While you're out getting Tire Irons, stop by Napa and pick up some "RU-Glide".
I use to be a Dish Soap guy. But then I became a little older and a little wiser. (believe it or not)
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GS650L - grind rim's inner lip down to mount tire?
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While you're out getting Tire Irons, stop by Napa and pick up some "RU-Glide".
I use to be a Dish Soap guy. But then I became a little older and a little wiser. (believe it or not)
Two things to mention here. First, your cleaning of the wheel looks fantastic. Second, the YouTube video showing the gorilla tape was good as well.
I've never used gorilla tape on tires, but I have done the same easy mounting by using large (24") zip ties.
Bottom line is use whatever works best for you and definitely find yourself a different/better mechanic.
If you're going to continue riding motorcycles then you better learn how to mount and balance the tires.
Only then will you have the confidence of knowing it's done right and the satisfaction of knowing you learned it right here from the GSResources.
I've never used gorilla tape on tires, but I have done the same easy mounting by using large (24") zip ties.
Bottom line is use whatever works best for you and definitely find yourself a different/better mechanic.
If you're going to continue riding motorcycles then you better learn how to mount and balance the tires.
Only then will you have the confidence of knowing it's done right and the satisfaction of knowing you learned it right here from the GSResources.
That looks like a good line for a signature, Larry.
If you've ever used Ru-Glide, you'll keep the dish soap in the kitchen! Also, dish soap has a "LOT" of salt in it, to soften the dishwater, and it can corrode your wheel over time!
Feel free to use it Roger.
true horrible corrosion when using dishsoap.
my friend tried his hand at tire changing as hes a cheap bastard.
I told him to get tire lube but he used generic window cleaner. Not windex no too expensive.
ruined his tire but did not break the rim which is amazing.
again ill ask is it cold where you are trying to mount the tire? if so get it up to 80 degrees or so
alos that bit of damage loos minor but it would not have left the factory with that mark
and it may be hiding damaged bead wire
The gorilla tape method did not work for me. The Shinko sidewall was pretty strong didn't compress enough for me to get them over the rim wall.
Re: "continue riding" at this point I've resurrected ~two dozen bikes over the last five years, doing all the carb work, brakes, etc., but tire swapping has been the one thing I still farm out. I'm a decent wrench, but still learn new things with every project. I had a reliable and well priced tire mechanic that I used for most of those, but they are 1:20 away as opposed to the most recent guy, who is 20 minutes away, a little more expensive, and it turns out less reliable.
Re: the temp mentioned by others, I'm in MA and it's cold so I heated up the tire using the space heater from my garage.
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new tire, tire spoons, and RU Glyde now on order. I'll give the DIY method a chance this time around.
I went with a Kenda Cruz, which I've used on other bikes. I'm sure the Shinko 712 would have been fine (I already have them on three other bikes: GL500, GL1100, GS550T), but emotionally I didn't want to buy a second one exactly like the first. I realize mixing front&rear tires isn't preferred, but this bike won't be ridden aggressively.
I went with a Kenda Cruz, which I've used on other bikes. I'm sure the Shinko 712 would have been fine (I already have them on three other bikes: GL500, GL1100, GS550T), but emotionally I didn't want to buy a second one exactly like the first. I realize mixing front&rear tires isn't preferred, but this bike won't be ridden aggressively.
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Warming the tire can help.
Got tired of paying shops so I invested in a few different tools to mount my tires. Watched a ton of YouTube videos as well. The mojolever proved to be the most useful tool for me.
Zip ties, tape, spoons, floor mounted changers, whatever works for one may not for the other. To each their own. Sure is satisfying to get it done yourself though.
A few things I learned and super helpful content from other members are in this thread.
https://www.thegsresources.com/_forum/showthread.php?251786-Tire-changer
Zip ties, tape, spoons, floor mounted changers, whatever works for one may not for the other. To each their own. Sure is satisfying to get it done yourself though.
A few things I learned and super helpful content from other members are in this thread.
https://www.thegsresources.com/_forum/showthread.php?251786-Tire-changer
Heat is your friend. Cold tyres are much more difficult to mount....
For what it's worth, I mounted that same tire on an '81 gs650gl rim this fall without any problems. Did the job myself, so I think that lends support to the bad tire theory. I did both front and back. I also fully understand any hesitancy about replacing it with the same, given one failure. Kinda leaves a bad taste.
Agreed. When I tried the duct tape method I heated up the tire over my space heater for a few hours. Will do the same for the next attempt with the new tire spoons, and RU glyde.
Maddevill
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UPDATE - I tried traditional manual mehod with hair dryer to heat it up, RU Glyde, and some 12" tire spoons. No luck for me, so i took the rim and tire to a local KTM dort bike shop who will mount street tires. All good now and on the bike. test ride possible this long weekend
No new info. This shop owner said it popped right on. My only guess is maybe the built up tire glue caused issues with the previous mounting.
If anyone in greater boston is ever in the market for a KTM dirt bike, Cliff's Cycles in Norfolk is always helpful with my vintage J-bike projects even though it's not their core business.
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