I hope you liked this short video on this trick as it's super helpful! Also, guys I know you can unlock the zip ties but I've found that the amount of tension I you put these under makes releasing them risky as the lock gets deformed. It's a time saver so use it to get the job done.
@@BasicPoke lots of pressure on a small plastic lock. Picking at it is like a 30% success rate for not ruining the lock. Adds like 30 minutes to the job. I don't care about reusing them that bad
In over 50 yrs of riding I have only ever had one can of silicone spray ,which I was given. I keep it in a plastic bag way down my backyard and never let it get anywhere near my workshop.I am sure there is a reason it was invented but I havent discovered that yet. You want grip once that tyre is inflated onto rim not a permanent layer of super slippery oil/wax. I always use dishwashing liquid thinned with water , when it dries it disappears and allows rubber to grip the rim.And I have never used rim locks on road or trail bikes.Also, after using silicone you will never get an emergency patch to stick to it.Ever. So far so good.
Silicone is certainly not "permanent," and you're the only person alive who is so afraid of it that you keep it locked away in a vault far from your house behind layers of earth and lead like it's some kind of radioactive byproduct that will mutate your family... That being said, I also just use dish detergent or Windex because it's cheap, readily available, and gets the job done.
Finally somebody on the internet started showing people to use silicone spray to put their tires on been doing this for many decades and have left comments for people to try silicone spray for placing tires on and I always put both sides on at once specially when it has a tube I use a rope or a strap and a stick or a screwdriver to twist them up tight to push them together just like what you're doing with zip ties tried to explain it to people but they just didn't understand but this is a good example on how it works good job maybe now they'll understand
@jacobclark89 I've done this for years with no tire spin. I'm not saying it's never a possibility but it's worked for me and I'll keep doing it that way
I went to a motorcycle dealer today to get a price on changing two tires on my KLR650, they quoted me 2 hours labor at $125 an hour. The generosity and expertise of the people on UA-cam has given me the knowledge to do it myself and save $250… thank you
A tire install performed like a gentleman. FYI, we use a very durable releasable cable tie for a number of uses on the railroad from Panduit (Pan-Ty PRT6EH-Q0 Releasable Cable Tie, Black, UV PA6.6, 250lb
I pinched the tubes on my last attempts and had bought every 17" hd tube in yuma last winter. shoulda played on the internet more until I found this. man!
Love the CB750,. I bought one the 2nd year they came out in 1970. Had a blast on that bike for many years. Didn't ride for many years then got a 2008 Yamaha FZ1 and it was the greatest motorcycle I ever rode. Put over 30k miles on it and it was pure joy all over again like the CB 750 was 40 years earlier. Kool video on changing tires with zip ties, first time ever saw this.
One of my 12 is a bought new FZ6. Runs with the litre bikes and still is the horsepower king of all middleweights made then and now, within financial reason. Slightly better looking than the FZ1 but I'm biased for sure.
Old Triumph guy introduced me to P80 rubber assembly lube. Mix 50-50 with water in a spray bottle and use it on beads. Slick as snot but dries out and won't remain slippery. Game changer for tire mounting. Gonna try that zip tie thing.
Boiling water in a thermos softens up everything. Heat up both tire and rim. Also handy for seating the bead. Water is exponentially more heat conductive than hot air. Heat guns can melt your sidewalls but water is harmless.
Pro tip- use honda spray cleaner polish, its not as slippery as silicone. And after your done mounting the tire wipe the rim clean w a microfiber and its nice and polished up. 2 birds w 1 stone 👍
ThanX for the tip. You can make a zip tie release tool by tapping the end of a paper clip or tie wire to flat and running it into the zip tie block, between the locking lug and the zip tie holding end, and push them apart. Then can reuse the ties.
True magic, I like this a lot. I'll try this once I've got a new tube after pinching one today. So it's beer in the garden today looking at a bike with no front wheel. Bugger.
Auugh flashbacks to those tires. Continental Twins, or "Conti Twins" they were called back in my day, those were the very first tires I replaced on my 1980 CB400T Hawk! Super ironically, the tires I have been using for the past 12 years on my NC700XA, are still kinda "Conti Twins"- Continental TKC80 Twinduros, lol. I had no idea they still made those street tires. Excellent video as always!
