Puttin em on
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From: Clarksville Tn Home of the Screaming Eagles
Puttin em on
Well having done my first oil change and finding that relatively simple...after many calls around bike shops and indys to check prices on changing tires. I have almost decided to try changing them myself using you tubes.
The cheapest I could find to change tires was $100 with them on...$60 with them off. I am guessing its the getting off thats the hard part.
Done a lot of reading and u-tubing so thinking about giving it a shot. I remember in one of the threads I read someone said take em off and pay the extra 60 to get it done and avoid the hassle. Guess that option's always available once I get them off.
I actually am more leery about getting them off the bike than changing the tires.
So any advice, tips, other things I should do/look for while doing this?
The cheapest I could find to change tires was $100 with them on...$60 with them off. I am guessing its the getting off thats the hard part.
Done a lot of reading and u-tubing so thinking about giving it a shot. I remember in one of the threads I read someone said take em off and pay the extra 60 to get it done and avoid the hassle. Guess that option's always available once I get them off.
I actually am more leery about getting them off the bike than changing the tires.
So any advice, tips, other things I should do/look for while doing this?
Road Captain
Joined: Aug 2012
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From: Iowa
Take pics of how the spacers and all are on there. Always helps. Make sure the alignment is right when you reassemble. Put some anti seize on the axle. Check the bearings as long as your in there. Buy some spoons and rim protectors. A short piece of skinny broom handle helps with axle alignment when going back together. Put it in the opposite end your feeding the axle from. Helps line up both sides, helps hold the spacers in place, and as you tap the axle in pull the broom handle out. Take a peak at the rear brake pads. Take your time and be patient. Second set of hands don't hurt.
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From: Sonoma County, CA
Taking wheels off the bike is no big deal. Putting them back on, no big deal when you take your time and follow the service manual. Done it several times. For me, I prefer to take them off and deliver to the local shop to switch the rubber. Cost is under $55 and they dispose of the old tire. I don't want to risk damage to my expensive rims. Plus, I have no way of balancing them. Therein the problem lies in my opinion.
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