Not sure why I watched this video having fitted tyres on bikes and cars for decades but this guy has that certain entertainment factor that is compelling. He tells the tale, warts and all, illustrating any errors as he proceeds. Such honesty in this day and age is refreshing. No fancy garage with special tools, just heaps of common sense and practical tips based on his experience. Brilliance!!!!!!
Top tip, don't tighten the valve nut all the way down. After you've inflated the tube a bit, push the valve in (the whole valve not the core) and all your excess air will rush out straight away and you won't think you've pinched the inner tube 👍 Good video 😊
So glad I watched your video to the end and learned what I've been doing wrong for the last 20 years - put the inner tube in first. Also learned a few other tricks so I might just buy some Motoz and fit them myself :-)
I did exactly the same job yesterday on my Tenere 700 - From Pirelli's to Motoz. As you say, i can confirm that demounting the Pirellis is a absolute nightmare.. I like your advise to insert the tube first an then mount the tire. Its so much easier and saves a lot of time an nerves. Thanks for your entertaining video and greetings from southern germany ;)
As I don't have a Tenere 700 yet I never thought about the possibility to changes tyres on my own. With your video instruction it looks now doable and it's very similar to a bicycle 😁 Greetings from Germany, Bernd
Still a useful description of changing a T7’s tires. Thanks! You were saying once you thought you’d pinched a tube flat, because you could hear air leaking after you’d brought it up to pressure, but no fault found when you take it apart again. Happened to me, too.
Thanks for the video. I found when removing the tyre that it's a lot easier to get both beads on the outside of the rim so the rim sits inside the tyre, then you can just pull the rim straight out.
Haha... watch this whole ting again 😂how does your back feel after a session like this. Love the singing when you pump up the tire. I do it as well, but i have edit it away in post production. Maybe i should do more of this. It add so much more joy to the video.
Du har den absolutt beste videoen på youtube på hvordan man bytter dekk selv i garasjen/boden med enkle, basic verktøy. Jeg lærte masse av deg, spesielt det med babypudder, sette i slangen først, og bruke en klemme på dekket for å lette montering. Skal prøve dette selv nå i sommer. Ønsker deg en god jul.
For years I changed tires on the ground on my knees before I finally brioke down and used a pry bar to open my wallet to buy a tire changing stand, now I wonder why did I wait so long. The Baja no pinch tool, or equivalent, is also very handy. I love everything about the Motoz tires except the price, they are great tires.
I second you on the Baja no pinch. Two friends have them and they work slick. I have a tire changing stand but afraid to use it with tubes. For our tubeless tires it worked great.
I keep trying this method and it just never works for me. I'll keep trying. Last night i put a TKC80 on the front of my T7. I had to revert to putting one bead on, then put the tube in. I've been using tire lube as that's what we've used the last 20+ years of changing our tires. I may have to look at that paste you're using. Kudos! Cheers from Canada
LOL I ran into the same problem just this weekend putting new tires on my tiger 955i, thought I pinched it too but it was just air that was escaping from in between the tire and Tube... took it all back apart for nothing haha.. Lessons Learned. One tool that I use that has made a world of difference putting the tires back on is a BAJA NO PINCH Tire Tool, the tool is a great investment!
Very entertaining for sure. LMAO with your little comments and song snips. Watched all the way through your video. Great job on the tire changes by the way! Loving my T7 and getting it like I want it too and that's part of the fun of owning a new motorcycle. Thanks for sharing.
Appreciate the video as it is always good to compare to someone else's ideas, and maybe learn something new! Envious that you've had this bike so long already, I haven't even seen one yet, in person! Ride safe!
You can also put just a litte bit of air in the tube before you start putting the tire back on the rim, just so it is not completely flat = smaller chance for pinching the tube.
Good thinking with those clamp pistols!! I'm going to remember that! I scratched my rims up pretty badly trying to keep the tyre off the bead, even with those stupid silicone 'rim protection' pads...
ja det finns hundratals vlogs med däckbyte...men den här var den bästa.. rolig o inge tjaffs..yes there are hundreds of vlogs with tire change ... but this one was the best .. funny and no big deal ..
Hey Robert, good video...takes the mystery out of changing tyres!. The Motoz look good and people speak well of them. One thing I do like about the original Pirelli's is their awesome road grip . But you have the advantage of lots of great trails to ride!. By the way, my partner just said to me ' are you actually watching someone changing tyres on a Sunday afternoon...!🤣 '. It's important T7 stuff I replied...you wouldn't understand! Cheers Steve
I saw that you use dialon. When I did scubadiving many used dialon as thalk for the latex sealings but since it contains other stuff many said that it shortens the life of the sealings. Insted we bougth thalcum at the pharmacy without any parfume or oils. The inner tyre is much thicker so it might not be an issue but maybe worth to consider if going on a longer ride.
Thanks! That’s a tough one. I’s say marginally Dunlop in the lead due to better grip on cold wet tarmac. Inbthe dirt the both rock. Motoz wins for me though since the Dunlop is very pricey in Sweden.
Thank you. I need to change the tube ont he rear wheel. got a puncture. So i am happy you showed how to do it, this will make it much easier for me. :-D
@@NomadSweden Done it now. I put the Mitas E7 on. But it took me foreever, maybe i am not such a good mechanic, just over 5 hours. First it was a nightmare to break the bead and then i really struggled to get the tire completly from the rim, so one side was off but to have it completly off , i really had problems. It is much harder than it looks like when u watch peroople do it. Just for a small tipp for people reading it, use screm clamps to break the bead that is so much easier. See other people do it here on youtube.
Changed FrontTire now, that was only 45 minutes. Much easier to break the bead using the BeadProFS from MotionPro. Did it now on front (90/90 Mitas E-07) and rear tire (Mitas E-07+ 150/70). I can recommend the MotionPro Beadpro they really work.
Thanks for your tips! I´m sure we learnt a thing or two :) You made it look so easy though! How many times would you say you´ve changed tires in your life?
