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Post by chunk73 on Apr 14, 2011 15:34:56 GMT -5
Now that I got my vento up and running again with a new CDI I can get back to my planned improvements for the season. My tires are bald, and there are leaks at the valve stems because the rubber is dry rotted, i have to put air in every 5 days or so. Anyways i found tires online, however not sure if I need tube or tubeless, or where to get new valve stems. Should I attempt this job myself, or buy the tires and then bring to a tire shop to have them put them on the rims. Not sure how to proceed with this so I figured i would ask the experts.
Thanks
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Post by 2strokd on Apr 14, 2011 16:06:23 GMT -5
I use and others use the good ole bench vice and squeeze em off the bead.
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Post by jmkjr72 on Apr 14, 2011 17:48:17 GMT -5
well chances are you need a tubeless type tire most are tube there are very few that still use tubes
i get the valve stems from the local dealer
as for should you diy
well do you have a good air compressor
that is the big decideing factor if not then no
you need to get the beads properly seated other wise you will be crashing when it blows out
you have to be carefull with the tire spoons getting the new tire on the rim make sure you dont damage the bead
a cheap tire lube to use when you are putting the new tires on the rim is liquid dish soap
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Post by chunk73 on Apr 14, 2011 18:13:23 GMT -5
well chances are you need a tubeless type tire most are tube there are very few that still use tubes i get the valve stems from the local dealer as for should you diy well do you have a good air compressor that is the big decideing factor if not then no you need to get the beads properly seated other wise you will be crashing when it blows out you have to be carefull with the tire spoons getting the new tire on the rim make sure you dont damage the bead a cheap tire lube to use when you are putting the new tires on the rim is liquid dish soap I may leave this one for the pros at firestone! Dont want to crash because of a shotty job on my part. |
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Post by jmkjr72 on Apr 14, 2011 18:37:55 GMT -5
thats if a regular tire shop will mount them for you
a lot of the palces around here wont touch motorcycle or scooter tires because of the liabilty
last time i had to go in to the shop my brotherinlaw works at on a sunday as my air compressor was frozen up becasue of cold weather
when seating them you have to make sure you hear 2 pops and even after that i like to put them in a stock tank and check for bubbles (if you dont have a stock tank you can use the bath tub)
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Post by Reign on Apr 14, 2011 18:46:20 GMT -5
If you need tires, I have a stack in the garage as tall as I am. All brand new, same as stock. That's if you decide to do it yourself.
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Post by 90GTVert on Apr 14, 2011 21:23:50 GMT -5
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Post by chunk73 on Apr 15, 2011 16:27:36 GMT -5
If you need tires, I have a stack in the garage as tall as I am. All brand new, same as stock. That's if you decide to do it yourself. Cant i still buy the tires myself even if i dont mount them myself? The reason being that I cant imagine firestone stocks scooter tires. Cant I bring the rims and new tires and just pay them to mount them? |
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Post by 90GTVert on Apr 15, 2011 17:52:19 GMT -5
Depends on the shop. Usually they will let you show up with your own tire, but not always.
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Post by drawkward on Apr 18, 2011 2:53:35 GMT -5
I stopped by and asked a guy at a local used tire place to put a tire on for me. After I finished asking he told me to give him a minute. He finished eating his sandwhich, then started walking to the garage, and motioned to me to come follow him. I did, we walked over to the tire changer. I handed him the new tire and bare wheel. He proceeded to install and inflate the tire. Took him about 2 and a half minutes, total. No words spoken. The guy then gave me the wheel with the fresh fully inflated tire installed. I went for my wallet and asked him, "How much?", but he cut me off , before I could finish asking him, and said, "Esta bien, don't worry about it." Nice guy. He's also inflated my tires on my car for a free a few times. Never accepts even a tip. Since that first tire job, I've purchased two tire irons from Harbor Freight. After that I watched a few videos on YouTube like this one; to get a good idea on the process. Have done 3 tires so far. All of them are still holding tight - without any issues. Well, maybe I have to put a little air in them every six months or so. One thing I haven't done yet, which I've heard is a waste of time, is balancing. I think I would notice the difference up around 55-60 mph. I bought a tire from Reign last year. It came with manufacturer's packing, never used. I was quite pleased with it. Way better than stock in both performance, and styling. It's a Kenda K761 130/70-12, a dual-sport tire. Here's a picture of the tread pattern.  Great tire, all around. Reign ships out quick, and always gives a good deal. I say go with his, even if you don't decide to do it yourself. Things needed to change a tire:- $10 - Tire Irons
- $3 - Large Clamp
- $0 - Soapy Water
- Dish soap a recycled windex bottle works for me. Gotta lube up that tire if you want to get it off, or on.
- $0 - Wheel Protectors
- From anywhere. Large laundry soap jugs work for me. Protects your wheel from scratches that would be caused by the irons.
- $0 - Learning a new skill that you can keep with you for life.
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Post by chunk73 on Jun 8, 2011 8:12:16 GMT -5
As always you guys are always more than helpful. I took another good look and figured I could get one more season out of these tires. So will probably push this off until next year.
Thanks again all
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Post by shakerdriver on Jun 8, 2011 15:45:02 GMT -5
I don't know if you live near a discount tire store or not but they will do the work if you bring them a tire real cheap also. Just something to keep in mind for when you decide to do it.
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Post by Goosey on Jun 15, 2011 9:30:34 GMT -5
The local car place only charged $7 to change out a trailor tire we brought in and replace the valve stem. Can't hurt to ask.
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