Going to change my rear tire myself,any tips to keep from scratching the rim,07 lowrider.

 

i always use large pieces of leather and place them under the tire spoons seems to work for me!!!!!!!!!

 

These;
http://www.bikemaster.com/bmstrv2.ns...A?opendocument


or Take some Rubber 5/8" tubing and split it, put it on the rim go to work.

 

WD-40 and lots of it.

 

If you go to a yamaha shop they usually all will put a tire on for max 25 bucks... that is if ya can catch the tire guy outside smoking

 

Never use an oily product on the tire or rim.
Seen to may Rocket Kadets use WD and have their tire spin and deflate.
Use Soap and Water.

 

Rim guards are cheap. Made specifically for what you're asking.

 

I paid a local shop $15 to swap the tire and balance.

 

Used to be able to do that around here but the local Indys and dealers figured out we were trying to save money. They started charging minimum one hour labor to change out the tire and balance it.

I bought a tire changer and balancer and I figure it will pay for itself after two tires. I'm doing a buddies tomorrow.

 

Been using WD on home tire changes for 25 years, never had one slip, ever. Of course I wipe it all down thoroughly before I seat the bead with air.