The ‘Quality’ of your work is impressive. I have seen several of your videos and find that you combine technical knowledge with hands-on skill excellently. Thank you for your effort. Your videos are very educative, not only specifically to the Himalayan, but any bike for that matter.
Thanks mate :) Will start including DIY's on other bikes aswell so overall mechanism can be included, as you said basic idea behind maintenance is the same, just the steps vary Cheers :D
I have himalayan bs4, the work you do it shows that you don't care of your bike, you almost spolied your rim edges, also you don't need to stand on your rim, just a hand pressure is enough to unlock the beadings, not a car tyre though...I do all my works at home in regards to my himalayan, service Centre I a dedicated mech who attends my bike, so I will next to it, to avoid any damages nd to free away from dents nd scratches....its been 2yrs now zero dents nd Scratches or paints off from the bike, sorry nothing to blame.just shared.
I understand your point and appreciate your honesty. And yes just hand pressure should have been good. My mistake. That being said, I believe that mechanically bike should be good. Appearance wise if some thing is damaged, it's ok. I dont take my bikes to mechanics no matter what. So have found some workarounds. At 17000 kms 8 months of ownership and counting, it runs great and sounds great mechanically. And looks seasoned :) To each his own Stay safe, cheers :) P.s. I bought this one to travel and explore on. There are other bikes I own and maintain those to look pretty ;)
Great video. I just got a Himalayan a few months ago, and I like to work on the bike myself. Your explanations are simple and straightforward. I know some people go extra steps to keep the bike very neat - like using tape and rags and rubber to protect the rim. I, like you it seems, are more of a “get the job done and move on”. YES - the big secret with tires when putting them back on is to get the one side down off the bead and toward the middle of the rim - then the last bit of the tire can be prayed onto the rim. Great you pointed it out. Thanks for the great vid. Greetings from New York.
@@forseeit some comments go in the hiding, my apologies for such late response. But yes as you mentioned that is the only key, bringing the bead to the center. Rest is pretty easy.
You should have put some soapy fluid (some shampoo with a few drops of water is best) along the bead before you use your tire prongs to get the tire over rim.This would make sure you don’t damage the tire bead with tire prongs.
Thanks mate That is indeed a very good practice for getting the tubeless tires on alloys but for steel rims, Its not exactly needed. Plus the residual water may lead to rusting. The issue is that, tubeless tires have tight beading that sits into the rims lip to keep the air in, but in tube type tires, the tube does the job of locking the air in. Thus the inner lip is malleable and get on the steel rim pretty easily. so soapy water is best to be avoided for steel rims when it comes to tube type tires Cheers :)
leuheanrede I don’t think there is the issue of rusting of steel rim with soapy solution being applied on outer side of rim which is as it is already exposed to water!!.....my contention was to provide a slippery surface for the tire bead to slip in easily over without damage with tire lever!! .....but I do agree that it is more important with alloy tubeless wheels.
I wonder if there are any little shims one could buy (or make) to put between the tire and the rim for that last bit of prying at the end. Maybe children's blocks would work.
Thanks mate, really glad you found this useful :), and yes, if you do a lot of bad roading, off roading, wheel balancing and wheel truing is required. I did a vid on wheel truing and here is the vid with basic setup but dont get me wrong, taking it to a professional once in a while is always helpful until you get a hang of it, th-cam.com/video/7nJBSlkjRik/w-d-xo.html cheers :)
Hey mate. Rear lasts about 8-10000 kms with my riding style and front roughly 13-15000. I like to add, these are soft compound tires, so with short life comes the advantage of very good grip in wet and tarmac. On offroading like gravel and sand it does a damn decent job too. No complaints for the price. I am on my 3rd rear and second front. Have no intent of switching to anything.
@@leuheanrede From what I have read they offer the best grip for road / off-road. I have not used them but a lot of people are saying they are worth trying. Its just the standard E-07 as they also do enduro and rally type.
I try to montage a Mitas E-07 at the moment with the help of this tutorial and it's disgusting. Can't get the valve through the tyrehole because the tyre is to unflexible.
Got these from Amazon a while back, pretty decent stuff. Here you go www.amazon.in/gp/product/B01K6GBNNK/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Hey mate, they were available at amazon at one point, just search for tire iron. I have the link but they have become expensive now. just keep an eye out for price drop www.amazon.in/Carrfan-Motorcycle-Professional-Protector-Sheaths/dp/B07YCC8FJS/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=tire+iron&qid=1620935298&sr=8-2
Same question. Please share the link and how is the quality? Just want to know that they don't bend while pushing the tyre out. I had to use a jugaad(spade/kassi) today to take the tyre out . It was really difficult.
