When to Change Your Motorcycle Tires

[wertuops1981]

Thanks for video.Very useful info!

[Tomamichi]

Very informative. Thanks!

[joalgose24]

good info...

[Izznogood63]

no mention of squared off tires ...?

[TheWillMunn]

Great Vid man!

[roro879]

What causes one side of front tire to wear out before the other side?

[SamuelFilms]

@roro879 improper inflation of the tire-- he talks about it @ around 6:00

[nils001]

@roro879 taking too much roundabouts too fast :)

[roro879]

@nils001 I actually think 1 of my front springs is broken,on one side

[peterseinfeld]

7 min longer than it needs to be.

[shadow0imposter]

coats 220 tire changer :) wish i had 1

[MrHD1958]

useful info.

[Prophet86]

Great job man! ;-)

You really helped me!

Tnx!

[Vasetousa]

Good job

[Sauron767]

when i'm not acting for hangover movies i work on motorcycle tires LMAO

[schrammhonda]

AWESOME, best video of an awesome ride I have seen so far. Good job!!!

[bawndrum]

well done that was a good vid................

[javieroptic]

is cool tank you... saludos desde mexico(hello from mexico)

[imhereforthevideos1]

So on my front tire, the tire is at the tread markers... but on the sides there is plenty or tread. This means that first off I need to replace the tire, and second, it didn't have proper inflation? Thanks

[TheTwentworth]

@imhereforthevideos1 Unless you're a racer, it's normal for the tread in the center of the tire to wear before the tread on the sides.

[imhereforthevideos1]

@TheTwentworth ok cool. My front tire is now bald in the middle, and still has good amount of tread on the sides, it still holds air fine and I still ride on it. Should i wait for the belts to start showing to replace it?

[TheTwentworth]

@imhereforthevideos1 Definitely replace it as soon as possible, if you've gone past the wear indicators.

[jmmgarza]

Very informative. I look forward to the HD version of your video... hint, hint!

[MadIgor1]

thumbs up, and thank you for the video.

[cabuco2006]

so what those it mean when my front tire is experiencing small cracks between treads but the side wall is fine. and thread life is fine just little cupping too.

[Bikeman1087]

6:43 That caused my bike to woble at 70-80kmh speeds.

[zudaboy3030]

Damn riding is soo expensive. I go thru tires like its nothing.

[C06coolvette]

Yeah corvettes only get about 10k-15k miles out of their stock tires. Replacing all four with mount and balance is about $2k.

Sports cars and sports bikes need the extra traction hence the soft tires but they don't last very long.

[Utsusemi]

Fuck, my tire fibers are showing on the rear a bit.... FUUUUUCK..

[yannick4123]

@Utsusemi just buy a new tire..

[drazik37]

I would like to thanks yuo very much for placing this video on youtube it is very detailed and instructive. thanks

[xninjazx6r]

KAKA JE NAM KE DAAH NUUU THUMBS UP!

[kennytr2001]

good video 

[kd4ysi]

great viedo but i still dont get how everybody only claims to get around 3 to 5 ooo out of a tire if thats all i got iwouldnt be able to ride id go broke changing tires dude i get around 18000 on a set of michelin pilott rds and ive been rideing for over 30 years

[MxdBrd1]

@kd4ysi Yeah i always find that odd. I understand Motorcycle tires are softer than car tires but still only 3 to 5k miles?thatd be like changing tires every two months

[calibin]

@kd4ysi not sport bikes

[THATMOFODIRT]

@kd4ysi If you ride a sportbike like it's meant to be then 3-5k per set is normal. These are race bikes and go through tires frequently due to the high performance. Think of it like this, how long do you think tires on a Lambo lasts?

[TheMazaxist]

great video, thanks!

[telcomguy0511]

Can you say "duh"?

[sandmanpassion]

good info thanks

[peteralexander89]

How many people do wheelies on their tyres before changing them?

I doubt these were rode in that state

[jeffmoto72]

Cupping causes headshake. Also caused by bad tire alignment usually from poor chain maint.

[rich80baby]

Nice video. I learnd something about tires. I just purchased a motorcycle so this helped alot

[joshualindsey77]

got a question I have a 2005 kawasaki ninja 250 I wanna upgrade the back tire without chaning the swingarm or rim size, the tire size I have on there now is a 130 80 16 whats the biggest tire i can get away with putting on this bike, please help this bike was just a way to save on gas but as of recent became my main mode of transportation because my tranny went out on my work truck, any help will be great thanks and god bless

[csisac]

@joshualindsey77

squeezing larger tires on small rims is a bad idea on motorcycles. Motorcycle tires have a profile that will be changed by squeezing the tire onto a narrow rim, it will poorly effect handling, and certainly there is no need to up from a 130.

[joshualindsey77]

@csisac thanks for all the help

[dudesocool]

due to way too much mileage...you mean a burnout

[laurierken]

Hi, is removing the rear wheel on a Yamaha Virago (Shaft drive) roughly the same as removing the wheel on a chain drive bike?

