Minimalist Tubeless Motorcycle Tire Change Part III

Rough Balancing. Can't find a stack of cinder blocks, jack stands or a couple of saw horses? Get creative with a small ladder or anything you can make into two stable rails. I recommend that you reference some of the other fine videos on YouTube.com about static balancing to understand the technique. This video is merely to offer a suggestion on how to get creative about improvising a stand in the field. The axle along with your wheel bearings will offer a lot more resistance to rotation than the precision bearings in a good static balancer. Be patient as it will take a lot longer to prove to yourself that the wheel is stopping at random locations. After you are satisfied that you have a good rough balance use a combination of spins to include several rotations to lots of 1/4 or 1/8 rotations.

Part I - Breaking the Bead: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8XArpY_hSdk

Part II - Manual Tire Changing: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dUfYs30x5eU

Part III - You're looking at it!

Category:

Howto & Style

Tags:

• dl650
• vstrom
• suzuki
• improvise
• balance
• tyre

[kimbothebimbo805]

Is it that easy for the rear tire? Please let me know

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@kimbothebimbo805 Generally, no. The stiffer the sidewall the tougher the change, but the technique is the same. It just might require spooning it off the second side rather than just yanking it off like the front.

[TheGrayman1234]

Could you not use a rope through the middle of the axle? Just an idea? Give me credit if you use it. LOL.

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I doubt it. Rolling the bearings over the smooth axle is almost too much friction as it is... but it's always good to keep thinking of new ways to do it.

[HurricaneMtnRoad]

Forget about using external weights to balance tires. That's ancient history. Two ounces of DynaBeads inside the rear tire will continue to balance the tire and it's a dynamic balancing solution. It changes as the tire wears and the balancing dynamic changes. I was skeptical at first but now have used the beads on over 25 tire changes and it's worked perfectly every time.

[borczm]

Great set of videos, thanks for sharing.



[b16ef]

just go to harbour freight man there like 50 bucks

[stevenhaudenschild]

thanks for your work and video. The last time I took my v-rod in for new tires, it was 660.00. The Avons cost around 400 the rest was mounting. It always seemed easy, I was scared about messing up the rims, but not now. the next change will be mine. Thanks again.

Steven H

[skweky]

Great Video! How much do you think a shop would charge to mount and balance a rear tire on an old 750 yamaha. I purchased tire from JC Whitney. Or even if I put tire on rim myself what would charge be for them to balance? Anyway Nice Video again.

[carlajonesonline]

Thanks! Well done, and you saved me some $..

[mko549]

You do a nice job on the 3-part video; the knowledge AND humor. Well produced, too. Thanks for taking the time to create and share.