Exactly 5 times. Two times alone. And... I did struggle with getting the bead off on the Pirellis. I cut that part 😊 but practice does help, and if you are two, it is half the effort.
I just had to change my tube due to a nail for the first time. It took myself including help from 2 other friends. I did thankfully learn a bit more about how to work the tire to remove it so hopefully next time I can do it alone but I am scared about putting the tire back on as it is a pain in the butt lining up the rear brake and not knocking out the spacers out with each attempt at the same time.
Hola! I make about 300-350 km in one tank and that's ok I think. However there are tank solutions coming up for the T7, like larger tanks and even built in extra tanks in the rear fairings. So just wait a little longer if you need it. Personally, if I go to desolate areas I would bring extra fuel in a bladder or can.
Absolutely agree with you, the stock tank has more than enough range, unless you want to go to a very remote area. It is more a look thing for me. A Ténéré always came with a big fuel tank. I miss the T7 prototype tank in the final production bike. It would have been very sweet
Robert, the Tenree 700 manual states a chain adjustment of 43mm to 48mm slack at mid point for your rear adjustment. You placed your tire on based on the last placement and it is very likely that as the chain wears, that there is too much play in the chain, which could result in going over a big compression of the back swing arm to the point that it throws off the chain off of the front sproket and breaks into the engine casing. This would be a bad day for the bike and the rider. Second, you did not balance your tire which creates excess wear and the tires not achieving good traction as they vibrate off of the ground. Third, setting the front tire without compressing the front fork when the compression bolts are somewhat loose makes for the fork suspension find its place of least stress and allows for good alignment of your most important tire and rim, the one that points you in the right direction.
Next time seat on the bike and pump a little the forward forks before tightenig the axis shaft. This will help to correctly align the fork pipes. A safety precaution: fix the central stand in his position before starting to work. It will prevent the bike from falling on you when the forward/rear wheel is removed and the snap off from his positiin for any reason. This can be easily done by using a short rope/strap between the central stand and any solid part in the frontal zone of the engine ( frame, crash-bars, etc.)
You make it look easy! To break the bead from the rear tyre i had to call my girlfriend for help because the wheel was flying to the roof... very embarrassed 😁... Thanks man for all your videos!
I too bought the same bike, in the same color. Although in Canada the Red is more of a Candy Apple red. I went with the factory tank pads and took your advise on the rear carrier. Very happy with the rack except it weights just over 6 kgs, however it's functionality and rugged design is worth the extra weight. I am looking for the same Motoz tires but have only found listing (in Canada) for tubeless Front = (54Q) and I think I need (54R) Did you install Tube Type (TT) or Tubeless (TL) on yours ? And how did they perform over the summer ?
Yes its strange that the markets have different version of red 😙 I run TL versions of most tyres and the TL Motoz works great. I mainly use them in the warm season since they get very hard and slippery in the cold/wet season on tarmac.
Rear wheel wheel balance on the Axel alone in swing arm brake caliper clear cush drive and sprocket removed will allow you to find the heavy spot add wait till it stops turning to be more accurate add wait till it starts to turn again split the difference. Front wheel I found too much resistance within the bearing but with a smaller shaft a thicker hard spacer between that and the bearing (free play between each) allowed me to minimise this resistance and same procedure for rear add weight to stop further weight to measure inaccuracy split the difference I know I'm cheap but I would rather ride then anything else
I am not sure actually. I forgot to check. The dealer handed it to me and it was in clear plastic wrapping so the logo wasn't obvious. If I had to guees, I think it may have been Michelin.
Nice work!! I have an order in for the same set! One question. What heavy duty tubes are you using and where to get them? See you on a trail somewhere 👍🤗
I think it was michelin tubes but I’m not sure. I got them at my local shop and they picked them for me but you can get them in any online bike store also.
Hi, great video and love the channel being a fellow T7 owner. Are the inner tubes you run heavy duty or not? What brand of inner tubes do you run? Also how did the Motoz tyres handle in the twisties?
Hi there and thanks! I have used both 2mm thick Tuff Tubes and 4 mm Michellin UHD. Both has worked well. Check my tyres video about the Motoz nd others. Wirks well in dry twisties but now wet.
Watching this, I am reminded by my Bike Mechanic on how the alignment of the rear wheel is very important.. he used to use a measuring tool to ensure the correct measurement on both sides of the back wheel was accurate.. scaring me with the comment that if the wheel is not straight, it will cause wear in the wrong places, and damage some parts (can't remember what, it has been over 3 years since he said it). How do you ensure the rear wheel is correctly aligned.. with the correct chain slack for the T7? (Granted, I have only watched until 13m 10s, but am thoroughly enjoying the vid) :)
Tips för ballansering: Se till att den gula eller röda pricken på de nya däcket är i höjd med ventilen, pricken är den lättaste punketn på däcket och ventilen är den tyngsta punkten på slangen. Gör du så brukar man slippa ballansera då däckvikterna var placerade så från frabrik.
@@NomadSweden To be honest, I was surprised to see it on your bike after I saw the type of riding you do in your other videos. Makes sense to get rid of it. My concern with not having one is having a solution to change a tire at the side of the trail. Perhaps a video is in order to show us how you would handle a flat on the trail without the center stand. I'm sure it would be popular content.
I have no tutorial but episode 7 of ”here be dragons” we fix a flat on the Tenere on the trail in the Albanian mountains using a rock. I also have a small trailstand in my toolkit.
Good and informative video and channel! Have you ever had to remove the tire and change a flat on the side of the road? In that case, what tools did you have with you to do the job?
Did Motoz confirm you can run tubes in these? Sorry if I missed it. I see for their tires you can run tubes in 140 width (but they say not for adventure bikes, only single cyclinder type enduro bikes) but for 150 width they say tubeless, and unlike Mitas, don't say if you can run tubes in their 150's. Do you know?
The tires are Tubeless Ready (TR). No problem running tubes in them. My supplier just writes instructions to use slime or chalk to make sure the tube does not get high friction inside. I now have over 7.000km on them with tube with no issues. The Tube-version tyres just has a softer sidewall for easy mounting. But I had no problem mounting the TL. Just go for it.
