full length: Quick and easy motorcycle tire change

Full length motorcycle tire change. In this video I talk you through a real-time tire change for one of my bikes I am doing service on. Join me as I swap a tubeless Pirelli STR to a Heidenu K60 Ranger on the front of my Ducati DesertX

[@sfallier]

Aaaand 8 hours later, I have one tire off a rim.

[@rickc2222]

I don't understand why a guy who would buy a $1000+ motorcycle lift to make working on bikes easer, would not also build or buy a changing stand to make it so much easier. Even 30 year old me (50 now) didnt like crawling around on the floor, kneeling is hard on knees...

[@matthewbecker3674]

Please use eye protection. You only get two chances.

[@David..]

Bead breaker/tire changer and actual bead lubricant with a brush make it so much easier. Not sure why more riders don’t just buy bead lube for the home garage. It’s $13 for a gallon that’ll last forever. It stays wet for the perfect amount of time and and doesn’t leave any slick film once dried. Way better than trying to do it with other lubricants.

[@theyshouldhavenevergivenme5439]

Pretty dangerous to have WD-40 on your new tires after spilling and then driving off with it on the rubber

[@chrisglennglenn1935]

This guy has stock in wd 40

[@but_but629]

I would rather not put that much sideways pressure on my brake rotors.

[@hej.tomasz]

I wish you did this video 2 years ago when I tried to change the tire on my own for the first time. After many trials and errors, pain and blood I agree that WD-40 is the best way to go. Works way better than soap. :)

[@marcinsmaga3441]

Changing the front tire is easy... changing a rear one is a different story :D

[@goatman86]

And you still managed to put the tire backwards. "Do as I say, not as I do" I guess 🙃

[@patrkbukly]

Your sockets tip to keep the tire off the bead area of the rim is a excellent tip. Thank you.

[@DMoenBC]

Thanks Bret! I had to flip the front tire on my 890 this morning. Based on past experiences with tubed dirt bike tires I was dreading it. Your tutorial helped a great deal! I was done in no time, and the process was absolutely drama free!

[@tonysilva5558]

The use of the socket is a great idea! Thanks for that tip.

[@wonderingBadger]

Sockets. Hmmmpt. Now I have a bead buddy for sale cheap. Thanks Bret!

[@adventureutah9784]

Thank you, thank you, thank you! I consider myself fairly well skilled in maintaining my motorcycles but keeping the tire slippery while I mount was always an issue in bone dry Arizona. I just mounted a new tire on my Goldwing and using WD40, it went right on and seated easily. You saved me lots of frustration and kept money in my pocket and out of the swear jar. God bless

[@rickyrickharris4908]

He did that faster than anyone iv ever seen do it including the internet

[@_JP18]

Thank you for being the motorcycle Uncle I never had as always. So helpful! Thank you!

[@PetrolJunkie]

If you use both spoons when remounting the tire you don't have to use your knees to hold the tire in place. The tension by leaving one spoon wedged keeps the tire in the center of the rim. The other thing is to put the wheel on top of a bucket so you can't put weight on a rotor. Change the rear with the rotor facing up.

[@RabidWombatz]

I think that the most important thing you should impress on newbies (I have made this mistake and seen many others too) is to make sure (as per your socket trick) that the “knee side” is in the low point.

[@williambanzhof9739]

Success! I changed my GS-1200 front tire using this method. With new confidence I'm ready to change the rear tire. Saves big $$ and time doing it yourself rather than going to the shop. I'm 74 years old and can still change a tire! Whoop Whoop! BTW: The socket trick is just awesome.....