How To Change A Motorcycle Tire - KLR650

[@tonyodonnell9655]

Recently changed a flat out in the boonies near the Colombia/Ecuador border. I ended up with more holes in the new tube than I did in the flat!

[@papertiger795]

Fantastic! This is the best vid on KZbin on the subject of changing a tubed tire. Thanks!

[@LuxuryOverdose]

I knew the basics, but as l'm a new KLR owner about to go on a long ride, I thought I should make sure l know what I'm doing. This was a really useful video and worthwhile commentary, so thank you. I also learned what a Bead Buddy is and shall add one to my tool kit 😬

[@jamieofalltrades536]

Might I also add, it's a damn good idea to inspect the rubber spoke guard for any damage before you install the new tube/tire and replace it if there is any damage from spokes poking through..

[@ericahrendt489]

Excellent vid. On topic and thorough. I just spooned my 4th 705 onto the rear of my KLR650. Glad I'm not the only one that struggles a bit. The bolt into the bench is a great trip. I'm really sure how I would do trail side. For sure warmth, lube and keeping the bead in the drop center is key. Keep 'em coming. Subd.

[@rogergooslin5215]

I just bought the 2022 KLR traveler here in central Kentucky. Thank you.

[@martinpolach1330]

Like the tip of using a centre bolt to keep the wheel semi secure on the table !

[@kthompso43]

Nice video. I bought a Baha No-Pinch tool to make the hard part of tire mounting a lot easier.

[@stiingya]

thats a strong work bench!!!

[@erinsonduran6663]

Sorry for the ignorance but im new to this topic and wanted to know the actual sizes for but shinko tires? I have a gen 3 klr650. Thanks for the help😊

[@MrPepper312]

Good tip on using the u-clamp to break the beed.

[@wayneday]

Thanks for this, good video!

[@davestephens1993]

Much appreciated and I did learn a great deal.

[@Jackasswisperer]

thank you so much hurrah

[@meganzukowski9215]

Just curious about that bench you made......hubby and I are changing in the living room and your work bench is awesome!

[@goneridn4339]

Its just 1/2" plywood with a 2x4 frame. It is cut in half and hinges on the wall allow it to fold up to the wall in 2 sections. The legs are also hinged so they fold down when the top is folded up. This is an old, small 7'x8' shed, so i had to configure it for as much utility as possible.

[@meganzukowski9215]

@@goneridn4339 gonna have to make one! It's a little of struggle learning the first time as eventually we will have to do it out on the back roads for sure! Thanks for the info!!!

[@jaredjentzsch8607]

Good video. Thank you

[@udomsimon1]

LOVE the video. Thank you

[@jamiephysick5903]

Great video. Thanks!

[@marshallsac646]

Great tips ty.

[@Ghostrider-71]

Excellent video and great information! 2023 KLR 650 adventure owner here, just bought it back in July. Would a tire change at home be a good time to check the spokes for any that might be loose? What about balancing the new tire or is that only for the front tire? Thank you for posting.

[@goneridn4339]

I always just make sure the spokes cant be turned by hand, probably not the best way to check but better than nothing. A spoke torque wrench is the way to go. If you're goin to be riding on the road, i have found ballancing front and rear tires to be pretty important. (more or less depending on the tire). I have another video on balancing tires, but what i would suggest, if you're not running a rim lock, then the little glass balancing beads work great. If you are running a rim lock, you'll need more weight to offset the rimlock so beads wont work well, i would suggest spoke weights.

[@Ghostrider-71]

@@goneridn4339 sounds good on the spokes. I will look around for a spoke torque wrench. It is my understanding that these spokes on the KLR are hollow and therefore inner tubes MUST always be used on either TL or TT tires. I see spoke weights on the front but nothing on the rear. How does someone tell if the tire has a rim lock? Is that similar to a bead lock on an off road vehicle?

[@goneridn4339]

@@Ghostrider-71 Tubes are required on almost all spoked wheels, there are a few bikes that have sealed rims but very few. There are also aftermarket tubless systems that add a small high-pressure tube around the rim to seal off the spokes. The KLR spokes aren't hollow, but air would leak through the spoke interface with the wheel if a tube was not present. A rim lock on a bike serves the same function as a bead lock on a truck. If you have one, it kind of looks like a 2nd valve stem coming out of the wheel about 6 inches away from the valve stem, but solid. If you google motorcycle rim lock, you'll see what I'm talking about.

[@Sunevel]

COOL STUFF. very helpful ! it would be swell if ya link all the tools, bag, etc. yer using ;) thx]

[@RideAdventurous]

Thanks!

[@charlesstoddard2458]

I keep a baggie of tire talc on my bike. In case my bike ever gets searched I have it labeled "Not Cocaine".

[@batterybuilding]

I do the same thing with my bags of cocaine. Works every time.

[@mrsmel269]

nice work !!! hope you were out chasing today and #livetoride

[@IronHorseRider007]

What sizes did you use for the front and rear tubes?

[@goneridn4339]

Front - 80/100-21 Rear - 110/100-17

[@Javen_mc]

Do you not have to balance the tire?

[@goneridn4339]

I used balancing beads in these tires, I think I forgot to show that in the video. But I do have another video on balancing tires that I will link below. kzbin.info/www/bejne/nHaal2SEfLSUe5Ysi=MLKDBp5xpbNHhPxI

[@Javen_mc]

@@goneridn4339 I see appreciate it

[@Milkman3572000]

Where .are you getting new inner tubes? I have not found a source. Looks like you are not using a 130/80.

[@goneridn4339]

I normally purchase from revzilla.com or rockymountainatvmc.com. Any tube with a similar ratio to the tire size and same wheel size will work, such as a 110/100-17. In an emergency you could even use a 21" front tube in the rear to get you back to civilization. Of course that is a temporary fix.

[@holisticaustralia]

Cheers Bro, good vid! (;{~

[@McDirty04]

Good job buddy. Sorry I can’t make the trip with you. I just sold the Ktm. I suggest you let that one marinade 😂

[@goneridn4339]

Thanks man, Its all good. My brothers are going to meet up with me for a portion of it.

[@eneeland]

Balancing the tire?

[@goneridn4339]

I am editing a balancing video right now and ill have it posted in the next few days.

[@BillDodge]

Great video. How are the 705's working out?

[@69adrummer]

NO ONE gives torque specs! damn

[@SuperTechnicalman]

Thanks! great video.

[@evenstevenmotodrone735]

Thanks!