My TPMS batteries are starting to go on my 2016 RT. Just put new tires on it a month ago for $50 each, mount and balance by Cycle Gear. I bought a pair of sensors on Ebay for $30. I'm tired of paying to have my tires mounted. I think I'll buy a bead breaker for $89 and balancer for $49 from Harbor Freight. Thanks for the instruction!
Thanks for sharing, I just got a same bike like your 2013 model 90th. I was just wondering why did you purchase that kinna tire changer, than the one standing up any advantages? I only ask because I'm about to get one the standing up? thanks
That tire changer, is more of a mobile unit for my dirt bikes, it's the best one to use if you have to change moose inserts for off road. My standard tire changer is a full size unit for my shop, I've changed 100s of tires on that. I closed the shop and don't have room for the tire changer so now I use this one for both. If you have the room, the nomar tire changer (stand up type) bolts to the floor is a good option, but buy a good set of tire irons 3 is minimum. At least one with a large curve in it, that will keep you from scratching rims. A good set of irons will not scratch rims.
@@TRCAdventures Excellent to hear! I had the stock Metz ones and 7k miles later are cupped severely, doing some research seems to be common with them and dealer wanted to charge me a fortune to install same ones.
I'm not sure the amount of money someone makes, limits their ability or desire to do things for themselves, or at least know how, in case they are not able to have the service done for them. In our case we are lucky to have a shop close by that can do a tire change for $25 making it hardly with the effort to do it yourself, but many shops are now charging well over $100 per tire and have a wait time of over two weeks for the service, In this case the do it yourself job is well worth the effort, I think!
@@TRCAdventures You are correct, but depends on how often you change tires? Those that go through 4 tires per year with owning other bikes purchase a $2,000 tire changer which pays for itself in a few years. I let the dealer do it to support our local businesses and to have them check other things on the bike that I will never notice!
Ah yes, the rear wheel comes off quite easy, probably no explanation needed, where the front wheel could use some tips and tricks to make it easier. I probably should have covered that. On the front, taking the brake calipers off first will make everything much easier when it comes to putting it back together. ( Make sure not to squeeze the brake lever while they are off. Also using a jack to prop the front of the bike up will make it a bit more stable during the process.
My TPMS batteries are starting to go on my 2016 RT. Just put new tires on it a month ago for $50 each, mount and balance by Cycle Gear. I bought a pair of sensors on Ebay for $30. I'm tired of paying to have my tires mounted. I think I'll buy a bead breaker for $89 and balancer for $49 from Harbor Freight. Thanks for the instruction!
You are welcome! Thanks for checking out the video!
Thanks for sharing - I like to know how things are done on my bike even if I don't have the setup for it!
Thanks for checking out the video,
Love the video
Thanks!
Thanks for sharing, I just got a same bike like your 2013 model 90th. I was just wondering why did you purchase that kinna tire changer, than the one standing up any advantages? I only ask because I'm about to get one the standing up? thanks
That tire changer, is more of a mobile unit for my dirt bikes, it's the best one to use if you have to change moose inserts for off road.
My standard tire changer is a full size unit for my shop, I've changed 100s of tires on that. I closed the shop and don't have room for the tire changer so now I use this one for both.
If you have the room, the nomar tire changer (stand up type) bolts to the floor is a good option, but buy a good set of tire irons 3 is minimum. At least one with a large curve in it, that will keep you from scratching rims. A good set of irons will not scratch rims.
@@TRCAdventures thank you for replying. Ride safe✌🏻
How are you liking those tires?
Got major cupping on my '21 and looking to put those same tires on this week.
Love the tires they are wearing evenly and provide great traction and a more neutral feeling in handling!
@@TRCAdventures Excellent to hear! I had the stock Metz ones and 7k miles later are cupped severely, doing some research seems to be common with them and dealer wanted to charge me a fortune to install same ones.
If you can afford a BMW, you can afford the dealer to do this for in under 20min.
I'm not sure the amount of money someone makes, limits their ability or desire to do things for themselves, or at least know how, in case they are not able to have the service done for them. In our case we are lucky to have a shop close by that can do a tire change for $25 making it hardly with the effort to do it yourself, but many shops are now charging well over $100 per tire and have a wait time of over two weeks for the service, In this case the do it yourself job is well worth the effort, I think!
@@TRCAdventures You are correct, but depends on how often you change tires? Those that go through 4 tires per year with owning other bikes purchase a $2,000 tire changer which pays for itself in a few years. I let the dealer do it to support our local businesses and to have them check other things on the bike that I will never notice!
You skipped on how to remove rim off the bike.
Ah yes, the rear wheel comes off quite easy, probably no explanation needed, where the front wheel could use some tips and tricks to make it easier. I probably should have covered that.
On the front, taking the brake calipers off first will make everything much easier when it comes to putting it back together. ( Make sure not to squeeze the brake lever while they are off. Also using a jack to prop the front of the bike up will make it a bit more stable during the process.