Scooter 911: How to change a motorcycle or scooter tire BY HAND! (a complete guide!)
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- Опубліковано 5 лип 2024
- Video Highlights:
0:51 - Tire changing tools
2:16 - Wheel and tire anatomy
2:54 - Tire changing technique
--How to change a tire without a tire machine--
4:16 - Remove the valve core
4:42 - How to break the bead using a c-clamp
7:05 - How to remove the top bead
9:15 - How to remove the bottom bead
11:30 - Installing the bottom bead
13:15 - Installing the top bead
15:45 - Seating the bead
16:57 - Installing the valve core
17:08 - Patting yourself on the back
17:53 - Bloopers
Having your tires changed at a shop can be a costly endeavor. But doing the job yourself can save you money and give you the added satisfaction of being master of your own domain! This is a simple YET COMPLETE tire changing tutorial that will guide you through the many steps of dismounting and mounting (remove, install, replace)a tire on your motorcycle or scooter.
Using the proper tools is definitely imperative to doing this job correctly. Using an improper tool or using the proper tool improperly can result in damage to your tire or wheel and THAT can put your safety at stake.
The tools I use to change a tire in this video are:
---Tire Levers/Tire Spoons/Tire Irons: amzn.to/46vWHWQ
---Motion Pro Rim Shield II: amzn.to/2Zwz5OW
---Valve Core Tool: amzn.to/2KZkXK2
---C-Clamp: amzn.to/2PiVDDf
---Scrap Wood: amzn.to/2ZudCX1
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Excellent demonstration with the rope on the bead drop. What a great way to explain it. Nicely done, my man!
Best ever video I have ever seen to learn how to change tire.
Excellent video! Just used it as a tutorial to demount and remount a scooter tire to replace a leaking valve stem. One comment... I seem to recall a video in which Garrett said he was 6'3 and 200 plus pounds... So it's no wonder he can arm wrestle those tires while they sit on a table at elbow height. For the rest of us who aren't so Texas-sized, what I found worked better was putting the tire/wheel on the ground and using my foot to hold the tire in the proper position on the wheel while mounting it back on with the tire spoons. Otherwise everything else was spot on! Thanks again Garret and happy scootering from New Braunfels!
Thank you for this crystal clear video on tire changing!
Too many want to be ‘broadcaster voice of the year’ and make it impossible to watch.
Your mater of fact, no showmanship approach is like a breath of fresh air where we can focus on the training!👍🇨🇦
The whole goal of the channel is to make these repairs accessible and keep folks scootin around shiny side up. Glad you enjoy the videos
Thanks!
I bought a TaoTao 50cc to run Uber eats and doordash deliveries.
I’ve been watching your videos and you have helped me understand several principles. Thank you!!!
And your “Living with a TaoTao” series is too perfect. I would have saved up a little more to get a better quality scooter had I done enough research. But hey, I’m learning as I go. What a blessing you’ve been! Thanks again!
Thanks man, this helped me alot during these ridiculous lockdown times.
High five!
Thanks, what an amazing tutorial! You have cured my 50 year old ignorance of this. Ebay tires ordered, wish me luck!
are you still alive?'
That is really cool about the bead drop. I didn't realize what that was for. It just makes sense. Prior to this I thought you just had to stretch the living crap out of the tire to get it over the rim.
Same here. Your illustration with the string was simple but very effective in explaining the concept. Well done all the way around.
@@JohnBodoni thank you very much! I was lucky enough to have some great teachers in my career and I really would like to pass on what I learned.
hahah yeah I see that a lot! A customer will bring in a tire they attempted to mount themselves and the bead is all stretched and torn. That was the big motivator for me to make this video. Thanks for being such a loyal viewer!
@@Scooter_911 You're welcome. You present things so well and in a fun way. And I learn a lot. Keep up the good work.
Hey man, I know this is a really basic thing but I really appreciate you making this video. I feel way less daunted to take this on now, and knowing what tools I need to do the job is great. Cheers.
I made the super conscious decision to go to mmi to be a motorcycle technician. I was about to take my white wall 10 in scooter tires to the dealer to have them pop them on but now because I saw this extremely thorough video I'm just going to buy a couple of tools lol. Quite literally I have no excuse anymore to bring my bike to the dealer except for a job that requires tools I don't have yet. Thank you man I really appreciate it.
