Tyre fitting

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   Has anyone got any tips removing and fitting tyres. New set on the way and the robbing buggers around here want �20.00+vat per end, to fit to loose wheels. Is it possible to remove & fit if so do I need any special tools or is it a case of don't bother.

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Baldys Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List L Plates Joined: 11 Feb 2008 Status: Offline Points: 26	Post Options Post Reply Quote Baldys Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Tyre fitting Posted: 07 Sep 2005 at 15:50
	Has anyone got any tips removing and fitting tyres. New set on the way and the robbing buggers around here want �20.00+vat per end, to fit to loose wheels. Is it possible to remove & fit if so do I need any special tools or is it a case of don't bother.

rsvrnewboy Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Moto3 racer Joined: 11 Feb 2008 Status: Offline Points: 62	Post Options Post Reply Quote rsvrnewboy Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 09 Sep 2005 at 14:11
	Agree with the above, easy job, just put a set on my RSVR with no probs and no need to balance. I managed to inflate mine with an ordinary footpump to sufficient pressure to pop the bead out (got Tarzan muscles in my right leg now) but its much better if you take the wheels to an airline. Rim protectors are a must - very easy to scratch the Oz wheels ! What we do in life echoes in eternity.....

Baldys Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List L Plates Joined: 11 Feb 2008 Status: Offline Points: 26	Post Options Post Reply Quote Baldys Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 09 Sep 2005 at 17:16
	Thanks for the advise guys, based on that I have just order ABBA bead breaker kit with lever & rim protectors. Gone are the days of paying idiots to wreck my wheels, I'll be able to do that myself now. Oh if I can't get tyre lube whats the bestb alternative? I used MR sheen or WD40 back in my karting days.

rsvrnewboy Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Moto3 racer Joined: 11 Feb 2008 Status: Offline Points: 62	Post Options Post Reply Quote rsvrnewboy Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 10 Sep 2005 at 18:58
	Usually use a solution of washing up liquid and water mate. About 50/50 seems to work ok. Don't tell the wife tho - she can't figure why we go thru so much of the stuff at the same time my bike needs new tyres ! Good luck. What we do in life echoes in eternity.....

Baldys Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List L Plates Joined: 11 Feb 2008 Status: Offline Points: 26	Post Options Post Reply Quote Baldys Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 15 Sep 2005 at 13:53
	Fitted new tyres, fairly easy, the front was a bit of a bugger to get on but otherwise all went ok and bike rides ok. Thanks for all your advise. I can recommend changing yur own tyres to anyone else who thinking of saving money. �163.00 for a new set and 1 hours work - Bargain. Thats paid for half of the ABBA Beadbreaker kit which was well worth the money.

tt dave Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Moto3 racer Joined: 11 Feb 2008 Status: Offline Points: 74	Post Options Post Reply Quote tt dave Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 15 Sep 2005 at 20:56
	it does make it a bit easier to fit the tyres if you keep the opposite edge to what you are trying to get on the rim well pushed in,also if you want to save even more money dont buy a rim or bead breaker but get a spade from the shed,put some cloth on the end and place it on the tyre near the rim,then watching your balance jump on the spade,works every time and is quicker v twins the way to go