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Post by jstich on Aug 25, 2016 11:23:18 GMT -5
Hello all, how do you all change your tires? Mine has 10 inch wheels. Do you take the wheels to a motorcycle shop and have them put the new ones on?
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Post by just1artist on Aug 25, 2016 11:26:55 GMT -5
Vise to break bead, tire irons to take off tire and put tire on, I admit I use granny fluid instead of soapy water, air tire up... Oh and sometimes ALOT of profanities lol
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Post by humanshield on Aug 25, 2016 11:52:05 GMT -5
Do not overlook balancing.
Balancing the tires (even 10" tires) makes a YUGE difference in the ride.
I just balanced the front tire on my 150 yesterday and now it's smooth as silk.
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Post by 90GTVert on Aug 25, 2016 12:34:24 GMT -5
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Post by spaz12 on Aug 25, 2016 13:02:02 GMT -5
Vise to break bead, tire irons to take off tire and put tire on, I admit I use granny fluid instead of soapy water, air tire up... Oh and sometimes ALOT of profanities lol Granny fluid? Somehow that just seems so wrong. And admitting to it? Somethings are just better left behind closed doors... auto-correct: Making people seem freaky every day  |
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Post by acvw74 on Aug 25, 2016 13:22:37 GMT -5
Vise to break bead, tire irons to take off tire and put tire on, I admit I use granny fluid instead of soapy water, air tire up... Oh and sometimes ALOT of profanities lol Granny fluid? Somehow that just seems so wrong. And admitting to it? Somethings are just better left behind closed doors... auto-correct: Making people seem freaky every day |
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Post by just1artist on Aug 25, 2016 14:28:01 GMT -5
Bad auto correct! Lol
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Post by jstich on Aug 25, 2016 23:42:35 GMT -5
M'kay, how do I balance the wheels?
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Post by adkbiker on Aug 26, 2016 6:03:50 GMT -5
"If your tire has a balance dot, make sure you install the tire so the dot lines up with your valve stem" as mentioned in link: Read more: 49ccscoot.proboards.com/thread/380/change-tire#ixzz4IR2H149tI recently changed my tires and there was a dot on the sidewall I aligned with the valve stem. I did not notice any problem with tire balance but I don't ride much over 35 mph. |
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Post by aeroxbud on Aug 26, 2016 6:22:36 GMT -5
M'kay, how do I balance the wheels? You can balance the wheels by spinning the wheel between some Axel stands, or even a weork mate. Just use the axle. The stick on weights are available from eBay. You need to tape them on till you get the right weight opposite the heavy spot. Once the weight is right peel the backing off and fix permanently. |
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Post by 90GTVert on Aug 26, 2016 9:43:58 GMT -5
M'kay, how do I balance the wheels? Products like Ride-On and Dynabeads are also out there. I use Ride-On mostly, but obviously use weights at times. I like Ride-On because it balances and could potentially keep me from getting a flat on the road. It's one of the more expensive options though, not counting the initial cost of a balance rig and weights. |
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