1) You don't have to loosen the chain tension bolts - after the blocks are out there's enough slack to get the chain off the sprocket. It makes reassembly much quicker. 2) There are spacers on both sides in the rear, the one on the brake side didn't fall out - but it can if the seal is worn. 3) There's a method where you put the tube in the tire before it goes on the rim - getting the valve stem through the hole is much easier. 4) Use talc - it allows the tube to find its natural position. 5) Balance the wheel before highway speeds.
I got a flat and had to get the rear changed. I thought why not make this a learning opportunity instead of just throwing money at the problem, could save me one day when I’m on my dream round the world tour. Watching your video multiple times gave me the familiarity and confidence to do it. I started on the bike and within 15 minutes the wheel was off the bike; 5 hours and many rim rashes later, I decided I’d just bring the wheel to the shop. I could do everything smoothly except get the last 1/4 of the tyre back onto the rim. I’m running on Bridgestone Battlax Adv A41. How do you make taking off and putting the tyre back on look so easy 😂
Hi. Thanks for watching. So the key is to make sure that the rest of the tire is sitting inside the rim at the lowest point. This gives you a little extra to get that last bit on and over the rim. Hope that helped.
Mohsin Aladin be sure to practice a couple of times. Better to get the learning curve in a comfortable environment, rather than on the side of the road
Hi, Yes, you can seat the tire with a hand pump (tubed tire of course). Keep a bit of lubricant on the bead and it will seat much easier as you inflate. It takes a lot of pumps, but if you have a flat and only a hand pump, your not going anywhere soon. I always carry a hand pump and electrical. Run you bike when running your pump. You don't want a flat tire & flat battery. ;-)
hi Greg. nice vid thanks.especially like the side-stand trick. My only feedback is that WD40 is known to react with tire rubber. might be a good idea to use silicone based lubricant.
Thanks Patrick. WD40 is a petroleum based water displacement and has no effect on petroleum based rubber. It dries completely with no residue. I would highly advise against silicone based sprays as they leave a residue similar to that of car wax, filling in all the little micro crevices on the wall of your tire. This could spell disaster with a loss of traction while cornering. We've used WD40 in the industry for as far back as I can remember. Primarily as a chain cleaner. What we don't tell you, is that most of the chain lubricants sold on the shelf are overpriced and more or less useless. WD40 cleans the surface of the chain by lifting dirt and grit without damaging the sealed rings, or removing the lubricant behind those seals. wd40.com/faqs/#a98 www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=345397
And for some of us, that's EXACTLY what we wanted to hear. I love to off road, but im 25 only have the money for 1 bike, this meets both standards well? Good enough for me! haha thanks a lot!
Very cool, I found that bash plate, too bad, I already have the Wiuld Heart crash bars... oh well. Hey, the TKC80s right on... I have been looking at the new TKC 70 DUAL SPORT for my rear tire. They look pretty rad
Joseph Cage I have the 70s as of 500 miles ago. So far so good. Only thing I don't like is that is that it is recommended to air them down bit for off-road. I don't want to deal with that..
Thanks a lot for the video!! Were you able to seat the tire only by using the hand pump, or did you use an electrical one? Does the hand pump has enough pressure to seat the tire well? Thanks again! Cheers from Brazil
@zukirat1 Honestly? I love my single 650 better. It's true adventure bike. The 800 is fun, but i'd rather take a mule on a trek than a race horse. Jimmy Lewis said it best. "The 800 is a street bike in dual sport clothing."
I normally get 7000-8000 out of the rear tire, and 12000-14000 out of the front. They are TKC80's. The trick to making them last long, is high tire pressure when on-road.
Greg Hilchey Thanks for the video, Greg. What do you consider high tyre pressure on the road? I am currently on my first ever TKC80 and I'm somewhere around the 4,000 mile mark and it's looking quite worn and a new tyre is in order very soon.
1) You don't have to loosen the chain tension bolts - after the blocks are out there's enough slack to get the chain off the sprocket. It makes reassembly much quicker. 2) There are spacers on both sides in the rear, the one on the brake side didn't fall out - but it can if the seal is worn. 3) There's a method where you put the tube in the tire before it goes on the rim - getting the valve stem through the hole is much easier. 4) Use talc - it allows the tube to find its natural position. 5) Balance the wheel before highway speeds.
I got a flat and had to get the rear changed. I thought why not make this a learning opportunity instead of just throwing money at the problem, could save me one day when I’m on my dream round the world tour. Watching your video multiple times gave me the familiarity and confidence to do it. I started on the bike and within 15 minutes the wheel was off the bike; 5 hours and many rim rashes later, I decided I’d just bring the wheel to the shop. I could do everything smoothly except get the last 1/4 of the tyre back onto the rim. I’m running on Bridgestone Battlax Adv A41. How do you make taking off and putting the tyre back on look so easy 😂
Hi. Thanks for watching. So the key is to make sure that the rest of the tire is sitting inside the rim at the lowest point. This gives you a little extra to get that last bit on and over the rim. Hope that helped.
Man...if you make one on explaining and adjusting the spring preload for the rear wheel....you'll be my hero ! Thanks for replying !
Excellent tutorial and love the trick with the side kick stand . Ride safe and stay safe 😷
Hi. Great explanation. The only comment is that tires have a balance. Normally they have a dot on them that you have to aling with the valve.
