Installing New Tires on my 2022 KLR 650! | Tusk D-Sport Adventures
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Installing some Tusk D-Sport Adventure tires on my Gen3 2022 Kawasaki KLR 650.
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UPDATE: Now that it's warmer outside and the tires loosened up a bit they feel fairly unsafe on the road. The front wanders on the highway and can cause a bit of a death wobble. After increasing the pressure in both too 28 psi (bike recommends 21) they are much more well behaved but still aren't something you want to rail corners on.
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UPDATE: These tires feel fairly unsafe on the road. The front wanders on the highway and can cause a bit of a death wobble. After increasing the pressure in both too 28 psi (bike recommends 21) they are much more well behaved but still aren't something you want to rail corners on.
Do you think it is just the front tire causing the problem or both no good?
So what percentage of the time are you on/off road? Not sure I could justify them tires :D
@@agentdoubleo7636 I end up putting on about 75% road miles but 90% of my rides include an off road destination where I'm always glad to have something aggressive. These have gotten better after a put a few hundred miles on them. Last time I was on the highway I didn't notice anything at all and it never even crossed my mind. Still not something I'd recommend unless you need the off road capabilities and want something really inexpensive.
@@SwankyCatProductions oh that makes a lot of sense. ill be putting the 650 on the back of my sprinter 4x4 and appreciate the explanation of experience, kinda what im thinking too. but i like to jump. think the 650 can handle little jumps or should i literally just also get a dirt bike? XD havent bought the 650 yet, but that's what i was thinkikng would be perfect for boondockin', MTB and snow sports stuff. Thanks for the response/feedback, going back to the drawing board XD
I didn’t like these tires. I’m a newer rider and they didn’t behave to my liking on the road.
I need to find the trick to getting all those spacers and junk along with the brake caliper to line up when trying to get the wheel back on. It beat me this evening. That stand is sweet! I will probably try to find one.
I'm 61, been changing tires since I was around 12 yrs old. Always on the ground, being up off the ground sounds wonderful.
When changing the rear, if you pull the bottom shock bolt, you can then drop the swing arm enough to remove the chain without touching the adjusters.
I actually left mine in place... Or at least they didn't move much lol. Just pushed the tire forward once the bolt was out.
If you ever come to a bead that doesnt want to come off on the trail use your buddies bike or at home a spare bike, lean the bike up and slide the tire under the kickstand. Use the kickstand foot right at the base of the bead, Now the handlebars act as a lever and the the weight of the bike with help push the tire down it will come right off the rim seat.
Very good advice!
I'm entering so I can become more self sufficient and be more helpful on the trails. Love my 22KLR, and have run Dsports several times. Thank you Swanky Cat!!
Sorry about the spam garbage. I've not picked a winner yet.
@@SwankyCatProductions cool. I was very confused.
Great job on video Always been a little afraid of doing tires but the stand makes it a much more user friendly approach . Thanks for taking the time to put together these videos both winter and summer. Looking forward to see how the new tires work for you
Thanks I really appreciate that!
I'd love to have a changing stand almost as much as I loved your choice of background music. keep it swanky.
I have never changed a tire on a motorcycle yet but I just picked up my first KLR 650 after 15 years of wanting one just did the first couple mods to include the USB and Tusk shifter, looking to get some new tire on it soon so a tire stand would be amazing. Hope to be adding more mods in the future, thanks for the most exultant in depth instructional videos.
Hey Swanky, I just changed two rears and fronts on my KTM 640 Adventures but did it on the floor with a 2x6 box I made as I wanted to simulate a trail tire change scenario. That Tusk stand looks really sweet! What I didn't have, of course, is that center bolt and wing nut to hold the wheel in place. I really like your use of baby powder in a bag to coat the inner tube to reduce friction on insertion and the undiluted soap for easing the new tire on. My soapy water spray evaporates too quickly, so straight soap it is from now on. The Motion Pro bead breakers are a great tool and glad I have them. Oh, I was spooning on Kenda Big Blocks and they have some stout sidewalls so I had to do the "tire dance" too, to get them on. I'll take your advice on the front inner tube valve stem being "loose", also. Go Badgers!
Pro Tip: If you cannot break the bead and you are throwing away the tires anyway, you can cut them with a hacksaw straight towards the center until you cut the bead wire. Then they come off the bead pretty much by hand. The last bit can require some care and a one-died hacksaw blade handle.
