How to -- Change Tires -CRF's Only Forums

KRCRFs · by **KRCRFs** » Mon Mar 06, 2006 6:10 am

So we have two brand new sets of Maxxis IT's at home and a new tire changing stand and irons. I've searched this site and the WEB for some hints and self-help guides. Didn't find much, but Ev's link at:

http://cycoactive.com/mc/trail_tips/ctiw.html

was the most helpful of anything I've found so far.

I hope I don't screw this up, but I just can't see paying $30+ for each wheel/tire. If anybody else has some good links they'd like to share, I'd really appreciate it.

oldtimer · by **oldtimer** » Mon Mar 06, 2006 8:09 am

Try this one out. http://www.off-road.com/dirtbike/tech/tirechange/

KRCRFs · by **KRCRFs** » Tue Mar 07, 2006 6:36 am

Thanks for the link! Pictures are worth a 1,000 words...

WillCRF · by **WillCRF** » Fri Mar 10, 2006 4:56 am

Changing tires is probably the least favorite part of this sport. Then again, there is nothing better than that first ride on a new pair of sneakers.

I brought my rims in this week to our local Honda dealer to put on new 756's since my week was booked. We are heading to Chadwick, Mo this weekend for a spring break riding trip and I was running out of time. They wanted $46 per tire! That tells me they hate changing tires as much as I do. Fortunately there is a guy down the street that has a motorcycle tire/wheel business that only charges $15 per tire. Being cheap, I still prefer to do it myself if I have time. In a pinch, I can live with $15 a tire.

I think my next investment will be a tire changing stand to get the rim off the ground. Looking around, they seem to be in the $150 range. Does anyone have any suggestions on a less expensive one that still does a good job?

Will

Hell_RaiZer · by **Hell_RaiZer** » Fri Mar 10, 2006 5:08 am

Will,

I wish I was going down to Chadwick this weekend. That is a great place to ride, my favorite in Missouri. Have a good time.

H.R.

KRCRFs · by **KRCRFs** » Fri Mar 10, 2006 6:38 am

Will,

We purchased the Tusk tire stand that mounts into the 2" receiver on your truck. It's pretty cool. Holds the tire nicely and you can use your tailgate as a "workbench". It was about $80.

Kim

Hell_RaiZer · by **Hell_RaiZer** » Fri Mar 10, 2006 7:08 pm

KRCRFs,

Where did you get the Tusk tire stand? Not finding it on the internet.

H.R.

KRCRFs · by **KRCRFs** » Sat Mar 11, 2006 7:17 am

Rocky Mountain ATV. Here is a link:

http://www.rockymountainatv.com/product ... vType=type

Serp · by **Serp** » Fri Jan 19, 2007 8:47 pm

Thanks for the info guys. I am contemplating putting on a new back tire myself.

Asmith · by **Asmith** » Fri Jan 19, 2007 9:03 pm

The best I have seen on the subject is a series of three videos by a guy from Bridgestone named Doug Schopinsky. He makes it look easy.

Key tips:

3 tire irons
bead buddy
powder
windex

http://www.transworldmotocross.com/mx/h ... 40,00.html

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