Very informative video. Thank You! I have stock on my T7 and was watching a review by Kyle Bradshaw and they seem to be a great tire. Where did you buy the side tank pads for the T7?
Just the tonic I needed to lift my spirits however, apart from not needing to balance at least the front wheel, did you really manage to lever the tyres off with those steel tyre levers without marking the finish on the rims? I just had tyres professionally replaced at a tyre fitters (and they managed to nip a brand new tube) so I refitted the front wheel in about 5 mins but the rear one took longer than I care to mention during which time the dog went indoors because the air was so blue! Great video from a personable chap. Please keep them coming!
Thanks! My rims look like zebras witha ll the marks. I dont care about finish that much since I ride it hard and change tyres 3-4 times oer year. As long as its healthy.
Great video and helpful, thanks. I probably would have balanced the wheels additionally, Particularly if riding paved roads on the way home from your play ground.
I never disconnected abs front or rear when removing the wheels and had no problems. Just be careful when removing the wheel not to touch it with wheel. The service manual however says to remove abs sensor and calipers before wheel.
Okay. That was a great video. Nicely done!! I was laughing - great sense of humor and carefree demeanor. "This baby will not have a red butt." Thoroughly enjoyed your work. Thanks.
I haven't had the centerstand for a long time but I don't remember putting anything under. It becomes lighter in front so the rear weighs it down. (If I am not mistaken). But otherwise just put anything under the skid plate to be safe.
This is the video I was waiting for. Thanks a lot. One question: is there really no need for balancing the tire? Did you leave the original weight on the wire wheel? Greets from Bavaria. Great channel- go on!
Griass Di Thomas! I never balanced the tire and it has been good every time. Except for the UHD-innertube. When I installed that, I had to balance the tire with moving and adding weights.
@@thomkru6328 I don't have any balancing tools, but I do use the wheel axle holding the wheel in my hands to see if I can feel something obvious. If there are markings (red dot) on the tire I use that also. Then I ride the bike and hope for the best. If there are vibrations I take the wheel to my buddy who has balancing equipment.
Another excellent video, Robert! I've seen this video long ago, but now I'm rewatching since I have a Teneré of my very own. 😄👌 Question - What's sized tubes does the Teneré require? I see in the video that you have heavy duty Dunlop tubes. Which ones are those? This is the first bike I have owned with tubed tires and I have not found any information in owner's manual regarding the tubes, only tire sizes. Also, do you have to purchase tires specifically that take tubes or can you use any ADV tire as long as its the correct size? Skål! 🍻
Skål my friend :) For tubes you only need the wheel size 18" rear and 21" front. The thickness depends on what she likes. I use 2mm tubes now. "Kenda Tuff Tubes". The thicker, the more resistant, but also more wrestling to install. With tubes you can run tyres that are both TL and TT. You can run tyre width 150 (standard) or the narrower 140 which is much cheaper. Narrow tyres are better for offroad. Good luck!
I notice that you put the tubeless tape on the tire but still use a tube, is that just in case? As an "Insurance policy" if you will get a flat, you can ride longer if you need to before needing to fix it? ? Or just a failed experiment ? Thank you very much for the video, very helpful
@@NomadSweden Sorry, I guess I was not clear, I am looking at your RIM in the video, for example at 7 minute and 20 second mark, you put blue tape to block the air going out of the spoke nipples, ,many do this to this in order to convert tube rim, to one you can use without tube, I wonder if this experiment failed, or just an "insurance" policy, maybe you can ride longer if the tube is punctured.
@guzziman the tape is put there by Yamaha to prevent spokes from scratching tubes. The T7 does not have tubeless rims and I have not converted them. All is stock
Hei Nomad, love your videos. Very instructive and well done. I am considering getting a Tenere after not having ridden a motorbike for 60 years. Do you think I am nuts? Id like to try and come join you on the TeT, maybe the French part, where i live. After Covid, that is. Keep doing the good videos.
I picked up some good tips there, thank you, not done my own tyres yet but I have everything ready, I even bought a balancer... not sure I should have bothered lol, but I reckon once I've done about 4 tire changes I would have broken even... providing I can do it lol
Good luck! Training makes perfekt. Here it costs at least €100 to have a shop do it for me and I run out 3 tyres per year so it's a big saver. And, good to know if you need to do it trail side.
@@NomadSweden thanks, I heard you talking on a podcast over here in the UK, (Trail and Adventure Motorcycle Podcast) it was a good listen, I had been meaning to look you up on you tube but your tire video was recommended to me - you tube is great at stuff like that, so I now have lots of stuff to catch up on and watch.
Great video! Thank you! It seems so easy see you to change the tires on the T7 :))) You said in the video that you use 4mm inner tubes on the T7. They are ok if you go to highway? Is it secure? I'm have the stock inner tubes but want to change to a michelin reenforced tubes (2,5mm or 4mm) but have somne doubts about the safety issues on highway... (I rarealy go to highway, but...) . Thank you! Regards from Portugal!
Hi there! I have now gone down to 2mm tubes because I had trouble balancing with the 4mm. Perhaps a bad tube. I know many who run 4mm on their T7 with no problems.
@@NomadSweden I mean, some puncture prevention like slime or puncturesafe. I come from an R1150GS (tublesse tires) and this is the first "tube bike" I have... so perhaps its phsycological issue this afraid about punctures.... :)
just put some mitchelin anakee wilds on mine just finished 20 min ago . put you tube on and you pop up. ankees are a sod to take off and put on front was the worst. got the same pump to pump them up balane was good to. dont think i could change one on a trail .would have to run them flat. that bike will come alive with them on.
Question, when reinflating the tyre do you over inflate to pop the bead back into place? Your natural way in the video is awesome, very enjoyable dude.
@@NomadSweden Saknar du den nu med facit i hand? Jag kollade på din video när du jämför din GSA mot Teneren... det gjorde att jag vacklar lite... tror jag väntar på att Norden kommer å tar den på en tur.