[floatingchef72]

Awsom,informative and thurough. Thanks alot Jake

[cyclops9298]

idiot

[kennit1000]

I ride my back almost to the wire, but I'm a little more cautious with the front wear.

[kawasakipride27]

i got a story for u....me and my dad were riding down the highway and we heard a huge BOOM!!! we pulled over and a guy pulled up and said ur bikes throwin up all kinds of rubber....sowe looked at the tire and it was still holding air....it turned out to be a whole chunk of the sidewall flew off from dry rot but yet it was still holding air....weird huh?

[kid123000]

these "extreme cases" are tires that went through a burnout, say when i look at my tire and i think it is time to change it, why waste this much of rubber?? I can have fun with it doing a burnout, right?

[elizabetpohlmann]

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[michaell132]

what kind of tire was that race tire at 2:45 ??

[glang67]

that was very helpfull..by the way we have the same name...thnks

[PETAVER]

do all tires have indicators?

[mojavedude250]

yes car/motorcycle. usually labled with TWI (tread wear indicatior) and an arrow. or check with a penny. tread must go past lincolns head!

[ALMO7TRF600]

This 5/5 video

i like safety , i hate reckless riders

and he mentioned the warm up of the tires

that most of us dont take care off.

thanks for posting

[liltomato]

Love these videos, they stand head and shoulders above the rest, thanks for posting.

[xokorwo]

Gracias

[ollliver1]

Thanks, great videos

[glenfuj]

CONTINENTAL (contiforce max) rear tyre lasts more than 20k kms, the only problem is when the road is hot it is not sticky, also not good in wet condition. The best so far for road use is the Dunlop qualifier. Batlax BT014 easily cracks but with a better grip. Dunlop lasts longer and I am confident on twisties. I change my tyres when I see the threads.

[wriggly40]

i agree. i had a continental tyres and they were damn sliperly. i changed them well before my due change as i felt so unsafe

[MIORIGAMI]

is it possible to fix a nail hole in a rear tire yourself? A friend just bought a new one, and has a nail in the center of it. He doesn't have the money to take it in to fix it. Also, how do u get stripped hex bolts out? My seat bolts are stuck and almost completely stripped. Needless to say, I have to get them out because my battery is under there. Please help!

Thanks

[byrjyu]

Yes it is possible...Go to pepboys,autozone and get a bolt extractor kit for like 20 bucks...

drill a bigger whole and then just tap that extractor inside and after slowly remove bolt.

I did this on my bike and it came right off.

[reggindriver]

Camera noise is so annoying tell the person to sit still -_-

[cooligun]

great video!

[robinacan1]

very nice program.

[rrandreas]

Thanks for the video - I toasted my front tire. Buymoto videos are excellent. Aplus.

putting some Diablo Strada's on on Tuesday.

[grinder70]

i have the answer for your tire request,,,freeways,,,and little twisties,,,the longest lasting tire for sport bikes is

MICHELIN PILOT ROAD 2

[StreakingTiger]

Just put 2 of the Michelin pilot road 2 on my bike. I hope you're right.

[IMCrazyQuick]

What kind of miles did you have on those Michelin PR-2 tires? I've got 10,000+ miles on a pair of Diablo Strada's. All riding is one up semi-agressive on a Kawasaki ZZR on HOT Florida highways. Rain performance is much better than the Batlax tires that came on the bike. However, the Brigestone Batlax tires had better grip on twisties. "Not many of those in Florida". The rear tire has gotten a bit smooth in the middle but not bad enough yet to be dangerous. Looking for a new tire now.

[christopher12344321]

Good advice, I use it whenever I check my bike.

I'm also in the market for some new tires for my Suzuki sv650sf, and I'm wondering if I can get the longer lasting touring tires in lieu of the regular sport tires. I understand that they have less traction than a stickier sport tire would, but I simply do not have the money to spend on tires. My riding style is very casual, non aggressive, and some input would be nice.

[christopher12344321]

Continuation:

And to those who think I should ride aggressively on a sport bike, don't flame me. I ride a sport bike because I like the feel of it versus a lunky standard bike (no offense to whom it applies to).

P.S.: My weather is mostly dry, minimal corners with highway commuting.

Again - Input is appreciated, good or bad, I just ask that you be respectful in your replies.

Thanks in advance,

-Christopher

[glenfuj]

Hey! Chris I just think recommend you CONTINENTAL coz it lasted long miles to my bike It does more than 20000KMs to date and still more miles to (take note that I put it last Dec 2008). I commute from home to work daily and ride once every week from Dubai-Abu Dhabi & vise versa meaning I do an average of 500Kms weekly. I do high speed runs but liitle twisties. Compared to BATLAX014 and DUNLOP, it is more durable. Ride safe

[johnofmdis]

Thank You Jae your explanation is very clear

[toto8504101080]

Brilliant advice there. Thanks from New Zealand.

[7Kris181]

My rear tire looks like the one on top of the stack.

