You Missed the Most Important Step -The Drop Center Secret and How to Use it .

Step by step in close up detail . All of the key points explained and demonstrated throughout the video. Even a first time beginner will be able to follow along and successfully change a dirt bike tire with no trouble at all . This is also a good refresher for more experienced bikers to reference before changing a tire .

The lubricating tire paste used in this video was NO-Mar tire mounting paste and the spray bottle lube was the same product mixed with water at an 80 : 20 ratio of water to paste .
There are many products available at most automotive supply chains that work very well. Even soapy water or windex can do a fine job too .

The tire levers I primarily use on motorcycle tires are the Motion Pro 10 inch spoon type , model number 08-0115 . But I also use many other types and styles to assist when a third or fourth lever is required during an istallation .

Note * I have to add this fantastic bit of information that was kindly left in the comment section by this knowlegable fellow biker @AndreiBanciu .

"I also place the tube not in line with the valve hole of the rim, but in the opposite direction of the way the tire could slip on the rim . So when the tire has just spun a small amount , the valve stem will line up with the hole and the valve will sit perpendicular to the rim. Then its obvious there was a "slippage condition" and I either have to inflate the tube a bit , unbead the tire and re-jig it's position on the rim or, keep riding and check it regularly , allowing me to continue riding with the same settings ,if terrain requires such low pressure, because there is still more room for the tire to slip before the valve stem gets in a perilous position .
This applies mostly for the rear wheel, but I have had tires slip on the front rim as well.

Thanks Andrei ,This is great information .

[TRyanLearnBikes]

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Watch this video to see how well the No-Mar Tire Changer worked for me .

[YPZK]

I've watched heaps of videos on tire changes, but none of them really explained the crucial things to consider. That video has been extremely helpful. Thanks!

[BlackouTTProductions]

After 3 pinched or popped tubes. This is what helped me finally get my rear tire fixed. Thanks man. Putting the bead in the drop center I think is what did it. Giving me that extra room to pop that last 3/4s of the bead in the rim. Thanks again. That and lots of soapy water and baby powder lol

[Desert]

To everyone reading comments, this guy is really good at fixing bikes. I've been riding over 50 years. I began changing my own tires years ago. When Malcom Smith was in overseas enduros, he could do it in 4 minutes. I tried that on a 79 husky 250. It's possible but sheesh😂

[walterhergt]

Appreciate how direct this is. Spot-on helpful. AND loads of angles, great editing, great audio - very much appreciating all the set-up and editing work.

[yukonjon]

wish more you-tubers would do the narrating separate to the videoing like this. so much easier to listen to. plus we tend to work faster when not talking non stop.

[nastysoda]

Absolute best tire change video, thank you! Everyone else uses a tire change stand and also don't metion making sure the other side of the tire is down in the center of the rim.

[billmcmeekin]

Well done, nice video👍 Years ago I got tired of constantly fixing flats on my kids dirt bikes, and figured out it was from spokes pinching tube under harsh riding. I ran a narrow strip of duct tape over spokes inside like you, and very very rarely did they have flats again. Best tip ever!!!!

[barnfresh]

Great Video, well done! Some 60 odd years ago my pops explained the drop center to me. Every time he would see me struggling with a tire he would say "start at the valve stem, end at the valve stem".

[KrakensGarageandAdventures]

Another great tutorial for a job I have loathed all my life. I learned quite a bit on this one. Backing the lock nu off to the cap is something I've never seen before. Great job!

[Adam-rhfj]

Best tutorial I could find. Changed my tire for the first time and this really helped

[thedbsworkshop]

Brilliant video, I like the way you visually explained with the cut away tyre on the rim. Quick, simple but very effective & informative video nicely done 👍

[kruse]

I use a couple vise-grip squeeze clamps to squeeze the sidewalls together. Then it drops into valley of rim. Definitely helps !

[karicallegra]

Tip I learned from watching another Youtube video by ARiemann: use silicone spray on the tube instead of baby/talcum powder. Doesn't clump, is super slick to help prevent pinch flats, and silicone keeps the rubber supple.

[MervinDeJager-os]

Back in the day we used to use my mom's cutlery to do inner tube change and fix punctures on our BMX's. Same method as in your Vid. Brings back such good memories.The freedom to go pedal wherever you wanted to go. "BMX" has a 800cc Triumph engine on now.

[Kennykoo]

Perfect video. No bs, fast and good info

[MotoWorld]

yea, good video! One of the things that helps the most is getting that tire warm! Try to do this on a cold day and it is so much harder!

[Dave.S.TT]

Brilliantly demonstrated. Masterclass in Editing. Thanks

[blairguinea]

The very best education here Sir, i have taken a million dirt bike tyres off and of course putting them back on and yep there certainly a special technique, little bites with the levers certainly helps as you illustrate, that definitely is not the last either you for your time and experience

[Yoda-emmt]

Nicely done mate one thing to note using tubes is as you insertt your lever refitting the tyre make sure you only use the tip of the lever or you can pinch the tube and start all over .