How To Change A Motorcycle Tire

Dirt Rider is here to help and this video shows you how to change a tire without the blood, sweat and the tears.
The tools Used
Motion Pro Valve Core Remover - amzn.to/2WakFqb
Motion Pro Tire Spoon - amzn.to/2YBBs33
Motion Pro Bead Buddy - amzn.to/2YAOmyo
Tire Paste - amzn.to/2QbQMQN
Motion Pro Tire Pressure Gauge - amzn.to/2w1FS7d

[@balitarolo]

I watched this on my offline smart phone alone at end of the Earth: mongolia. And my first motorcycle tire changing was success. Thanks a lot

[@zoltancsikos5604]

Balazs Kobalov Kovacs Mongolia? Awesome.

[@0xbitbybit]

Haha awesome, that's why I'm watching too, planning on a trip like that, wanna know how to do this very well BEFORE I get out there!

[@flatujalok]

I wrestled with a tire for ages in my garage, and could NOT figure out how to complete it. This was the only video I found that clearly showed how to get the tube in, and align the valve stem, and then get the tire back on. Once I did it exactly as you show here, it was easy peasy. I swear my neighbors almost saw a grown man cry in his garage..... and finally got the darn thing on thanks to this. Thank you!!

[@bluejack644]

I had a Dirt Rider mag subscription from the early to late 80's. I learned a lot about bikes and riding techniques. I read & reread every word cover to cover many times.

[@mikeankeenamikeankeena9267]

thank you this allowed me to repair my sons tube that i have been fighting for a while now... yep im just a mom and with this video was able to successfully change his tube thank you!!

[@RideOrDiiie]

You're an awesome mom!! Happy Mother's Day!

[@mikeankeenamikeankeena9267]

+RideOrDiiie thank u so much!! :)

[@gnuPirate]

That's some excellent mothering !

[@markman63]

Hmm your son is old enough to ride a motorcycle but can't change his tube?

[@marcosresto544]

MikeanKeena Mikeankeena you're one hot mom!

[@Edubbcamaraman]

I’m really glad there’s all these videos with tire changing stations. Change one on the ground like most of us fool. Make that video.🤷‍♂️

[@Oldguynotbald]

Dude..I have been riding bikes for over 25 years..You are the boss when it comes to changing a tire. Never seen it done that quick and efficient..I will be doing a clinic on this with our club..Awesome..thanks!!

[@jothain]

That was new tire.

[@michaelyoung9128]

What an amazing video. All these years, struggling with tire mounting/dismounting and one 8 minute video illustrates the error of my ways. And it works for the most stubborn of tire/tube combinations, big or small, fat of thin, bicycle or motorbike The secret sauce in your method is just the right amount of air in the tube. Thanks.

[@johnmcelroy8184]

Outstanding ! Finally a video of someone who knows what he is doing and keeps it simple. The way it should be all around.

[@itube126]

I've always found throwing the tire in the sun for a while helps immensely. Nice video.

[@corivilaltella1242]

Qtety que no se puede hacer más cosas pero no puedo hacer más cosas para que lo tengas

[@deej19142]

I changed the rear tire on my 2006 KLX 250s Dual Sport on Monday, and it was a tough one. It had been a couple of years since I changed a tire and it took me 2 hours, and according to this video I did at least 4 things wrong. WOW! Putting the tube inside the tire before getting one side of the tire on the rim....DOH! Now I know. I'm saving this video in my favorites. The Kenda Trackmaster II is a really stiff tire as well as the Kenda Extra Heavy Duty tubes which are 3 times as thick as normal tubes, man it was a bear to get on. I'm glad I don't have to mess with rim locks, my bike doesn't have enough power with my weight to ever spin a tire, 17,000 miles and I've never had a flat tire. Thanks for this video.

[@AndrewBoundy]

Watched 10 times. Just did my first one. Worked out OK. I don't have a nice stand so used an old tire. Motion Pro spoons and a mini bead buddy. It was a Maxxis Desert IT rear 120-18, pretty much the toughest tire there is as far as I know. Thanks for the video!!

[@RealMe-sd9nm]

I like your method of putting the inner tube into the tire first before trying to install both the inner tube and the tire back onto the wheel. It makes putting the tube valve back onto the rim much easier. Half inflating the inner tube before putting it back onto the wheel was another great tip.

[@Rayvn67]

'and you smell nice and fresh' perfection. Was not expecting that and it made me chuckle. This was an exceptional training video, and I've trained a lot of people. Thank you, this increased my confidence in self recovery greatly.

[@robertwoods2505]

When you set the Bead Buddy, place a spoon or spoons to the left of it and when you get to where the tire gets tight, just lift them up. This is especially helpful for the amateur tire changer. I've put in as many as three spoons in to make it really easy.