I have a hard time getting up and down off the floor. I was paralyzed from the waist down and had to learn how to walk again. I love motorcycling and can still do it although my legs aren’t the same anymore. I have always changed my own tires and do all mechanical maintenance. I’m currently modifying my 2016 KLR650 to be an adventure motorcycle.
Ben, you need to buy a baja no pinch tool. I bought one for my TAT trip. Almost didn’t take it with me but changed my mind last minute. Got a flat on the way home just a few miles from the Idaho border. Pulled the wheel off got the old tube out and put the new one in. Took 5 minutes to seat the bead with the no pinch tool. Best $160!you spend. Trust me use it once and you’ll thank me.
Now you tell me! I finally got good at spooning them on! Haha.
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Lol. Still well worth having as part of your kit. I don’t leave home without mine.
Doing this job on my bike right now, this video is so helpful.
Glad to hear that! I hope it goes well!
I would like the stand because I have actually never changed tires before and figured I could use all the help I can get. 😂 Nicely put together! It was very helpful! 👌🏼👍🏼
Thanks man! Haha yeah it's definitely nice to have the right tools to start. I didn't and it did not end well!
I have the chunky tyres on my 2004 KLR 650 and they are great on the bush tracks and on the bitumen.
Talk about changing tyres, my Royal Enfield tyres are super tight when fitting them on the rims and oh yes having some decent tools makes all the difference.
That stand looks like a real back saver. I am getting a new KLR next week and can’t wait to see how those tusk tires do. Keep these KLR videos coming.
It is! I haven't had much time on the tires yet but I was extremely impressed with the time I had!
I recently installed a pair of DSport adventures on my 22 KLR as well. I replaced the front with a D606 after less than 100 miles because of shaking. Both tires look very similar but they are not the same. The D606 front is stable and handles well. The front DSport is scary. The rear Dsport has been great after 500ish miles and appears to wear like a cannon ball but still has good traction on and off road. Buy the rear but stick with a name brand on the front. Just my 2 cents.
Not a bad idea. I increased the pressure on both to 28 and after a few hundred miles the front is actually a lot nicer to ride on. Still not great but much much much better.
Love me a tusk stand!
I think im the natural choice to receive that lovely stand.
Changing tires in the Alabama sun with no garage or shade is miserable, so anything that can help me stay off the driveway would be a life saver on my back and knees. Always a fan of working smarter, not harder. Thanks for the video!
Just installed a set of these and had one helluva time getting the rear back on the bike. Wound up removing the brake caliper completely to get it all lined up. I truly hope I never have to repair a flat in the desert!
My experience with changing tires is that I can not do it from home. I bought a Pro Motion tire stand and all the necessary tires tools and rim protectors. I have not had a successful tire dismount yet. I have tried on various different bike/tire types. I am not will to damage the rim to install a tire. I will continue to try but the amount of force that I have used seems like it would exceed the strength of the wheel. Don't want a bent/broken rim or the hurt myself in the process.
Some tires are just tighter than others, that's for sure. Tires that are intended to be ran without a tube especially. If you've got the opposite side of the tire down in the valley of the rim like I showed and your taking as small of bites as possible you shouldn't hurt anything as long as you don't pinch a tube or your finger.
Thanks man, I knew that allen looked bigger than the one I was used to and yep I have no 14mm in stock. I have been running Shinko 700's on my 2009 and now my 2022 KLR's and I have nothing but good to say about them. Take care!
I need one of those tire change stands. It's getting old having to pay a shop $30+ to change my tires and then wait 2-3 days for them to finish the job. ENTERED TO WIN!
The tire changing stand world be great! Two bad knees make it a chore on the floor. Great video.
Yeah I don't miss kneeling on the knobbies that's for sure. But with bad knees that would be awful!
That tire stand would look really good in my garage next to my gen 2 KLR. I need to change out my tires soon and could put the stand to the test immediately. Not to mention that the Swanky Cat channel is the best You Tube channel ever. Stay Swanky.
I just got a Honda crf300rally, I will be doing a d sport rear but a ircTr-8 battle rally front. It's been years since I changed a tire. I laughed when you ended up in the floor( dsport's are stiff as hell). 1,warm them up 2,bolt your stand to the floor or a sheet of heavy plywood. I am starting from scratch, and researching all the tools I will need. Your video covered the stand I want and the rear tire I want so thank you. Most get the sloped knobs really fast on the front, 2 fronts to 1 rear wear,I'll pass . Irc tr-8 is in the same price range and a better choice for the front ,according to my Google fu. I'm almost 50 and just getting back into the sport,feels good to be alive again.
