How To Change Scooter & Motorcycle Tires

How to remove and mount tires on scooter and motorcycle wheels. Bead breaking, seating, and using tire tools.
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[@thomasdsmith7678]

Thanks for the video. Motion Pro tools are generally so expensive, it' s cheaper to buy a new scooter. Just bought a feeler gauge, yes ONE, and it was $10!

[@49ccscoot]

I've been happy with the BeadPros and rim protectors. Had 'em for 5 + years now and changed a lot of tires. Spent $50-70 on tools... but if you change a couple of tires you'll probably make up for the cost by not paying a shop. I'm thinking about building some sort of tire mounting apparatus at this point and it will cost a bit I'm sure... but I won't regret it if it makes the job quicker and easier.

[@thelagmeister]

I dream of doing a tire change like that. Great video 90GTVert.

[@rjuarez4913]

Very thorough, without the unnecessary. Very well done.

[@jeffreyhurst9552]

You make it look easy. I’ve changed only two or three motorcycle tires and they were a bear (and I dinged the rims). Thanks

[@TheDyrehauge]

Moped are normal, scooter hard, mc must be extreme lol

[@PatrikGillgren]

Best tutorial on changing tires on KZbin. Thumbs up! . I'll give it a go tonight.

[@dzrotary]

Hey . Thanks so much for. I did tires but not on scooters and ive been dealing with them now for gas savings purposes and the fun of riding. I was about to take the tires to a tire shop until y saw your video. Men oh men that was a breeze. I custom built my ride so it took me less than ten minutes to remove the tire. I had the front one which is in almost new condition so i swapped the valve that was leaking and the tire . Cost= $6.00 with new valve and air from the local gas station that it didnt work but i used a compressor that a built from different parts and it work . If it wasnt for that it would have been $3.60. Still I didn’t waste the other amount cause i needed air in my wifes car too. Ok amigo gracias 🙏👍👍

[@charredskeleton]

Thanks for putting this together. I've mounted many light truck tires but no scooter tires. A tip for seating a stubborn bead is to use a blow gun instead of tire chuck on the coreless stem. It gets the air in just a bit faster. A word of warning I have managed to put over 60psi in a tire this way with ease.

[@davidduffy2046]

90GTvert Best set of small scooter videos on KZbin. Keep up the good work and Thanks

[@johnrobinson357]

I've done a lifetimes worth of bicycle tires. I just needed a few tricks for the tubeless types. I have that explained now thank you. Oh yeah...It's a 15 year old piaggio scoot. Got it for zip with about 4k miles on it. Not trashed but has not seen much care over it's lifetime. I will correct that while it is in my ownership. Hopefully i will get some good use out of this scoot.

[@havoc010101]

This was a great video! My friend and I tried to change the tires on his scooter and boy was it a choir! You hit on some key points like the use of the rim protectors. They are a must if don't want to damage your rim. Second is the technique. It is important to keep the other side of the tire in the drop center of the rim to allow the other side of the tire room to stretch over the rim. Finally, as they say, "practice makes perfect!" Keep the content coming!

[@badmonkey2222]

Dude this is just something the average scooter owner is not going to be able to do more want to put themselves through that nightmare I've tried it without the right equipment and right tools you just asking for it. I mean yes a good skill to have but the average scooter owner no it's not happening...

[@terminator3579]

Thank you my bud got new tires for his scooter I'm gonna have to get new tools before i start work on them thank you that was very helpful.

[@PINACI]

Looks like you should have taken your own advice and used the rim protector ! But thanks for the tips, off to purchase a rim protector !

[@49ccscoot]

This was a demo with a wheel that I was going to refinish anyway. Even then, it's not a bad idea to use rim protectors though. You can chew up aluminum wheels if you aren't careful.

[@PINACI]

@@49ccscoot I'm about to replace a tyre on a mobility scooter which has aluminum wheels so will be getting some rim protectors before I start.

[@bernardmt7090]

12 or 14 inch scooter tires are smaller and not so stretchy n flexible 😅 17 inch moped tires are larger and easier to install. Its larger and more flexibility ✌️👍

[@와우-x9q]

아주 유익한 영상 감사합니다!

[@OverlandOne]

Wow! I did my rear tire last summer and, it took me a lot longer with a lot more effort than your way. Next time, I am using your method Brent. Thanks.