REALLY appreciated Tire Anatomy 101 to explain WHY you take the steps you do to replace a tire. Thank you!
Garret!! i really appreciate your content!!! i am a relatively new scooter owner but you have made the journey easier!!
Wow thats so great to hear! Thanks for sharing!
2 important tips to make life easier.
- Always use 3 tyre irons. Much easier to "walk" them. One after the other.
- In the absence of a "tyre machine". One can fix the tyre with a large bolt+large washers and respective nuts. To fix the tyre onto a regular bench vice. Not having to hold the tyre at the same time, as doing other operation, render it incredibly easy. That way there's no need for all that gymnastics of holding the tyre while pulling and pushing. ;-)
Thank you so much. One of the best explanations I have seen. Great to see and understand how the wheel is designed to help with the tire. Shops want too much to do this job. The average price I've gotten is $100 to simply change my old tires for the new ones. I think that's an insane price. Gonna do it myself thanks to your video.
Wow that is soooo great to hear! That's exactly why I make these videos! Good luck and let me know how it goes!
dude i have to thank you allot your video literally saved my life man my scooter wasn't running right and thanks to you making a video about valve lash and stuff? i checked the lash and lo and behold the valves were literally so loose that the bolts fell out when i looked at them if they were to fall into the crank case it could have caused catastrophic damage thank you you now have a faithful subscribe
So glad to hear it!
Hey, I'll just say this is really good quality and you can tell how much effort was put into this video.
You broke this down really well, had some solid drawings, good clear diction, and you speak at a good enough pace to retain attention and such.
Good job, I appreciate the help, and love the informative channel!
You are the Bob Ross of tires!
That's some high praise! Happy little tire irons.
After watching a lot of these videos I can honestly say this is one of the better videos If not the best for showing this process
Wow that was a struggle but got the job done. Your instructions worked even for someone not handy at all!
Dear Garret
Greetings from London, UK!
Thank you for such a comprehensive explanation of the tyre-change process for a tubeless tyre.
I've changed tubed tyres before but when I researched a tubeless process I was put off because the video I watched showed the guy cutting off the bead with an angle grinder!
Your explanation of using the 'bead drop' in conjunction with the bead circumference is illuminating - and is what one might do with a tubed tyre through natural discovery. But your explanation of what is happening makes the process understandable!
In addition your technique uses force as a last resort rather than a first!
You have combined your obvious great experience with your very effective communication skills! Well done!
I also like the use of clamp and wood as an effective way of 'popping' the bead off the rim.
I feel well equipped now to change my next tyre - even though it's a 10inch - and stop being fleeced by our motorcycle shops - (when they deign to change one, usually a couple of days!).
So many thanks for your video.
Regards
Charlie H
I'm so glad to hear it Charlie! It's not every day that I get a comment that is so well composed thank you for spending your time on such a kind sentiment. It sounds like you definitely have what it takes to service your own rubber! Happy riding and keep it shiny side up. Cheers!
Garret Seesing
So many bites, you made me hungry for a tire. Thanks for sharing knowledge.
Stay hungry my friend!
@@Scooter_911 🍻🕊️
GOOD EXPLANATION helped me a lot rchanging my rear scooter tyre
I thought it would be really hard to change tires yourself but with the right tools (like in your video) it seems to be not hard at all. Thank you
I took a deep breath, a step back, and found your video. Perfect for my sons 110cc dirt bike. Ha! Thanks!
Unfortunately I have had to work on my chinese moped many many times. I wish I had seen your videos back then. I ride the hated Tao Tao. I love your living with a Tao Tao series and all of your other instructional videos. I now work on other people's mopeds here and there for extra money. Thank you again. Very informative, simple and realistic.
Such a wonderful tutorial from Chennai India
So happy you liked it!
When I change my older tires on my scooters I’m going to use my sawz all as my removal tool. That and a box cutter should do the trick. I’m sure it won’t be easy to get these off but you are right I don’t want to flatten my wallet. Thank you once again for the great videos!!!
A+ video. rim protectors a must. who the man ? YOU THE MAN !
