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I tried changing a tire when I was 13 and by the time I had it mounted I couldnt inflate due to the tube looking like a sieve.

A week or so ago I got these off ebay as I was getting fed up of paying someone $20 to fix a flat or swap a tire.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayI ... 0194512021

Just a set of 3 standard tire irons.

WHAT a purchase!!! Hands down the best tool Ive ever bought.

This vid is a must watch, no matter how many tires you've swapped in the past....

http://www.transworldmotocross.com/mx/h ... 21,00.html

In 4 days Ive swapped a tube on my AF, swapped a paddle on my GSS bike, fixed a front slow leak, swapped a tube for a buddy and broke down one of my paddle rims to weld up a crack. These things have already paid for themselves!

I watched the video on transworldmx on how to swap tires and so far its easy as pie! The first on I did was a struggle but its getting easier every time and Ive yet to pinch a tube.

The days of me dropping off a rim and tire, breaking out a $20 and waiting 3 hrs are over :cool: :cool: :cool:
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wasn't I giving you a hard time about that :wink: now just convince MFDB to do the same.
I've got a shorter one like the top one and 2 moose ones like the middle one. even the toughest tire with a HD tube will take me under 20 minutes to swap.
Like you said they paid themselves off the first use. I didn't have that nice video, so I had to figure out my own techniques, then that vid helped me improve on them.
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Well now that you are a Pro I got one for ya. Really. :lol:
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MTC is a half block away from work... and im a profesional procrastinator.. so ya i cheat..
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ISBB wrote:MTC is a half block away from work... and im a profesional procrastinator.. so ya i cheat..
pussy! :D :wink:
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its no fun if there is no threat of whacking your hand on the sprocket! :wink: :wink:
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next time ill just bring it by your place.. LOL
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sure, I offered for Justin, but I think he was afraid that I would scratch up his bling :D
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dannygraves wrote:its no fun if there is no threat of whacking your hand on the sprocket! :wink: :wink:

Tip #1 Do it from the rotor side :wink:
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britincali wrote:
dannygraves wrote:its no fun if there is no threat of whacking your hand on the sprocket! :wink: :wink:

Tip #1 Do it from the rotor side :wink:
You're also not likely to BEND YOUR ROTORS that way.
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First Brit wouldnt climb hills, Now he thinks he's Stoffers..

Then he wouldnt pin it, now he has nitrous.....

Then he wouldnt change tires.... now he's ready to wotk at Costco, changing 50 a day..


Whats next?

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AlisoBob wrote:First Brit wouldnt climb hills, Now he thinks he's Stoffers..

Then he wouldnt pin it, now he has nitrous.....

Then he wouldnt change tires.... now he's ready to wotk at Costco, changing 50 a day..


Whats next?

:rotfl:

1. Not a chance in the world, stoffers is a psycho
2. I only pin it when im damn sure im not gonna kill myself
3. Not a chance! Even though I'd prolly make more money doing that right now....
4. I use old spice :wink:
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britincali wrote:
dannygraves wrote:its no fun if there is no threat of whacking your hand on the sprocket! :wink: :wink:

Tip #1 Do it from the rotor side :wink:
I know, I was just crackin a joke, although slamming your nuckles against the rotor doesn't feel all that great... :D
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Heres the tire changing vid that helped me bigtime, Ive dont 7 tires now and not pinched a tube, 3 of those changes I had 2 beadlocks.

I can also do it without one swearword!!!! :lol:



http://www.transworldmotocross.com/mx/h ... 21,00.html
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Holy cow, where was this thread 3 hours ago before I attempted to mount my new rear tire? I pinched the f'ing tube and now need to pull it and patch. Ding dang it! Needs to be a sticky I think.
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Post by Ported&Polished »

Went and got the bead buddy and a spoon today. Gonna try the video's method later, looks like a peice of cake now, we will see. :o
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I have found that if the tire sits in the sun and warms up for awhile it makes for a much easier job.
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Right when I actually need it, they take the video down from transworld's site. :cry:
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the videos have been removed.. bastards
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redridermv wrote:I have found that if the tire sits in the sun and warms up for awhile it makes for a much easier job.
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Fresh tires also help, the only time Ive ended up swearing is with old hard rubber.
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britincali wrote:...the only time Ive ended up swearing is with old hard rubber.
something you are very familiar with :D :wink:
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dannygraves wrote: something you are very familiar with :D :wink:


Turn em inside out and brush em off :wink:
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Post by Blusmbl »

Saran wrap works in a pinch!

So, uh, since the videos aren't up anymore, anybody have a decent alternative? Like a writeup or something? I'll try searching youtube.

Edit: found these- http://www.expertvillage.com/video/1330 ... ross-1.htm

I'll give it a try. Finding warmth and sun is going to be difficult in Michigan, though. :shock:
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ISBB wrote:the videos have been removed.. bastards
http://www.transworldmotocross.com/vide ... 1000002236
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