@@tobiasjohansson7751 GSAn var fantastisk men jag saknar den aldrig utom när man ska åka timmar över 100km/h. Men gillar du mer terräng så får du roligare med en 21-tummare runt 800 kubik med vikt runt 200kg. Det blir stor skillnad oavsett vilket märke du väljer. Norden är häftig. Ska bli kul o testa den på riktigt nån gång.
Hi How did these tires preform on the surfaces you operate in, regarding both traction and longevity ? How do you think the Tractionator Adventure compare to the Rally tires ?
Hi! The Motoz Adventure are favorites of mine now for long trips with lots of gravel/offroad. They last forever. I took mine off after 8500km but still had meat left on them. The price you pay is that they are very slippery on cold/wet tarmac because of the hard rubber. So no twisties in the wet. Once you know when to be careful and accept the limitations, they are great for adventure. The Rally tyres are softer and offer better traction on hard surfaces.
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Not sure why I watched this video having fitted tyres on bikes and cars for decades but this guy has that certain entertainment factor that is compelling.
He tells the tale, warts and all, illustrating any errors as he proceeds.
Such honesty in this day and age is refreshing.
No fancy garage with special tools, just heaps of common sense and practical tips based on his experience.
Brilliance!!!!!!
Thank you so much for your kind words!
I agree. He's very entertaining to watch 🍻
Top tip, don't tighten the valve nut all the way down. After you've inflated the tube a bit, push the valve in (the whole valve not the core) and all your excess air will rush out straight away and you won't think you've pinched the inner tube 👍
Good video 😊
Thanks! Will try that next time 👍🏻
So glad I watched your video to the end and learned what I've been doing wrong for the last 20 years - put the inner tube in first. Also learned a few other tricks so I might just buy some Motoz and fit them myself :-)
I did exactly the same job yesterday on my Tenere 700 - From Pirelli's to Motoz. As you say, i can confirm that demounting the Pirellis is a absolute nightmare.. I like your advise to insert the tube first an then mount the tire. Its so much easier and saves a lot of time an nerves. Thanks for your entertaining video and greetings from southern germany ;)
Danke sehr! Griass Di
As I don't have a Tenere 700 yet I never thought about the possibility to changes tyres on my own. With your video instruction it looks now doable and it's very similar to a bicycle 😁 Greetings from Germany, Bernd
Froh das ich Dir helfen kann! /Robert
Still a useful description of changing a T7’s tires. Thanks! You were saying once you thought you’d pinched a tube flat, because you could hear air leaking after you’d brought it up to pressure, but no fault found when you take it apart again. Happened to me, too.
We live and learn 😊
Thanks for the video.
I found when removing the tyre that it's a lot easier to get both beads on the outside of the rim so the rim sits inside the tyre, then you can just pull the rim straight out.
Yes that's a good tip. I will try it next time. Thanks
Haha... watch this whole ting again 😂how does your back feel after a session like this. Love the singing when you pump up the tire. I do it as well, but i have edit it away in post production. Maybe i should do more of this. It add so much more joy to the video.
Yep. It sure does. You guys are great.
The 10mm pinch bolts in front axle can be slackened with the rally raid tool also as the socket is inside the hex drive for the front axle .
Du har den absolutt beste videoen på youtube på hvordan man bytter dekk selv i garasjen/boden med enkle, basic verktøy. Jeg lærte masse av deg, spesielt det med babypudder, sette i slangen først, og bruke en klemme på dekket for å lette montering. Skal prøve dette selv nå i sommer. Ønsker deg en god jul.
Tack så mycket Torstein! God jul på dig!
For years I changed tires on the ground on my knees before I finally brioke down and used a pry bar to open my wallet to buy a tire changing stand, now I wonder why did I wait so long. The Baja no pinch tool, or equivalent, is also very handy. I love everything about the Motoz tires except the price, they are great tires.
I second you on the Baja no pinch. Two friends have them and they work slick. I have a tire changing stand but afraid to use it with tubes. For our tubeless tires it worked great.
I keep trying this method and it just never works for me. I'll keep trying. Last night i put a TKC80 on the front of my T7. I had to revert to putting one bead on, then put the tube in. I've been using tire lube as that's what we've used the last 20+ years of changing our tires. I may have to look at that paste you're using. Kudos! Cheers from Canada
Damn!
Donner und Blitzen!
No compressor!
Hardcore.
LOL I ran into the same problem just this weekend putting new tires on my tiger 955i, thought I pinched it too but it was just air that was escaping from in between the tire and Tube... took it all back apart for nothing haha.. Lessons Learned. One tool that I use that has made a world of difference putting the tires back on is a BAJA NO PINCH Tire Tool, the tool is a great investment!
Very entertaining for sure. LMAO with your little comments and song snips. Watched all the way through your video.
Great job on the tire changes by the way! Loving my T7 and getting it like I want it too and that's part of the fun of owning a new motorcycle.
Thanks for sharing.
I really like the tip with the clamp on the tire! Great and really informative video! Loved the beegees when you pumped up the wheel 😂😂
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On the trail could probably get away with large zip ties
Appreciate the video as it is always good to compare to someone else's ideas, and maybe learn something new! Envious that you've had this bike so long already, I haven't even seen one yet, in person! Ride safe!
I agree. It is not fair! Thx for comment
this BLEW MY MIND - tube on rim WOW
Never knew that you can put the innertube in first and then put the tyre on.
it makes getting the valve through the rim so much easier
It's so much easier that way, just don't inhale the baby powder. And please buy some bead buddies, I learned that the hard way.
You can also put just a litte bit of air in the tube before you start putting the tire back on the rim, just so it is not completely flat = smaller chance for pinching the tube.
Good thinking with those clamp pistols!! I'm going to remember that! I scratched my rims up pretty badly trying to keep the tyre off the bead, even with those stupid silicone 'rim protection' pads...
