrecht6339 shops charge $50+ and I already did it. Worked like a charm 😁
@@brianjohnson9368 shop here charge 35 if u bring in the wheel. 70 if u bring in the whole bike
I tell you what, for a spoke (old style rime) this would be a way to go if you had no money to take it to a shop. They make a zip tie gun to pull them tight. A lot of comments on where I seen this posted were giving you a hard way to go. For me I would totally do this, smart thinking nice job..!
Quick tip: when using tire irons to dismount the tire off of the wheel; cardboard will do absolutely nothing to protect your wheel. The best thing to do is to wrap the contact point of the tire iron with some kind of tape, masking tape, whatever. Make sure you wrap it around good as many times as you feel will be enough and there you go. I work for a wheel company and that’s how we do it so that all those expensive wheels do not get messed up.
I noticed a fair bit of balancing weight on that wheel. If you're pulling the tire off for a patch, don't forget to mark the sidewall with some chalk or paint/whiteout at the valve stem. When you've put the tire back on, align the mark with the valve stem before you cut the ties and inflate the tire to insure your wheel stays balanced.
How much did that large, metal orange-colored zip tie cost that you used to break the bead on the tire?
+Jo Momma He said $30 at Harbor Freight.
+Rick Random that wasnt the point
+Jo Momma It cost less than half the price of a tire swap done by a shop...
+Craig C less then $10?
+NEW ZEALAND TRAILRIDING I wouldn't ride on a patched tire. My life is worth more than $10. If this was a dirt bike, different story. I had a wheel bearing blow at 60 mph. Couldn't imagine a tire blowout at that speed. Rear would be better than front.
Ignore all the haters. I always change my own tires too. I usually use spoons, but I think the zip ties will help also. To balance my tires, I use balance beads inside the tire.
Cam for the Zip Tie tutorial, stayed for the sexy cavs
Look super easy especially with minimum tools. Love the zip-tie method!
Excellent idea with the zip ties! But using plastic milk container, cut accordingly, protects the rim better imo. I break the tyre beading by rolling over with a car tyre lol (remove rotors/sprocket 1st)
I've done that too jack up a car and drop it on the tire
Or a large bench vice!
Damn good video. This saved me tons of time changing my front tire. I normally use spoons and wheel protectors to change my tires but it takes a ton of time and a good amount of strength to force that rubber over. As for balancing I always finish up with dynabeads, lead weights are for fishing.
LOL! He just used a pry bar and a bit of cardboard on the wheel! This is hilarious. A pack of THREE 15-inch long tire irons is only $20, and they are way faster than dicking around with a pile of zip ties. There is a big difference between being clever and wasting time and money to do something the wrong way.
Harbor Freight (his favorite go to tool store) has them for a lot less.
Mick H Mike, it's definitely better to keep yours shut. Everyone's known you're an idiot for years.
came here to say the same thing. i use 3 "10 tire irons and while it may scratch a painted rim like that it seems like less work.
I think you missed the point, the idea was to do it CHEAP, and not fast. It's definately cheaper to use some zip ties, an old tire iron prybar, some scrap 2x4s, an old piece of cardboard, and a $30 bead breaker, than to spend $200 that you don't have to get your old tires demounted, remounted, and balanced. You'd be surprised what you can do with nothing but a few scraps and a little imagination.
I don't spend $200. Buying quality tools once will keep you from doing it again.
Great video and method. With a bit of care and some household items, this can be done on the cheap. And for even cheaper, substitute the bead breaker for a few large c clamps. Most of us garage mechanics have a few anyway.
Puts cardboard not to damage the wheel....slams the pry bar against the wheel.
(oh, boy..)
LOL you noticed that too huh...?
Just remember to place the tire in the same place on the rim, So the tire doesn't come unbalanced, you did a nice job. Nice video
I'm pretty much gonna just be using my bare hands and some zip ties..... so here I have this bead breaker tool
fucking joker right
I think this is the best how to change your own motorcycle tire video there is out there ! I'm going to try this myself. Hopefully it'll save me having to buy a No-Mar.
much as that might work in a bit of a fix but a set of spoons would be quicker, cheaper and much less hassle.
But you might damage the rim if you are not careful enough.
Bob Tav Not very good for the tyre. I have also seen it done with rope laced round an round. My main worry would be twisting or nipping the bead.
Nice job, good narration and an excellent tip for those who want to take care of tires at home.. I don't know how many dealers would know they would sell way more tires if they offered free installation.
