How to change scooter tire with hand tools at home - DIY | Mitch's Scooter Stuff

[@ChrisLee66]

Your attention to detail really helped tremendously. Thank you

[@MitchsScooterStuff]

You are so welcome!

[@michaelpennington8475]

Glad you are back ! You make the best Burgman videos on the net. Nothing but respect.

[@MitchsScooterStuff]

I appreciate that!

[@russelallen5342]

FYI: Yellow dot indicates light spot on tire, align with valve stem. Red dot indicates high point for radial runout. If wheel has a white mark or dimple, line red dot with it, if not red dot goes anywhere. Small wheels/tires often have no marks. Cheers!....Russ

[@MitchsScooterStuff]

🙌🏼

[@piearm1271]

Well worth knowing, many thanks,,

[@shamssaad7612]

My old tire has a yellow dot aligned with the valve but the new tire doesn't have a dot so it doesn't matter how I put the tire?

[@Thomas59374]

If your tires have radial runout they are trash

[@antoniovrsalovic7109]

I've done the CVT service with help of your videos, now I'm going to change the tyre and brake pads. Thanks, you are a gentleman! 😃

[@MitchsScooterStuff]

😄🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@dekoldrick]

Glad I'm not the only one to come up with the ratchet strap method to bead a tire.

[@MitchsScooterStuff]

😄👍🏼

[@petemitchell9996]

Thanks man! This was eye-opening, It didn't even cross my mind to try and warm it up on the sun

[@MitchsScooterStuff]

More flexible 🤙🏼😁

[@warrentran4015]

We come to watch this tutorial either have no clues or in need of a better approach. Mitch’s videos are the best when it comes to DIY scooter big/small repairs with basic mechanic tools & household items (MacGyver style). We are all grateful for the instructional assistance and prompt Q&A responses. Please ignore all the idiot comments if you are true DIYers not backseat riders. Lastly, I sincerely thank Mitch for all the excellent videos in time of need. God bless. 💯🥰👍🤟

[@PatHaskell]

100% true. Mitch, by far, has the best instructional videos!!!!

[@Airhead.R.1977]

Excellent instructions as always. I have done this job a couple of times, and even though I saved some money, it just kills your knees, hands, arms and lower back. I’ll be paying next time for the change. On another note, Brisbane, Australia has similar climate to your island and have found the Pirelli Angel scooter on my XMAX300 to be absolutely amazing. Especially in the wet, the tyres have never even once given me a scare (I’ve scratched my centre stand a couple of times while leaning in the turns). They have approximately 9000km on them and still feel like new. Cheers!

[@moss8448]

went with those Angels myself good tire

[@MitchsScooterStuff]

That’s awesome I will check out that tire!!

[@Airhead.R.1977]

@@MitchsScooterStuff Hey Mitch. Just replaced them with Pirelli Diablo Rosso 100km ago. It’s supposed to be a stickier version of the Angel.

[@sonkaldo]

That was great. Never heard of the beads before. All the best from South Australia.👍

[@MitchsScooterStuff]

😄👍🏼👍🏼

[@1jeedy]

Never changed a motor scooter tyre before. Followed this video and it was super easy to do . Made my own rim protectors from an old ice cream carton. Great video , thanks a lot dude .

[@andriizadorozhnyi5812]

Best ever video from KZbin

[@MitchsScooterStuff]

Appreciate that !

[@Ghebi-]

Llevaba tiempo sin ver un vídeo tuyo, eres un artista, valoro muchísimo tu autosuficiencia, eres grande!

[@MitchsScooterStuff]

😁🙌🏼

[@RamiAgonistes]

Yes! My main man Mitch a scooter video...and something that I've been wanting to see you teach us!

[@MitchsScooterStuff]

😄🙌🏼❤️ more to come!

[@RogierYou]

That trick with the strap is the best👍

[@MitchsScooterStuff]

😄👍🏼

[@johnmcknight4642]

Great ! No crappy music .

[@MitchsScooterStuff]

No need!

