How to fix a flat tyre by yourself

[@Phuot_Duong_Kho]

Hello from Vietnam. I'm a dirt bike tour-guide, used to take people in adventure tours around Vietnam and Laos. Your channel is really helping me doing my good job everyday. Many thanks Adam.

[@mxt9945]

Hey brother! Vietnam is the best country to ride motorbikes in! You have such a beautiful country and people

[@Phuot_Duong_Kho]

@@mxt9945 Thanks Mate

[@djorzgul]

My memories: watching Motonomad for the first time, long time ago, Mongolian adventure... Adam using dry grass and stuff he found around to fill the tire, managing to get to the next place where he got the spare inner tube.... Never rode a motorbike in that moment. FFW 10ish years... I am riding those iron ponies with that same smile I had on my first day when I got 125cc vintage honda... Thanks for the inspiration. And thanks for being honest non-gimmicky human. Respect to that!

[@lostingear]

When we first started out on our adventure, I didn't know how to change a tire. I spent hours trying to find a video that really broke everything down for someone who just didn't have a clue (me). This is the first video I have seen where you explained the small things in detail. Good on you!

[@bradleybaker8894]

Much value in this kind of video.

[@TerraMagnus]

I’ve been riding for years but finally determined to take care of my own bike more and more. This is useful!

[@richard-qg9ii]

Enjoying these videos..46yrs old and rediscovering bikes again after 20 yr hiatus..we are not too old..whatever u wanna do..get busy doing it! Thanks Adam!

[@bradleybaker8894]

I am glad I watched this because it has been awhile since I had to do it in alone the wild. The last time I did, I put a hole in my spare tube by putting it in with no air in it. I discovered my error when I had the tire back on the wheel and aired up the new tube which didn't hold air because I had unknowingly punctured it myself while putting the tire back on the wheel. Colorful language followed. I removed the tube I had just installed and fortunately I was able to patch the tube with a patch kit. I carried a spare tube and a patch kit because the patch kit is light and fit with the other tools I already carry and also my Dad told me to. I replaced the patched tube and rider karma was with me. The tube now held air. The tube that started the day in the tire was too far gone to patch. I took it with me and hung it on a nail in the garage for a season or two. A nod to self inflicted wounds.

[@Braapncamp]

Love that "leaning to a tree" technique, lots of trees over here. But never thought of that. But I have only got punctures on the trail 2 times since the moped age. Great riding Adam and thanks for the tips and tricks!

[@bigglyguy8429]

I envy ya, as I get a flat every 3 rides or so. One of the reasons I bought a Hilux lol, so effin sick of flats on 2 wheels

[@Braapncamp]

@@bigglyguy8429 👀😂🙌😅 Mousse sounds better than a Hilux ☝️😁✊️✊️

[@bigglyguy8429]

@@Braapncamp I did actually try the Tubliss thing, got a flat the first serious ride. Tore off the inner valve, despite correct pressures and rim-locks. Went back to a tube.

[@Braapncamp]

@@bigglyguy8429 I assume that You ride at very rough trails. What causes the flats! Sharp stones, debriefing or just alot of WOT 👀✊️✊️

[@bigglyguy8429]

@@Braapncamp WOT or go home seems the norm here...

[@maldridge7630]

Great and quite informative! Please do one for the rear wheel as well 👍

[@kloppskalli]

exactly, I never had a flat front !!! :))

[@bangerseamen]

One of the best how 2s I’ve seen mate. 42 years of riding and still learning 👍👍👍

[@Richard.Cabeza]

Thanks for the video. Surprising how many people can’t do this tire repair when off-road. It can be a bit more tricky if using 19” road wheels. 3 irons can help. I’d love to see your solution for a rear tire.

[@badasheli]

Please make a rear wheel Thank you very much, great

[@Gedstravels]

Odd how all the vids show a front wheel repair. I suppose it’s a bigger headache with the back wheel

[@johntico1985]

Put the strap a little higher on the tree and around the butt end of the frame to lift it off the ground.

[@therealinak]

Strap the front brake with a length of Velcro, zip tie, or whatever. Then, lean the bike forward against the stand instead of aft. I use a small collapsible stand that wedges under the right peg mount, but a block, rock, milk crate, or even just knocking the bike over will do. Once it’s off the bike, it’ll be the same as any other tire change, just with a harder sidewall.