Thank you, i am learning so many new things on bike repair, so far i have changed my variator belt and rollers and helped keep batteries and headlights in working order, learned clutch assembly, tyres are my next big issue i live on an island and we don't have that many mechanics here and changing a tyre is over a weeks wage for me so this helps me so much, nice and simple thanks :)
P.S yes girls do fix bikes too haha
Of course they do! The first motorcycle shop I worked at was started by two women! I wouldn't be the technician I am today without what they taught me!
@@Scooter_911 lots of people think im strange haha
When I purchased by used scooter that was sitting in a warehouse for a couple years. It barely had any miles on it and the price was very competitive. Buying used, you never know what you'll get yourself into but the only thing I found wrong with it (so far!) was the rear tire had lost air. Couldn't tell if it was lost while sitting or had a small leak. After filling it with air and riding it very short distances. I let it sit and the following day, the tire had deflated. At the time I was very excited about getting on it and riding it so I took the easy route and used the fix a flat sealant. It works great but I know that I can't drive safely with the sealant. I have purchased a new tire and plan on using the same rim. After talking to some mechanic friends they told me "have fun getting that tire off with the fix a flat sealant! It's going to be a pain in the you know what!" Thinking about it more they're absolutely right! At the time I wanted to ride! Probably should've done my homework before adding the sealant. I have not tried to do anything with it yet because I'm not sure if it's something I can do myself or try to find a local tire shop that would be willing to work on a scooter. Not that many scooter shops in my area. Any recommendations on how to remove a tire that has fix a flat sealant? Should I buy a tire with the rim on it? Or possibly find a local mechanic that will be able to take care of it with out charging too much since there's extra "labor" involved. Any help would be greatly appreciated! Stay safe! Drive Safe! And most importantly Have Fun!
My local honda motorcycle dealer didn't sell the size of City Grip for the front tire, and refused to install them at any price if I bought them elsewhere and Cycle gear told me they only mount tires larger than 14" and I just wanted to say this video helped me alot. I would have much rather just paid someone because It took me 2 days of being so mad at my tires lol, but now I feel I could probably change one in less than an hour now that I get where I went wrong in the process, but this was an excellent starting point.
A great deal of that time was spent trying to get the bead to seat without an proper air compressor, the little tankless 12v one with my car couldn't overcome the leaking before the bead seated, and the bike pump was just impossible for me too. I even tried to ratchet strap to get it to seat. Eventually I took a 4500 psi cylinder and a regulator and some paintball equipment and with that much flow it seated in just a few seconds. Also I found that using a heat gun to make the whole tire warm to the touch made it so much easier to take off, and the cheap Amazon rimguards caused me lots of scratches, I bought the motion pro ones and I have to say they are worth every penny.
So now I have two new City Grip 2s, and my PCX can get back into the rain of the PNW without slipping and sliding
After watching this vid, I have a new found respect for people who change tires. Before this vid, I thought maybe I can learn to do it myself. Now I realize it is easier to pay someone to do it for me because I would be cursing up a storm trying to do it myself :S
I'm currently cursing up a storm...
@@MRgrimlock84
hahahaha, hilarious.
I know a guy who knows a guys, went to see him, long story shirt: he changed my tires.
Im a big fan now. Im just watching the videos for fun now. Good job.
Amazing video! Best on the internet! Keep them coming.
Dude your channel is the best. You are an excellent instructor
Really well done in presentation and production. I'm sure your channel will skyrocket soon enough!
Thank you very much!
Thank you for making these videos they help me change my tyre without a problem
Awesome video, really made me feel comfortable tackling the tire swap myself. Thanks for the video!
Glad to help my friend!
Love your videos 😎👍 and I'm learning a lot from these vids too, you're a good teacher 💪 nice and calm, and you don't have that facking loud music, as many of the other scooter video's has (yeah, yeah, I know, I'm a 52yo grumpy old fart 👴) they're giving me a heart attack 🤪 thanks for your work, it's much appreciated 😁👍
What a fantastic set of videos
Just binge watched a few..
Love it
You crack me up, Garrett! Keep up the good work and I love love love your videos! I have learned so much!! Rock on, my friend! 🛵🛵🛵🛵
Will do! Thanks for watching!
Great job, thanks a lot, now i can change mine, thanks for posting.
Excellent video. Well explained, especially the string part.
Thank you very much!
Awesome! Thank you for posting this man
Hope it helps you out my friend!