[@49ccscoot]

Glad to hear from you Bill. What method did you use?

[@OverlandOne]

Two cheap tire irons from H.F., a large screwdriver, hammer and a lot of elbow grease. You made it look so easy. My idea was to drive a tire iron around the wheel with a hammer to simulate what a tire machine does...not one of my better ideas.

[@49ccscoot]

Get a good set of tools. I really like the Bead Pros. After doing the larger TMAX tires and cursing a bit with the Motion Pro and generic irons and spoons I had, I tried them. They make it even easier between the bead breaker and being longer for more leverage. I put a link to them in the description and it is an affiliate link, but I genuinely like them and wanted to share.

[@DoYouWantTaBeFree]

I tried this once and after several hours (and more F-bombs than I've used in quite a while), I gave up and took it to a tire shop. After watching this video, I think I'm going to try it again the next time I change my tires. I really want to get this skill down.

[@49ccscoot]

I've cursed my share of tires. Make sure you've got good tools too. Really does make a difference.

[@I_Am_Michael]

you always seem to have practical and useful videos. good job.

[@49ccscoot]

Thanks.

[@rickhawkins2971]

Thanks

[@rhumesable]

I could not get the new tire back on my rim. That was until I watched your video and saw what I was doing wrong! Thanks!

[@49ccscoot]

Glad it helped!

[@thomasdsmith7678]

On old, petrified tires, I lay them out in the sun for a while first to "soften " them up .

[@micahgoingback1771]

Nice tips. Liked and subscribed

[@drumsandmore4448]

I used to bust tires at Montgomery Ward when I was 17yrs old as summer job. Very thorough explanation. Now I have to do a scooter tire, and wondering how well I can change the tire without scratching the rim. I'll probably have to touch it up with spray paint as I'm going to paint them black while the old tire is off before putting the new tire on.

[@49ccscoot]

If you use rim protectors and it's a good paint job, then you may not scratch them up.

[@badmonkey2222]

As a long time motorcycle and scooter owner this is just something that the average scooter owner is not either going to know how to do correctly or even want to do I've tried to change a couple of scooter tires and that was enough to break me from even wanting to even think about remotely even trying to do it. I mean I know how to change a tire I know how the process works but without the correct tools you just asking for it.

[@techtinkerin]

It's easy😂

[@julianuk3266]

I highly recommend a no-mar. If you have a few bikes, even one the no-mar pays for itself pretty quickly. The inexpensive one works wonders. I put it together and dismantle it as needed, so it doesn't even take room. I find using tire irons nearly always scratches the wheels. Even with cumbersome rim protectors. I use it on scooter sized tires and regular bikes, even tubed.

[@akabiscuitwaffle]

but 500$ ehhhhhhhh

[@badmonkey2222]

The average scooter owner is not going to be changing scooter tires most are not going to have that kind of equipment nor the skills to do it. I've tried to change one or two scooter tires and that was enough to break me from ever doing it again I'll glad we go down to the scooter shop and pay them $10 to change my tire and bypass that nightmare all together. Now more power to you if you got your own shop and can afford that kind of equipment and all of that but I'm talking just the average Joe scooter owner is not even going to want to fk with it.

[@exchiefkeith]

A dish soap and water mix instead of window cleaner works well as a lubricant too. If the bead does not seal completely you will see bubbles

[@keepchrist]

I just ordered some tires for my Honda Ruckus and now hopefully I will not have to pay the shop to put the new ones on so thanks for the video Happy Holidays enjoy it with your family!🛵🛵 P.S. is balancing a 50cc scooter tire necessary, I don't have the machine for that.

[@49ccscoot]

Most people don't balance them unless there's an issue with vibration. Even then, the majority just try something like balance beads or a slime.

[@miketan2459]

your video and tutorial is the best!!!

[@matowixunplugged7927]

How can I tell of my scooter has tubeless tyres also what do u think of the co2 emergency repair kits ?

[@49ccscoot]

Tubeless tires should have "tubeless" somewhere on the sidewall of the tire. I have no experience with the CO2 kits, but I think they're a good idea. I carry a small electric pump on some rides (should carry on all, but you know).

[@matowixunplugged7927]

@@49ccscoot I have a small electric pump too that plugs into a cigerette lighter I was gona wire a cig lighter adapter in the scooter. Whats the point of u carrying a pump unless u take a method of patching the hole ?