Ok saw the link in comments. www.amazon.in/gp/product/B01K6GBNNK/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 . Would suggest to put such links in description so that it's easy to find. Great work. Keep doing more.
This is the link for tyre spoons www.amazon.in/gp/product/B01K6GBNNK/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 C wrench i am using from honda CBR250 tool kit Cheers :)
Thanks for this, I always get stuck on the end fitting bit! Cheers for that little trick 👍
Thanks mate, simple machine, simple fixes ;) cheers
The ‘Quality’ of your work is impressive. I have seen several of your videos and find that you combine technical knowledge with hands-on skill excellently. Thank you for your effort. Your videos are very educative, not only specifically to the Himalayan, but any bike for that matter.
Thanks mate :)
Will start including DIY's on other bikes aswell so overall mechanism can be included, as you said basic idea behind maintenance is the same, just the steps vary
Cheers :D
I have himalayan bs4, the work you do it shows that you don't care of your bike, you almost spolied your rim edges, also you don't need to stand on your rim, just a hand pressure is enough to unlock the beadings, not a car tyre though...I do all my works at home in regards to my himalayan, service Centre I a dedicated mech who attends my bike, so I will next to it, to avoid any damages nd to free away from dents nd scratches....its been 2yrs now zero dents nd Scratches or paints off from the bike, sorry nothing to blame.just shared.
I understand your point and appreciate your honesty. And yes just hand pressure should have been good. My mistake.
That being said, I believe that mechanically bike should be good. Appearance wise if some thing is damaged, it's ok. I dont take my bikes to mechanics no matter what. So have found some workarounds. At 17000 kms 8 months of ownership and counting, it runs great and sounds great mechanically. And looks seasoned :)
To each his own
Stay safe, cheers :)
P.s. I bought this one to travel and explore on. There are other bikes I own and maintain those to look pretty ;)
Great video. I just got a Himalayan a few months ago, and I like to work on the bike myself. Your explanations are simple and straightforward. I know some people go extra steps to keep the bike very neat - like using tape and rags and rubber to protect the rim. I, like you it seems, are more of a “get the job done and move on”. YES - the big secret with tires when putting them back on is to get the one side down off the bead and toward the middle of the rim - then the last bit of the tire can be prayed onto the rim. Great you pointed it out. Thanks for the great vid. Greetings from New York.
@@forseeit some comments go in the hiding, my apologies for such late response. But yes as you mentioned that is the only key, bringing the bead to the center. Rest is pretty easy.
Thanks my friend. That should come in very handy.
My pleasure mate, happy DIYing :) cheers
Very informative and clear commentary. Thank-you Leueanrede
Thanks mate :) have a good one and happy new year, cheers :)
You spoken English is very good
Thanks mate, all for the love of riding :)
You should have put some soapy fluid (some shampoo with a few drops of water is best) along the bead before you use your tire prongs to get the tire over rim.This would make sure you don’t damage the tire bead with tire prongs.
Thanks mate
That is indeed a very good practice for getting the tubeless tires on alloys
but for steel rims, Its not exactly needed. Plus the residual water may lead to rusting.
The issue is that, tubeless tires have tight beading that sits into the rims lip to keep the air in, but in tube type tires, the tube does the job of locking the air in. Thus the inner lip is malleable and get on the steel rim pretty easily. so soapy water is best to be avoided for steel rims when it comes to tube type tires
Cheers :)
leuheanrede I don’t think there is the issue of rusting of steel rim with soapy solution being applied on outer side of rim which is as it is already exposed to water!!.....my contention was to provide a slippery surface for the tire bead to slip in easily over without damage with tire lever!! .....but I do agree that it is more important with alloy tubeless wheels.
@@jraulmd Yup, agreed and makes sense will try it on the outer side when I will be changing the front tyre. Thanks for the tip
Cheers :)
Awesome! Very helpful.
That mate I am glad you found this useful. Cheers :)
I wonder if there are any little shims one could buy (or make) to put between the tire and the rim for that last bit of prying at the end. Maybe children's blocks would work.
Thank you
Thank you thank you thank you
Thanks mate. I am glad to be of assistance. Cheers :)
I always inflate a little before putting it back in.
Certainly mate, that can come in handy
Cheers :)
great video! does the tube have to be placed at a certain point on the tire?