[@jonamos1506]

You forgot to add cussing and throwing tools. Most important patches. Thanks for the video. As for a tire stand as someone else commented I just use a long screwdriver in a vice and toss a small square scrap board with a hole in it over the screwdriver as a base.

[@extorquepro123]

That's a genius idea man. I'm a little late to comment, but god damn I gotta try that!

[@valkyrieguy]

Might work fine for an MX tire. For a 16" mid-size cruiser wheel, I bent an old 7/16" shaft Stanley made-in-USA screwdriver over 80 degrees.

[@bikenband]

Thank you thank you thank you for posting this video. Using this video, I just finished mounting both front and rear Sedona tires, which are notoriously hard to mount, on my CRF450. Just do it exactly how the man says, take your time and save $80.

[@wine_country_moto]

Thanks for this video. I’m changing my first tire myself and I’m sure my neighbors think I’m having a mental break down in my garage. This video is helping me a lot.

[@signguyxxx]

This video saved my life!!!! ...not really but it sure helped me to change my own dirt bike tires finally! It really just takes practice. Changing my own tire was hell at first but now its no big deal at all. Just make sure to use plenty of soapy water and remember to keep that tire off the bead on the opposite side you are working on.

[@vanvanoy]

Thank you Jake. This helped a lot. It was not as easy as you made it look, but it was a lot easier than trying to figure it out on my own.

[@mikewest9274]

Thanks for the great video. You obviously have done it a time or two. Nice to see an expert at work.

[@JumpingWatermelons]

Thank you. This was much better than other videos I've seen. helped my get my tire back off and then on again after I pinched the tube the first time.

[@cyrillgebert5631]

That was so comforting to watch. Great skill from this guy!

[@baykay9559]

Outstanding how-to video. Great explanations and do’s & don’t’s. Thanks!

[@TheIdlesurfer]

Didn't quite use your technique but it sure helped. The easiest tyre change I've done. Practicing on a gash 18" rear wheel with a solid Avon Trail tyre and I guess the takeaway was patience and steady progress. Cheers, pal.

[@asuban]

Thanks for these videos! I'm a dirt bike beginner and have done all the maintenances myself just from youtube videos and my bike's manual. These are really helpful.

[@dirtridermagazine]

Thats awesome to hear! Also let us know if there are any other "how to's" you would want to see in the future. Thanks!

[@sledwrench04]

Thanks! Struggled with a tire till I watched this. Much better way than I knew before.

[@locbrian1]

Very good instruction and video, now I'm going to finish my project put my two new tires on my dirt bike Thanks so much for make life easier

[@kjmdiy]

wow, i wish i had the bead buddy today, i just spent over an hour to change my rear tire on my 300xc. Great video and tips, you make it look so easy!

[@9drewbreez]

+kjmdiy I bought a cr250 at night and found out the next day the rear tire was dry rotted

[@triggerhappy77707]

Great video my friend. Ive worked at an automotive/tire store for a year so I feel like I shouldnt have to look up a video a dirtbike tire, but im glad I did so I can be confident that I know what im doing. Thank you sir!

[@EvWade91]

This scares me 😂

[@philfrog100]

wow that`s one soft Tyre , every Tyre i have changed seams to made of the hardest rubber ever invented . :)

[@nicown1337]

Agree :) 10 inch tyres WORST

[@pr0h4ck3r2]

****Tire

[@DustySquitoNM]

Set them out in the sun to warm up. Or, if the tire is still usable, take the bike for a spin around the block to put a lot of heat in the tire. It makes it SO much easier to change.

[@pauloconnor7951]

@@DustySquitoNM plus soapy water. Get some longer tyre levers too. I feel for you mate. I had to use an old fork leg on the tyre lever; the rubber was so hard. (winter perhaps)

[@skualpascal6684]

in cold place: use hot air gun

[@fearplug6027]

Thank you so much this just worked on a Dirtbike that I found abandoned since 1980 the tires were extremely hard from the sun and cracked

[@designertjp-utube]

Hi! Great Moto Tire Tutorial! Haven't Motocrossed since 1975, but want to keep my "tire changing chops" up in case a neighbor kid asks for help. Really hope you were simply demonstrating a tire change procedure or swapping out a leaking inner tube because I thought that old Knobby Tire was just fine and had plenty of "dirt biting knobby teeth" on it to still blow up berms!

[@ABRock07]

Thank you so much! I'm restoring a crf I had with my old buddy, who died about 6 years ago. Means a lot.

[@jchock7503]

Putting the inner tube into the tire first and then only fitting both into the rim, is the right method to use. Using dish washing liquid as a lubricant is also a must to effectively help the tires to fit onto the rim. Thank you for freely sharing your expertise with others.

[@mcbrite]

He literally tells you why that's a bad idea...

