No-Mar

[R7]

Really....Hmm, I've got a Motard rim with plenty of scratches already dying to get a pilot power put on

Can you wait a week? Got a busy week this week and some plans for the weekend...

[The Snowman]

Just remember that in order to have your tire changed by Mark, the rim and tires MUST be spotless, even in the nooks and crannies.

[MysteriousR1]

Can you wait a week? Got a busy week this week and some plans for the weekend...

No promblem waiting here. That rim of mine would make a perfect trial, scratchs.

[number9]

That's a nice piece! I bought a cheapo HF tire changer for about $80 (after coupons/sale) and it's served me well. It's raw compared to that beauty, but it's paid for itself a few times over!!!

Where are you bro? I have a tire I'd like taken off a wheel, don't need to put it back on. I can spot you some beer?

[Pestilence]

It looks like a lot of people are getting tire machines. I'll take that quad off your hands

Yep! Got my setup 3 yrs ago. I'll never pay anyone a dime again to change tires.

[TheIglu]

I got my HF one in October. Bolted it to a pallet and man, I just find excuses to swap tires now. Pledge makes the experience both smooth and lemony scented!

[R7]

Well i have to say, my first tire swap went pretty good. Take it off the bike, change tire, balance tire and back on the bike in an hour. Not bad and i'm sure I can cut that time in half or more with some practice
And i'm pretty fussy about wheel scratches and i didn't see any new marks on my front wheel...though i can see risk of it happening.

Nice new 2CT of the front of the R1, I'll probably do the rear tomorrow night.

[beet]

I haven't even changed one of my own yet, but if you want to be the first with no guarantee of scratches or time, I'll give it a shot for a 12 pack of beer Carry in wheels only

LOL now that's a cheap price

[R7]

Hmm, changed the rear this evening and it wasn't quite as fun. Someone care to give me some tips other than the instructions that came with this thing? The front was cake, the rear was like wrestling a bull to get the new one on. No matter what i did, i couldn't get the rim to stop spinning in the clamps?

One things for sure tho, I waited to long to change out the Dunflops...wow it's like I got a new bike

[Paul_E_D]

Put the tire in the sun to warm it, then pop it onto the rim in one swift motion. Not that I can do it, but that's how I was shown.

[Pestilence]

Put the tire in the sun to warm it, then pop it onto the rim in one swift motion. Not that I can do it, but that's how I was shown.

Or if it's cold or dark, a tire warmer OR the oven at 150 for 15 minutes works great as well.

[Pittenger5]

No matter what i did, i couldn't get the rim to stop spinning in the clamps?

I think you need to try to lean on the tire/wheel while using the bar. Ive seen a couple people have a bit of trouble with it, but they always eventually go.

[FTMS]

When you are putting the tire on keep it in the center of the rim. Keep pushing the bead down past where it would sit on the rim.

I know this is kind of personal but what are you using for lube? I just use dish soap and water.

[R7]

I think you need to try to lean on the tire/wheel while using the bar. Ive seen a couple people have a bit of trouble with it, but they always eventually go.

I did that per the instructions using my hip. The front was easy, the rear is what gave me trouble and I did them both the same way? It felt like I was going to rip the stand from the floor

When you are putting the tire on keep it in the center of the rim. Keep pushing the bead down past where it would sit on the rim.

I know this is kind of personal but what are you using for lube? I just use dish soap and water.

Yes, it is personal..the lube I used was called DNA...wat?

Seriously though, I used the lube and spray bottle that came with the kit, just says tire lube on it and is a jelly like stuff. Mix it with water and spray it on

[Degsy]

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If you need to try that hard, something is wrong. Purple power is a great tire lube and when I have seen people have trouble its always the beads not being in the "drop zone". That's the valley in the center of the rim. Top bead AND bottom bead.

[R7]

Top bead AND bottom bead.

This could have been it then, I didn't realize both beads had to be in the center valley. I'm sure the bottom one wasn't

[Degsy]

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Top bead AND bottom bead.

This could have been it then, I didn't realize both beads had to be in the center valley. I'm sure the bottom one wasn't

That's almost always the issue.