Yes my rims are scratched like hell on the inside but It’s only paint. The clamps are a nice to work with.
ja det finns hundratals vlogs med däckbyte...men den här var den bästa.. rolig o inge tjaffs..yes there are hundreds of vlogs with tire change ... but this one was the best .. funny and no big deal ..
Tack kompis!
Look good. Can't wait for your review of the tires.
changing tires by yourself, i hate it with a passion 😃
That's what I hate the most ^^
Hey Robert, good video...takes the mystery out of changing tyres!. The Motoz look good and people speak well of them. One thing I do like about the original Pirelli's is their awesome road grip . But you have the advantage of lots of great trails to ride!. By the way, my partner just said to me ' are you actually watching someone changing tyres on a Sunday afternoon...!🤣 '. It's important T7 stuff I replied...you wouldn't understand! Cheers Steve
Haha yes it’s important stuff 😊 i like the pirellis too but as you said, we have a lot of dirt which is my preference. Thanks Steve. Take care
Thank you very much. Thanks to you, I was saved from a great expense.
You just have the best letter combination on your number plate!
Yes it was fun to arrive at the 1000km service with EXACTLY 1000km on the odometer and OCD on the plate 😂
@@NomadSweden 🤣 you live up to yor plate mate
I saw that you use dialon. When I did scubadiving many used dialon as thalk for the latex sealings but since it contains other stuff many said that it shortens the life of the sealings. Insted we bougth thalcum at the pharmacy without any parfume or oils. The inner tyre is much thicker so it might not be an issue but maybe worth to consider if going on a longer ride.
Thanks Mats! I didn't know that. Will consider that for my next change.
Rob, good job on tire change, no rebalance of wheels?
Howdy from Tacoma, Washington, USA
No balancing yet. 2.500km on them now no problem that I can feel at least.
I never balanced on the enduro and I never had a problem. ;-)
Ok, caught that about your luck with the balancing ! Carry on...............
On different bike but i love the motoz tire. I first had tge tractionator desert ht , now im using the mountain hybrid. Works great.
Love your channel. Which do you prefer, the motoz adventure or the dunlop 908rr? Thanks.
Thanks! That’s a tough one. I’s say marginally Dunlop in the lead due to better grip on cold wet tarmac. Inbthe dirt the both rock. Motoz wins for me though since the Dunlop is very pricey in Sweden.
Lærte masse av denne: tusen takk!
Den valve stem-toolen du bruker, det er Biltema sin, korrekt?
Yes det är biltema. Fungerar bra
Thank you. I need to change the tube ont he rear wheel. got a puncture. So i am happy you showed how to do it, this will make it much easier for me. :-D
Then the purpose of this video has been fulfilled :) Happy to help.
@@NomadSweden Done it now. I put the Mitas E7 on. But it took me foreever, maybe i am not such a good mechanic, just over 5 hours. First it was a nightmare to break the bead and then i really struggled to get the tire completly from the rim, so one side was off but to have it completly off , i really had problems.
It is much harder than it looks like when u watch peroople do it.
Just for a small tipp for people reading it, use screm clamps to break the bead that is so much easier. See other people do it here on youtube.
Changed FrontTire now, that was only 45 minutes. Much easier to break the bead using the BeadProFS from MotionPro. Did it now on front (90/90 Mitas E-07) and rear tire (Mitas E-07+ 150/70). I can recommend the MotionPro Beadpro they really work.
Superb tires for the t7!!! Nice work!
Thanks for your tips! I´m sure we learnt a thing or two :) You made it look so easy though! How many times would you say you´ve changed tires in your life?
Exactly 5 times. Two times alone. And... I did struggle with getting the bead off on the Pirellis. I cut that part 😊 but practice does help, and if you are two, it is half the effort.
I just had to change my tube due to a nail for the first time. It took myself including help from 2 other friends. I did thankfully learn a bit more about how to work the tire to remove it so hopefully next time I can do it alone but I am scared about putting the tire back on as it is a pain in the butt lining up the rear brake and not knocking out the spacers out with each attempt at the same time.
Indeed the brake can be a pain. But training makes perfect
Thanks for your videos. I'm the owner of a 2013 660z Ténéré. I would love a bigger tank for the T7, but still an awesome bike. Gettings from Barcelona
Hola! I make about 300-350 km in one tank and that's ok I think. However there are tank solutions coming up for the T7, like larger tanks and even built in extra tanks in the rear fairings. So just wait a little longer if you need it. Personally, if I go to desolate areas I would bring extra fuel in a bladder or can.
Absolutely agree with you, the stock tank has more than enough range, unless you want to go to a very remote area. It is more a look thing for me. A Ténéré always came with a big fuel tank. I miss the T7 prototype tank in the final production bike. It would have been very sweet
Robert, the Tenree 700 manual states a chain adjustment of 43mm to 48mm slack at mid point for your rear adjustment. You placed your tire on based on the last placement and it is very likely that as the chain wears, that there is too much play in the chain, which could result in going over a big compression of the back swing arm to the point that it throws off the chain off of the front sproket and breaks into the engine casing. This would be a bad day for the bike and the rider. Second, you did not balance your tire which creates excess wear and the tires not achieving good traction as they vibrate off of the ground. Third, setting the front tire without compressing the front fork when the compression bolts are somewhat loose makes for the fork suspension find its place of least stress and allows for good alignment of your most important tire and rim, the one that points you in the right direction.
Thanks. 70000km now no problem. But this was my first change and I added some things since then.
Next time seat on the bike and pump a little the forward forks before tightenig the axis shaft. This will help to correctly align the fork pipes.
A safety precaution: fix the central stand in his position before starting to work. It will prevent the bike from falling on you when the forward/rear wheel is removed and the snap off from his positiin for any reason.
This can be easily done by using a short rope/strap between the central stand and any solid part in the frontal zone of the engine ( frame, crash-bars, etc.)
Thanks for the tips!
You make it look easy! To break the bead from the rear tyre i had to call my girlfriend for help because the wheel was flying to the roof... very embarrassed 😁... Thanks man for all your videos!
Thank you!