A really great video Greg. I am going travelling next year and feel a whole lot more confident about repairing a puncture! Thank you
Mohsin Aladin be sure to practice a couple of times. Better to get the learning curve in a comfortable environment, rather than on the side of the road
best vlog i have seen about this job . thx
Thank you !! VERY nicely explained !! Awesome patience, great vocabulary...didn't get any better !
Thank you, your video helped me a lot. Always good we test our skills in a controlled environment.
Thanks Greg! Perfect tutorial in preparation for my South American trip on the same bike :-)
Thanks. I spent three years traveling the Americans.
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Really nice details included, thank you!
Hi,
Yes, you can seat the tire with a hand pump (tubed tire of course). Keep a bit of lubricant on the bead and it will seat much easier as you inflate.
It takes a lot of pumps, but if you have a flat and only a hand pump, your not going anywhere soon.
I always carry a hand pump and electrical. Run you bike when running your pump. You don't want a flat tire & flat battery. ;-)
I DO worry about the rims.. I don't want corrosion! Thanks for posting.
Thanks, seen enough how to videos that take forever to get down to business.
Hope to make another soon.
Great video, thank you!! did you ever worry about balancing the tire?
Outstanding. Any tips for balancing in the field? Or is it nothing really worry about it on a rear tire?
muito bom o video!! foi bastante tecnico e didático tanto na parte 1 quanto na parte 2. Parabens!
Thank you very much. I own a Triumph Tiger 800 xc. It looks like the same principle applies.
hi Greg. nice vid thanks.especially like the side-stand trick. My only feedback is that WD40 is known to react with tire rubber. might be a good idea to use silicone based lubricant.
Thanks Patrick. WD40 is a petroleum based water displacement and has no effect on petroleum based rubber. It dries completely with no residue. I would highly advise against silicone based sprays as they leave a residue similar to that of car wax, filling in all the little micro crevices on the wall of your tire. This could spell disaster with a loss of traction while cornering. We've used WD40 in the industry for as far back as I can remember. Primarily as a chain cleaner. What we don't tell you, is that most of the chain lubricants sold on the shelf are overpriced and more or less useless. WD40 cleans the surface of the chain by lifting dirt and grit without damaging the sealed rings, or removing the lubricant behind those seals.
wd40.com/faqs/#a98
www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=345397
Great video Greg, very helpful. Out of interest what tyres are you using? Pure off-road or mix?
And for some of us, that's EXACTLY what we wanted to hear. I love to off road, but im 25 only have the money for 1 bike, this meets both standards well? Good enough for me! haha thanks a lot!
great video, do you have any tips for changing the front wheel?
Very cool, I found that bash plate, too bad, I already have the Wiuld Heart crash bars... oh well.
Hey, the TKC80s right on... I have been looking at the new TKC 70 DUAL SPORT for my rear tire. They look pretty rad
Joseph Cage I have the 70s as of 500 miles ago. So far so good. Only thing I don't like is that is that it is recommended to air them down bit for off-road. I don't want to deal with that..
Thanks for the demo! I will know how to dismantle the back wheel.
Thanks a lot for the video!!
Were you able to seat the tire only by using the hand pump, or did you use an electrical one? Does the hand pump has enough pressure to seat the tire well?
Thanks again!
Cheers from Brazil
Thanx for the procedure...
I use a couple of squares from one of those plastic 4L milk jugs to protect the rim from the spoons.. they are thin, slippy and durable. Also, free!
outty77 thx 4 the tip
Thanks Greg, great video!
What about balancing the wheel actually?
Thanks, great tutorial
Brilliant bro.. Thanks
Great video, thanks for posting
Excellent
Like a Badlander!!!
I use TKC80's. They are a good 50/50 tire.
But more importantly where did you get that Skid cage!?
thanks for the very nice and teaching video
great movie, thanks for sharing!
O que acha do tanque reserva de 20 litros da touratech?
voce acha que é confiável usar esse tanque?
Good job.👍
good video thank you!! VERY INFORMATIVE.
@zukirat1 Honestly? I love my single 650 better. It's true adventure bike. The 800 is fun, but i'd rather take a mule on a trek than a race horse.
Jimmy Lewis said it best. "The 800 is a street bike in dual sport clothing."
Awesome video. Did you inflate the tire at the end with that hand pump or a compressor?
with a small air compressor
Well done. Thanks
awesome vid thanks
Obrigado. Fico feliz que tenha gostado do vídeo.
Um dos meus companheiros instrutores off road tem o tanque de 20 litros e ele monta muito difícil. É muito confiável e muito durável.
good video !!
Thank you!
Good! 👏👏👏👏
How many miles do you get out of those tires? Also what Brand/Model are they?
I normally get 7000-8000 out of the rear tire, and 12000-14000 out of the front. They are TKC80's. The trick to making them last long, is high tire pressure when on-road.
Greg Hilchey Thanks! Thats what I just got for my f800gs and love them so far, Off road what psi do you like to run?
Depends on the terrain, but I would keep the front above 25. The rim is really soft and can get dinged up easily.
Greg Hilchey
Thanks for the video, Greg. What do you consider high tyre pressure on the road? I am currently on my first ever TKC80 and I'm somewhere around the 4,000 mile mark and it's looking quite worn and a new tyre is in order very soon.
Check your bike manual. I keep my pressure as if I were carrying a passenger when on road.
tu vas casser ta chaîne comme ça ...
Pas vraiment briser la chaîne. Tout ajustement après l'installation de la roue.
The best!!!
Great video, thanks for posting.
Thank you!
Great video, thanks for posting.