Getting my 22 KLR ready for summer includes some new rubber as well. That stand would make changing them easier! Thanks for the videos!
I run the dsport on the rear and D606 on the front on my KLR and KTM 500. I really like them. Baja no pinch tool makes changing tires so much easier.
Haven't used it but it looks like a nice tool!
Ben, Thank You for the video. Great tire change stand. Always love watching the Swanky videos. You explain everything well enough that even inexperienced mechanics can do simple tasks. We watch all of your videos every time you post my son and I enjoy watching together. I need this tire change stand because we do a lot of riding. I have a 22 KLR and my son has a KLX 110. Our tire change experience has not went well in the past with tire irons changing tires on the ground. Tubes always have made things harder. Having a Tusk stand like this would make the motorcycle tire changing process much easier for my son and I. Keep doing everything you do. We need more You Tubers like you.
Thanks Peter I really appreciate that! Good luck in the drawing!
I've put 3,000 miles on set of Dsports. Just replaced the front, rear still has 60% tread left. I did the front on the garage floor! That's why I need that stand lol! Didn't pinch the tube, so relived!
Thanks for the video! I am new to the ADV bike riding. I recently bought a 2022 KLR 650. I plan on doing all of my own maintenance. I appreciate your videos for the education. I'm not too up to speed on tire changes. That is why I watched your video. When I go to order my tooling I will use your links. Thanks
Thanks John I appreciate that!
I just bought a 2015 KLR 650 today! First street legal bike. Super stoked, hoping to get my tools built up for the bike so I can do all my own maintenance in the garage.
I could use a tire stand for sure. I just stained the rug in the kitchen with a lovely grease sprocket design from repairing a flat.
Noooo! Haha.
Hell yeah, that's a tutorial. Thanks for the 411.
Thanks! Glad it was helpful!
Every time I've changed a tire I have done it on the ground so I would live to try out the tusk stand. Thanks for the great klr content!
Thanks Jacob!
Hey Jacob, you won! Find my business email in the video description and email me the address you want the tire stand shipped too!
@@SwankyCatProductions thanks so much!! I never win giveaways. I'll send you an email
After installing the axle, I mount the bike and push down on the front end, before tightening the pinch bolts. It aligns everything
I've been looking at those stands for a while. Would be awesome to win one. Thanks for the opportunity Swanky
My wife and I do a lot of riding .and go through some tires a stand off the ground definitely would make changing tires easier
Thank you for another informative and entertaining video. I also have a new KLR650 Traveler. Have installed the ThermoBob, thanks to help from your video guidance! The Tusk tire changing stand would be a back saver, and a knee saver. Like you, I have a canine buddy who helps me with projects, sometimes getting up close and personal. So, the elevated stand would help to keep his keen nose away from the project. Thanks for the several tips and another helpful video.
Is it just me or is that whistling music sooo sarcastic 😂 Especially when it gets cut off so he can talk. Then just starts right back up like nothing. Awesome
Haha glad to hear you enjoyed it!
I love the tire change stand, just had a knee surgery and can’t do much on the ground yet
Mmm yeah this would definitely make things easier in that case!
I've changed a few tires on my KLR and I just changed to a Motaz Tractionator GPS. Stiffer than a MoFo! I made a mess of the rear tire, exposed some cords on the bead. Had a flat the first ride!
Ouch, I've been there. Not fun.
My wife and I and are 5 kids all ride. With 7 bikes, I change a lot of tires! This would save me a lot of time at back aches.
I just put mine on today, they are a biotch to install, but man these are nice tires. Going to take them out tomorrow, can't wait!
How do you like them???
@@SwankyCatProductions I love them, they have great bite in the dirt and ride very well on pavement. I put them on my 300L Rally.
Great vid as usual bud. Thanks for sharing.
I'd love a Tusk stand. I've changed out about 11 tires on the floor now for myself and others in my riding group. I usually end up more sore from tire changes than hard enduro riding 😆.
Thank you !
Swankster! I have hurt myself changing tires. Looks like a good tool!
Well done! I bought the same tires and could not mount the rear tire to save my life. Tried everything, maybe a defect, not sure. Tried to return them with unsuccessful results. Good vid, thanks!
