Changing my Harley motorcycle tire by hand

Well this took some effort and I was huffing and puffing a bit, but it is satisfying to do a job like this in my own garage.

[@zakzhango2495]

You were struggling to fit the tyre because you started at the wrong place. You should start opposite the valve and this lets you keep the beads into the well of the rim so the centre point of the tyre is offset to the centre point of the wheel. You finish at the valve. Also, why not get a tub of proper tyre soap? You mentioned that there is water inside the rim and this can lead to corrosion.

[@bluesriderDF]

I've learned a lot since doing this one. I'll be doing another over winter, I expect to be better at it.

[@zakzhango2495]

@@bluesriderDF That's good to hear and I encourage anyone to learn how to fit their own tyres. It's about technique and not skill.

[@tedjackson6300]

I was taught to deflate the tire after it seats and bounce it on the floor while turning it to remove the wrinkles from the tube. Repeat this process three or four times and you will have no wrinkles or folds in the tube. Good video, Thanks

[@bluesriderDF]

Thanks for the tip!

[@dkproconst.4402]

Where did you get the tire bars?

[@bluesriderDF]

Bikemaster 3 piece tire iron set from Revzilla.