How to Change a Motorcycle Tire

How to Balance a Motorcycle Tire and Wheel.

In this Video Van walks us through the method he uses to balance a motorcycle tire and wheel. Using a static wheel balancer and adhesive backed wheel weights is a low cost approach that delivers excellent results.

Mounting and balancing motorcycle tires can get expensive. Investing in simple equipment to do this yourself can save thousands of dollars over a riding career.

IMPORTANT NOTE: This video does not take the place of a service manual or licensed motorcycle technician.

How to Install a Front Motorcycle Tire and Wheel.

In this Video Van walks us removing and installing the front wheel on his 2008 Yamaha YZF-R6 Race Bike. If you are considering servicing your own motorcycle tires and wheels watch this video for some helpful hints or just to see if this is a project you are comfortable doing yourself. If you do not feel up to it take it to your local dealer and have a licensed motorcycle technician tackle it for you.

As we said earlier tire replacement can get expensive, learning how to do it yourself can save a rider thousands of dollars over their riding career.

IMPORTANT NOTE: This video does not take the place of a service manual or licensed motorcycle technician.

How to Install a Rear Motorcycle Tire and Wheel.

In this Video Van walks us removing and installing the rear wheel on his 2008 Yamaha YZF-R6 Race Bike. If you are considering servicing your own wheels and motorcycle tires watch this video for some helpful hints or just to see if this is a project you are comfortable doing yourself. If you do not feel up to it take it to your local dealer and have a licensed motorcycle technician tackle it for you.

IMPORTANT NOTE: This video does not take the place of a service manual or licensed motorcycle technician.

As we said earlier tire replacement can get expensive, learning how to do it yourself can save a rider thousands of dollars over their riding career.

How to Mount a Motorcycle Tire.

Van removes a motorcycle tire from the rim and installs a new one. There are several ways to change a tire, from tire irons and zip ties to using a pneumatic tire machine as Van is doing here. End of the day using the pneumatic tire machine is the easiest way to go. There are several types of manual tire machines that have proven to be quite effective and are available for far less than the full on pneumatic machine.

IMPORTANT NOTE: This video does not take the place of a service manual or licensed motorcycle technician.

Like we have already covered, replacing your own tires can save you money over the long haul. Working on your own bike is also pretty darn cool and really adds to the whole "Motorcycle Lifestyle".