Good post ! Practical application of simple principals , ' equalizing force ' , uniformity 👍 . 1. Cary a hand towel to remove silicon from the gloves . More controlled spray to the contact areas . ( I know , it's a demonstration .Just to mention for improved technique . / Worse with the wind . 2. Zip tie ' shorts ' can be joined for extended lengths in a need - for - need , right ? CraZy glue in the hollowed - out boot - heel 🎯 Good health !
Great method also for the bicycles tires. A remark, never use oil based products for easy install. Use neutral soap, better for the rubber tube on a long term.
A great tip, thanks ! One thing - I would recommend to use a lubricant that breaks down or dries instead. I worry about tire slip ripping the valve out under acceleration or braking.
You are correct. Silicone is inappropriate for tire lube. Who wants the slipperiest substance known to Man on tires. Tire shops have the right stuff for this. Excellent idea though. Thanks for sharing.
Way back I learned that using creamy GoJo type hand cleaner works great for putting tires on. Just evaporates in a few minutes. Also put baby powder on the tube so it slides and doesn’t get stuck. Nice video. Thanks
Great trick, I can’t wait to try that myself. Don’t forget to put the yellow dot (on the side wall of the tire) right over the valve stem. It’s the lightest part of the tire. Counter balancing the heavier part of the tube, the valve stem.
Great video and mounting method. It might be worth mentioning, to make sure the valve stem is located at the paint dot IF your tire has those, for easier balancing.
Just installed 2 new tubeless tires 2 days ago...did not have too much troubles but still had to use tire bars. Wish I had seen that vdo before. Amazing. Tnx for sharing.
Wow! Like all the others, I’m amazed how easily it spooned? on. Great video! Gonna do a set for my Honda 350 trail bike. I’ve been putting it off all spring! Lol
What a brilliant idea ! I've got an old British Royal Enfield with security bolts through the rear rim to stop tyre creep. However, this is a real bugger when trying to put a new tube and tyre on. So next time I do it, ill definitely use this method, thankyou for sharing it. 👍😎
Used this method on a Kawasaki Z550 in the late 1990s when doing a total rebuild, both tubeless tires went on that easily. Just wish I had thought about doing the reverse when taking the old tires off after breaking the bead. Excellent video BJ.
Wow. You make that look easy. Thanks. I get little bottles of silicone (non aerosol) from Home Depot. That takes up less space in my bags than spray silicone and allows for better-targetted application to put it on tire beads.
Good video. Seen it for years on UA-cam. If you use a small tool like a snall thin screwdriver to press or lift and release the latch inside the zip tie block you can save them to be used again. Been doing this for decades with all sizes of zip ties when possible to get to the little arm depending on where the tie is used for access. Silicone spray if used as rim slip lube will remain slippery and can cause a tire to spin on the wheel and tear the valve stem of the tube. OK if in a pinch situation on the side of the road but,... I prefer using the old standard baby powder. Silicone spray is used on automobiles on the door rubbers,.. and can stop water leaks and wind noises and make the door open and close easier. Can also be used in the window tracks where the glass slides to make them slide easier. Simply wipe it off any paint you may get it onto (the silicone will not damage the paint).
This has been my go-to method for a while. However, I save and re-use most or all of the zipties. You can use a knife tip or small flathead to pry the little locking tab up and undo zipties.
I've mounted probably thousands of tires over 40+ years, with the same Oura brand Japanese irons my dad bought me when I was a kid. Cannot remember last time I pinched a tube.
Works for tubeless tires too. You also don't have to cut the zip ties. You can use a small flathead precision screw driver to unlatch the locking tab through the face of the tie opening.
@@BrickHouseBuilds Question: is it ok to use the zip tie locations as pry points for the spoons? Or maybe since the beads are already pressed together it doesnt matter, just anywhere? I have yet to change my first motorcycle tire. You sure made that look effortless. Thanks.
Well you certainly made that look easy! I bought a tire machine and balancer (Handy) a few years ago. While it does make it easier, it is still a lot of work.