Thanks brah, nicely done and informative. I’ll be watching you videos as I’m a proud owner of a Ruckus. Very fun and affordable tuner to experiment on. Keep the rubber to the road and Ruck on!!! Live to Ride-Ride to Live
thats pro i wanted. This i have clear understand . Thanks man
Awesome information. Thanks alot. Love the video and music
Just finished installing a new rear tire on my scooter. Thanks for your help man. I love saving money. When I went to the store to buy the tire they were all laughing when I said may I have the tire I just bought. I guess they thought I wanted them to install it too. I said no thanks. The guy said, ]who's gonna install it? I said, Me. He said, with what? A screw driver? They all got a good laugh And I walked out with my tire. Now thanks to you, I'm cruisin. Thanks again for the video. Gonna do a valve job next. Thanks for that video also.
Wow, thanks for sharing. that's exactly why I make these videos! Good for you and happy scooting!
Hey bud. Just did a valve job on my scooter. That was a tricky one. Everything is so damn sensitive. And you're not at exactly tap dead center its gonna be totally off. Any way just finished that she was riding great. Now I notice she has a terrible time in the morning cold starting her. Its not cold out by any means I live in Miami, but its taking several cranks and a lot of times I have to adjust the tension screw connected to the throttle cable. Thats the idle adjuster right? Is there a rule of thumb for that screw that I don't know about. Clockwise, counter clockwise? I just give it a few quarter turns in either direction till she cranks. But then the next morning, with that screw in the same position from the day before, she won't crank up. I already checked the fuel line and filter for debris, I put in a new spark plug and tested the plug wire. Those are fine. I ran a bottle of k100 thru her and changed her oil.
So.... what am I missing?
@@roryoconnor7239 well if the only thing you changed was the valve adjustment and now its running poorly I would re-check the adjustment. other than that i would suspect you might have an issue with the autochoke, but dont go jumping to conclusions. make sure you test everything before you start changing variables. make sure that you didnt bump any vacuum lines loose or leave anything unplugged. Also the idle adjustment screw really shouldnt help it start any more than applying some throttle by hand. let me know what you find
@@Scooter_911 lol. Vacuum line came off while I was messing with stuff and I didn't see it. She's running great. Thanks for your time and videos.
You're my font of all scooter knowledge, I have to change my exhaust, so for the first time ever I'm doing my own tyres in time for this weekends ride, and thought I'd have a look at the process first.
Plan in some time for swearing! The first time is challenging but I'm sure you can handle it. Just be patient!
@@Scooter_911 Oh yes there will be swearing, I've chipped my nails already (manifold & support bracket bolts), I stopped for a bit of lunch when I watched your video after taking the exhaust and rear panels off, I'm now on a coffee break and the rear wheel is off, thought I'd start there first as it's a lot more involved than the front, I'm doing this at work as we have a compressor and lots of tools here, the two men I work with are sensibly keeping out of my way., also the scoot can stay here if I fail.
Easy to do car tyres like this too! 😎👍
Your videos are amazing so glad I found your youtube channel Thank you
Thanks a lot brother! Keep up the good work and great videos! Helped a lot!
Great how too video Garret.
Thank you for posting.
Thanks for watching!
4mins in and I love this guy already
Brilliant explanation of how the rim functions.
Finally successful with my crappy 12" tire spoons! Thank you!
That was an awesome learning class
Enjoyed the video very much. I will have to change my scooter tires someday.
I will still have my local repair shop do this work. $56 for all those tools... cost of having the repair shop change out the tire $49.99. No brainer here. LOL
You don't need those tools😂
thanks scooter guy.
he like a dentist when he work the tire, brilliant
Thanks for all the videos .I enjoy all your videos. I bought all the tools you showed , from Temu for $18. Tools and rim protectors.
Thanks fore shareing great information! Love from Sweden ❤️✨
great, this is what I need. Thanks man
Great job
Really good tutorial!
Great video and teaching the break down of it. Subscribed and liked.
Thanks for the great tutorial! 👍 🍻
the best guide
Thanks dude!
Professional job! Well done.
Thank you very much!
perfect. Thank u very much!
Very instructional. Thanks.