Everyone is saying how he should have marked the tire and wheel to ensure he puts it back on the same way, but all of you forgot one huge thing lol. First CHECK the puncture to make sure it went all the way though =D hahaha
THANKS FOR "PASSING UP" TRICKS TO US OLD TIMERS THAT SHOULD BE "PASSING INFO DOWN" TO YOU!!
You forgot to make index marks between the tire and the balance weights on the wheel... without marking the original position of the tire on the rim your wheel will no longer balanced when you remount the tire.
...***** You must be really fat..? or ride really, really slow....
***** Then I guess...? you are just stupid.... instead of fat and stupid
tell me what the weight of the rider makes a difference in it being balanced or not smartass
***** An imbalance of a rotating mass in dynamic balance is relative to the non-rotative mass, when the rotation does not produce any resultant centrifugal force or couple.
***** I just did answer your question... proving that you are indeed stupid... as far as being fat..? I guess I will have to take your word....
Brilliant. I always use tyre levers and plastic rim protectors but this is a great way as well. Mark the rim and tyre wall with chalk or something to get thetyre back in the same balance spot.
awesome video buddy,,thank you,it superrrrrr helpful..
Dude, you need to mark the valve stem and tire for balancing location. When you reinstall, rotate tire so marks align, at least then it will be close to being balanced again.
A Bead breaker is a great investment but, get two mini spoon bars as well.
Never seen this zip tie method. Not a bad idea but, is a bit of a waste going all the way around. All you need is a little help to drop bead into the center of the wheel.
Use two ties like you did at first, then stop and use the spoon bars.
If you have fear of marking your wheel, slip rubber hose over the spoon bar about two inches long and use it to rest on the rim. If you slip the bars in close to each other and use a few small bites, it will be off in no time at all. You can also use a few flat screwdrivers if you don't have spoon bars.
I Watched the install vid as well. You don't need zip ties at all. First bead will just push on with your hands, may even use your knee a bit. Second bead will go on most of the way with your knee and hands, then a few slips of the spoon bar.( easy )
Noted; soap water mix is smart and important. However, you paid attention to what one bead was doing and not the other. Always check that the two sides are coming up properly. Then air the beads to pop into place and adjust air after they pop.
Not all tires pop/snap loud when they seat. If you want to be sure they did in fact seat ? Let all the air out and check beads. If all is good, refill the tire to proper pressure .
Great vid
Full thumbs up for do it yourself work, always room to learn more about things.
I'm a 14 year(s) Licensed Tire Technician
Also, Plugging a motorcycle tire to get home is o.k. BUT, get it fixed right and patch it from the inside.
You did a great job. What I want to know is how much you pay a month in razors to keep your arms and legs so silky smooth? Or do you just go bikini bare with Nair?
Works like a charm! Almost felt guilty for how easy it was... Almost!! Thanks
title should read. Zip tie, 2x4, bead breaker, cardboard and pry bar method. Time is money
+Minh Dao not only time is money, but you can damage rim with this technique.
+Gatis Graustins How could this technique damage the wheel? Thank you to the poster for helping us all save a little coin. My local shop charges $120 for two and always complain about mounting tires not purchased there.
Not really, He showed us how to remove a tire from a wheel using zipties. The title doean't lie, If you think you're going to take off a rear tire with just zipties, You're smoking crack.
.mlh you're right, because he's doing a front tire on the video right? You see that front wheel sprocket?
This is why you watch multiple videos. You can break the bead using large C-Clamps as well.
Used this method and it worked great. I couldn't get it on with tire irons. Ignore the haters
Interesting! One suggestion: when you first start squeezing the zip ties you are doing it by hand. Perhaps you could use your bead-breaker to compress the tire and tighten the zip tie to save some work.
Nice video ignore the comments from folks that can't change their own tires LOL.
Some tips the HF spoons are crap. Cut up milk jug works better than a pc of cardboard.
The nomar paste works well for mounting doesn't leave as much moisture in there. Diluted and sprayed on works for bead breaking. Google around for mods to the $29 HF when it's on sale tire changer, that and a mojo or nomar bar and your good to go. The yellowthing is handy for mounting the 2nd bead. Even if you only go thru 2 or 3 sets a tires a year it quickly pays for itself and tire changes happen on your schedule. Avoid the dealer butchers like the plague :) Why pay extra for a dealer tire, more money for the swap, trips back and forth? Use the money for gas and go ride.