@@BrickHouseBuilds LoL. Maybe it was that obvious or everyone is that cheap. :0 Hadn't gone through the comments yet. But since you mentioned which zips to buy, the releasing type are the ones to get. Thanks
I love this method. Thank you for the great demonstration. My only suggestion would be to use soapy water instead of silicon spray. Soapy water rinses off very easily, lubricates perfectly well, and evaporates to a dry surface unlike silicone. Plus, you don't have to worry about getting that extremely slippery silicone overspray on the tire surface and disc brake surface. Overall, great video!
@@BrickHouseBuilds I also use silicone spray and find it far more effective than the old soapy water method. However, rather than spraying it directly onto the tyre I spray it liberally onto a cloth and then wipe it on. This eliminates the chances of overspraying onto your tyre tread area and brake discs and makes for a far less, erm, '𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨' first ride out once you've put the bike back together. Great video sir, I loved it - and the look on your face when the tyre just fell onto the wheel was priceless! 😂
@@BrickHouseBuilds @o0Hotiron0o 2 days ago A tire install performed like a gentleman. FYI, we use a very durable releasable cable tie for a number of uses on the railroad from Panduit (Pan-Ty PRT6EH-Q0 Releasable Cable Tie, Black, UV PA6.6, 250lb
Some people have a valve stem nut on either side of the rim as in this video, however, Michelin show both nuts on the outside of the rim with only the domed washer on the inside which makes far more sense.
When you put the tire on all you have to do is slide long sockets down in between the bead and the rim and that'll push the tire down to the center enough for every time that you pull the tire with a spoon the socket makes the tire go down into the center 5 sockets and you can put the last part of the tire on with one finger and a spoon
BJ rescuing backyard DIY'rs from ourselves 1 video at a time. Thanks bud! Quick question: I was given a tubeless replacement tire for my bike, but the current tire is running a tube: how hard is it to mount a valve for a tubeless tires and/or should I just put the extra tube I already have inside the new tire and use it like a tubeless tire?
@wayne3340 Well 10,000 people have said it's a bad idea for silicone in the comments but I've yet to have any issues in the years I've been doing it. 🤷♂️. These are duros
This is great, thank you! Wouldn't the silicone cause the beads to slip around the rim after the tire is mounted? I've had trouble with my front tire ripping the valve stem out of my tires. Does the silicone dry to help it stick?
I keep hearing this in rumor form, yet nobody has said they have actual experience with it. I've done this for years with no issue so I will continue to do it this way with silicone
Great method. Thanks for sharing. Is it safe to used silicone on the bead? I was always told to use something water soluble because you don't want a lubricant between the bead and the rim. It may cause the tire to slip against the rim, causing an unsafe condition while braking.
You don’t have to sacrifice the zip ties. You get a small flat bladed screw driver and lift up the ratchet lock in the head of the zip tie. We’ve changed tyres like this for years. When airing up, take it halfway to pressure, stand the wheel up and give it a small bounce or two on the floor to seat everything and then blow it up the rest of the way. You can use the same method in reverse to remove the tyre too. Which is why we reuse the zip ties.
Hi Brick House Builds. Great video. I will be trying out this method soon on my GT250. HOWEVER, I'm not so sure about using silicone spray as a lubricant, especially on a rear wheel. My fear is that on a hard acceleration the tyre could slip on the rim and rip out the valve stem. I think I will stick to using tyre mounting paste. Would be interesting to know your thoughts please. Best wishes from the UK !
I've done this many times and have never give it a second thought nor have I had and negative effects. See if anyone exists who has actually had a problem or it's just rumors from those who haven't tried
You get more effective pressure with the zip tie is to have the "zip" point at the edge of the bead, so you can yank on the free end of the tie in a kind of "pulley" action, or use pliers to good effect.
Love it. Gonna try that next weekend for sure. One question if the tire has an index mark( yellow dot) painted on, do you align that with the valve stem?
I hope you liked this short video on this trick as it's super helpful! Also, guys I know you can unlock the zip ties but I've found that the amount of tension I you put these under makes releasing them risky as the lock gets deformed. It's a time saver so use it to get the job done.
Risky how?
@@BasicPoke lots of pressure on a small plastic lock. Picking at it is like a 30% success rate for not ruining the lock. Adds like 30 minutes to the job. I don't care about reusing them that bad
Awesome video, do you think velcro straps would work so that you can re-use instead of using up zip ties?