I had to stop the first time. The issue is the Stiff sidewalls won't sit into the center of the rim. They stay to outer part of rim. The second go around I made sure to keep forcing the bead into the center of the rim (Where the Spoke heads are). This lets the tire move a bit especially on that last bit trying to roll it over the rime edge
Thanks! Yeah that's why I put it on the ground and stood on it lol didn't seem like it would go otherwise.
I've had great luck with my D Sport Adventure tires, great wear on and off road!👍🏻
Good to hear that, I really like them so far!
It's funny that I saw this video today. I just put a Tusk Dsport on the rear wheel of my 2022 KLR. Mine fought a lot harder than yours seemed to. 🤣
I’d love this tire stand… I change my own tires and the MotoZ and Heidenau K60 tires are a back breaking pain in the neck on the ground for this “less than young” rider! This would be a life-improver! Love your videos, sorry about the demise of the old KLR but glad your doing well. 👍
Hey thanks John!
My stock rear suspension might need addressing after 50k miles, but the D Sport rear rubbed the paint off my 2nd Gen exhaust. Maybe could have bent it out a bit. It was a tight fit in general. Front lasted about 1500 miles when often crossing the state to the trails. They’re ok, but I’d probably take the old MT21/D606 combo over it. About to try the Motoz Dual Venture/Adventure combo for two weeks across the Mojave/Baja while exploring all the surrounding National Forests.
Huh... I'll have to check how close mine gets. I think I've got enough room with the aftermarket pipe but it's worth a look.
My tire change story: Bought an 07 for 2500. Tires were dry-rotted. Tubes had rusted valve stems that were separating from the rubber. Amazed they held air during the 15 minute sales negotiation. Bought a set of two spoons from Advanced Auto, used a mix of dish soap and water along with baby powder. Did everything on the floor of my carport. Did not balance either tire. That was well over a year ago. Have had bike to eighty with no hop or vibration from the tires (I was following ScratchBabble - he was hauling ass.) Using Kenda 270s for now.
Haha that's awesome! I remember back when he was afraid of the highway, time sure flys!
Entering because I’m on my way to pick up my own Gen3 right now litterally right now!! Looking to start moto vlogging too! My experience is hell on earth!!! I’ve ripped beads before!!!
Nice! About the new KLR that is. I've messed up a few too. Finally getting to be ok at it after a few years lol
New tires look wicked. The mud is calling brother, lol. The stand looks wicked too. I might pick one up for next year. I really need to get setup with a roadside repair and change kit though. Nice work buddy. You make it look easy.
I currently change tires for myself and friends on the floor over two 4x4s. It works but isn’t kind to the back. Those motion pro spoon/bead breakers are awesome, they made a world of difference. Give the balancing beads a try. I have put them in 4 motorcycles and a van. They rebalance after every stop.
I actually had some in a set of truck tires once but I think they put to many in lol made for an odd ride.
Hey buddy! I just had my shop install the Trail Max missions on my 2022 KLR. I know what I am, and I know what I'm not! hahaha! Good looking tires, nice job!
Haha I had the dealer put the tractionators on my Tenere, no shame in enjoying someone else doing the work for you once in a while!
I had a set on my DRZ, took 3 tubes to get the front done, I need that tire stand!!
I have been looking at picking up one of those tire changers for a while. My favorite is when you get a pinch flat.
I need a tire changing stand because I run Tusk DSports on my Honda and you now know, they are a challenge to mount 😁 - Frank
I lovè to see you align the rear wheel after putting rear tire on. I did my first chain tensioning and my right swing arm didnt leave me confident.
Thanks for the videos! I have a 22 KLR and am shopping tires. I’ve run the DSports front on my DRZ in the past and loved it off road but not so much at highway speed. Even small roads where I live have a 70-75mph speed limit and the DSport was a little scary on the DRZ. Let us know how you like them at highway speed compared to the other tires you have run on the old KLR. I found your old tire videos and found them helpful. Thanks again!
I have the exact bike.i only have the leo vince pipe and airbox mod done so far just ordered the handlebar risers from rocky mountain, I also order stickers and footpegs for my other bike kx112 ..the tire changer you have acquired is awesome..best I've seen so far..I use the ol spoons,last tire I changed was for a buddies kid and I had to go buy another tube immediately lol,I popped it i assume due to being a little to rough and setting on the ground doesn't help any either lol but we make do thanks and awsome bike ,I will be definitely be using your links to buy my accessories
I'm so not looking forward to doing this but after paying 672.00 when I picked up my drz wheels with two new Avon trailriders mounted and balanced I think it's time I learn how to.