[@RickWaterman2112]

Best video on changing tire I've seen. Well done. Thanks!

[@chargerfan2]

I remember doing this out in the middle of nowhere at night in Baja California. I didn't have to time put the new tire on before our trip so my buddy says we can do it at camp. It was cold about 40-50 degrees so we set the tire near our camp fire to warm it up a bit so it wasn't so hard then went for it. We were sweating like crazy doing this even though it was so cold.

[@shrubitup]

This is a really good video with high video and audio quality and a great instructor. No other video shows the important details like this one.

[@westonwilliams24]

Best I've done on a tire change so far. Thanks

[@skyliner33alb]

Thank you helped me a lot! Your techniques enabled me to successfully remove and change my tyre at home. Thank you

[@MrGrimtech]

Thanks so much for such a clear and well filmed video. Watched it 20 times, then cracked on! Two fresh tyres on my wheels with no damge to the rims, no damage to the tools, and no pinches on to the tubes. Thanks!!!

[@MrAmf4me]

I don't know how people can give you a thumbs down, I think it is a good instructional video. GREAT JOB

[@discflight]

Cheers mate 👍 really nice clear sharing your technique and tips, I've got a couple of new things to try for my next one 😁

[@joeblow7868]

Did a used $5 dirt tire (super stiff) on the rear 1972 Yamaha XS650 rim on the garage floor with 2 Craftsman orange plastic coated crescent wrenches...aahhh those were the days.....took a grinder and took off the nubs hitting the frame..off to the track!

[@rchydrozz751]

During the summer months. I would leave the tire out in the sun for a while to soften up the rubber. It made it a little easier to change. Every little bit helps. After a few years, it was much easier to drop it off at the local shop in the morning, and pick it up in the after noon. Worth every dollar when you get older.

[@jasonparker3920]

Mate , absolute legend 👌👌 I tried this way and it was easy . I've struggled for years Thankyou 👍👍

[@davidkeeton6716]

A tire stand that brings it up so you are not bent over getting sore doing what can be an aggravating job a lot easier. Get 3 good spoons, all kinds of styles, and the bead buddy helps too. Just keep it all in the box the stand comes in along with the baby powder and spray bottle with dawn and water and a valve stem insert tool and maybe even the Allen wrench the stand needs for assy. It's all together and takes all the searching for this and that stress out of it. Great video here, lots of suttle style tips, watch close.

[@Umbazooksus1]

Excellent video and demonstration. Thank you!

[@morganbitol8449]

i love your demonstration.. its direct to the point and its easy to understand..

[@DustySquitoNM]

I like your way of doing the tube and tire all in one go. Beats the hell out of scraping your knuckles trying to fish the valve stem through the rim with the tire already half on.

[@markmathews6876]

I remember teaching my young fella how to change his tyres , I came down to the shed one time & he was fixing his tyre & I heard all the F's & C's coming out of him & thought I might leave him to it , we still laugh about that . he did get the hang of it after a while

[@WanderingSword]

could you please explain to Americans what the "C" stands for? is it cat?

[@succafool9]

You're the first one that made this seem possible and correct. Thanks for the video!

[@iwilldieforhim]

This dude is a master. I did this a few months ago and this guy is QUICK

[@realist7190]

Nice job, short, clear and to the point!

[@JamesCarter-ii4up]

Great job... thank you for being there Brother.. thank you

[@onthepegs]

THX, best tutorial so far - watched like 10 others over the years already :)

[@ckwgenova]

Hi Jay, GREAT demo video. Question: do you have to do anything different when mounting a trials tire on back? I bought one of your bike from you years ago (2009 crf250X) and still love it, but need to replace the back tire and wanted to stay with the trials type tire. I bought and mounted the exact same tire (Michelin) but it seems to be lop sided a little, or sort of off balance a little bit. Any useful tips here? Thanks!

[@lildotboy1]

Thanks for this video. It is really helpful!

[@strangeuniverse1199]

This guy makes the job look easy. I changed 2 motorcycle tires on 17 inch rims. Trying to slip those last few inches of the tire on to the rim was very, very difficult. I ended up scratching the chrome rim on the thicker 3 inch wide back tire. Bicycle tires are easy to change for the home mechanic but not tires like these.

[@moyhuerta]

Thanks for great job!!!! Best regards to you from México.

[@zmike9831]

this is among the best video tutorials that exist, but, he really needs to demonstrate this on a old tire. that tire looks flexible af compared to the old ones im used to working with.

[@Booty6713]

Thanks jay very helpful did my first tire change nice and easy thanks to you

[@MishaelUmlor]

Your video was so helpful! Thank you.

[@schwags1969]

I have done it before however I like your method better than mine. Well done.