Never to old for an old man of 71 to learn a new trick.!! Thanks for the video. SUPER.
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All these years of tire mounting and I learn from you how simple this could have been….I am blown away…thank you !
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Amazing
In over 50 yrs of riding I have only ever had one can of silicone spray ,which I was given. I keep it in a plastic bag way down my backyard and never let it get anywhere near my workshop.I am sure there is a reason it was invented but I havent discovered that yet. You want grip once that tyre is inflated onto rim not a permanent layer of super slippery oil/wax.
I always use dishwashing liquid thinned with water , when it dries it disappears and allows rubber to grip the rim.And I have never used rim locks on road or trail bikes.Also, after using silicone you will never get an emergency patch to stick to it.Ever.
So far so good.
Been doing this for years and no slip. Thanks for watching
Silicone is certainly not "permanent," and you're the only person alive who is so afraid of it that you keep it locked away in a vault far from your house behind layers of earth and lead like it's some kind of radioactive byproduct that will mutate your family... That being said, I also just use dish detergent or Windex because it's cheap, readily available, and gets the job done.
Brilliant!
Nothing worse than changing a flat tyre on the road only to discover that I nicked the tube in the process, and have to start again...
This definitely helps avoid that!
What an eye opener! I can't believe it was that easy. All those years of struggling have now come to an end! Thanks man.
It's not normally this easy but it's still drastically better than without zip ties
Finally somebody on the internet started showing people to use silicone spray to put their tires on been doing this for many decades and have left comments for people to try silicone spray for placing tires on and I always put both sides on at once specially when it has a tube I use a rope or a strap and a stick or a screwdriver to twist them up tight to push them together just like what you're doing with zip ties tried to explain it to people but they just didn't understand but this is a good example on how it works good job maybe now they'll understand
Well it seems like an uphill battle on the silicone. Everyone thinks the world will explode with using to mount a tire
So no tire talc with this method ? I don't like the idea of sillacone on the bead cuz it might make the tire spin on the rim and tear the valve stem
@jacobclark89 I've done this for years with no tire spin. I'm not saying it's never a possibility but it's worked for me and I'll keep doing it that way
@@BrickHouseBuilds do you spray the bead or just the tube
@jacobclark89 bead so it can get onto the rim
I’ve done that with reusable zip ties. It’s so much easier than just using the spoons.
All zipties are reusable. Just use a knife to pry the locking tab up.
I went to a motorcycle dealer today to get a price on changing two tires on my KLR650, they quoted me 2 hours labor at $125 an hour. The generosity and expertise of the people on UA-cam has given me the knowledge to do it myself and save $250… thank you
A tire install performed like a gentleman. FYI, we use a very durable releasable cable tie for a number of uses on the railroad from Panduit (Pan-Ty PRT6EH-Q0 Releasable Cable Tie, Black, UV PA6.6, 250lb
This was slick. Getting ready to change a front tire. Great video.
Hope it works for ya!
Been doing this even on tires as big as the Hayabusa’s, works effortlessly, love it
I pinched the tubes on my last attempts and had bought every 17" hd tube in yuma last winter. shoulda played on the internet more until I found this. man!
Making it look easy since 1999!! hehe.
Definitely doing this!
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Get reusable zip ties. They make them for 120lbs capacity @ 18”. Thanks for demonstrating this method. No more pitching tubes. Wish i saw this sooner
Glad it helped
Love the CB750,. I bought one the 2nd year they came out in 1970. Had a blast on that bike for many years. Didn't ride for many years then got a 2008 Yamaha FZ1 and it was the greatest motorcycle I ever rode. Put over 30k miles on it and it was pure joy all over again like the CB 750 was 40 years earlier. Kool video on changing tires with zip ties, first time ever saw this.
One of my 12 is a bought new FZ6. Runs with the litre bikes and still is the horsepower king of all middleweights made then and now, within financial reason. Slightly better looking than the FZ1 but I'm biased for sure.