[@49ccscoot]

@@matowixunplugged7927 I have a pocket tire plugger kit that I carry with the pump. kzbin.info/www/bejne/l4qze55sq9uSqJI amzn.to/2HolaFA

[@rabbit8601]

Hello, is posiblee to put a wide tire on scooter ? Or you need to change the wheal I have 140/60-13

[@49ccscoot]

You'll need a wider wheel and to change the backspacing in most cases if you want to go much wider.

[@rabbit8601]

@@49ccscoot ok, that is another story… What tire you recomand me to install for better grip 🤔

[@49ccscoot]

@@rabbit8601 I like the Michelin Power Pure SC. It's dual compound so it wears and handles well IMO.

[@rabbit8601]

@@49ccscoot i found here in Romania dimension 140/70-13 but i have 140/60-13 70 is good ? Or i need to go with 60. I ask because i dont know about tires.

[@49ccscoot]

@@rabbit8601 Original would be best. The front/rear profiles work together as-is so it's likely to handle better. The 140/70 is taller but it's also heavier. If that's the best you can do, it should work.

[@nicholass.6829]

Perfect!!! Great explanation!!!

[@havevanmusttravel]

Very good tutorial! Nicely done and much appreciated.

[@ohwell2790]

I am changing out the tire on my Kymco Like 200 i and have the same tools. Hope it goes this easy. date 10/27/2020 Thanks for the video.

[@49ccscoot]

Good luck with it!

[@jsmokzalot9238]

Good video. Exactly what I needed.

[@tellmesomething2go]

Already subscribed. Good stuff. Thumbs up. Thanks!

[@MrSandRune]

Careful to buy the right wheels.Mine needed a machine,it had many steel-cords in the inner ring.Still have not found the changable wheels.

[@adammyszkowski2771]

Thanks mate,looks easy, here we go then

[@49ccscoot]

Good luck.

[@rustyboy57]

I feel you have to DIY as most shops either don't change certain scooter tyres, won't change a tyre you have bought due to some insurance and you have to buy it from them before they do the work, only issue is your average person does not own a air compressor.

[@49ccscoot]

If you don't need a compressor for anything else, you can get air tanks cheaper. Fill them at a gas station with a compressor (usually coin operated tire pump) or if you're lucky enough to have a friend or shop with a compressor that will do it for you.

[@gabypr5307]

Gracias

[@CSoAmazon]

Super helpful !

[@mustafagak2852]

Help me please... I got the tire on but it's not centered causing the bead not to seat... I've tried soap n compressor tried fire tried a ratchet strap nothing works

[@49ccscoot]

Sounds like you need to work the bead outward first. Maybe a mallet, bouncing the tire, or even using your irons a bit more to move it.

[@mustafagak2852]

@@49ccscoot I've tried everything I could... been like 2 weeks of trying to seat the bead I've taken the tire off and out it back on over 10 times and same story but whenever I put on the old tire I have no problems seating the bed

[@49ccscoot]

@@mustafagak2852 I've never experienced it, but I have heard of bad tires that will not seat. If you've been at it this long, I'd suggest taking it to a tire/motorcycle shop to see if they have the same problem or maybe getting a new tire. Tire mounting is usually not too expensive, so it may be worth a try.

[@robira1313]

Very clear and concise. Thank you!

[@blainemarlow2261]

is it safe to exceed the recommended tire pressure when seating the bead with a compressor? Say, if the recommended pressure was 30psi, would filling it to 60psi or 90psi be bad, do damage, or would it seat the bead properly? What if I did that with a bicycle pump? Would that work?

[@49ccscoot]

Do it with the valve core out and any excess pressure would escape as soon as you let off with the air pump. You shouldn't even be able to see such pressure if the tire is not seated.

[@Josemanc]

You should have your own Discovery channel show...

[@Jim-ee6pz]

VERY helpful. Thank you my friend!

[@slapabiker]

What if I dont have the tools for that?

[@49ccscoot]

Tire shops and motorcycle shops do this all day for pay. People have used large screwdrivers or pry bars as tire irons before and found all sorts of ways to break the beads like running over just the tire (not the wheel at all) with a car. Can't say I'd recommend those things. I'd either take it to a shop or if I was going to change more tires in the future I'd buy some tools.