[@samiam247]

I lube the bead the same as you but if you look at where the bead area contacts the rim as you install it you can see the underside or inside of the bead is where you need to lube as well so it slides off the rim, I dip my fingers in lube and run them under the bead all the way around the tire.

[@writehandman2833]

You just made my life much easier. Worked like a charm!

[@JJ379100]

Excellent video. Thanks. What kind of tire stand are you working on? I can't find that style.

[@phillipglynn7509]

Great Video mate, this was a very easy job after watching, thanks

[@benhuntly2549]

Thanks mate, got it done relatively easily, I need on3 of those stands though

[@kctux7254]

Nice demonstration. Thanks!

[@jdkrxw]

Best tube type m/c tire change video on YT.

[@mskaira302]

thanks for the tips. will be using this pretty soon.

[@TonySMotorcyclePassion]

Awesome.So impressed with your knowledge.Thankyou

[@corymacdonald383]

I've watched lots of videos and bought the motion pro spoons and I'm 2 for 2 pinched tubes on the back tire. I can change the front with no issue. My bike has 2 rim locks on the back rim.

[@emmaziegler6647]

I have done a lot of tires but put the tube in after fitting the tire back on your way is so much better no sore fingers anymore

[@farmerjoe8144]

Great video... 2 questions do all mx wheels have a bead lock and I have a KX250F with a 100/90/19 tyre, could I change this to a 110/90/19?

[@loverboy]

nice video thanks

[@enduroexcavator]

Wow 👌👌👌👌 great video, great technique, nicely explained. me when I change the tire - it takes me 1 hour and sometimes I break the tube 😢

[@TACTICALGRASSHOPPER]

Best video yet! Thanks a lot!

[@MULSIPHER]

Very good instruction, thank you!

[@adz6973]

Best vid ive seen on replacing a bike tyre

[@gordreason9459]

Thankyou ... very professional ...... I only use levers to remove trye .....use my heels to refit the tyre ....

[@claytonlafave4111]

This guy really knows his way around a bike and mostly works on Honda's my favourite

[@shakessld]

Great tips! wish i had watch it BEFORE fighting my tire.......

[@pablocalderon555]

how are you cameron I hope you are well I have a question I would like to know if my motorcycle has the possibility of putting a thicker tire? the size of the rear tire 90/100/14 and the front is 70/100/17 so they originally come

[@PULSEXBillionzz]

The key to installing the tire is keeping the edge of the tire OFF THE bead and in the groove. If u master that its very easy to change even without soap or added expense

[@1DrBar]

Fantastic video. Good to see detailed advice from a Pro. Is there any truth that for better balance and ease of installation that the tire is positioned a certain way on the rim relative to the valve stem, and if so, what are the details?

[@ZJ78]

za duża dętka to prawie pewne przetarcie po kilkuset kilometrach ponieważ dętka pracuje w oponie. Czasem złe zamontowanie powoduje, że zrobi się fałda nawet na dedykowanej dętce, zagniecenie, jeśli dodamy mało talku w oponie to kaplica. Uwaga również na szczypiące felgi i opony oraz mocowania szprych. W oponach typu mitas C2 warto też zaiwestować w trzymaki - niskie ciśnienie w oponie ( ja miałem 0,8 Atmosfery) w terenie to prawdziwe złoto ale zdarzyło mi się że opona obróciła się na feldze i uszkodziła mocowanie wentyla. to samo stanie się z za małą dętką - jest prawdopodobieństwo że nie będzie wystarczająco dolegać do fali i obróci.

[@markusr.2290]

one really usefull lesson. great. thank you.

[@dynomax666]

great vid, you make it look too easy. got a couple trakmasters i want to install.

[@mykellarrin9569]

Awesome walk through!

[@strangeuniverse1199]

Wow, that was one speedy tire change.

[@darrenwall5439]

That stand is on my list! 😃

[@thezoms9961]

Thank you for showing me how to do the wheel lock properly

[@briantrend1812]

make sure a new tire iron is smoothed with sandpaper. I'm talking about MTB but im here to learn how the big boys DO IT!. I haven't had a dirt bike since the 80's so at 68 I'm hoping to get a Honda crf 250.

[@JLBFJR1300]

Great tutorial! Thanks.

[@dalciodiaz8773]

Me salvó la vida este video, muy bueno

[@brittenv1000]

Man you've done that before! I'm waiting for my 2nd new tube to arrive!

[@bhenderson7651]

Don't pull tire iron past straight up and you won't pinch the tube

[@rchydrozz751]

In the summer, I leave them out in the sun to soften up the rubber. Makes it a whole lot easier. If you put it in the bed of your truck. The rim can get hot to the touch.

[@colinbayman1310]

Finally a video of someone changing a tyre the right way.

[@spooch65]

Very helpful, thanks!!