Hi Garret. Thank you for all your efforts in producing these scooter videos. They are well done and easy to follow. I am a 70 year old retiree and while I have been riding bikes since I was 14 I have just purchased my first scooter. I need some help with an issue I have. The scooter is a 2009 Aprilia Scarebeo 200. My problem is I can NOT get the seat open to get at the storage compartment or the gas tank. There is a remote release for the latch, operated by cable from the ignition key. I am unable to figure out how to get to the latch under the rear of the seat. I am very afraid of damaging the plastic. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
Regards Inspector Gadget
Oh bummer, I've had to deal with that a few times. If you're very patient and a little clever you can stick a long thin screwdriver under the seat and poke at the lever that the cable pulls. If you hit it just right the seat will unlatch and you can disable the latch. Good luck!
Thank you, your awesome,
Scooters are awesone!
My sentiments exactly!
Great lesson. Thanks.
You are the best
You like to mention Denis specifically.. 😆
So well explained!! Thank you!!
I think we all know a denis...
I am on a low income and this video may be the answer to my rear tyre XD
I hope it helps you out!
doing it yourself is less expensive only if you have $500 in tools
@@carmineredd1198 wow what a bs. My toolbox is about 150 quid (with lots of tools crafted by myself using cheap hypermarket powertools).
I can literally strip the whole bike with these.
@@carmineredd1198 Dude I literally bought 3 $5 flat heads from harbor freight and bent them and used a piece of cardboard as a shim. You can literally once you get it on the rim put it in the car run to the gas station and fill it with air then put it back on the bike. Not $500 maybe $30 tops depending how strong you are and you might have stuff around the house to use.
Great video thanks we appreciate the knowledge
I am just going to change to rear tire on my Buddy 125. I c u use Michelins. Thinking about a best seller on Amazon. I also want to get a little trailer to haul my electric bike and things around. The Buddy is so sweet. Thank u for all your vids!!
good video
Great video man! You have a new Subscriber!
Thanks and double thanks!
I appreciate you brother I really do.
Very nice,Thk you
Thx!!
Very helpful video 👍
Mission accomplished!
Thank you for great information and teaching how to do it. But the tire spoon alone cost 30 euros which is the same price for replacing both my tires so I'm gonna go that way.
Thanks for your effort any ways!
Ur the best!!!!!!!
Excellent video ! Reminded me of my dad teaching me how to change car tires . Changing tires on 92 Helix , are there any balance concerns on scooter tires ?
Good time to install 90 degree valve cores! Just make sure they face the right direction. I put in a rear tire 90 degree facing left and it hits the trans housing when the wheel turns.
That was nice videos
Great explanation, although it's still harder than you make it look! Good tip about cutting the guard in half. I would observe that this process is materially more difficult with smaller tires, which don't have much flexibility to wrangle around the rim. Given that I was never going to use the old tire again, I've found it easier to use an oscillating saw to cut the old tire off the rim, which only takes about 30 seconds. Also, I've put internal Bluetooth TPMS sensors into the bead drop underneath the valves. They work great, but they make it more difficult to get the tire on, and I was happy to pay a shop to do it for me.
Absolutely! I've been changing tires professionally for around 10 years now and I still struggle putting the 10" racing slicks on my race scooter. Like you said sometimes its just better to have someone with a full tire machine do it (or do it at the shop instead of in the bed of my truck on race day...)
Man, that’s a great idea about Bluetooth TPMS sensors. The number of times I’ve fried my hands on the exhaust checking the rear tire...
Paul H Just don’t use the kind that screws onto the end of the valve like a lollipop. The added mass stresses the valve stem and makes it wobble, which on mine caused a leak and battered the sensor against the exhaust, breaking it after a few miles. Only use the sensor type that installs inside the tire.
tenders Good to know! I’ve seen those and had my suspicions but I also figured it probably couldn’t hurt to try them. Seems I was wrong! Sorry you ended up learning the hard way but thanks for helping me avoid the same mistake.
You seem like a cool dude!
Thanks! You too!
well done!
That spoon handle at 15:20 hits different
THANK YOU
Thanks Garret! I am enjoying and learning from your videos. I appreciate you doing them. Sub'd
Thanks for very helpful vid
Hope it helped you out! Keep it shiny side up!
lovely
Thanks! Blew out rear tire on Burgman 400 yesterday. What about balancing though?