Old Triumph guy introduced me to P80 rubber assembly lube. Mix 50-50 with water in a spray bottle and use it on beads. Slick as snot but dries out and won't remain slippery. Game changer for tire mounting. Gonna try that zip tie thing.
I should probably grab some of that
DIXON CPLG (DCL20) Lubricant does the same thing.
Geez! You make it look so easy! Love how you save on the zip ties, & giving Craig all the credit!
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I remember as a kid my neighbor doing this for one of his friends chopper. That was like 45 years ago. Still old techniques save the day.
That's awesome
Good tip. I had the biggest trouble removing a tire last time i tried .
Removing them is definitely tough
Boiling water in a thermos softens up everything. Heat up both tire and rim. Also handy for seating the bead. Water is exponentially more heat conductive than hot air. Heat guns can melt your sidewalls but water is harmless.
@@BrickHouseBuilds You can use the zip tie method to remove the tire also. Break the bead, slide the zip ties in.
Pro tip- use honda spray cleaner polish, its not as slippery as silicone. And after your done mounting the tire wipe the rim clean w a microfiber and its nice and polished up. 2 birds w 1 stone 👍
I can't say anymore than what's already been said below - awesome! Thank you!!!
99% Zip ties can be released 😉
Awesome bud, in all my years I never thought of this one! 👍
Thank ya!
ThanX for the tip. You can make a zip tie release tool by tapping the end of a paper clip or tie wire to flat and running it into the zip tie block, between the locking lug and the zip tie holding end, and push them apart.
Then can reuse the ties.
please see my pinned comment
Just used this method on my big 17" cruiser rear wheel/tire. Worked slick! Thanks.
@@LeeKobe1 Awesome 🤘
Great tip!
And the silicone idea even better...
Should be helpful for you
Hi Brick House
Your technique worked well and I barely needed my spoons. Thank you for your excellent suggestion
Glad you found it helpful!
True magic, I like this a lot. I'll try this once I've got a new tube after pinching one today. So it's beer in the garden today looking at a bike with no front wheel. Bugger.
Auugh flashbacks to those tires. Continental Twins, or "Conti Twins" they were called back in my day, those were the very first tires I replaced on my 1980 CB400T Hawk! Super ironically, the tires I have been using for the past 12 years on my NC700XA, are still kinda "Conti Twins"- Continental TKC80 Twinduros, lol. I had no idea they still made those street tires. Excellent video as always!
This one is a duro brand but yeah pretty timeless tread pattern
@@BrickHouseBuilds The Duros are fine. Have some original Contis from the eighties if anyone wants a display only setup.
Good post ! Practical application of simple principals , ' equalizing force ' , uniformity 👍 .
1. Cary a hand towel to remove silicon from the gloves . More controlled spray to the contact areas .
( I know , it's a demonstration .Just to mention for improved technique . / Worse with the wind .
2. Zip tie ' shorts ' can be joined for extended lengths in a need - for - need , right ?
CraZy glue in the hollowed - out boot - heel 🎯
Good health !
hey, this works pretty well, saved me a lot of time! Thanks
@@true_cnstntn glad to hear!
That is freaking awesome! I'm gonna try this on my electric unicycle, which is a bear. And also try it on my tubeless mountain bikes. Super cool!
Hopefully it helps!
This is bloody brilliant. thank you from an Aussie. More how to videos please.
Just check out the playlist!
@@BrickHouseBuilds will do
Worked great! I only need 1/4" ties(much cheaper), and used windex for lube.
Great trick, thanks! Note: Zip-ties can often be fully salvaged by slipping the tip of a knife between the locking mechanism and the ties - UA-cam it.
Check my pinned comment
Great method also for the bicycles tires. A remark, never use oil based products for easy install. Use neutral soap, better for the rubber tube on a long term.
A great tip, thanks !
One thing - I would recommend to use a lubricant that breaks down or dries instead. I worry about tire slip ripping the valve out under acceleration or braking.
Been doing this for years and have never had slipping
You are correct. Silicone is inappropriate for tire lube. Who wants the slipperiest substance known to Man on tires. Tire shops have the right stuff for this. Excellent idea though. Thanks for sharing.