[@slapabiker]

@@49ccscoot well so I can use flat big screwdriver instesd of the pry bars? Thanks in advance

[@49ccscoot]

@@slapabiker Screwdrivers and pry bars don't work as well as actual tire irons or tire spoons and may make the job harder... but they can do the job in most cases. Also, be careful not to damage the wheel or tire with tools not meant for the job. I have used pry bars and screwdrivers with tape over the ends to reduce the risk of scarring in a pinch.

[@slapabiker]

@@49ccscoot yea I get that, thanks for the help!

[@toxrozzx8158]

Nice video! I've used a vice, and 2 people on the tire and it would'nt come off! Then i saw a random video of a guy using a flat shovel and that worked!

[@matowixunplugged7927]

I have been offered a hyosung beaver 125cc 4 stroke scooter i see its Korean but made in China would you avoid Chinese scooters ? Have u heard of hyosung motorcycles it's korean. The scooter has only done 7000km but has had a new rear tyre,sounds and looks needs new drum break shoes and a service . Its It's a 2013. Are full services on scooters expensive and does that generally include checkout the cvt, gears clutch condition & belt & changing gearbox oil. I discovered that the belt and cvt has an air filter intake is there some kind of cooling going on in there ? Thanks again.

[@49ccscoot]

I own 5 Chinese scooters right now, so I can't say I personally would avoid them. They aren't for everyone, especially if you aren't willing and able to do repair work or locate and pay a mechanic. Many mechanics have no desire to work on scooters at all, or especially Chinese or names that they can't visit a dealer for parts for. I've heard of people ending up with shady ripoff mechanics after other shops turned them down, so that's something to think about. When I worked on scoots, I actually had the local motorcycle shop happily referring people to me because he wanted nothing to do with them. What a full service includes will depend largely on who is doing it and what you want as well as mileage on the scooter. You can see if you can find a service or owner's manual for it and that will tell what is recommended. Regardless of the service recommendations, if I bought a 125 scooter with 7,000km I'd like it to have a full CVT cleaning and inspection, make sure all fluids are good, valve adjustment, check tires and brake hoses and all of the routine stuff. At least where I am, it's a motorcycle at 125cc. That means it would need a state inspection. That should actually cover all of the safety items so you know what it needs there. They will not check things like valve adjustment and CVT condition, but if required it would be a good starting point. I think Hyosung has a better rep than most Chinese scooters. I honestly don't follow what manufacturer does what exactly, largely because my memory sucks and it doesn't seem to interest me enough to stay with me in large quantities. Some of the people on the 49ccscoot forum own or owned them and could probably give you more insight than me on that.

[@matowixunplugged7927]

90GTVert thanks for the reply. Yeah it's classed as a motorcycle it's a 125cc and u need a full motorcycle licence to ride it which I have. Thanks for your time.

[@Josemanc]

You are the boss.

[@laurelsedoo2358]

My

[@laurelsedoo2358]

Porne

[@GnosticChild]

How do you take off the wheel

[@49ccscoot]

You can see a typical rear wheel removal in this video. Just be aware that there are some extra steps taken because of the project that I was doing for the vid : kzbin.info/www/bejne/g6msiGqGn8SBe6s This shows front wheel install. Gives a good idea of what you need to do to remove. I could say removal is the reverse of installation : kzbin.info/www/bejne/hprQXq1vqJaVpbc

[@Salve_Regina8]

Great video!!

[@Prittyboy203Gaming]

Can anyone point me to a place in the USA that sells a 10inch drum brake 4stroke 49cc 139qmb short case rim I've looked all over and can't find anything the 12inch is way more common I just got the brand new engine for my Kymco agility 49cc 4stroke but it has a long case 12inch rim anyways thanks in advance 👍😊

[@49ccscoot]

PartsForScooters has them. I also got some results on google or eBay searching for : scooter 10" rear wheel

[@OkcStarX]

Getting the tore back is the real pain

[@JoeysGarage]

First viewer!!!!

[@matowixunplugged7927]

Joey's Garage respect

[@nuno7419]

This is a soft tire, mine are hard, even bent the rim trying to get them on. 10" with tubes.

