How To Change Your Vintage Motorcycle Tires At Home
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- Опубліковано 14 жов 2024
- www.common-motor.com
Winter is over, the spring is shining and yes we're all staying inside currently. We are going crazy, but hey the upside is you have had constant time to finally get to that CB175 / CB200 / CB350 / CB360 / CB450 / CB550 / or CB750 that you have been working on to keep your social distance. Well its time to finally focus on those tires. Look at them, you love the vintage tread patterns from the factory but with the rubber growing stiffer by the minute and the cracking more noticeable than ever its time for a replacement. Over here at Common Motor Collective we are incredibly excited to announce that we finally have the tires AND tools you need to do the job right. We began to carry the excellent Heidenau Vintage tread style tires last year and now we have just begun making our own deluxe tire levers and our Outer Rim bead holding tool; the ingredients you need to swap those old or worn out tires shipped right to your doorstep. You can now social distance and prepare your bike with the fresh rubber it deserves. Check out our video on how to do the job right at home as Brenden goes through his tips and tricks in popping that stubborn bead off the tire and properly installing the fresh new tire (hopefully) without pinching the inner tube.
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Tire Balance Bead Kit:
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Tire Tamer:
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Inner Tubes and Rim Strips:
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I like balance beads...have them on all my bikes. No more paying a shop for balancing or more home diy equipement. I use CounterAct tubes with balance beads already added from the factory.
If you have a bearing press in your shop, put down the spoons. Use the ram on your press to press your tire on after putting it on as far as you can by hand. Just work it around 2 to 3 inches at a time. This saves damage to your rim also. I have a bearing press from H.F. Saves pinching you tube with spoons, which I have done. 😎
Just took my 45 year old tires off my 360 with these levers and the Tire Tamer. It was way easier than changing kart tires or my bike tires. Now to put on new ones.
I like to cut strips from a milk jug and slip one under the tools with each move. Omitting them would make it a cinch but I like to protect even my 50 yo scratchy rims. Great video and you make it look easy. I feel adding a little air to the tube and leaving the stem nut loose are two key things that prevent pinch flats during installation. I’ve done many bicycle tubes on the roadside but fortunately never a moto tire. It isn’t rocket science but one does tend to learn a lot about oneself doing their own tires! It can be man card stuff for sure.
Great tips, thanks. I was concerned with scratching outer surfaces when prying the 2nd side off.
I would like to buy these particular spoons they sell,i wish they came with those rim protectors that the cheaper sets come with,i guess you could buy those separately?
Im restoring a 550k at the moment and one of the things i find myself doing right now is replacing bearings on both wheels,my dilemma is... i want to unmount the 40 year old tires before installing any bearings to asses the condition of the rims inside, i dont want to install brand new bearings and then take the tire off and say, shit, those rims are junk,lol
The rims outside look good so im guessing they wont be that bad inside, the back rims spokes were rusted but just surface rust, i cleaned them and they look great,i work in a shop so i have access to just about every tool on earth including a sandblaster and a hot tank,im guessing a wire brushing and clear coating of the rims inside like they did would suffice or would you do it differently? just wondering what other people ideas are, thank you for your time.
@@dntlss I recently put new tires, tubes, and rim strips on some Yamaha spoked wheels. It's surprising how rusty they can be inside. the outside is not only more often cleaned but has air flow to dry moisture. I think I cut the old tire wire beads with a Knipex bolt cutter. Expensive but excellent tools that will last a lifetime. I wire wheeled, degreased, and repainted the inner area of the rim before putting on the new rim strip. Good luck!
Love those tire levers. An old mechanic friend of mine also recommended putting air in the tube and letting it back out before mounting the last side of the tire.
yup, to seat the inner tube properly, preventing kinks or binds in the rubber when inflated, and having to redo the work
Branden,bought these tools from ya and received them today along with the little purple tool,fixing to get busy getting a tire off, thanks buddy.
I have been changing my own tires, vintage and modern for quite some time. 1) Make sure the bead is broken down. 2) Take small bites with the tools. 3) do not force things. 4) Use a 5 gallon plastic bucket and put you knee on the tire to hold it. 5) Air the tube up but leave the valve core out for now. It makes stuffing the tube in the tire easier. 6) use a spray bottle with soapy water to keep things slick.
Good work. Great hints. Well demonstrated. Thanks.
Good video thank you. As some one else commented make sure to keep opposite side of tire pushed down off of bead while prying up other side to remove tire. Also If you hear tearing as you are prying stop and make nesscessary adjustments not to damage tire. When Installing I would put tire on where the valve stem is first or if you have bead lock to get it out of the way. I have also put 2-3 lbs of air in tube when installing second side that way inside of tire pushes it back not to get pinched. Nice tools in video I need to get them also liked baby powder trick good luck
amazing, thank you so much for this video! Worked like a charm on my Honda CM185! Although I was out of baby powder so used corn starch- did the trick!