Great job, lots of useful tips and tricks.
Thanks!
Great job, very helpful post, I will follow it to install the Kenda K270s on my 2022 KLR650, I am hitting the technical terrain and the stock tires are not performing as well as I would like. I posted some recent videos of the terrain in Arizona.
Bout my first klr 3rd gen 2022 from the dealership last Saturday been riding it to work all week put 200 miles on it and today the front tire went flat only took it on gravel twice so yeah that tire tool would be helpful.
Oh man that stinks! I blew the front on my gen2 riding in some rocky stuff years ago. Think I must have pinched the tube.
Definitely interested to see how the Tusk tires feel on the road.
I have them on a KLR they feel like a d606
Agreed ChickenParm! They feel incredibly solid and smooth, doesn't seem like that would be the case looking at them but I can't complain!
Always wanted a tire changing stand. Always do it on the ground. My back and knees said they want one soon.
Entering for the tire changer!
They look great on the KLR Swanky!
Thanks Bill!
I need that tire change stand because I to have that klr and know I’m going to be changing tires very soon. I personally never have changed my own tires and don’t have much extra money to spend on someone else doing it.
Nice tire stand and glad you finally changed out those tires. Let us know how much you like those new tires in mud and on gravel roads. Thanks for the video.
That's a Montana area code. Is this actually from you Ben?
@@rameylewis7730 I was wondering the same thing
No, apparently you can't do anything nice without someone messing with it. I've not picked a winner yet and I'll be announcing it during a video. Sorry about that.
Good content my friend! I love my klr and about to take her on a trip from northeastern Ohio to Daytona beach Florida! Hopefully everything holds together and we have safe travels. Any pointers on this adventure would be awesome! As far as putting new tires on I just mounted the 804/805 big blocks, after 2 tubes I got the back finally mounted , and one little pinch in the front that I was able to patch we are back to brappin! Love watching your content thanks for the pointers
I replaced my gen2 with D-sports. Getting the Rear on was not fun. The sidewalls are super stiff. This also means that you could potentially limp home on a flat with such stiff sidewalls. Also I'm surprised you didn't have rub issues with your chain guard. I ended up removing as the 130 and big knobs made it like the baseball cards in the spokes. A lot easier to clean the chain now. These tires will hum as you ride. Also I was initially freaked out because when you lean into a turn you will feel the the bike move onto the next row of knobbies. I have about a 1000 miles, mostly road unfortunately, and they seem to be wearing ok. The fronts are going quicker then the rear.
Good info thanks! Yeah I think you might be able to run both flat actually haha.
That sure is a nice tire changing stand!!!!
Great Vid I was just looking at that stand the other day After I saw that my kid ran out another rear tire on my YZ250. Which of course was after I just replaced the rear on her KLX 140. Next time I need new tires for my Gen2 KLR I might give those Tusk D Sport Tires a whirl. Ill be eagerly awaiting your review. I've been swapping tires of Bikes for a while now since my first 79 Kawi KM100 Hasn't bee to difficult to do on the floor or a picnic table till recently.
I'm pretty impressed so far! Got to do a short test last week but now we got a bunch of snow again...
Jacob Smith is the tire stand winner! Thanks to all who commented to win!
I am on my second set of Tusk DSports. I love them. Be careful with the front brake though, they are tall knobbies and get some significant "cupping" with a lot of front brake. I have been more careful on the second front and I am getting significantly more life. - Frank
Huh... I never really thought about it but that makes a ton of sense. All my fronts seem to do that and I suppose I generally always use the front and hardly touch the rear. Thanks for the warning!!!
I could sure use the tire changing stand as I change all my own tires...I have 3 bikes and did all 3 this spring off the floor
Oooh ouch! Still gets the job done but you're a bit sore afterwards.
@@SwankyCatProductions yea it socks working off the floor
i'm entering the giveaway because i have a bunch of old toys that no shops will work on , like 1988 honda 350 fourtrax, and a 1996 polaris, and a 1996 skidoo, and a 1997 yamaha,, that i ceep in good shape for my wife and my autistic son to always have something fun to do...
