Easy way to install a tire on a rim

[stetracer]

I can remove and replace a tire in less than 5 minutes after the rim is removed from the bike including breaking the bead. Nothing beats a good set of spoons and a nice bead breaker.

[dorkburger]

Totally off the point, but I remember my father seating tubeless backhoe tires, after installing them on the rim, with starting fluid and a match. Exciting .......

[eil]

Totally off the point, but I remember my father seating tubeless backhoe tires, after installing them on the rim, with starting fluid and a match. Exciting .......

There's some videos of this method on YouTube... I'm sure it works, but I really favor the non-flammable, non-explosive methods myself.

[bwringer]

Tire levers and a bit of skill are far faster.

It's amazing how far people will go to find a more complicated way to do something simple.

[Seaking]

I don't have spoons, I don't have the skills for doing it the right way, yet..

I do have zip ties and I have clamps..

It doesn't work on typical motorcycle sized rims or tires..

It DOES work nicely on wide low profile tires on chrome rims that you don't want marred with spoons or machinery.. (tried it, it works)

So now I'm out looking for spoons and to acquiring the skills to do regular type motorcycle tires..

[crackerman]

I just use spoons and cut up a plastic bottle to put between the rim and tire so the spoons don't scratch the rim. Usually doesn't take long.

I've used this method when I need to break the bead. Sometime you can just jump on the tire, but if not this works well.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DNrhMUPxI3o

[Seaking]

Have any of you tried the Ride On Tire Balancer and Sealant Gel yet? I've been using it on my bikes for over a year now and for my needs, it works quite well.. Unlike the green slime, this product sticks to the inside of the tire at the contact patch area, levels itself out after the first ride and balances the tire out nicely, with or without balancing weights.

Dyna beads and green slime stuff usually gets you a dirty look from the mechanic who does your tire changing, but this stuff sticks to the inside of the tire. So no mess, no fuss. Once you get it in the tire via valve stem, the product does indeed balance the tire nicely at all speeds and I find it absorbs a lot of the little vibes from road irregularities (we have a lot of that around here).. I'm meticulous with my tire pressures, checking them every day I ride and easilly get over 35,000 kms (21,000 miles) before reaching the wear bar indicators on the tires on the touring bike (highway, back roads, city combined).

This stuff works for me quite well.

As always, your opinions and mileage may invariably differ.. (YMMV)

[alke46]

Sounds like a good product, who makes it?

Have any of you tried the Ride On Tire Balancer and Sealant Gel yet? I've been using it on my bikes for over a year now and for my needs, it works quite well.. Unlike the green slime, this product sticks to the inside of the tire at the contact patch area, levels itself out after the first ride and balances the tire out nicely, with or without balancing weights.

Dyna beads and green slime stuff usually gets you a dirty look from the mechanic who does your tire changing, but this stuff sticks to the inside of the tire. So no mess, no fuss. Once you get it in the tire via valve stem, the product does indeed balance the tire nicely at all speeds and I find it absorbs a lot of the little vibes from road irregularities (we have a lot of that around here).. I'm meticulous with my tire pressures, checking them every day I ride and easilly get over 35,000 kms (21,000 miles) before reaching the wear bar indicators on the tires on the touring bike (highway, back roads, city combined).

This stuff works for me quite well.

Sounds like a good product, who makes it?

As always, your opinions and mileage may invariably differ.. (YMMV)

[Seaking]

you can find more about it here.. various sites sell it as well.

http://www.ride-on.com/motorcycle-formula-mot.html

[alke46]

you can find more about it here.. various sites sell it as well.

http://www.ride-on.com/motorcycle-formula-mot.html

Thanks. I have not heard of this product before. Looks like $14.95 per 8 oz. bottle plus $8 shipping and 2 bottles would be required= nearly $50 per bike. Seems a bit pricey????? I dunno.

[Seaking]

Thanks. I have not heard of this product before. Looks like $14.95 per 8 oz. bottle plus $8 shipping and 2 bottles would be required= nearly $50 per bike. Seems a bit pricey????? I dunno.

Obviously if you shop around you'll find a much better price somewhere. I purchased it at a better price. I have it logged down somewhere for my next tire change.. For the amount of touring I do, I find it well worth the price..

[alke46]

Don't want to start a poll here but I wonder how many of our GS family members are using this stuff.

[alke46]

Obviously if you shop around you'll find a much better price somewhere. I purchased it at a better price. I have it logged down somewhere for my next tire change.. For the amount of touring I do, I find it well worth the price..

Thanks, I'll shop around for it.

[Katarat]

The Harbor Freight motorcycle installer stand works pretty good for me, especially breaking the bead of the old tire. Ill have to try the zip ties, hard to believe its that simple but Ill see.

[bluewool]

Anyone think this will work on a 190/50 17 radial dubious.

While I am here could someone recommend a particular brand of tire spoon? My "General Goodtimes" off brand pair folded up like a chinese lawn furniture... Perhaps it was operator error..