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Tdman77
Posted on Wednesday, March 25, 2009 - 09:29 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I just got a set of the PM wheels for my X1. I just don't have the funds left over to take it the the stealership. How hard is it to put the tires on yourself? There are some threads here but they all talk about using a machine. I have lots of experience with mt bike tires but never tired to change a motorcycle tire. What is the minimum tools required? I mean from taking off the old wheels to putting on the new ones on the bike.

Thanks
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Sslowmo
Posted on Saturday, March 28, 2009 - 04:38 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Breaking the bead is your biggest problem. Get that done and just some tire irons and some rim protectors and also wheel paste or soapy water and the installation should go easy. Put the new tires in a hot car for a few hrs and it helps. Good luck, one more thing, if your fighting it your not doing something right...
Aaron
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Aptbldr
Posted on Sunday, March 29, 2009 - 08:46 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Protect disk brake rotors during this planned wrasslin' match. : )
C-clamp = bead-breaker.
Check wheel rotation with tire's designed rotation, before mounting new tire.
Look for colored 'dot' markings on tire sidewalls. Mount-up tire's 'dot' aligned with wheel's air-valve; toward a balanced assembly.
After removing old tire, clean inner wheel perimeters thoroughly. As an aid to smoothly & uniformly accepting bead of new tire.
K-Y jelly = substitute tire lube.
DIY rim protectors may be cut from plastic bleach bottle-type containers.
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Tdman77
Posted on Sunday, March 29, 2009 - 04:05 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Thanks for the info. I will be putting on the new tires as soon as they get here. So far I have 2 tire irons, and cut up a plastic laundry soap bottle for the rim protectors. The good news is that I have new wheels so no need to mess around with taking off the old ones right now. I will pay attention to tire rotation and the dot for the valve stem.
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Tdman77
Posted on Monday, April 06, 2009 - 11:59 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Well I got my tires today. Conti Sport Attacks 120/180. They went on very easily. Thanks for the info/help.
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Kalali
Posted on Tuesday, April 07, 2009 - 09:09 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

How are you planning to balance the wheels?
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Tdman77
Posted on Tuesday, April 07, 2009 - 11:03 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Kalai - I was planning on making a home made setup kind of like one I say on youtube. A couple of bearings, a steel rod and a couple of jack stands. I am going to get them today. I'll post pics of the set up later tonight.
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