[@majoy-osterlundfreeman5425]

Where can I find a tree out in ze desert 😉

[@aggiejet]

A couple of thoughts from a guy that had a rear flat on second day of my first Moto camping trip. And I had never changed a motorcycle tire ever before, but I was in a group who had experience doing it. So at least I got to practice with tutelage. Then when it happened again a year later, I knew what I was in store for. And it’s still hard. This is an excellent primer for the uninitiated, but are a couple of additional thoughts and considerations. First, if you’re new to this, don’t ride alone. I highly recommend practicing or making a dry run on doing this in a controlled, stress free environment. Get familiar with the nuance of chain alignment for rear tire, ABS sensors for the front, and a feel for torque values for all the fasteners. Rarely does the bead break free on a rear tire. Figure out beforehand how you want to deal with that. Bead Breakers, tire irons rotated 90 degrees (with some pliers for assistance), etc. Or a great technique is to use the side stand from another bike and position tire underneath the flat part of the stand that contacts the ground and use weight of bike to break the bead. This is very easy and effective. Getting the valve stem into the hole in the rim can be very difficult with some tires. Motion Pro make a little puller cable for that task. Works good. Practice getting a fully deflated tube into the tire and in the rim. I highly recommend using some sort of lube. A mixture of a little dish soap and water works good and helps clean hands afterward. Guarantee this will be dirty. Wear your gloves as much as possible. If at all possible, get to a shady clean environment to work if possible. This is way harder than it looks and if it’s hot outside, heat exhaustion will be a thing for some people. On that note, Adam is young, fit, and agile. He makes sitting on his knees, bent over working look easy.

[@enduromotorradtouren]

I love your no-nonsense bush workshop. I learned a few tricks for ACT/TET Romania in August, thanks a lot. Günter/Nürnberg

[@alozborne]

You sure make that look easy! I had a hell of a time, in the comfort of my own garage, getting a Dunlop Trailmax Mission (TMM) front tire on with just spoons. Never got there with the rear tire. Stiffest tire I have ever seen, just ridiculous! They last forever and they are a good 50/50 tire, but I won't be buying them again. I have zero confidence that I could do a repair like you did, on the trail, with those TMM tires.

[@universeexplorer4203]

Great video and great channel. Only just found you but enjoying the content. Another request here for a video on a rear wheel change and "bush" chain alignment which is something I always worry too much about getting bang on lined up! Love the chilled out "take your time" attitude to getting the job done!

[@ubatubaable]

Great vid. I love all the people wondering what to do if there’s no tree, or if they forget to check the inside of the tyre or similar. Why ask Adam, the person who helps you dress every morning won’t let you go on a motorbike so it shouldn’t ever be an issue for you.

[@lukefish7562]

Much appreciated Adam! You give top notch info and advice that comes from your incredible experience very few people can match. I’m just getting into adventure riding and trying to soak up all the knowledge I can from the best. 🙏🏽 Keep it coming buddy! 🏍💨

[@bradleybaker8894]

Also great for people getting back into off road capable bikes after many years on something else. In my case it has been muscle cruisers. I still have a 2022 Triumph Rocket 3 GT (triple black). That said, the call of roads, trails and adventures where I dare not take that bike sings to me. Two very different types of riding. Through conversation I know that many ADV riders have other types of bikes. If I had to choose, the Triumph gets sold.

[@MyRandomLife247]

Best tyre change video I’ve seen that was super easy to follow!

[@jamesfairmind2247]

Wonderful advice! Great in the woods but personally I found that out in the desert, the camel I strapped the bike to kept moving around. Admittedly after I fed him my entire months supply of "Moroccan Black" and all my water he did calm down a bit, but then he fell asleep and I couldn't get my bloody strap back.

[@keborylam]

I'm not sure what I admire more: your Aussie accent or your motowisdom . I think it's the motorwisdom. And the always spot on videography.

[@whataboutjeff]

Hey Adam, I love the way this channel is going! Looking forward to all the other cool stuff that is going to be published 😍 thank you !

[@brandleverage]

Thank you Adam! Just did my first motorbike tire change on the T7 with no dramas.

[@TheFoxyt2]

Done it many times but good review from such a pro. Did I mention my t7 almost has 30000 miles. Bought with 500 miles.

[@stanm2.0]

Very nice...I'll steel the strap idea....I enjoyed the calmness of how you changed the flat. It was a good lesson on taking a breather before diving in.

[@ricklieberson5576]

Just picked up a lightly used 2022 T7 and found your channel. New subscriber and I’m enjoying your work already. Thanks mate

[@alexanderwagner4253]

Great video - can you advise what brand of tyre lever you used ?

