cap'n
Junior Member
Hello all. Yes, I used the search function, so "Search First" nazis please take a deep breath and back away from the keys for a moment... there does not appear to be a good, comprehensive how-to thread *that I could find through careful search* on beginning-to-end tire changes for both wheels. I found snippets, and some pictures of home-made bead breakers, but not a good walk through from people who've done it. That may be because it's so mindlessly easy that no thread is really needed, but Id like to hear that from those who've done it, if that's the case.
I've got my bike stored with a co-worker / friend. It's time to take it out. First, I must get myself to his house and change the tires, using his help and tools, but he only knows old ducati's. He was sure I'd have to un-do my chain, for example, because he does, so I have vowed to come prepared. Also, I have a 6 month old baby at home, and the weekends are when I relieve my wife of Baby Duty as much as possible, so I will need to be in and out of there like the wind. The deal goes down Sunday morning. I have the stock tool kit, a breaker bar and socket for the rear axle (easier than the shorty in the kit), and the tools my buddy's got. He has tire irons, a balancer, and lead weights.
I am looking for your tips, your experiences, and man-oh-man would some quick photos be awesome as well. I love all of you.
I've got my bike stored with a co-worker / friend. It's time to take it out. First, I must get myself to his house and change the tires, using his help and tools, but he only knows old ducati's. He was sure I'd have to un-do my chain, for example, because he does, so I have vowed to come prepared. Also, I have a 6 month old baby at home, and the weekends are when I relieve my wife of Baby Duty as much as possible, so I will need to be in and out of there like the wind. The deal goes down Sunday morning. I have the stock tool kit, a breaker bar and socket for the rear axle (easier than the shorty in the kit), and the tools my buddy's got. He has tire irons, a balancer, and lead weights.
I am looking for your tips, your experiences, and man-oh-man would some quick photos be awesome as well. I love all of you.