08 27 21 2007 Honda VTX 1300r Front Tire Replacement

[@Omar-Dawood]

my 2006 vtx 1300c has the original tires with only 1800 miles on the bike, this video would help me a lot in getting the tire off the bike and take it to the shop to get it replaced

[@michaelobrien1153]

This was good ! I really liked it .

[@lstruggy]

Love ur bike there chief! 👍🏽 How much total miles does the bike have so far and how does she ride on freeways?

[@OnTheEdgeNow]

I bought the bike with a little over 5000 miles on it and now have 7000 miles on it. We have had a pretty slow start in the riding season due to rain and cold weather. The bike loves to cruise down the intestate . The one weakness of the bike is riding on the backroads with sharper turns. The bike likes to go straight if you push the speed in a curve.

[@lstruggy]

@@OnTheEdgeNow ty for the response. Love these vtx especially the R version very affordable almost bulletproof from what everybody’s saying and there’s plenty of them for sale. Sounds like a fun ride crossing different state lines! 👍🏽

[@OnTheEdgeNow]

@@lstruggy There are a lot of them and they are very reasonably priced. I always wanted one, but ended up buying a 2008 Yamaha 1100 Silverado off the showroom floor. I put 30000 miles on it and ended up selling it because of medical reasons. After a couple of years I was back to normal and picked up the Honda. Living in Wisconsin I can be riding country roads in 15 minutes. Lots of beautiful countryside to see up here.

[@brianparent]

@@OnTheEdgeNow You should try using large plastic zip-ties to tie the tire at sections all around the tire to take the tire off and put a new tire on. It seemed to work for this guy. Of course, then you need to balance the tire. As for me, I'd rather take it to a garage and have them do it. Too much work!!! lol /watch?v=ADh3PUDkzAY

[@OnTheEdgeNow]

@Brian T Parent I agree, I would rather take it somewhere and have it done. I am getting old and don't know how many tire changes I have left in me.

[@rushtk2112]

I would like to see how easily you got the jack under the bike. The 17mm Allen was way to big for my 07 1300c.

[@OnTheEdgeNow]

You have to tip the bike up straight in order to get the jack under on my bike. Then it will slide right in.

[@rushtk2112]

@@OnTheEdgeNow I wonder why my craftsman bike jack sucks!

[@OnTheEdgeNow]

@@rushtk2112 I bought an OTC jack. The arms are longer than most, so it is easier to place under the bike.

[@GOFast-dy4jk]

It’s an alignment process for the fork process. So nothing is in a bind and straight.

[@OnTheEdgeNow]

That makes sense. I'm glad you don't have to pay $500 for a tool to do this.

[@Chris-uh3cm]

awesome floorboards where did you get them? and awesome video

[@OnTheEdgeNow]

The floorboards came stock with the bike. Glad you enjoyed the video.

[@rushtk2112]

So no re-lubing of anything 🤔

[@OnTheEdgeNow]

Front wheel bearings are sealed. A light coat of grease on the axle may help in assembly.

[@mirsadhalili8251]

im sorry I wanna ask How you say inside of tires how they call

[@OnTheEdgeNow]

Tire inner liner, followed by belts and finally tire tread. The sides of the tire are called side walls.

[@johnmichaeltracy9050]

thanks for the info. im just going to drop mine off at honda for my new tires. i dont think this is a way i want to try and save a few bucks.

[@OnTheEdgeNow]

I don't blame you, it is not a fun job. I am going to do one more tire change when I need a new rear tire, and then I will be using a bike shop. I am getting too old.

[@johnmichaeltracy9050]

@@OnTheEdgeNow me as well with the age thing. i really enjoy my vtx, it seems bulletproof and is a very good ride.

[@OnTheEdgeNow]

@@johnmichaeltracy9050 That is the one thing I like about the VTX. It is a solid bike, easy to maintain, and cruises down the road with ease on highways or backroads.

[@FrankSouza-ss7cz]

Did I miss you balancing your tire? Didnt see you do that.

[@OnTheEdgeNow]

I use Ride On. A liquid tire sealer and balancer. I have used it for about eight years and it seems to work well. They make different formulas so if you want to try it get the motorcycle blend.

[@t-masv2991]

What are the torque specs?

[@rushtk2112]

The 07 1300c is so different

[@paulmoreira1011]

The air pressure at 33 I heard is too low. I was told to put 40 psi. I’m running on Michelin commander lll

[@OnTheEdgeNow]

The sticker on my frame says to run 33 PSI at up to maximum weight on the front, and 33 PSI in the rear with up to a 200 lb. load weight and 36 PSI with a maximum load weight of 404 lbs.