Your motorcycle will not get far without tires. Whether you are riding within your town's limits to the convenience store, or cruising through Europe on an international road trip, suffering flat tire can become a hassle. That is why it is vital for you to pack a basic tool kit in your motorcycle luggage, for replacing malfunctioning tires. You can save a lot of money and heartache by changing the tire yourself. Here are the basic tips to get the task done:
Step 1: Prepare to change the tire
To perform the tire change, you will need to gather the following items:
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o Air compressor (and accessories)
o Foam tape (double-sided)
o Ratcheting tie-down strap
o Rim protectors
o Safety goggles
o Soapy water
o Sponge
o Tire irons (3)
o Valve core tool
o Wheel weights
o Writing utensil (pencil, crayon, chalk, etc.)
Step 2: Break the beads
You must remove the old tire, by first breaking the beads. Use your writing utensil to mark the rotation's direction on the rim rotor carrier or rim. Next, remove the tire's air by removing the valve core. After putting on your goggles, use a 2X4" piece of lumber, to break the beads. Keep the wheel level with the floor, if possible. You will hear a "popping" sound when you have broken the bead. Then turn over the wheel and break the other side's bead.
Step 3: Balance the tire
Next, you will need to balance the tire. That means ensuring that the axle will remain stationary while the wheel is spinning.
Step 4: Mount the new wheel
Your next mission is to mount the new wheel. Remove the tire's axle and then set it to the side. Next, line up the new wheel's "paint spot", with the "heavy spot" that you marked on the rim. Afterwards, apply soap to the lower sidewall and bead. Make sure that the sponge is wet, but not saturated. The soap will allow you to position quickly the tire halfway. Fortunately, the soapy lower bead will help to position the other half of the tire. Next, add some more soapy water on the perimeter of the bead that you will slide over the rim. Then, slide the bead atop the rim.
Seat the beads and pump up the tire
You are almost finished! First, remove the valve core. Your next mission is to inflate the tire to a certain level, so the beads fit into the ridges along the rim's edge. It is advisable that you begin at 40-45 psi. You will have accomplished your mission when you hear two "popping" sounds. Make sure that you hear TWO, to verify that you have properly seated both sides. Then install the valve core. To check the tire for leaks, use soapy water on the tire's surface. Congratulations, you are done!
Replacing your own motorcycle tire can save you much time and money. Make sure to include a basic tool kit in your motorcycle saddlebags, so your trips will never be deflating experiences!
4 Easy Steps to Replace Motorcycle Tires MISSIONS TRIPS
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