Obviously not as good as tire spoons. But as an alternative method when none are available, this is pretty damn cool.
Thanks for the tip!
MachOverspeed
I feel blessed. I take my wheel to the shop nearby and for $25 I got it patched and balanced.
You're lucky, shops near me want $50+ each wheel just to dismount/mount/balance, and that's if I bring them in off the bike. Gets pretty steep when I just paid $300 for tires.
If you're going to spend the money on a bead breaker, spend a couple dollars for some aluminum spoons. Cardboard and a steel pry bar make me cringe.
Wayne Novotny a large bench vice works well too. Just have to rotate it a few times. Zip ties is all I needed to mount mine. Then again I was swapping out a small front tire :) that always helps.
I change tyres for a living, this was very entertaining thank you, get some tyre spoons of eBay for $15, some come with plastic rim protector's
Here's a way that should work to start the first zip tie. Stand the tire upright, then force the bottom of the tire downward by putting a piece of 2x4 thru the rim and then standing on the 2x4. The tire will collapse at the bottom and allow the zip tie to easily inserted at the top of the rim.
That was a brilliant solution! Of course other may use standard tools and methods, but your method was great instruction for me, not so much for tire repair (I would prefer the plug method) but definately for changing to new tires. Thanks!
Dude. That video is sooo cool. Kudos.
Thank you so much for making this, saved me a lot of trouble and money.
A patch on a motorcycle tire? no way no how, HELL no. I would either not ride or buy a new tire. That's just meExcellent video though I'll use it next time I change my tire, Thanks
had two professional patches in my rear tyre for over a year now fuck am I buying a new tyre every time I pick up some shit off the road
+danny rose you guys that have your tires repaired I can't risk it on the track, I can understand on a cruiser but not A super sport on the track at speeds of over 160 mph.
+bIoodypingu not a tard I do track days not riding on the track with a repaired tire that's just retarded
greenmarine5
Yeah because track riding is the only type of riding there is right?
Did I say that, did I insinuate that...NO I didn't.
Fantastic! I just did a front tire on my Yamaha Raider and it was great. Thanks for the vid!!
i feel $50 to fix my tiers is very good deal! Thanks for letting me know.
you spent more on that bead breaker than you did on a decent set of tyre irons.... the zip tie method? no.. its called THE WRONG WAY. wtf are you dong? its a tyre, take it off.. put it back on.. it requires ZERO tools other than a decent set of levers
+minor0confusion Well you beat me to it . Well said.
+minor0confusion I agree, but if you use 2 wood working clamps, the type with 2 wooden bars and 2 screw handles for the bigger tires works a lot better than zip ties.
A way that is bad.
Wtf is all i can say. A couple cheap irons or screwdrivers and I'd have that tire off before he gets those zip ties on.
well if ur lookin up easy ways to change a tire here on youtube, then your "lever" method obviously sux
I worked at a tire factory when I was 22. We used professional machines but I vaguely remember the machine having a similar lip on the bottom, like the black plastic lip on your tool there. I'm not sure, but could it be that you're supposed to fit that black lip on the bottom between the tire and the rim so that you can crack the top and release the bottom at the same time? Thanks for video and the cool zip tie method, bud!
"Ill im going to use is these zipties... and my hands."
Uses wood blocks. Gets bead breaker. Talks about using pliers. Uses prybar. Uses cardboard.
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I was 5 sec from posting the exact same thing
use a tack or small screw driver stick it in the sip part on zip tie can be able to back it up and re use your zip ties then have to cut them
Just about to say this!! Flat head works great
+BlizzardHockey4432 I have a flat head that I tapered to a sharp edge and that edge is diagonal to instead of 90' to the screwdriver shaft, specifically for removing zip ties. When that tool isn't handy I just use the tip of a pocket knife blade.
interesting method. C-clamps would work too.
But good investment is to get two plastic rim protectors from any m/c shop. They're like $10. You will change your tire in a fraction of the time of the zip tie method. They say time is money.
I'm thinking one of those Irwin (or equivalent) squeeze clamps would work well to squeeze that tire and enable easier insertion of that first zip-tie.... Nice tutorial.
You're a goddamned genius Red! I never thought about doing it this way! This 15 minute video was well worth watching. Also, good choice on the rubber, it looks like Dunlop Sportmax Q2. I run a set.
