How to Change & Balance Your Own Motorcycle Tire.

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[gokaneinthemembrane]

After fighting with numerous tires and diy changes over the years, learning how to use the "drop center" is going to be a game changer! I would watch videos and still suffer and cuss. This is the first time it was explained and I thank you.

[nathanwickline]

The first video I watched a few weeks ago mentioned absolutely zero about the drop center and I ended up bending my rim with my spoon from prying on it and damn near went psychotic trying to change my rear tire. I said I'd never do it again but thanks to your video I feel like I can handle changing my front tomorrow. Now I know the drop center is the key to success. Thanks for the video!

[davidchereneimmel]

I would add one tip, the round ink mark on the tire usually yellow or white is the heavy spot on the tire and if you put that opposite the valve stem you will be closer to a better balance with less weight. Many times through the years I didn't have to add any weight to make it balance. I have been changing my own cycle tires for over 40 years. Good video

[DacodaCourtney]

I’m definitely interested in more home mechanic tutorial videos like this from Craig!! Love it! You guys are what made me want to start working on bikes so stuff like this is a huge help!

[bigoledave]

Great video Craig! This is the kind of stuff regular riders need to expand their comfort zone working on their bikes. You should try teaching Sean some of this stuff!

[MonsterGodzArmy]

This is the series we need! Craig just teaching us stuff!

[mr.somebody]

Great video Craig, You did an excellent job explaining. I hope you do more videos like this. You're a natural.

[veemaxx]

What a great video, I've been mounting my own tires for 51 years and still learned a couple tricks. Thanks much.

[TheRealDukeSchneider]

Great to see new content! I have both this and B&B feed in my notifications. Very much appreciate the team and Craig’s role. I have a new to me 2011 KLR650, a new Hawk250, and a 2011 BMW R1200RT. This information was exactly what I was looking for to be able to swap the tires myself on the KLR and Hawk. Information I need from a source I trust. Thank you guys!

[spiritwalker]

One the best videos on tire maintenance. Thank you Craig.

[tamurlane]

I just bought paddock stands this season to pull my own tires and now you've given me the confidence to go ahead and change them myself too. Thanks for the informative video!

[bikes]

Clear, simple and articulate with good filming, audio and editing! Nicely done! You mentioned some things not seen in many videos about how to install a tire and you didn't talk down to your viewer. Pro job, thank you! I will be passing this along to others :)

[jimkerr]

Great tips. I've been changing my motorcycle tires for years with good results. Thanks.

[aarongalea]

Hi Craig, I think 1st important step before starting is finding out the tire rotation before installing it, would suck to find out you got the rotation wrong after you finish :)

[jacobstiller]

I've changed every, and many tires on my FZ09, still learned a thing or two, BEST tire changing guide I've seen yet. Thanks guys!! Keeping to core out to seat the bead is gold, I'll be giving that a try next time!

[coreysmith]

I successfully did my first tire change over the weekend. The video was a big help. Thanks!

[stephenmorris]

Brilliant video. When I think of the blood, sweat tears and industrial language i could have saved had I seen this 20 years ago I could cry !! Thank you.

[shermantincher]

Great tips Craig. Wish we would have had the internet back in 1973 when I was 12 years old changing the tire on my Suzuki TM 75 with 2 screw drivers and a crowbar on the concrete garage floor. Makes me feel cocky that I actually got it done and did not pinch the tube!!!!👍

[bluej]

Great tips, this works for tubeless tires too, although a bit more difficult. Most car tire machines can mount a motorcycle tire (it's what I did at work). Just be careful mounting it. Balancing is super easy, bought one at harbor freight and done. I'll give my pro tip. Most tires moto/auto have a dot on the tire, i believe that indicates the "light" spot on the tire. Put it opposite to the valve stem and I've had a few times where i didn't need to even add weights. 99% of tire shops don't do it.

[TennRides]

OK, now it makes more sense. Thanks for the info. Last time I needed new rubber, bought a cheap changer from HF. Couldn't get 'em on and said screw it, took them in. But at $40+ a tire, when I bring it in unmounted, it is too much for something so quick and simple. Next tire change, I'll do it myself again. Thanks again.