[@49ccscoot]

There are certainly tires that have stiffer sidewalls and are more difficult to mount, but with the right tools and techniques any tire in good condition should be able to be mounted. I cursed a lot of tires till I learned the process and got better tools. It's never something that I'd call fun.

[@biaggiwins]

Same here. I cant believe how easy this tire came off. I change semi tires all the time, very easy compared to a scooter tire.

[@larsalfredhenrikstahlin8012]

thanks!

[@mikesecondo2254]

Glass cleaner not a good lube for mounting tires.....use silicone spray.

[@MunkiesMontages]

Impossible to get my tire away from the rim I'm so pissed right now

[@49ccscoot]

Google bead breaker or DIY bead breaker. There are all sorts of ideas. Sometimes you can take a C-clamp and put it near the rim and squeeze and break the bead. Make sure all air pressure is relieved.

[@gg1648]

how is that tire staying inflated? I didnt see a tube in it.

[@49ccscoot]

It's a tubeless style tire and wheel so the tire bead seals against the wheel and the valve stem has rubber seals as well.

[@49ccscoot]

@Chief Deebo This video shows a tubeless wheel and tire. I still do it basically the same way with tube types, but with additional steps. You may want to check out a video specific to tube type wheels and tires if that's what you're trying to do. That will be more helpful than me trying to explain it in text.

[@49ccscoot]

@Chief Deebo Here are clips of me doing tube tires on my moped. Not a how-to, but the process is shown at least. kzbin.info/www/bejne/r6OqfmqpmdWMnas

[@stevelewis7207]

Not much paint left on that rim now ......

[@49ccscoot]

If you pay attention to the vid, I explained about rim protectors and that I didn't care about the paint on that wheel.

[@cprn.]

Start by unscrewing the wheel... would be a better intro.

[@coreychartier3801]

Should have started with taking the whole wheel/tire off scooter first

[@49ccscoot]

There are other things going on, but you can see a rear wheel removal on a scooter here if it's helpful. kzbin.info/www/bejne/g6msiGqGn8SBe6s

[@watchandknock607]

this friend has big issues with pinches, flat tires, punctures. He has a 110cc honda moped and repairs his tires 3 or more times during the day! What is he doing wrong? While riding along the W-coast, Canada Alaska he had a hard time to find the right tires. He´s now in the Chicago area. Is there any place where he can buy good tires? I know he is carrying a lot of weight but there should be some adequate tire for his use (for example in Indonesia people use to carry a lot of weight on them too). Can you possibly give him a hint commenting below his video ( kzbin.info/www/bejne/n2XIhXmtbpuMkNk ). thank you very much

[@49ccscoot]

Wish I could understand what he's saying. I know there are thicker tubes made. Not sure what size his tires are, but treatland.tv carries them for some sizes. They also carry quite a few moped tires. Maybe if he finds something good, he can carry spares.

[@randyscott9034]

A motorcycle is referred to as a scooter they are not to different animals! Just saying!

[@DC_R]

What is a cycle? Do scooters quality as a cycle? The answer is yes. Do scooters have motors? They do in fact have motors. I understand what you're trying to say but at the end of the day you don't necessarily judge it by power they're still in the same category. Just like you can say Yugo as a car/vehicle and you can also say that a Bugatti is a ca/vehicler regardless of the power.

[@chriszbodula1894]

Damn bro, I guess you didn’t care about the look of the rims with all the edge damage. I guess that’s what you get with a Chinese scoter rim.

[@49ccscoot]

That's not really damage. It's an old quick spray paint job on the wheel and the paint is being scratched. I didn't care. The wheel was removed and repainted later. i just did the video while I had the wheel off and you may notice that I mentioned and showed rim protectors. I didn't bother with them otherwise because I really didn't care about the paint and again the metal itself was not damaged. Link is a pic of the wheel later so you can see how horribly damaged it is : www.49ccscoot.com/pics/tritonv2/3070.jpg

[@chriszbodula1894]

I was just razzing you a bit. You did a very clean and informative video so kudos to you. Can you let me know where you bought the rim protectors? I didn't now they made these. I usually use a thick towel doubled over but I would prefer what you showed. @@49ccscoot

[@49ccscoot]

@@chriszbodula1894 Got 'em on amazon. amzn.to/2WJHGgr (affiliate link)

[@CanIUseYourJohn]

I like it, he had the tool but showed what happens when you don't use it... So you don't make the same goof.