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Old Apr 18, 2007 | 06:33 PM
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Anybody do there own tire changing?
 
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Old Apr 18, 2007 | 06:35 PM
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I bring the wheels into a shop that mounts and balances my e bay rubber for $15...
 
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Old Apr 18, 2007 | 06:53 PM
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I change my own tyres. It's not difficult and quicker than taking it to a shop.

You just need to make yourself a bead breaker.
 
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Old Apr 18, 2007 | 08:27 PM
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or get one of these...

http://www.4strokes.com/reviews/harb...mctirechanger/
 
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Old Apr 18, 2007 | 08:32 PM
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yes,but usually have shop mount tire on rim and balance
 
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Old Apr 18, 2007 | 10:24 PM
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Just did my tubless, c clamp to break the bead and a couple of tire irons, I then put the tire on the bike with just the axle and balance it, a little work but I like it.
 
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Old Apr 19, 2007 | 01:02 AM
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Default RE: tire changing

I do my own.
 
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Old Apr 19, 2007 | 07:26 AM
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Default RE: tire changing

Do my own mounting and balancing.

I have the Harbor Freight set up for changing the tires and abalancer that sits on my work bench.

The balancer I have is made by Rod Neff. It is a precision piece of equipment.

http://www.webbikeworld.com/Reviewed...ucts/balancer/

I live about 50 miles from the neares M/C shop so I do all my own service work.
 
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