[@livelongrideonover70]

Thanks for a great explanation. Very helpful, especially the chill out bit.😀

[@h.e9817]

Muy buena la tecnica del arbol. No has intentado reparar la pinchadura sin sacar la rueda? Parece incomodo sobre todo para detectar el agujero pero se ahorra mucho trabajo, sobre todo si no tienes un arbol cerca. Muchas gracias por tus videos! Son realmente buenos. Saludos desde Argentina

[@stuartrobson5265]

That's deffently good to know ..never seen the trick with the strap and the tree, awesome..Great video and will be adding this to my knowledge before I go on my travels in 2023 for sure...love the channel..all the best from uk 🇬🇧

[@guennipegaso1543]

Hi, good idea, I didn't see before! My last flat tire was in an area with no trees. The bike in use was with center stand! A center stand is a good thing, On a trip! Only on the racetrack I don't want one. Next travel without centerstand I will take a solution with me, that I tested at home! Greatings

[@martincyr7259]

A simple and ingeniuos idea for lifting the front wheel. Thanks!

[@Vahu19]

on my own tenere, zero mechanical experience... KEEP EM COMING!! thank you and keep at it

[@andesmotoadventure]

One of the best motorcycle tips that I have seen in years. Thank you.

[@slaviivanov6766]

Bravo! Tires are changed in the same way on road bikes and mountain bikes!

[@guruvishnu22]

Hey Adam! Can you teach us the basics about enduro/adventure riding. 🙏🏽love your skills man!! 🖤

[@gasdive]

I don't do this often enough to do it without a torque wrench. So I carry a luggage scale (9 bucks at Kmart). Convert the Nm into kg at the end of the spanner and then just slip the strap over the end of the spanner and pull the scale until you get the right reading in kg. Eg, 20 Nm would be 2 kg metres. A 250 mm spanner is a quarter of a metre, so you need to pull 4 times more, or 8 kg.

[@gregormelhorn]

That's a great idea! 👍

[@spacerconrad]

For a hand pump, it's hard to beat the Topeak Mountain Morph. Takes up about the space of your pump, but with a flip out footrest, handle, and flexible hose, makes it so much nicer... and prevents breaking the stem with side loads. I have a few on bicycles, and love 'em. For my KLR, I have a battery powered portable compressor, but if I were to take an extended trip away from power sources, I'd borrow one of my Morphs to take with me.

[@ljubott]

Master of Adventure 💪👌🏆

[@666kaamos666]

Cool idea with the tree. A thing to remember since I usually carry a small ratchet strap for luggage emergencies (or whatever other situation). What I normally do (even in the garage when I'm lazy) is just laying her on the side, but your technique would definitely be handy with a full tank (leaky gas cap, you see...)

[@paul0luap]

Amazing vid! I’ve never ridden any bike in my life and watched the whole thing without blinking.

[@AskarADV]

I'm planning to get T7 because of the simplicity and the way you explain to us

[@motormikephotography1323]

Just got a T7. 1st puncture 300 miles in. After ploughing through a couple of OTT how too videos its good too see a " loosen this, fix this, tighten this video. And have faith in your feeler gauge fingers when it comes to torque settings. Nice tree trick too 👍

[@geoff9614]

Another great video thanks really like the strap idea looks a lot safer than the swing arm jacks and other ways I’ve seen it done looking forward to more of this type of video

[@adrianbruenjes3952]

Great video! Personally, I'm a big fan of torque specs when I'm at home in the shed. Definitely don't carry a torque wrench with me out bush. What I like to do is torque up more of the common bolts at home and then mark them with a paint pen so I know roughly how tight I need different bolts. Also doubles up as a good way to quickly see if anything has come loose at the end of the day ✌️

[@rocolocoization]

I always like your content but as a solo rider I appreciate even more this video!

[@nielschwahn639]

I’ve never changed a tire/tube outside of the workshop. The cam buckle strap trick came in handy on the side of the Maluti mountains on Sani pass at the S.A / Lesotho border with dwindling light and negative temperatures approaching

[@lorenzomasia9024]

Best Channel on Adv Bike from the Best Adv Driver!

[@defylifeadventure]

That was a nice easy change. I remember many years ago changing the front on my F650 Dakar. It was the first front moto tyre I'd changed and had probably been on the bike for 10 years. Bloody thing was almost welded to the rim.

[@joe72110]

Great video! a question: Where would you place the strap to repair the rear tire and avoid damaging the bike?