I too bought the same bike, in the same color. Although in Canada the Red is more of a Candy Apple red. I went with the factory tank pads and took your advise on the rear carrier. Very happy with the rack except it weights just over 6 kgs, however it's functionality and rugged design is worth the extra weight.
I am looking for the same Motoz tires but have only found listing (in Canada) for tubeless Front = (54Q) and I think I need (54R) Did you install Tube Type (TT) or Tubeless (TL) on yours ?
And how did they perform over the summer ?
Yes its strange that the markets have different version of red 😙 I run TL versions of most tyres and the TL Motoz works great. I mainly use them in the warm season since they get very hard and slippery in the cold/wet season on tarmac.
Very good video. You make life easier for many of us.
How much torque NM do you tighten them again ?
Thanks! Rear 105nm and front 72nm
@@NomadSweden thanks
Rear wheel wheel balance on the Axel alone in swing arm brake caliper clear cush drive and sprocket removed will allow you to find the heavy spot add wait till it stops turning to be more accurate add wait till it starts to turn again split the difference.
Front wheel I found too much resistance within the bearing but with a smaller shaft a thicker hard spacer between that and the bearing (free play between each) allowed me to minimise this resistance and same procedure for rear add weight to stop further weight to measure inaccuracy split the difference I know I'm cheap but I would rather ride then anything else
Hi, i always put ‘ ride on ‘ in the innertubes for balance and punctures!!!
Never heard of that but I googled it and it looks sweet.
Thanks, thats a great instruction. What brand is the innertube?
I am not sure actually. I forgot to check. The dealer handed it to me and it was in clear plastic wrapping so the logo wasn't obvious. If I had to guees, I think it may have been Michelin.
I always fine I have to balance the wheel on my tenere with spoke weights it make it ride much smoother.
Nice work!! I have an order in for the same set! One question. What heavy duty tubes are you using and where to get them? See you on a trail somewhere 👍🤗
I think it was michelin tubes but I’m not sure. I got them at my local shop and they picked them for me but you can get them in any online bike store also.
It says Dunlop on the tubes ;)
Great video! Thanks for sharing your knowledge! Why the baby powder tho? 😅
Thanks. Tubes make friction and heat against the tyre. Powder or slime is used to reduce that friction.
@@NomadSweden Ahhh great stuff! Thanks! Cheers from Norway and a new dual sports CRF300L rider 🙂👍
I just joined the 'do-it-yourself' tyre change. Thank you for your valuable tips......and singing lessons :)
Thanks! I hope to be the next pop star export from sweden 😂
Nice mountain bike jersey. I have the same one.
the Pirelli is a nightmare to get off, will try again tomorrow. Thanks
They are indeed. And no need to ever put on again 😊
job done, many thanks
Hi, great video and love the channel being a fellow T7 owner. Are the inner tubes you run heavy duty or not? What brand of inner tubes do you run? Also how did the Motoz tyres handle in the twisties?
Hi there and thanks! I have used both 2mm thick Tuff Tubes and 4 mm Michellin UHD. Both has worked well. Check my tyres video about the Motoz nd others. Wirks well in dry twisties but now wet.
Best tyre change video
Have you got a video on changing the spark plugs. Or falve clearances yet.😊
Nope never did that so far.
Watching this, I am reminded by my Bike Mechanic on how the alignment of the rear wheel is very important.. he used to use a measuring tool to ensure the correct measurement on both sides of the back wheel was accurate.. scaring me with the comment that if the wheel is not straight, it will cause wear in the wrong places, and damage some parts (can't remember what, it has been over 3 years since he said it).
How do you ensure the rear wheel is correctly aligned.. with the correct chain slack for the T7?
(Granted, I have only watched until 13m 10s, but am thoroughly enjoying the vid) :)
Thanks for the tip!
Great video, thanks. I’m yet to take delivery of my bike, Can you please tell me if the Tenere wheels have rim locks?
Nope, No rim locks on the tenere.
What are rim locks?
Dish soap makes for a good tyre change lube
Hey Robert! Great videos, I specially love the TET videos. I saw you changed you’re tail tidy. Could you tell me/us which one it is please? Thanks!
Thanks! I have the t7rally.com version.
Excellent video, always enjoy the way you make the mundane humorous. Which grease are you using to lube the tire?
Thanks! The lube is from a cheap store called Biltema and its ”tyre lube”
Good on ya, do you not balance your tires yourself whilst the wheels off, easy to do maybe 10mins each tire. Yo from NZ.
I do that nowadays but didnt have the tools this first time. Worked well anyway
Thanks for the tuto. Can you please share the tool that you are using for the manoeuver ? Also indicate the nominal torque for each part ?
I updated the description of the video with the information.
Tips för ballansering:
Se till att den gula eller röda pricken på de nya däcket är i höjd med ventilen, pricken är den lättaste punketn på däcket och ventilen är den tyngsta punkten på slangen.
Gör du så brukar man slippa ballansera då däckvikterna var placerade så från frabrik.
Japp, Motoz märker dock inte sina däck med prickar tyvärr.
Best Tenere video on this subject - thanks! Love all your videos. What center stand are you using?
Thanks! This centerstand was Yamaha oem but I don’t have a centerstand anymore. Removed it for weight and it got often stuck in offroad.
@@NomadSweden To be honest, I was surprised to see it on your bike after I saw the type of riding you do in your other videos. Makes sense to get rid of it. My concern with not having one is having a solution to change a tire at the side of the trail. Perhaps a video is in order to show us how you would handle a flat on the trail without the center stand. I'm sure it would be popular content.
I have no tutorial but episode 7 of ”here be dragons” we fix a flat on the Tenere on the trail in the Albanian mountains using a rock. I also have a small trailstand in my toolkit.
Good and informative video and channel! Have you ever had to remove the tire and change a flat on the side of the road? In that case, what tools did you have with you to do the job?
Yes check our last long trip video. Two flats
This was helpful, and very entertaining:DD Keep up the good work!
Thank you 🙏
Good job..Good learning video. Well done my good man. Enjoy
Good video...How did you find the Mitas E09's??