Thanks RR for posting what a brilliant idea. How did you work out how to do it this way. you really do make it look a simple job to do. I am going to look at your other video on this now. Why anyone would post negative comments is beyond me. Thanks again.
While you were at harbor freight you should have purchased the portable changer with motorcycle attachment for $100. Add a Nomar Mount Bar and balancer rod and cones, some curved lever irons, and a fellow sells a delrin kit for ~$30 for the HF changer. Use jack stands or other for balancing. In business for ~$300. Been using one for ~15 years. I change 6-8 tires a year and save $50-$100 per tire vs a dealer, and it's way easier and quicker than what you just watched. That's 90 tires min x $50 = $4500, $4200 in my pocket over 15 yrs for a $300 investment.
Dumb question? but why not use the bead breaker to squeeze it and get the zip tie tight?
I have to say that is a wild way of doing it. If you have to use the tire tool to pull the bead across at all then why not just get rid of the zip-ties and just use the tire tool? It only ever seems like a big job to those who haven't really mounted many tires, but bikes are honestly easy. Try golf cart tires. Either way you got it done and I bet the common biker today couldn't. Good job and you should find a way to balance it.
Tires only last me about a 1000 miles so I go through a lot. I Have a cheap harbor freight car tire head breaker, motion pro tire spoons/rim shields, some 2x4s and wheels wieghts. I don't even use a balancing stand. I just hold the wheel by the axle to static balance it. Haven't had a problem.
did'nt damage to the tyre?
here I will use just these zip ties and my hands..so here is my bead breaker....
Making a right meal of this, what happened to the 3 minute tyre changes the ISDT guys had to do 40 years ago with just a couple of tyre levers.
put the wheel on a car wheel with a tyre so it doesn't damage the disc or sprocket, if you used a tyre lever (which ended up happening anyway) and a piece of hard plastic (not cardboard) and a rubber mallet; you'll have the tyre off before the first zip tie went around. Bang it on with a mallet and soap and NO levers. Admittedly there is technique involved, but worth learning. Go ask a old racer who had to rotate the rear between racers to show you.
Nice vid +Redraider, never changed a tire before, this was very helpful.
+E-Nonymouse A I suggest you look at other tutorials, Mafren. This REALLY isn't a good one......... and I'm NOT just being a beeuutch
I hope this young man does not get any ideas to use his own method, when he sees his children being born!
I have used jack and bumper to break beads off tires. I have mousses in my dirt bike tires. Zip ties seem like it might make it easier.
Never Patch a motorcycle tire..
Why? the shops do it.
I know My Shop or any shop in the area that cares about ability if it fails down the high way will not patch a motorcycle tire. ATV sure,but a sport bike tire no thank you.
Dayblaze Jr you can patch tubeless tires dude, everyone does it.
you must be extremely wealthy.
No sir. I am a service tech and i recommend replacing it. Im not saying its terrible but i know i don't want to throw my leg over a bike and go rip on it knowing there is a plug in it. honestly its all about safety.
brilliantly simple method, thanks for the upload.
your drive sprocket is on a hub..thats only being held in to the wheel by rubber cushions..if you just pull the sprocket away from wheel it comes right off, after you remove sprocket hub ..inspect cushions for wear..if worn replace them with new,,if not worn, lube them with thin grease to prevent dry rot,..and push back on the hub after tire change
you never patch a bike tire you replace it
why?
i patched a hole on my rear tire and rode it on a long road trip, riding it hard numerous times on corners. I didnt feel any different compared to before i patched it. And the patch lasted till the end of the tire's life.
+Jez What did you patch it with?
Genius shade-tree mechanic!
Woops.... 14:16 bam!...educationnal purpose ;-)
Thanks for sharing this. Real handy Thumbs up from the UK :)
Genius approach, but it looks extremely unhealthy for the tire to me. I'd panic on the thought that I might have squeezed one of those metal bands within the rubber too much and I would fear that it might just rip apart at 240km/h. Sure, I'm too easily spooked when it comes to tires - but it's just the one thing I want in absolute pristine condition.
But bottom line: thanks for the video! That's been awesome and I'll keep it in mind (even tho I won't ever do this as long as I know *someone* with the proper machine for the task). I presume you never had any issues riding them after this squeeze? What's the top speed you took them to?