Thanks for doing this. Do you need to balance the tire on this bike?
Thanks mate, really glad you found this useful :), and yes, if you do a lot of bad roading, off roading, wheel balancing and wheel truing is required. I did a vid on wheel truing and here is the vid with basic setup but dont get me wrong, taking it to a professional once in a while is always helpful until you get a hang of it,
th-cam.com/video/7nJBSlkjRik/w-d-xo.html
cheers :)
You should put the series as part 1, 2 and so on.....its confusing what part is next
That I good idea mate, to be honest even I get confused some times :) will implement. Thanks and cheers :)
Where to get those plastic bits to use tyre lever on? The ones that are to protect the tyre paint
hello! could you please tell me what is the vavle type for the front tire and tube size? I can't find tire with tube in france. thank you
Hey mate
Tube size is 90/90 -21 for the front. Hope it helps
Cheers :)
Can you share the link of your three piece tyre removal tool
Hey, can you tell me how long does the CEAT tyres last on an average? Both front and rear.
Hey mate. Rear lasts about 8-10000 kms with my riding style and front roughly 13-15000. I like to add, these are soft compound tires, so with short life comes the advantage of very good grip in wet and tarmac. On offroading like gravel and sand it does a damn decent job too. No complaints for the price. I am on my 3rd rear and second front. Have no intent of switching to anything.
I dont know if you can get them in India but have you tried the Mitas E-07 tyres ?
I have heard of them but not seen them, I am sure some importers stock them. Are they worth looking into?
@@leuheanrede From what I have read they offer the best grip for road / off-road. I have not used them but a lot of people are saying they are worth trying. Its just the standard E-07 as they also do enduro and rally type.
I try to montage a Mitas E-07 at the moment with the help of this tutorial and it's disgusting. Can't get the valve through the tyrehole because the tyre is to unflexible.
Bro where can get those tool? I mean those bend drivers?
Your tyre lever set looks good. Can you provide us a link or a site from where we can buy these stuffs. TIA
Got these from Amazon a while back, pretty decent stuff. Here you go
www.amazon.in/gp/product/B01K6GBNNK/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
@@leuheanrede Thank u for the link.. I hv got one set of diff levers but they r not upto the mark.. Hope these will do much better..
Indeed, have used these multiple times on other bikes aswell, no issues
Cheers :)
@@leuheanrede Surely need to try my hands on these.. as soon as the lockdown gets over
.. Cheers!
Can you please provide me the link of tyre lever tool ?
What are those tools called that you used to pry the wheel off the rim?
Hey mate, these are Tire Irons, Tire Lever , Tire pry bar, just be sure to get between 8-12" ones.
Cheers :)
Your tyre lever set looks good. Can you provide us a link or a site from where we can buy these stuffs. TIA
@@leuheanrede please share the link if you have bro
Brother, where did you buy those bent screw driver??
Hey mate, they were available at amazon at one point, just search for tire iron.
I have the link but they have become expensive now. just keep an eye out for price drop
www.amazon.in/Carrfan-Motorcycle-Professional-Protector-Sheaths/dp/B07YCC8FJS/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=tire+iron&qid=1620935298&sr=8-2
Boss, where can I get that set of ply tyre remover?
Same question. Please share the link and how is the quality? Just want to know that they don't bend while pushing the tyre out. I had to use a jugaad(spade/kassi) today to take the tyre out . It was really difficult.
Ok saw the link in comments. www.amazon.in/gp/product/B01K6GBNNK/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
. Would suggest to put such links in description so that it's easy to find.
Great work. Keep doing more.
This is the link for tyre spoons
www.amazon.in/gp/product/B01K6GBNNK/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
C wrench i am using from honda CBR250 tool kit
Cheers :)
Sure mate, will do, thanks, :)
How much km driven with the old tyre brother
They started showing sign of wear around 8000 kms but were changed at 11800 kms
Cheers :)
brother 👍
How to ride a motorcycle
Hey mate, how old are you. Cheers
How much you paid for a new one ?
Hey
I paid INR 2550 with tube.
Cheers :)
Actually how much does this tyre lever tool costs, it's showing 5k in Amazon . Unbelievable
Naah mate, when i bought it, price was around 800 bucks, just need to wait for the right time i believe. cheers :)
Very poor camera angles for DIY video categories.
Thanks mate, appreciate your feedback. Will work on it
Cheers:)
Do you have the links for tyre levers?
Amazon has many options.