Let's see those bikes

After seeing more tw's in one plot of land at the racetrack since they rolled out of the factory, these things are great. It's either a tw or a scooter for next year to put on a hitch carrier for the race weekend and it would probably be useful for the FHC gtg's as well. It all depends on whether my wife will want to get a MC license or just get the 50cc no mc license scooter.

 

Not been super pleased with the rear that came with my dirtbike. Have fresh tube and a new tool inbound for the changeout. Kept with stock size. Bought a Trakmaster 90/10 DOT tire a while back for a song knowing this day would come. Took a spin in the yard and goosed for a wheelie but got spin instead on damp grass. Time for a new one.

Hoping not to have to fight, I bought one of these fancy doodads...



*supposed to work like this

 

Interesting tool...never seen that one before.
He did a nice job mounting that tire...the only thing additional that I always do is to put baby/talcum powder on the tube and in the tire...it helps keep the tube from pinching itself...that, and then also inflating/deflating the tube a few times before the final inflate and setting of the operating pressure. This helps the tube fully unfurl itself without any folds that will often cause a pinch (leak) the baby powder just lets the tube move against itself/the tire easier.

 

It's the cheapie knock off of the original Baja design. Just hoping that the fall through style of axle sleeve doesn't incumber on the cheap one. I'm prepared to use some gaffer tape to mitigate. Seems 90% + find these to be good tools going by the reviews. My coworker perked up quickly when I mentioned one to tell me about his experience which was very positive aparently.

 

Today was the day. Novice tire changer day. Approached with caution, watched some tutorials for tips. Used natural rubber 2mm tube.

It took me longer to get here



Than it did to get here



Because of this tool. Seriously...if you change your own tires do yourself a HUGE favor and drop a hundred bucks on one.





Other tools used

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x1

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Oh also used my custom tire changing stand that is an old grease keg with some scrap air hose around top rim to prevent marring.

 

There's a good idea!

 

I cant take credit as I got it from someone else, the idea. Better than a 5gal bucket, not as good as an actual stand. Good enough for who it's for.

 

Yes, the ole grease drum is a good idea...but I'm spoiled, used to all the "proper" tools, and don't have much patience for "making do", when I know how easy, and fast it can be using said tools.
Good to see you don't have double rim locks...those are a "good time" (especially with a stiff tire)

 

Cut a couple 3-4 holes at the bottom for your toes to fit, to be able to hold it down and I can't see it not working as well as a boughten stand. 30gal drum?

 

120# grease keg. The 30 gallon plastic drums I've been around would be too large of center diameter I think. Assume the metal ones would be of similar dimensions. Toe holes might be a good idea that I didn't think of. What I'd really like is a center post with hold down. That's where the store bought units have advantage over what I got. Could probably jimmy up something but honestly for no more than I will use it (famous last words) wouldn't be worth the extra toil. Do plan to change out front tire also to see if it is reason front end feels washy sometimes. (possibly my jankish suspender situation causing it).

 

If I had to do them more often I would be looking at something like this.