Mike B ah, good to know. Thanks! :-)
I just called Mototire in Phoenix...The total for two new commander II tires for my bike...They want $398.50 for the tires and changing them...The price of the tires on Amazon for my bike is $226.00 free shipping. So, they want $176.50 for 2 tires and install....Outrageous....If their price for the tires are that much, perhaps they should shop at Amazon...I asked them how much do they charge to change the tires alone...They said that was $100.00. If I brought in the tires, it would be $20.00 per tire...Which is reasonable...Except that they won't put tires on purchased somewhere else. Great video and thanks for the instruction.
No, "rim" is correct. A "wheel" is the whole assembly, but, some marketing geniuses decided they needed to change it. Like bad is awesome instead of bad????? Ever heard of "wagon wheel"? Thats the spokes and everything, WAY before cars came around. Always been called rims and always should. Dont fall victim to the herders, use your brains!! Now, please correct the video! :)
Nope, the metal part is a wheel, the lip around the wheel is the rim, and the rubber compound is a tyre.
Rim: the upper or OUTER EDGE of an object, typically something CIRCULAR or approximately CIRCULAR
Synonyms for rim: brim, edge, lip, border
That concludes your English lesson for the day. My name is Mr. Travis, if you have any questions or comments please write them on a piece of paper and put them in that ceramic seat in the bathroom known as the toilet and press the lever. Thank you.
This seems like a good idea. Working smarter, not harder. Let the zip ties do the hard work. Do you think this method would work on 10 inch rims?
Better off just taking it to a shop and have them remove and fix it and balance it for $20
I wish shops around here did it that cheap. they charge $75 if you buy the tire from them and 100 if you bring you own tire
+Mike Brink The place i use has never damaged a rim and if they did they would get it fixed anyway.I have to go to the shop to buy the tyre anyway so might as well get them to fit it while i am there,works out cheaper then me doing it.
+NEW ZEALAND TRAILRIDING
I wish.
I told a bike shop around here to change mine and i would bring them the tire, once they saw i had a ducati my price doubled.
$20 bucks? Just came back from a shop and they estimated it at $50
95 at the shop close to me
The thing is, how many of you carry around 3 tyre irons when your on a ride, I got stuck in the dead centre of the north island with a puncture, surrounded by nothing but bush for miles, I reckon that cable ties can be stored on my bike with little fuss for such emergencies, along with patches and the air tubes, job done, good video.
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I can understand if there's not a tire shop near you to do it this way. but if there is it's just about as cheap to let them do it for you and balance the wheels
Very good video. I have used this method before and it works very well.
Tire irons are $5 at Harbor freight. I've changed many a motorcycle tire with them.
To me , unless the tire has steel belts that can be kinked etc , this is a good one time method ,especially if you're caught at the side of the road.
Good idea.. I would say if the tire just slid of with the cable ties it would've been worth it maybe. Honestly only using two pry bars seems easier since you still need to pry them of at the end. But worth a shot
i used this tricks works great and the tire basically falls off. super easy. however for the front tire its not as affective as layin the soap to the bead and doing it by hand.
I know that you are making a video to show a Method of Tire Removal but Plugging a tire works and is Safe, have down it for many years with zero problems....
Any idea how this method works on a dirt bike tire? Nice vidio good info! I know how bad it sucks doing it with just tire spoons 😤
This is ingenious , man ! thanks for sharing
Why not put the first zip tie on when you break the head with the brad breaker?? Idk just seems like less hassle the first zip in. Could be wrong though.
30 bucks for a bead breaker or
Head to the car and use the scissor jack between the tyre and tow bar boom bead burst down (Park car on a kerb for more height with timber between road and bike wheel) works perfectly 👌
Very good video thanks I'm headed to harbor freight to get some ties ride safe my friend.
Very creative, original. Thanks a lot for sharing.
i would invest in a little more versatile tire changer ( same kind of $$ ) that could do this and other tires much easier. Thanks for the vid.
I am guessing you have a great amount of extra time. I would have plugged it on the bike and gone for a ride.
I'm confused, you used a pry bar? so just like using tyre lever's but more work?
Great for desperate times. but if you plan on changing tires at home in the future, harbor freight has a proper tire changer for under $100. Not only is it easier, but you can charge your riding buddies when they are in need and avoid expensive shop rates. In the end it pays for itself. Wheel balancers are cheap too.
This is great, especially for adventure riders.
excellent video !! Thank you so much for sharing.
I'm curious, as to why he never popped the sprocket carrier off out the way?
It's only push fit!
Good method dude, a practical one