[@reginajaquysh7360]

Thank you! Gives me confidence to be able to do this on my own. Please do a vid for the rear tire?

[@fredsmoto2961]

Very informative video. A must watch for every adventurer out there. Thanks Adam 👍

[@bradwakefield8919]

Thanks for your awesome tuition on how to change a tube in the bush, I learned a heap. Hope to one day see you on the tracks in our home state WA

[@SleepyBoBos]

This is why I do all my adventures on a postie bike. It has a centre-stand :). Good tip on partially inflated tube on reinstall. I pinched about 3 tubes in a row once by NOT doing this!

[@jamiephysick5903]

Can you please do a video for a rear wheel change? Would be much appreciated.

[@gabriellopesmonteiro]

I still dont have one, but I am learning the most I can before I am able to buy. Thank you to make it that easy to understand 😊

[@puckpovier1559]

Thank you. A very nice tip! I can recommend the DRC tire levers with a hex wrench on the end.

[@drzrider3440]

I keep a crutch leg ziptied to my tail rack. The bottom of the leg and adjustable part. Works greats. Cause some of my rides might start where there trees, some of my rides end in the desert 1000 miles or more away. So crutch leg will adjust to fit any spot for front or rear tire.

[@MOTOMINING]

Great idea using a tree! I've often used a piece of wood opposite the stand as a sort of peg leg if there's nothing else around..

[@joeybobbie1]

Great Video. I really liked the Trick using the Tree. I have to admit, I would have never thought about using a Tree. Thanks for all the Work you do making these Videos.

[@tazyt3388]

Mate I’ve used rocks to balance the transalp on logs n steel droppers to get the tyre off stuffed em full of leaves n crap to get home whatever works aye great vid adsy cheers

[@kennethvernonprivate]

Thank you Adam! All the best from CANADA!

[@starrvalley12]

Awesome video, thanks, I'm hoping to get my tenere 700 next year, I'm in the us so we will see, I'll starting to get my tools now I know the first thing is a tire repair kit.

[@swill969696]

Thanks for the video. Tip with the strap is brilliant. You made it look easy.

[@phil6347]

Love watching your videos, you just have that cool, calm and collective attitude!! Which a lot of us loss out on the the tracks, Nice to have you back home and looking forward to many more informative videos 📹 👍

when I rode my bicycle, I think I had 6 patches on a tube... my dad taught me to properly prepare and glue the patch. I did all my bicycle repairs since I was 11, and then I also did my motocross moped and motorcycle.

[@sercio994]

This channel is pure gold, thanks man!

[@jameseaves71]

As a relative newbie, this is brilliant. Thankyou.

[@MP-sx6ce]

Nice! Just remember to check the tyre for thorns before throwing in the new inner tube. Brilliant Vid thanks keep'em coming.

[@PetterIvarsson]

Next episode the backwheel 😂 Nice tip to use the tree!

[@shaunoftheguads]

That back wheel on the t7 looks like a pita! Was hoping he'd do it too!

[@damienzuniga3722]

The back wheel is the one everyone T7 owner actually wants to see 😂

[@danielstjerne]

Backwheel is exactly the same, just lift on the far side of the back where there is those plastic finger grips underneath the Seat area at the back and strap around there

[@davidwouters5995]

G'day Adam any chance of doing a video on the rear wheel with the strap. I managed to get 2 sticks in my rear tyre within 500mtrs yesterday and 8t would be handy to see how its done. Thanks Dave.

[@TAR_MEDIA_AUS]

I know it might make it easier but it's not necessary to remove 1 caliper on the T7. I grab both calipers and just pull them apart slightly to get the tire past. Just 1 less step you need to do and more importantly 1 less thing you can forget to tighten back up haha.

[@silverdale3207]

I was about to ask why he did that,I've only done it on a single disc dirtbike and never removed the caliper, now I have a T7 also and thought perhaps it was necessary , thanks for clearing that up.

[@roddas26]

Love this channel. Thank you for sharing your knowledge. Greatly appreciated. Cheers from New Zealand 🇳🇿

[@cityofangels11]

This is an excellent video. Especially the strap around the handlebar clamps to a tree to hold up the bike.

[@davidlake4826]

Simply brilliant, calm & clear. Very pleased to see new content👍

[@renshuk]

Can u do a video for changing the spare tire on the T7 as well?