I am completely blown away, I wish I had seen this 2 years ago. Keep up the great work. MF I'm excited to try this in 30 seconds
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Way back I learned that using creamy GoJo type hand cleaner works great for putting tires on. Just evaporates in a few minutes. Also put baby powder on the tube so it slides and doesn’t get stuck. Nice video. Thanks
Thanks for watching
The look on your face when the tyre just fell on, PRICELESS 🤣🤣🤣
It went better than normal lol
Great trick, I can’t wait to try that myself. Don’t forget to put the yellow dot (on the side wall of the tire) right over the valve stem. It’s the lightest part of the tire. Counter balancing the heavier part of the tube, the valve stem.
Hopefully it works well for you
No dot on this tire
Okay, I'm impressed.
Great video and mounting method. It might be worth mentioning, to make sure the valve stem is located at the paint dot IF your tire has those, for easier balancing.
There is no dot on this tire.
Thats a very flexible tyre you have there.
Ti's new
Just installed 2 new tubeless tires 2 days ago...did not have too much troubles but still had to use tire bars. Wish I had seen that vdo before. Amazing. Tnx for sharing.
Wow! Like all the others, I’m amazed how easily it spooned? on. Great video! Gonna do a set for my Honda 350 trail bike. I’ve been putting it off all spring! Lol
Definitely give it a shot!
What a brilliant idea !
I've got an old British Royal Enfield with security bolts through the rear rim to stop tyre creep.
However, this is a real bugger when trying to put a new tube and tyre on. So next time I do it, ill definitely use this method, thankyou for sharing it. 👍😎
Hopefully it helps!
Where did I go wrong in life....very good !!!!
Congrats! I swear I could try that for the rest of my life and STILL have to go to a tire shop! But I sure do love to ride...
Tire shop is definitely best as nobody likes doing this
Used this method on a Kawasaki Z550 in the late 1990s when doing a total rebuild, both tubeless tires went on that easily. Just wish I had thought about doing the reverse when taking the old tires off after breaking the bead. Excellent video BJ.
Thank ya
Wow. You make that look easy. Thanks. I get little bottles of silicone (non aerosol) from Home Depot. That takes up less space in my bags than spray silicone and allows for better-targetted application to put it on tire beads.
Is that in a grease form or something else?
Good video.
Seen it for years on UA-cam.
If you use a small tool like a snall thin screwdriver to press or lift and release the latch inside the zip tie block you can save them to be used again. Been doing this for decades with all sizes of zip ties when possible to get to the little arm depending on where the tie is used for access.
Silicone spray if used as rim slip lube will remain slippery and can cause a tire to spin on the wheel and tear the valve stem of the tube. OK if in a pinch situation on the side of the road but,...
I prefer using the old standard baby powder.
Silicone spray is used on automobiles on the door rubbers,.. and can stop water leaks and wind noises and make the door open and close easier. Can also be used in the window tracks where the glass slides to make them slide easier. Simply wipe it off any paint you may get it onto (the silicone will not damage the paint).
Have you had direct experience with tires slipping and tearing stems?
Jeez! Nice one! Wish I saw this two days ago lol. Literally just pinched a tube while changing my CR250 rear tire. UGH, I hate changing tires!!
Not fun at all!
This has been my go-to method for a while. However, I save and re-use most or all of the zipties. You can use a knife tip or small flathead to pry the little locking tab up and undo zipties.
@@agentelvis81 I know you can do that. It's not worth the time it takes to undo them without damage to me. This method is about saving time
@@BrickHouseBuilds Big zipties got expensive, man! Maybe I'm just a cheapskate heh.
Very smooth operation. RIDE SAFE OUT THERE!
This time was definitely smooth!
I've mounted probably thousands of tires over 40+ years, with the same Oura brand Japanese irons my dad bought me when I was a kid. Cannot remember last time I pinched a tube.
Yeah I'd say you got better at it having done 1000s of tires.
Hi, Thanks for that Tip. I will definitely do it that way from now on. Great Video.👍👍😁
Glad it's helpful!
You can use a small flat head to push the tab in the lock of the zip tie down and reuse it.
Yup
@@BrickHouseBuilds Also, that was incredibly smooth. I've been gouging my rims for no reason all this time.....
Sei que é barato as abracadeiras, mas tem um jeito de soltar e reaproveitar em outras coisas sem precisar cortar.
