Ok perhaps my search skills are lacking but, I know that several of you guys in this Cbr1000f area have and do change your own tires. I also remember that several of you used balancing beads to balance those tires. The only threads I can find about changing tires are ones that say don't do it. If any of you guys could tell me which beads you used and which tire tools are best and such It would be really appreciated. Also if it goes well I will put a tire changing thread in the how too area. Thanks

 

I've seen variations of this device. looks pretty simple to break a bead

 

This is the vid i was originally looking for

Change a motorcycle tyre by hand. - YouTube

 

Why wouldn't you take the wheels and have them mounted and balanced? Cycle gear even does it around here, and if you bring them mounted tires the balance only is free. I mount my own and have them balance them, but I have a tire machine....

 

+demon...but if you don't have a tire machine...take the whole wheel there with your new tire...cheaper. I have a local mechanic that change, balance for $20 so I don't b

 

Well first I have to take my wheels off and take them into town and wait all day or the next day to pick them up and Pay $30 each if I take the bike in it can take 2 or 3 days and it costs $50 each. My Dad was an independent truck driver when I was a kid we used to change the tractor trailer tires (lorry for my U.K. friends) so I know I can do it I just need a little instruction.
Thanks for the vids those help. I am going for it right now Will let you know how it goes

 

Shops there take days to mount 2 tires and charge $60? That's ridiculous! It's a 15 minute job and should cost around $20 for both. Some bike shops mount and balance for free if you buy their tires. If they remove them from the bike, that's when the price goes up. Even an automotive shop can mount them, it just takes a special balancer if you don't go the bead route.

 

I believe some guys have used Dyna beads 3vl. I think I have lost a wheel weight off my front wheel as I now have a vibration at around 100 km/h. They look reasonably cheap so I think I'm gonna get some for my bike and give them a go. Here is a chart from their site on how much you will need to order.

http://www.innovativebalancing.com/motorcycle.htm

Motorcycle applications are easy for all bikes, 2 wheel or 3 wheel

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Front

80 - 120 mm tire width
1 oz
80 - 120 mm tire width (BMW Telelever only)
2 oz
130 mm tire width
2 oz
Rear
130 mm - 240 mm width
2 oz
250 mm - 360mm tire width
3 oz
195 - 205 car tires on the rear
3 oz
Scooters
10" diameter wheels (scooters)
1 oz
12" & Up diameter wheels (scooters)
2 oz
Dual Purpose / Off Road with Rim Locks
Front - 80 - 120 mm tire width
2 oz
Rear - 130 -230 mm width
3 oz
Rim Locks - add one ounce over what you normaly use for that size tire to accomodate the additional weight of the rim lock. Two rim locks opposite each other don't require any more Dyna Beads other than stated above, as they have a tendency to cancel each other out.
Note: Filtered valve cores do not fit all stems. They require a seat 1-1/4" down in the stem. If you cannot use them, simply rotate the tire so the valve stem is about the 6:00 position, then give the valve stem a quick shot of air prior to checking pressure.

 

Harbor Freight has a MC balancing stand. LINK
You need to weld a gusset at the bottom of each vertical section and then go to Lowe's and purchase a 1/2" bar stock to replace the bent rod they give you. After the mods you will have a nice MC tire balancer.

 

Hi,

if they are charging $60 and 2 days go elsewhere!!!

In the UK I pay £20 for same day (hour) service.