[@freedomandbike]

Hi Adam! Thanks for your video. Like your manner to explain. Maybe your motto is: take it easy? Hope to find tools with plastic or rubber not to damage the expensive rims 🙂

[@karlitos8910]

De vuelta en tu tierra!. Creo que la primera norma no escrita del aventurero es aprender a reparar un pinchazo de la camara. Muy buenos trucos y recomendaciones gracias . Por cierto yo suelo llevar también parches y pegamento de recambió. Ya me ha tocado reparar dos veces en el mismo día. Y otra cosa importante pasar la mano por dentro por si tuviese una punta o clavo en interior del neumático. Gracias

[@ronlawson5819]

Another stellar video bud…..you’re just killing it

[@craighoffman6876]

Nice video! Those look like Rabaconda levers, they are the best. Combined with the perfect technique shown in the video it really isn't that hard. I carry a small pump bottle with Windex in it which is good for lubing the final bit of the bead which helps on the tuffer rear tire.

[@garycestcedejhhh4974]

Thank you for the lever brand man .

[@mikekearsley2407]

Great job showing off your skills. Thanks from Seattle

[@henrygerwien186]

Wonderful, things could be so easy!!! The tree-strap-trick is gorgeous! 😃

[@MarceloG..]

That tree thing was just genius!!! Thank you!

[@kubakubiczek]

So today was my first time trying to do that. Unfortunately I chose Dunlop Trailmax Raid, which is tubeless. Super stiff. Additionally I bought 4mm tube 😂 impossible to put the vent into the rim hole with that setup. But I'll keep trying! I need to perfect doing that this way :)

[@JuanHoya]

Refreshing and clever steps. Thanks a bunch, awesome content as always!

[@YobboinAus]

if you use the hand pump first when there is no pressure in the tyre then its easy . then use the gas cylinder to do the last bit of pressure into the tyre. Like the strap "centre stand" idea

[@SCORPi0N5150]

Great video Adam. Thank you for yet another bit of quality content.

[@ironhorsegladiator5034]

My only concern in these situations would be that one would be so focused on doing such a repair where you would lose sight of possible animal attacks, be it a bear or mountain lion, and so true when you are out there alone in the woods. Glad you are back and doing these videos, you are one legend. 🙏

[@dalehatton6965]

And the rest of the world says that Australia has dangerous animals! We don't have to worry about anything like that here.

[@jesolla]

Hi, great video! Can you tell me which tire levers are those?

[@Charlie_He]

I don’t think I will ever do this but I really enjoyed watching this video 💪💪👍👍👍

[@SteveSeadog]

Really good stuff for a novice motocamper like me. Looking forward to the packing vid.

[@Obywatel_RP8P]

That strap patent with tree is great. Thx man for sharing. 🤜🏻🤘🏻

[@jcn711]

Thanks for the video. Great hint with the tree and the strap to free the front wheel.

[@birdsoup777]

Your channel is awesome. I won't forget the KTM video you did, The Power of Sound

[@sorenmelchior]

Great vid! Love your content. I can’t wait to see how you set that T7 up for luggage.

[@adriantompson]

rear next as them go more often. very good way you did the front. have fun.

[@gregoryroyce221]

Great video... Logic... There is no need for a 3lb center stand. Learn something new every day!

[@gregoryroyce221]

Update: Your videos have convinced me to purchase a T7. Was going to get another KLR again, but this horse is just too capable. (Nothing wrong with the venerable KLR). Should take delivery soon. Thanks!

[@sanjayg5780]

This mate makes it look so easy. Thanks

[@pgkr67]

Well to make things easy i have a centerstand. Never giving me any problems. If made correctly, and your bike has real cround clearence, its a no brainer. And yes i do ride offroad.. My ktm 620 lc4 i had twenty years ago onlt had a centerstand, and it was an offrad weapon..

[@loghomemaintenance]

Thanks for the chill out reminder great vid

[@vitiatedvagabond9632]

you sir are a genius. i was expecting you to balance it on a log or something. wish i could subscribe 10x

[@danielkramer8586]

Great video! But, how about the rear wheel, which you did not cover? Isn't it more likely (and more cumbersome) to have to fix a rear blowout? Hope you cover that in another video. So, this one should be more appropriately be named "How to fix a flat front tyre by yourself". Keep up the great work!!!

[@dalehatton6965]

I was thinking about that myself, next time I'm out on my T7 I will see how it goes doing the same thing by tying off from the swing arm.

[@ricardosacub]

I think is easier to lift the rear wheel. There are like a kind of "stands" that you can put on the swingarm on the opposite side of the side stand. Or, like me, you can even use a piece of wood