Liked them alot! Exept the front was hard as hell to mount on the rim. Riding them was great. I got about 5000km out of them.
Did Motoz confirm you can run tubes in these? Sorry if I missed it. I see for their tires you can run tubes in 140 width (but they say not for adventure bikes, only single cyclinder type enduro bikes) but for 150 width they say tubeless, and unlike Mitas, don't say if you can run tubes in their 150's. Do you know?
The tires are Tubeless Ready (TR). No problem running tubes in them. My supplier just writes instructions to use slime or chalk to make sure the tube does not get high friction inside. I now have over 7.000km on them with tube with no issues. The Tube-version tyres just has a softer sidewall for easy mounting. But I had no problem mounting the TL. Just go for it.
Hey thanks! Appreciate it. And I’m sure other 150-70-18 owners do too.
Very informative video. Thank You! I have stock on my T7 and was watching a review by Kyle Bradshaw and they seem to be a great tire. Where did you buy the side tank pads for the T7?
Thanks! The grip pads are original from yamaha
@@NomadSweden Thank You! I tried Yamaha's website, but no luck, just the top pad.
Just the tonic I needed to lift my spirits however, apart from not needing to balance at least the front wheel, did you really manage to lever the tyres off with those steel tyre levers without marking the finish on the rims? I just had tyres professionally replaced at a tyre fitters (and they managed to nip a brand new tube) so I refitted the front wheel in about 5 mins but the rear one took longer than I care to mention during which time the dog went indoors because the air was so blue! Great video from a personable chap. Please keep them coming!
Thanks! My rims look like zebras witha ll the marks. I dont care about finish that much since I ride it hard and change tyres 3-4 times oer year. As long as its healthy.
Great video and helpful, thanks. I probably would have balanced the wheels additionally, Particularly if riding paved roads on the way home from your play ground.
Indeed. I do balance now that I have the tools for it.
Great video. Just got the Aventure tyres too. What pressures do you run them at on and off road please?
I run pretty much the same all the time. Around 2 bar (29psi). Rarely below that.
Great video. Thank you!
One unrelated question... What is that bag that you have there on the back rack?
Thank you, Michael.
😊 it’s Enduristan base pack 6,5
@@NomadSweden Thanks
Was it necessary to disconnect the ABS sensor/s from either wheel as part of the tire change? Thanks 😊
I never disconnected abs front or rear when removing the wheels and had no problems. Just be careful when removing the wheel not to touch it with wheel. The service manual however says to remove abs sensor and calipers before wheel.
Okay. That was a great video. Nicely done!! I was laughing - great sense of humor and carefree demeanor. "This baby will not have a red butt." Thoroughly enjoyed your work. Thanks.
😊🙏
Hi Robert. What did you put under the bike, so it doesn´t tilt forward, when taking off front wheel when on centerstand?
I haven't had the centerstand for a long time but I don't remember putting anything under. It becomes lighter in front so the rear weighs it down. (If I am not mistaken). But otherwise just put anything under the skid plate to be safe.
@@NomadSweden Thx alot. By the way, I really enjoys your channel and content.
Best video i have seen to fit new tires on. Thanks ! And damn fun to watch to hehe! Holy .... its snowing! 🤣
This is the video I was waiting for. Thanks a lot. One question: is there really no need for balancing the tire? Did you leave the original weight on the wire wheel? Greets from Bavaria. Great channel- go on!
Griass Di Thomas! I never balanced the tire and it has been good every time. Except for the UHD-innertube. When I installed that, I had to balance the tire with moving and adding weights.
Nomad Sweden 🇸🇪 Grias di! :) Thanks! You did the balancing by you self with rule of thumb?
@@thomkru6328 I don't have any balancing tools, but I do use the wheel axle holding the wheel in my hands to see if I can feel something obvious. If there are markings (red dot) on the tire I use that also. Then I ride the bike and hope for the best. If there are vibrations I take the wheel to my buddy who has balancing equipment.
Nomad Sweden 🇸🇪 This is the answer I hoped to hear. ;) Today I will mount my new Bridgestone AX41. Thanks a lot.
Another excellent video, Robert! I've seen this video long ago, but now I'm rewatching since I have a Teneré of my very own. 😄👌
Question - What's sized tubes does the Teneré require? I see in the video that you have heavy duty Dunlop tubes. Which ones are those? This is the first bike I have owned with tubed tires and I have not found any information in owner's manual regarding the tubes, only tire sizes.
Also, do you have to purchase tires specifically that take tubes or can you use any ADV tire as long as its the correct size? Skål! 🍻
Skål my friend :) For tubes you only need the wheel size 18" rear and 21" front. The thickness depends on what she likes. I use 2mm tubes now. "Kenda Tuff Tubes". The thicker, the more resistant, but also more wrestling to install.
With tubes you can run tyres that are both TL and TT. You can run tyre width 150 (standard) or the narrower 140 which is much cheaper. Narrow tyres are better for offroad. Good luck!
@@NomadSweden Thanks Robert!
Great videos. Entertaining and informative. Keep up the good work.
Thanks!
I notice that you put the tubeless tape on the tire but still use a tube, is that just in case? As an "Insurance policy" if you will get a flat, you can ride longer if you need to before needing to fix it? ? Or just a failed experiment ? Thank you very much for the video, very helpful
Tubeless tape? T7 does not have tubeless tires
@@NomadSweden Sorry, I guess I was not clear, I am looking at your RIM in the video, for example at 7 minute and 20 second mark, you put blue tape to block the air going out of the spoke nipples, ,many do this to this in order to convert tube rim, to one you can use without tube, I wonder if this experiment failed, or just an "insurance" policy, maybe you can ride longer if the tube is punctured.
@guzziman the tape is put there by Yamaha to prevent spokes from scratching tubes. The T7 does not have tubeless rims and I have not converted them. All is stock
@@NomadSweden Ah... thank you very much
Thanks for the video. Quick question, what brand are those tyre levers with the plastic protection on them?
