New tire arrived what next?

[baylensman]

Been looking over the forums and trying different combos in the search bar. I can't seem to find article on changing the front tire on my 07. Any one hav a link to a DIY with pics on this chore?

[Yammer Dan]

Move next door to a good neighbor and buy him a 6 pac.......

[RedRider]

If you are intent on changing the tire on your own, get 3 GOOD tire irons (Tar Arns in Florida ). Have an old tire to set the wheel assembly on to prevent damage to the rotors. You can use a large C-clamp and a couple of wood block as a bead breaker. Keep one tar arn in place where you first get the bead over the rim. Work the other two around to unmount the tire. Same tactic on mounting the new tire. Look up you tube videos on how to change out a tire. Lots of 'em are available. Use plenty of lube for reinstallation. Balance with a steel rod suspended between two chairs or use balancing beads.

 

You may want to also look up the tie wrap method of reinstallation of the tire. I haven't tried this, but others have had luck. I think it works better on dirt bike tires though.

 

As an alternative, find a local independent shop that will change your tire for you. Take the wheel off the bike yourself and take it along with the new tire to the shop. It costs me $30 here to have a new tire mounted and balanced. I have changed out a Venture tire by hand - ONCE. $30 is money well spent.

 

RR

[djh3]

Balance beads for me are the way to go. As far as changing, if you were closer we could knock it out on a Sunday. Saturday I plan on riding. Sunday this week says rain.

[baylensman]

Found a local guy, took him the new tire and my front wheel 10 minutes and $20 mounted balanced. entire job took less than 1 hours front jack up to jack down!

[Yammer Dan]

Found a local guy, took him the new tire and my front wheel 10 minutes and $20 mounted balanced. entire job took less than 1 hours front jack up to jack down!

 

Good Job!! Knew "you" could do it!!!