The delux tire levers have a more rounded "softer" tip. This is super useful when changing the tire. I popped two tubes using some other levers which were not great. definifetly get them!
hey Brandon
Your tools are helpful, but I keep puncturing tubes...what is the secret? that part of the video goes by pretty quick...thanks Dan
I love this ! And I am about to be your biggest fan! I have a 1975 (1974) CB360 that I bought a few year back from the guy that bought it from my father back in 1992. Is that tank on the shelf behind you, from a CB360? I'm looking for parts. The bike is in rough condition and I'd like to start restoring it this year. Please hit me up and talk about options for parts and such.
Thanks,
Ron
After struggling last week trying an install on my freshly powder coated rims with some cheapy spoons I used to use for scooter wheels, I realized a couple of things from this video. I shouldn't have done the tire valve area last (explains some of my struggles!) and those little short spoons kinda suck. I did complete the install on two rims with no scratches or tube pinches but ordered a set of the tools shown in the vid. Well done CMC. You taught me something and earned a sale!
Wish you'd found us before the struggles but at least next time will be way easier!
Hey Jackson, how did you end up liking the tools you bought shown in this video? been thinking about buying me a set.
@@dntlss One of the best investments in tools I have made. Changed dozens of tires with them.
@@barryjackson123 Thank you so much for the reply, gonna order me some!
Good intro to replacing tires but I'd add that when inflating the tire make sure the bead of the tire is fully seated on the rim. Stick the axle through the wheel
and place the axle on two trash cans (or anything that's tall enough to clear the tire off the ground) and spin the wheel. Watch the rim on both sides making sure
the bead rotates smoothly. Some tires are harder to 'bead' than others. In my experience the economy tires are the hardest to get properly seated. Good to see you
applied baby powder!!
All good advice.
The same skills apply when removing bicycle tires as well🏁
Really helpful video! Do you have one that shows how to take the wheel off the bike and prepare it to replace the tire?
I never knew the baby powder trick. Sweet.
Very helpful.. I got the shorter alum. Motionpro levers because reviews raved about them but I think I'd rather have the longer spoons. No frills bicycle pump vs. 12V elec.. Might fasten a storage tube to the Himmi for the pump/levers and a spare tube.
You should wrap tape around your pry bars so they don't scratch and damage the rim.
Some great sequence tips here, thank you
Super helpful thanks
Easy just like a peddle bike just make sure you have air in tire when installing back on the rim if it’s not you run risk of putting hole in tube
You weren't in the drop center...
I have a 69 CL 90 that has 250-18 front and 275-18 rear. I cant find any 250-18's. Is it okay if I go 275-18 front and rear?
Any tips on getting the new tire bead to seat?
also I do not see the balance dots on my new Michelin tires...thanks Dan
Michelin claim that their tyres are so well balanced in production they do not need a dot.
OK, but how do I get them off of the bike?
What about rear wheels with dual rim locks ????
Treat the rim lock like the valve stem, but use extreme caution to avoid pinching the tube. It's definitely possible, but lots of care should be used. I always buy two tubes when I install a new tire. If I don't pinch the first one, the second goes on the bike along with tire levers, small 12V compressor and on my tubeless tires, I have both a compressor and plug patch kit which enables me to limp down the road to a repair shop to have the tire repaired or replaced. Zip~
Tires with dual rim locks are a problem child that takes experience and practice to conquer correctly. Best thing to remember is 'plenty of lube'.
Baby powder on the tube, remount the rim locks before installing the tube, bead the tire while working toward the widest area between the rim locks. Never
try to bead the tire at the same spot of rim lock!
@@rayworx I've just ordered my 3rd tube trying to do this and I can't find any videos of anyone doing it thank you for the advice it's so aggravating
I haven't had to change a tire yet on my 750. Do you worry at all about damaging the rim with the tire irons?
We haven't yet! But if you have painted rims be careful to not scratch up your paint.
Hi! So I went through this process, but unfortunately my tubes seem to keep losing air. I’ve replaced the tubes twice and same result. There doesn’t seem to be any leaks in the tube and the valve stem is tight. Any advice? Not sure what to do
It has to be leaking somewhere. Sometimes it's difficult to spot a leak in the tube outside the tire if it's small enough. I'd fill the tube and submerge it in water. I've been in a situation where I pinched 2 tubes in a row and had to change it to a third before I finally installed it without pinching a hole in it. It can definitely happen. If you can find the hole in the tube you can patch it, otherwise, you need a new one.
Deja Vu! Why the re-upload guys? Zip~
Re-upload? The old video definitely needed a refresh!
My tire has zero psi yet its hard as if it has a full 28 psi. I will have to cut this tire off. YOU CANNOT USE TOOLS TO GET IT OVER THE RIM. YOU CANNOT USE A SHOVEL TO PUSH THE TIRE AND BREAK THE SEAL. ITS A 130/90B 16" IM going to have to saw saw this bad boy.
20 year old tires don't come off that easy. They are rock hard. Be prepared to cut them off.
I've been there for sure.
you should always start at the valve and finish at the valve,also you dont drag the wheel around on the concrete floor.what a load of rubbish you talk!!
Good content, 👍🏻👍🏻