Doing my own tires

[CCRider]

I was interested to hear from some of the guys who've done their own tires, what balancing gear you're using, and if you have any specific reccomendations.

I've had it up to here with the dealer. So I really don't wanna go back.

-Bob

 

[Ignacio]

Start here and think "No Mar".

 

[pmeysemb]

Hey CC,

I am on my 5th set done myself. I bought 4 nice spoons and a Marc Parnes balancer. The sidewalls on the rear of my latest Conti Road Attacks were a bear but I was able to muscle through it. The others I have used weren't as stiff (Pilot Roads and Dunlops). I am going to try a couple C clamps next time now that I heard about that trick.

No more dealers for me, either, hopefully. The biggest advantage for me is the convenience of getting the tires done in one night and not having to transport wheels back and forth to the dealer.

Paul

Duluth, MN

'05 FJR, 34k

 

[Silent]

I've given up on dealers fore tire changes too. I picked up a Harbor freight tire changer with a MC adapter, and Marc Parnes ballancer. I also picked up a Mojo lever. Still waiting to burn out the rear on the FJR to change it tho It worked well on a old, narrow Hardly rim, so I'm sure the FJR will be easier.

 

[ECDriver]

I was interested to hear from some of the guys who've done their own tires, what balancing gear you're using, and if you have any specific reccomendations.
I've had it up to here with the dealer. So I really don't wanna go back.

-Bob

Go for it, you'll be glad you did! No-mar changer and spoons, Marc Parnes balancer, assorted tire spoons, rim savers, assorted wheel weights - stick ons are fine, haven't lost any up 130mph! Read some of the threads on changing tires, little sweat on a Sat. morning and your on your way, saving a bunch of cash in the long run! I have several bikes and it paid for itself in two tire changes.

Dan

 

[Fencer]

A big +1 on the No Mar.

Excellent Customer service to boot!!!!

The only thing I find I have difficulty with is de-mounting low - profile sportbike rims.

Its hard to make a gao sometimes to get a de-mount bar in there.

On my second change today

 

[gumba]

I have a Coats 220, a home brew balancer, Nomar second hand, and all of the paraphernalia. I have been mounting tires for 35 years. The best advise I can give is get the tire HOT. Don't even think about it on a cold day-cold tire. Pick a hot day when there is good sun shine. If it's windy, I put the tire in a trash bag to keep the wind from cooling the tire. I bought Chicken Hawk tire warmers for cold days. They work, but nothing beats a hot sunny day.

The FJR rear rim is a real ***** because it is very shallow. Use rim protectors and lots of goop. I use soap and water.

 

[HaulinAshe]

NoMar sells the BEST tire snot I've ever used.

 

[Grumpy]

Hey CC,
I am on my 5th set done myself. I bought 4 nice spoons and a Marc Parnes balancer. The sidewalls on the rear of my latest Conti Road Attacks were a bear but I was able to muscle through it. The others I have used weren't as stiff (Pilot Roads and Dunlops). I am going to try a couple C clamps next time now that I heard about that trick.

No more dealers for me, either, hopefully. The biggest advantage for me is the convenience of getting the tires done in one night and not having to transport wheels back and forth to the dealer.

Paul

Duluth, MN

'05 FJR, 34k

And a long night it is this time of year!

 

[Fred W]

Start here and think "No Mar".

All I get there is:

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[Joe2Lmaker]

Please watch this video:

https://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-7546109776315225781

I thought it had been posted on the Forum before, but I couldn't find the post

 

[Shane]

The site that made it all clear to me:

https://www.clarity.net/~adam/tire-changing.html

Shane

 

[Fred W]

Please watch this video:https://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-7546109776315225781

I thought it had been posted on the Forum before, but I couldn't find the post

Great video. I especially like the music. Gives the procedure more dignity.

The only new thing to me was the use of furniture polish as a lubricant. I honestly have never heard of such a thing. I know it is the greatest thing since sliced bread for shining up the bodywork, but are many others out there using Pledge while mounting their tires?

 

[Checkswrecks]

Fancy-fancy!

For bead breaking, I just use a 2X4 as a lever, putting the end under the jackpoint of the car, pressing down on a short 9" piece of 2X4 that presses the bead area. I also used a chunk of 3" angle iron once for the vertical piece and it worked fine.

Make sure to lay the wheel on three other boards, so it's not resting on the rim or brake rotor.

 

[JimLor]

Joe - great video, thanks. Explains the procedure and takes the mystery out of it! I just might buy the stuff and do it myself - just got a new set of BT 021 that will need mounting soon.

 

[650cent]

Joe - great video, thanks. Explains the procedure and takes the mystery out of it! I just might buy the stuff and do it myself - just got a new set of BT 021 that will need mounting soon.

Hey Jim, just a heads up, the rear BT021 was a ***** to mount on my no-mar. I ended up using the mounting bars that came with the tire changer. The front went on fine but the rear was like putting a 16" tire on a 17" rim.

Bill