Abraço
Please see my pinned comment
Nice video, nice idea! Thanks a lot!
Thank ya!
Works for tubeless tires too. You also don't have to cut the zip ties. You can use a small flathead precision screw driver to unlatch the locking tab through the face of the tie opening.
Yes I mostly use it on tubeless.
Or use re useable zip ties!
As someone who wouldn't be able to afford a vehicle at all if it wasn't for being able to learn how to do all my own repairs; thank you
Glad it was helpful!
Well that was just pretty darned awesome. Great job!
It's super handy!
@@BrickHouseBuilds Question: is it ok to use the zip tie locations as pry points for the spoons? Or maybe since the beads are already pressed together it doesnt matter, just anywhere? I have yet to change my first motorcycle tire. You sure made that look effortless. Thanks.
@pipersall6761 either is fine. Take your time with the spoons and do just a bit at a time
@@BrickHouseBuilds Thank you!
Tip: With zip ties that large it's easy to use a pick to release the locking tab to undue and save the entire zip tie for reuse.
see my pinned comment
Heck yeah, I need both tires by the end of this season. Got to order them yet.
Great method, will use this next time 👍
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Well you certainly made that look easy! I bought a tire machine and balancer (Handy) a few years ago. While it does make it easier, it is still a lot of work.
Pretty sweet man, I’ll try this on my bike when I put the new rear tyre on, thanks! SOS pads will take that rust right off of that chrome btw. 👍👍
This is much deeper than what an SOS can do. It's flaking chrome
Great tip bj works great 👍👌🔧🔧🔧❤️
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Buy removable zip-ties or learn how to pick the locking clip with small screwdriver or blade to reuse the whole zip-tie for future use. Cheers
Please check my pinned comment. The zip ties release became the singular focus of every single viewer unfortunately
@@BrickHouseBuilds LoL. Maybe it was that obvious or everyone is that cheap. :0
Hadn't gone through the comments yet.
But since you mentioned which zips to buy, the releasing type are the ones to get.
Thanks
Yes, it is very doable with Small tall sidewall tires.
Great idea !
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That was awesome! Thanks for sharing!
Glad you enjoyed!
I love this method. Thank you for the great demonstration. My only suggestion would be to use soapy water instead of silicon spray. Soapy water rinses off very easily, lubricates perfectly well, and evaporates to a dry surface unlike silicone. Plus, you don't have to worry about getting that extremely slippery silicone overspray on the tire surface and disc brake surface. Overall, great video!
Having done soapy water many many times I prefer the silicone. Feel free to do it your way
@@BrickHouseBuilds I also use silicone spray and find it far more effective than the old soapy water method. However, rather than spraying it directly onto the tyre I spray it liberally onto a cloth and then wipe it on. This eliminates the chances of overspraying onto your tyre tread area and brake discs and makes for a far less, erm, '𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨' first ride out once you've put the bike back together.
Great video sir, I loved it - and the look on your face when the tyre just fell onto the wheel was priceless! 😂
With a very small flat screw driver you can pop open the tang on the zip tie and use it again in the future..
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A tire install performed like a gentleman. FYI, we use a very durable releasable cable tie for a number of uses on the railroad from Panduit (Pan-Ty PRT6EH-Q0 Releasable Cable Tie, Black, UV PA6.6, 250lb
Awesome!! How can get a bead seal on a tubeless tire?
Same method. I usually remove the valve core and get a rubber nozzle to add a lot of volume of air to get it started.
Starting fluid and a spark!
Great tip, You should have showed me this 45 years ago.
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Some people have a valve stem nut on either side of the rim as in this video, however, Michelin show both nuts on the outside of the rim with only the domed washer on the inside which makes far more sense.
I prefer having 1 on each side to hold tension and not pull the stem
Doesn't Silicone spray cause wheel slip⁉🤔🤔🤔
Only ever keep hearing that as people asking if it happens. Haven't heard from anyone with actual experience. I've done this for years with no issue
@@BrickHouseBuilds Cool just wondering.👍
Thanks for the tip! Hope I can return the favour by adding that you can save on the zip ties. All you need is a small flat screwdriver.🤞
Thanks for watching. Please see my pinned comment
@@BrickHouseBuilds Gotcha, I somehow overlooked that comment.👍
Thanks for your video. very interesting and helpful. Do you just go with the wheel balance lead that was on it with the previous tyre?
