Tools for changing dirt bike tires

MaxGs · 10-01-2017, 08:59 PM

Folks,
What tools are you using to change your dirt bike tires? I want to buy some and I'd like to get the right tools the first time.

brandontx · 10-01-2017, 09:29 PM

I use my phone to change them. Magicman is right around the corner from us and has a tire machine.

kdog22 · 10-02-2017, 08:12 AM

Any kind of tire irons / tire spoon sets will work. I haven't ever noticed a difference in brands as far as ease of use goes.

If you need to change a tire on a 50, just get ahold of Magicman... lol... cuz 50 tire changes..

TheMagicMan · 10-02-2017, 05:08 PM

I know a guy too.

Crossfits · 10-02-2017, 05:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kdog22

If you need to change a tire on a 50, just get ahold of Magicman... lol... cuz 50 tire changes..

On that note, F*** the ultra heavy duty tube changes as well..

TheMagicMan · 10-02-2017, 05:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Crossfits

On that note, F*** the ultra heavy duty tube changes as well..

Omfg I hate those.

BD#270 · 10-05-2017, 04:21 PM

Bring your wheel to Cycle Shack North, we do it for $10. Why mess it yourself? Changing tires sucks. The smaller the diameter of the wheel, the worse it is

skelator · 10-05-2017, 05:48 PM

The sun for a couple hrs first when doing 50's !!

and then there's magic man guy

MaxGs · 10-05-2017, 06:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BD#270

Bring your wheel to Cycle Shack North, we do it for $10. Why mess it yourself? Changing tires sucks. The smaller the diameter of the wheel, the worse it is

Because I don't know how to do it

skelator · 10-05-2017, 06:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by skelator

The sun for a couple hrs first when doing 50's !!

and then there's magic man guy

After I posted this I imagined you on a Honda 50 maxg

MaxGs · 10-05-2017, 06:38 PM

I rode Chad's grom at the Chuy's meet. Imagine that sight.

TheMagicMan · 10-05-2017, 09:04 PM

I also charge $10 off the bike.

SilverBullet · 10-06-2017, 05:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MaxGs

Because I don't know how to do it

Exactly and the time to learn is at home in your garage not along the road or out on the trail. Technique is much more important than tools. Watch some You Tube videos and practice, practice, practice. Plain and simple, if it is going on hard you are doing it wrong. My tips: baby powder on tube and inside tire, lube on tire bead, just enough air in the tube to eliminate folds and insert tube inside the tire before mounting on rim. Doing it this way the ultra HD tubes are no harder than regular tubes.

albertinhouston · 07:47 AM

I usually change them all at home.
***Plus one on the heating of the tire.

I just use 2 big flat heads screw drivers.

I cut a cutout of the tire from side to side with an electric saw
grind the bead core both sides. Tire just comes off after that. (5 min.)

Installing.
Soap and water alone the edges
The last little bit of mounting is the only time I use the flat heads.
I place the tire cutout on the wheel lip, then use the screwdriver to pop the tire into place. Done. (10 min)
Then air up. The soap also helps the popping the bead.

WITH THAT SAID..... Magic is only about 10 minutes away. and $10 would be well worth it.

albertinhouston · 10-06-2017, 08:42 AM

disregard... I just saw it was for dirt bikes.

BD#270 · 10-06-2017, 09:32 AM

The sun trick must work. I see our tech's putting big ATV mud tires outside prior to mounting. Check out part #151550 from BikeMaster (Tucker/Rocky distributing). It's a cool tire changing tool.

TheMagicMan · 10-06-2017, 09:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BD#270

The sun trick must work. I see our tech's putting big ATV mud tires outside prior to mounting. Check out part #151550 from BikeMaster (Tucker/Rocky distributing). It's a cool tire changing tool.

ya, it does.

William Wolfen · 10-07-2017, 03:16 PM

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00VR...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Those tire spoons, a rubber mallet, an air compressor, and some WD40. I also needed a homemade bead breaker cuz my DR has a safety bead on the rear rim.

It's a bit of work, but its good to know how how in case of a roadside flat. You do carry a proper tool kit with spate tubes, right?

MaxGs · 10-07-2017, 04:52 PM

You are asking me if I carry tools?

MaxGs · 10-07-2017, 07:21 PM

I went with these good looking irons...