I think i shall replace it then. (it's more then 5 years old now and doesn't hold its pressure like it should) It's also tricky when wet. (aquaplaning)

[jbgonza29]

i almost got 10k on my rear dunlop qualifier. best tire ever. works great on wet or icy roads.

[endri666]

tire life depends mostly on how you ride. I'm usually happy to get 3500- 4000 miles per set of tires

[benfirst]

If my tires lasted less than 8500 miles I'd shit myself. I always get more than 10k from my tires.

[crican34p]

Got a ?. I got a 2000 zx600r kawasaki i let my friend use it and he ended up hitting a curb. the front tire now has a slash on the outer edge but it didn't go all the way in and i can still ride it. now my ? is should i change my tire or keep it? there is no air coming out of it.

[thegrifman]

Do you really need to ask? You're riding on a damaged tire dude.

[enycemt]

yea man, the ONE thing u never go cheap on is tires... because u dont have 3 more tires to lean on... only 1... and when i tire blows at 55MPH... lets just say u dont WANT it to blow at 55MPH =(

[aimhelix]

I would change it. The stresses of riding, turning, hitting potholes will continously weaken it and when the side of your tires flex, they will be uneven and stable. Change it for safety :) Better safe than sorry.

[london1817]

Is it the same for scooters? Thanks for the great video!!!!

[lifeisgood070]

good job

[tomandronda66]

what happens if your front tire blows out while you are riding? what should or could you do?

[stan6818]

Shit yourself!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!­!!

[slayermd]

Thats what I would do!

[mwbddh2]

develop wings, if that doesn't work out definitely shit!!

[ferrari68]

nothing.

hang on and pray cause you probably will go over the bars

[kaput450]

Thanks for this video, am looking to buy a used motorcycle and this info will come in handy.

[hurtado245]

Very informative. Thanks.

[thytum]

thanks a lot fo share it !

[nongski]

very nice and informative!

[johnnythrux]

Great video. Thanks Jay.

[Perdi83]

I just put a new set of michelin pilot sport's on my 900rr, what psi should i have front and rear, no track days just fast road riding. Anyone any idea's?

[goosedizzel]

@Perdi83

Your manual tells you. On my 07 GSXR-600 I have 36 psi on the front tire and 36-38 psi on the rear tire. Add more psi to the rear tire if you are dual riding...around 42 psi.

[alexskylarking]

good! thanks Jay!

[wildweaselrider]

very very informative, Thanks very much!

[jamiebridges123]

BT-014's are shit

got them on my z750 and it's like there's no grip at all.

getting roadsmarts ty.

[makexxx]

Shit? Not the best out there for street, but not close to shittiest too. I used them on my gsxr 600 for 2 track days and they were just fine.

Shit tire would be considered something like michelin macadam....

[javierr1blue]

Well Done thanks !!!

[bmastamoneycash]

nice video! thanks dude

[jmejia26]

my front tire is shot to hell def changing after watching ....ordering from buymoto good job

[ghostridar1988]

well put together thx :)

[saleen308]

I heard to watch for tire blueing representing the tire has been through to many heat cycles. Is this true?

[jiveroxiv]

Informative, thanks...

[LoganMayhem]

Great demonstration!!!!

[occuring]

great job!

[Magnageek]

Top shelf! Very nice job!

[RainbowPhotography]

safe mate!

i think im going to go check my tyre now i know how to check it!

[siggreta]

Nice Job Jake Keep up the Good Work

[templecharas]

hey bro..excellent stuff...i was wondering if you could tell us how to lower bikes height cuz uknow its hard for asians...wat we should man?

[GrouchoN328KF]

Excellent stuff. Thanks.

[jefflindner]

Thanks Jae. Great help!

[Aldivine]

was that a Lady finger??

[Wandulu]

Great video (i just hate when ppl say Car has 4 weels motorcycle has two" i mean cmon! its used always! for speedm torque traction, safety stop that! isnt it obvious!)

[LeoBullterrier]

Thank you and a very professional instructional clip.

[MrMax89]

Excellent advice, thanks for posting.

[Thestrokes4life123]

good stuff man

[GenericGene]

Excellant - Jae

[BMXBUSTA]

thanks for the knowledge.

[andyf80]

Very very helpful...Thanks!

[bohoki]

changing the rear tire is such a pain though

[iceman2us]

Thanks for the excellent info!

[2482KIRK]

excellent stuff

[supermotogreg]

Thanks for making such a useful and informative video! : )

[NailGun22]

This is great! I'd like to see a video of a motorcycle tire in use, camera mounted to the bike to show the stresses involved.

[HooliganzR6]

great vid!

Thank you

[picaflorlimeno]

Excellent! Way to go!!! Thank you!!!!

[jmartinwills]

ThxU

[4W4K32]

awesome info, great video. invaluable to a new rider such as myself.

[dreadrx7]

excellent

[weitaro]

thanks!!

mm...i think my front tire's got some cupping on it..

[eggroll1980]

Informative. Good use of YouTube. *Thumbs Up*

[Cardzy1]

Excellent info Jay. Keep up the good work. Looking forward to more videos from you.

[IllmicIll]

good info jay!