Changing tires are a pain. That tire changer would really help!
I could use a new tusk tire stand. I use a 55 gallon trash can now and seem change a lot of tires for my friends, kids and my own bikes. Sure looks nice, versus wrestling them on my trash can. 🤣
Huh never would have thought to use one of that but I suppose that would work!
I change tires so people don't die. Not profitable with friends but quite rewarding when it holds air and I can get them out of my yard. Lol
Would be great to have one.
Nice vid on the tire change SC. Having the right tools makes all the difference. But have to comment on the banana bike in the background. Is that a vintage Schwinn Sting-Ray? That is one swanky bike.. Legendary!
Noooo I wish! I made sort of a clone from my uncle's old Sears bike and some parts I ordered from Schwinn. I think I built that when I was like 14? Haha.
Changing tires sucks in my experience. Your channel rocks in my experience. Therefore, I'd love to experience having one of those tire changing stands.
Thanks man! Sorry, I already gave the stand away, a few weeks ago.
@@SwankyCatProductions Eh. I figured that would be the case. Looking forward to more KLR vids in the future. Your setup is pretty much exactly what I plan on doing soon.
28 too high in front..21 in manual...and my experiments indicate it's really good given rearward weight bias and small cross section of front tire.. bigger cross section would amplify gyroscopic effect...perhaps make less manageable..
Should try the 21 psi and report what you find
I think I would agree, but the issue was more the knobbies, and tire itself, being able to fold over under the weight of the bike. I switched to a more densely packed tread pattern and it's much better now!
@Swanky cat - did you sort out the feeling of unstable / speed wobble etc?
It could be that the front axle was not seated properly - apparently this is a big deal with the Gen3 - you need front wheel on the ground pump the front forks 5 times or so to seat the axle and then tighten in the pinch bolts in the correct order. according to others that solves the issue.
With the increase in psi to 28 and a few more miles on them it's definitely decreased to the point I've jumped on the highway and totally forgotten about it until I got off and realized I hadn't been thinking about it lol. I'll try that though, thanks!
Would love to have one of those. Be alot better to do tire changes at home rather than the dealer
Just changed my rear tire on the gen 1 today. Took a Michelin off and replaced with a annakee wild, that has to the stiffest side wall I have ever installed. I fought both tires and it took way longer than it should have. That stand would have made it way easier on my 60 year old back. I’m curious to see how those Tisk tires hold up to street and trailer riding. Great video!
Thanks Mike! The first set I ever put on was really hard too, NOT fun! I'll make sure to keep you guys up to date!
I'm due for a new set after 1200 miles 😒 I'm going to click the links in the description and get these and the tire change tools and tubes. Gotta get her ready for Memorial day 🇺🇸
Everyone has been commenting on how much they want to use the Tusk Tire stand. But, I noticed that for both the front and rear tires you had the wheels on the garage floor when spooning on the new tires. In my experience, that is the hardest part. That is when you exert so much force getting the new tire onto the rim. So, my question is, was it easier to spoon on the new tires while on the ground?
I just put new tires on my KLR last weekend and I did it on the garage floor with my wheels resting on 4x4's. It was hard on my 60 year old back and I kept thinking about how I need to get a tire stand. But I don't want to get the stand if I end up doing the hard part on the ground again.
I was hoping for more rear tire tire stand footage. I've changed some stubborn KLR rear tires in my life and I'm not convinced that stand would do the job without being bolted to the floor.
Did you know that the tire caps on the klr650 have a valves stem tool built in them ? Yup unscrew them and turn them over and unscrew your valve stems. No extra tool needed.
I actually noticed that after filming this yeah, pretty smart!
I could use the tire stand :) i heard breaking the beads on the T7 can be a fight. Hoping to get the T7 out soon ... but of course its snowing again today
I thought the bead buddy should be opposite to where you are spooning, pushing the tire into the cavity, to have more room
You sure cut out alot of trying to get that rear axel bolt all the way thru. I did mine today and it was batch. Gen 3
Swell vid padre:) is the tusk stand highly recommended? I’m considering it for my first time, Or not at all to feel the pain in comparison. 🤷🏼♂️ lotsa contemplating. Holla G . Thx
Thanks! Ahh I'd say if you plan on changing tires yourself in the future it would be a good investment. However you can certainly do it on the ground, just a slightly less enjoyable experience and it's a little easier to get dirt or debris inside the bead area.