Thanks for the suggestion, Bill (bd270)

10-01-2017, 08:59 PM	#1
MaxGs Veritas Aequitas Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: NW houston Feedback Rating: (0) Posts: 1,463 Experience: 10+ years Trackdays: 10+ Bike(s): BMW GS Adventure	Tools for changing dirt bike tires Folks, What tools are you using to change your dirt bike tires? I want to buy some and I'd like to get the right tools the first time.
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10-05-2017, 05:48 PM	#8
skelator Just US Racing Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Earth Feedback Rating: (3) Posts: 4,119 Experience: 1-3 months Trackdays: 10+ Bike(s): GT Performer	The sun for a couple hrs first when doing 50's !! and then there's magic man guy
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10-05-2017, 06:38 PM	#11
MaxGs Veritas Aequitas Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: NW houston Feedback Rating: (0) Posts: 1,463 Experience: 10+ years Trackdays: 10+ Bike(s): BMW GS Adventure	I rode Chad's grom at the Chuy's meet. Imagine that sight.
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10-06-2017, 07:44 AM	#14
albertinhouston Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Feedback Rating: (2) Posts: 1,604	I usually change them all at home. ***Plus one on the heating of the tire. I just use 2 big flat heads screw drivers. I cut a cutout of the tire from side to side with an electric saw grind the bead core both sides. Tire just comes off after that. (5 min.) Installing. Soap and water alone the edges The last little bit of mounting is the only time I use the flat heads. I place the tire cutout on the wheel lip, then use the screwdriver to pop the tire into place. Done. (10 min) Then air up. The soap also helps the popping the bead. WITH THAT SAID..... Magic is only about 10 minutes away. and $10 would be well worth it.
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10-01-2017, 09:29 PM	#2
brandontx Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Houston Feedback Rating: (1) Posts: 5,607 Experience: 1-3 months Trackdays: 1 Bike(s): 2008 Husqvarna SM 510 2008 Yamaha YZ250F	I use my phone to change them. Magicman is right around the corner from us and has a tire machine.

10-02-2017, 05:08 PM	#4
TheMagicMan SBN Mechanic Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: NW Houston Feedback Rating: (7) Posts: 4,454 Experience: 10+ years Trackdays: 10+ Bike(s): '97-DR650 '01-RC51 '03-XR250R '83-XR80R '93-XR80R '03-XR50	I know a guy too.

10-05-2017, 04:21 PM	#7
BD#270 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Copperfield Feedback Rating: (0) Posts: 1,364 Experience: 10+ years Trackdays: 10+ Bike(s): 2009 ZX-10R race bike 2016 Honda Grom KTM 65 Motard TTR BBR 153	Bring your wheel to Cycle Shack North, we do it for $10. Why mess it yourself? Changing tires sucks. The smaller the diameter of the wheel, the worse it is

10-05-2017, 09:04 PM	#12
TheMagicMan SBN Mechanic Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: NW Houston Feedback Rating: (7) Posts: 4,454 Experience: 10+ years Trackdays: 10+ Bike(s): '97-DR650 '01-RC51 '03-XR250R '83-XR80R '93-XR80R '03-XR50	I also charge $10 off the bike.

10-06-2017, 08:42 AM	#15
albertinhouston Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Feedback Rating: (2) Posts: 1,604	disregard... I just saw it was for dirt bikes.

10-06-2017, 09:32 AM	#16
BD#270 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Copperfield Feedback Rating: (0) Posts: 1,364 Experience: 10+ years Trackdays: 10+ Bike(s): 2009 ZX-10R race bike 2016 Honda Grom KTM 65 Motard TTR BBR 153	The sun trick must work. I see our tech's putting big ATV mud tires outside prior to mounting. Check out part #151550 from BikeMaster (Tucker/Rocky distributing). It's a cool tire changing tool.

10-07-2017, 03:16 PM	#18
William Wolfen Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Feedback Rating: (0) Posts: 280 Experience: 2 years Trackdays: 1	https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00VR...?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Those tire spoons, a rubber mallet, an air compressor, and some WD40. I also needed a homemade bead breaker cuz my DR has a safety bead on the rear rim. It's a bit of work, but its good to know how how in case of a roadside flat. You do carry a proper tool kit with spate tubes, right?

10-07-2017, 04:52 PM	#19
MaxGs Veritas Aequitas Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: NW houston Feedback Rating: (0) Posts: 1,463 Experience: 10+ years Trackdays: 10+ Bike(s): BMW GS Adventure	You are asking me if I carry tools?
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10-07-2017, 07:21 PM	#20
MaxGs Veritas Aequitas Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: NW houston Feedback Rating: (0) Posts: 1,463 Experience: 10+ years Trackdays: 10+ Bike(s): BMW GS Adventure	I went with these good looking irons... Thanks for the suggestion, Bill (bd270)
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