08 27 21 2007 Honda VTX 1300r Front Tire Replacement
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- Опубліковано 3 жов 2024
- 08-27-21 The front tire on my 2007 Honda VTX 1300r was the original tire. After 14 years I thought it might be time to change it. I also put in a new valve stem. I have always run Dunlop D404 tires and had good luck with them. They stick to the road pretty well but the rear tire lasts between 7000 and 10000 miles, with 8000 miles the norm. This time I decided to try Micheline Commander 2 tires. The sidewall seems to be more firm than the Dunlops. This made it harder to mount, but the tire seated on the rim immediately. This is a long video so you might want to skip parts that don't interest you. I am not a professional mechanic and the video is intended to show you what my experience was like changing the tire. When changing this tire I found I really had to use my head. I also use Ride On tire sealer and balancer. The most important thing I think I learned on this tire change was I think I'm getting old. Do something nice for someone today.
This was good ! I really liked it .
my 2006 vtx 1300c has the original tires with only 1800 miles on the bike, this video would help me a lot in getting the tire off the bike and take it to the shop to get it replaced
The 07 1300c is so different
What are the torque specs?
I would like to see how easily you got the jack under the bike. The 17mm Allen was way to big for my 07 1300c.
You have to tip the bike up straight in order to get the jack under on my bike. Then it will slide right in.
@@OnTheEdgeNow I wonder why my craftsman bike jack sucks!
@@rushtk2112 I bought an OTC jack. The arms are longer than most, so it is easier to place under the bike.
So no re-lubing of anything 🤔
Front wheel bearings are sealed. A light coat of grease on the axle may help in assembly.
It’s an alignment process for the fork process. So nothing is in a bind and straight.
That makes sense. I'm glad you don't have to pay $500 for a tool to do this.
awesome floorboards where did you get them? and awesome video
The floorboards came stock with the bike. Glad you enjoyed the video.
Did I miss you balancing your tire? Didnt see you do that.
I use Ride On. A liquid tire sealer and balancer. I have used it for about eight years and it seems to work well. They make different formulas so if you want to try it get the motorcycle blend.
Love ur bike there chief! 👍🏽 How much total miles does the bike have so far and how does she ride on freeways?
I bought the bike with a little over 5000 miles on it and now have 7000 miles on it. We have had a pretty slow start in the riding season due to rain and cold weather. The bike loves to cruise down the intestate . The one weakness of the bike is riding on the backroads with sharper turns. The bike likes to go straight if you push the speed in a curve.
@@OnTheEdgeNow ty for the response. Love these vtx especially the R version very affordable almost bulletproof from what everybody’s saying and there’s plenty of them for sale. Sounds like a fun ride crossing different state lines! 👍🏽
@@lstruggy There are a lot of them and they are very reasonably priced. I always wanted one, but ended up buying a 2008 Yamaha 1100 Silverado off the showroom floor. I put 30000 miles on it and ended up selling it because of medical reasons. After a couple of years I was back to normal and picked up the Honda. Living in Wisconsin I can be riding country roads in 15 minutes. Lots of beautiful countryside to see up here.
@@OnTheEdgeNow You should try using large plastic zip-ties to tie the tire at sections all around the tire to take the tire off and put a new tire on. It seemed to work for this guy. Of course, then you need to balance the tire. As for me, I'd rather take it to a garage and have them do it. Too much work!!! lol /watch?v=ADh3PUDkzAY
@Brian T Parent I agree, I would rather take it somewhere and have it done. I am getting old and don't know how many tire changes I have left in me.
im sorry I wanna ask
How you say inside of tires how they call
Tire inner liner, followed by belts and finally tire tread. The sides of the tire are called side walls.
The air pressure at 33 I heard is too low. I was told to put 40 psi. I’m running on Michelin commander lll
The sticker on my frame says to run 33 PSI at up to maximum weight on the front, and 33 PSI in the rear with up to a 200 lb. load weight and 36 PSI with a maximum load weight of 404 lbs.
thanks for the info. im just going to drop mine off at honda for my new tires. i dont think this is a way i want to try and save a few bucks.
I don't blame you, it is not a fun job. I am going to do one more tire change when I need a new rear tire, and then I will be using a bike shop. I am getting too old.
@@OnTheEdgeNow me as well with the age thing. i really enjoy my vtx, it seems bulletproof and is a very good ride.
@@johnmichaeltracy9050 That is the one thing I like about the VTX. It is a solid bike, easy to maintain, and cruises down the road with ease on highways or backroads.