I normally don't balance as these bikes rarely get over 70. Just how I do it on my bikes not saying you should
You can take a pick tool and pull down on the zip tie flap and pull out the zip tie in tact and reuse them over and over.
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Thanks a lot!
By the way, is it a Heidenau tire and tube?
@@carlnapp4412 It's a Dunlop front and Avon rear
When you put the tire on all you have to do is slide long sockets down in between the bead and the rim and that'll push the tire down to the center enough for every time that you pull the tire with a spoon the socket makes the tire go down into the center 5 sockets and you can put the last part of the tire on with one finger and a spoon
Like this
BJ rescuing backyard DIY'rs from ourselves 1 video at a time. Thanks bud!
Quick question: I was given a tubeless replacement tire for my bike, but the current tire is running a tube: how hard is it to mount a valve for a tubeless tires and/or should I just put the extra tube I already have inside the new tire and use it like a tubeless tire?
This really depends on your wheel and if it's for tubeless or not. Mags are typically tubeless where spokes always have tubes
Will this work on the more modern tires like the Shinko 712's?
Of course
Great tip BJ enjoyed this one
Is there any risk of the tires slipping on the rim? Also what brand of tires are those? They look good.
@wayne3340 Well 10,000 people have said it's a bad idea for silicone in the comments but I've yet to have any issues in the years I've been doing it. 🤷♂️. These are duros
@@BrickHouseBuilds Good to hear. Thanks for the answer.
That worked great
Love this method, I saw it before but am wondering if it also works well on knobbies?
Doesn't matter what tire
This is great, thank you! Wouldn't the silicone cause the beads to slip around the rim after the tire is mounted? I've had trouble with my front tire ripping the valve stem out of my tires. Does the silicone dry to help it stick?
I keep hearing this in rumor form, yet nobody has said they have actual experience with it. I've done this for years with no issue so I will continue to do it this way with silicone
@@BrickHouseBuilds I'll give it a try and see what happens. About due for some new tires. Thanks.
Great method. Thanks for sharing. Is it safe to used silicone on the bead? I was always told to use something water soluble because you don't want a lubricant between the bead and the rim. It may cause the tire to slip against the rim, causing an unsafe condition while braking.
I've been doing this for a long time and have not noticed anything like that
You don’t have to sacrifice the zip ties. You get a small flat bladed screw driver and lift up the ratchet lock in the head of the zip tie. We’ve changed tyres like this for years. When airing up, take it halfway to pressure, stand the wheel up and give it a small bounce or two on the floor to seat everything and then blow it up the rest of the way. You can use the same method in reverse to remove the tyre too. Which is why we reuse the zip ties.
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Going to have to try that 😊 but wouldn't you line up the dot on the tire with the valve as well . 🤔
Normally yes. Definitely more important on a bike that goes fast
I bet this would also work with twine, like jute or hemp, for the cinch straps instead of plastic zip ties
Nice method for tube tires, looks pretty painless.
Definitely helps!
Hi Brick House Builds. Great video. I will be trying out this method soon on my GT250. HOWEVER, I'm not so sure about using silicone spray as a lubricant, especially on a rear wheel. My fear is that on a hard acceleration the tyre could slip on the rim and rip out the valve stem. I think I will stick to using tyre mounting paste. Would be interesting to know your thoughts please. Best wishes from the UK !
I've done this many times and have never give it a second thought nor have I had and negative effects. See if anyone exists who has actually had a problem or it's just rumors from those who haven't tried
You get more effective pressure with the zip tie is to have the "zip" point at the edge of the bead, so you can yank on the free end of the tie in a kind of "pulley" action, or use pliers to good effect.
You don't want to obstruct the bead. This works perfectly fine
Love it. Gonna try that next weekend for sure. One question if the tire has an index mark( yellow dot) painted on, do you align that with the valve stem?
Yes if it has the dot it's usually a good move to line it with the stem
I have been using zip ties to help change bicycle tires for years now.