Biltema
Wanted to see when you took out the brake calipers properly ..u know if there is any adjustment
Not sure what you mean. In the rear it just comes off when you take out the wheel axle, and in the front you loosen two screws and it comes off.
Is The tires tubeless or for tubes? And what tire preasures do you have? Nice video 👍💪
The tyres are for tubeless and I run about 2.0 bar in them.
You almost “talk” me into this awful work. Good video. Btw what is the bue tape on the rim?
Just do it 😊 The blue tape is part of the standard rim to protect the tube from the spoke nipples.
Hei Nomad, love your videos. Very instructive and well done. I am considering getting a Tenere after not having ridden a motorbike for 60 years. Do you think I am nuts? Id like to try and come join you on the TeT, maybe the French part, where i live. After Covid, that is. Keep doing the good videos.
Yes! You are nuts! 😂 but in the best way. Go for it! And we’d love to ride tet in France!
I picked up some good tips there, thank you, not done my own tyres yet but I have everything ready, I even bought a balancer... not sure I should have bothered lol, but I reckon once I've done about 4 tire changes I would have broken even... providing I can do it lol
Good luck! Training makes perfekt. Here it costs at least €100 to have a shop do it for me and I run out 3 tyres per year so it's a big saver. And, good to know if you need to do it trail side.
@@NomadSweden thanks, I heard you talking on a podcast over here in the UK, (Trail and Adventure Motorcycle Podcast) it was a good listen, I had been meaning to look you up on you tube but your tire video was recommended to me - you tube is great at stuff like that, so I now have lots of stuff to catch up on and watch.
Enjoy!
Great video! Thank you! It seems so easy see you to change the tires on the T7 :))) You said in the video that you use 4mm inner tubes on the T7. They are ok if you go to highway? Is it secure? I'm have the stock inner tubes but want to change to a michelin reenforced tubes (2,5mm or 4mm) but have somne doubts about the safety issues on highway... (I rarealy go to highway, but...) . Thank you! Regards from Portugal!
Hi there! I have now gone down to 2mm tubes because I had trouble balancing with the 4mm. Perhaps a bad tube. I know many who run 4mm on their T7 with no problems.
@@NomadSweden Thank you. And you use slime on the tubes? It doesnt afect the wheels balance?
@@paulomafra1717 I use chalk only. It does not affect balance.
@@NomadSweden I mean, some puncture prevention like slime or puncturesafe. I come from an R1150GS (tublesse tires) and this is the first "tube bike" I have... so perhaps its phsycological issue this afraid about punctures.... :)
Oh i see. I have never used those products so I can’t say. I am planning to convert to TL though. At least rear which is TL rim alteady.
just put some mitchelin anakee wilds on mine just finished 20 min ago . put you tube on and you pop up. ankees are a sod to take off and put on front was the worst. got the same pump to pump them up balane was good to. dont think i could change one on a trail .would have to run them flat. that bike will come alive with them on.
Hello.
With what force Nm tighten the front wheel axle and the 2 fixing screws?
Front axle = 72Nm, Pinch bolts = 21Nm
@@NomadSweden Thank you for the quick reply 🙂 super useful videos 👍
Greetings!
Nice humming, recognize this sh!t. 😂 but my biltema bead breaker makes itbeasier than this 👌🏻. Look fwd to hear your review of the Motoz Adventure.
I will appreciate a bead breaker even more now. It's all relative.
Nomad Sweden 🇸🇪 🪕allways lokk at the biiiight side of life... 🎼
Question, when reinflating the tyre do you over inflate to pop the bead back into place? Your natural way in the video is awesome, very enjoyable dude.
Thanks! Yes I overinglate to about 3-4 Bar or until I see/hear bead is fully on.
@NomadSweden ah thanks dude I was just double checking.
Tjena, skön video! Har du sålt GSA'n??
Tackar! Ja den bor i Finland nu :)
@@NomadSweden Saknar du den nu med facit i hand?
Jag kollade på din video när du jämför din GSA mot Teneren... det gjorde att jag vacklar lite... tror jag väntar på att Norden kommer å tar den på en tur.
@@tobiasjohansson7751 GSAn var fantastisk men jag saknar den aldrig utom när man ska åka timmar över 100km/h. Men gillar du mer terräng så får du roligare med en 21-tummare runt 800 kubik med vikt runt 200kg. Det blir stor skillnad oavsett vilket märke du väljer. Norden är häftig. Ska bli kul o testa den på riktigt nån gång.
was it easy to get the new bead to seat when pumping up. my mitas e07' were a bitch. might try motoz next.
To my surprise the Motoz were easy to get on. No problem with setting bead what so ever.
Very useful! Happy with the tires?
Yes Motoz are super tyres. Just a little hard which makes them slippery on tarmac and stones.
Excellent information. Thanks!
How he gets the wheel in and off the rim with one tire iron is just unreal to me...My Metzeler Tourance gave me a hell of a time.
Oh I usually have two 😊
Did you install the same size for the MotoZ as the stock Pirelli? (150/70 R18)? Just curious. I think I am going to order this for my rear tire.
Yes I did. Great tyre 👍🏻
Hi
How did these tires preform on the surfaces you operate in, regarding both traction and longevity ? How do you think the Tractionator Adventure compare to the Rally tires ?
Hi! The Motoz Adventure are favorites of mine now for long trips with lots of gravel/offroad. They last forever. I took mine off after 8500km but still had meat left on them. The price you pay is that they are very slippery on cold/wet tarmac because of the hard rubber. So no twisties in the wet. Once you know when to be careful and accept the limitations, they are great for adventure. The Rally tyres are softer and offer better traction on hard surfaces.
Kindly answer one more question.
What is the size of the bar where you have mounted the Quad Lock for the phone. I want to order one but I don’t know which mount to go for.
Many thanks in advance
The quad lock mount you want is the ”mirror mount”. Fits perfect
@@NomadSweden do you use the vibration dampener also ?
@@drady8541 nope, i used a phone only for navigtion and the dampener added a lot of extra distance