[@GhostFolf86]

This was a very informative and helpful video on how to install scooter tires and will help me with future tire changing

[@MitchsScooterStuff]

😁🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@GhostFolf86]

@@MitchsScooterStuff I’m kinda doing a light restoration on my 03 ET2 50cc to clean it up from garage storage

[@MitchsScooterStuff]

Here's list of tools I use to change the tires - Amazon store - a.co/cqJKn7L Towels - amzn.to/3O71C8v Air compressor - amzn.to/2LetN6j Air compressor blow gun - amzn.to/3fCwpIQ Air compressor air chuck - amzn.to/3nyWlsQ Air tire pressure gauge - amzn.to/30K7wFC Tire irons - amzn.to/2I880Pb Rim protectors - amzn.to/2SE5rX7 Valve core tool - amzn.to/36KTVS1 Valve stems - amzn.to/3nzzldh Bead breaker - amzn.to/3M3RI5w Liquid soap - amzn.to/3xqjNQs Dyna beads - amzn.to/3AmoITY Pliers - amzn.to/2orfn7K Locking vise pliers - amzn.to/2xGxI5G Tiny flathead screwdriver - amzn.to/2zyrLck Knife - amzn.to/2SDMNi7 Threadlocker - amzn.to/2SPbY1R Scotch-brite pad - amzn.to/2xP621n

[@bryanwheat2960]

I just changed the tire on my Yamaha morphus it was a good learning experience

[@MitchsScooterStuff]

@@bryanwheat2960 Awesome 😄🙌🏼

[@jeffreyhurst9552]

You make it look easy. I have sweated and cursed for over an hour with the tire on my Buell. I took the next tires to a shop (expensive).

[@MitchsScooterStuff]

Dang, wish it was easy for you... It takes practice... I have been doing that for more than 15 years...

[@waynefoster2875]

What a quality video yet again 👍 keep them coming 👍🇬🇧👍🇺🇦

[@mifit3303]

Dobra robota, dobrze wytłumaczone jak zrobić wymianę opony. Pozdrawiam

[@MitchsScooterStuff]

You’re welcome!

[@YouMotorcycle]

I try to make all my videos as good and easy to follow as yours. This was great. I've only ever done it on bicycles before lol. Hope your wrist is okay. PS: Vespa LX, nice! I'm on a Vespa S.

[@MitchsScooterStuff]

😁🤙🏼🤙🏼

[@donaldpulliam9153]

The way you're doing it is much less labor-intensive than the way that I did it one time, I mounted a scooter tire myself once, I used 3 screwdriver and a ratchet strap, removing the tire was easy enough, but mounting the new one was one of the hardest jobs I've ever done in my life, I had to use three big flat-head screwdrivers to get it on the rim, and I used the strap to push the bead out so that it would hold air, needless to say after that pain, I now take my tires to a shop for mounting

[@MitchsScooterStuff]

👍🏼 if you do more often then it will be so easy, I can get it done 5-10 minutes after many practices

[@miroslavoracko7555]

Tento pan je macher,všetky jeho videa som pozrel,tie navody ako to urobit,precizne a zrozumitelne.Vdaka Vam,taketo sa nevidi často.Len pokračujte v dobrej veci.

[@MitchsScooterStuff]

🙏🏼🙏🏼❤️

[@chillijoe8264]

you are brilliant, thank you from england

[@MitchsScooterStuff]

😁🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@jarikinnunen1718]

When rope or hose is between rim and tire, is easier put iron to gap in tightest section. Rope also help pull tire out against leg on rim. Wipe soap off before inflating.

[@MitchsScooterStuff]

👍🏼👍🏼

[@jonnyb6570]

You da best Mitch! I ordered most of those tools, but the spoons cuz 3 looked better than 2 and half the price!

[@adrianofienga9782]

Great video with awesome tips, thanks Mitch!

[@MitchsScooterStuff]

You’re welcome😄👍🏼

[@mdmotorcycles10]

Glad to see u back brother

[@MitchsScooterStuff]

Thank you! 😄🙌🏼

[@RonConsumer]

Ah, so that's how you install your Dyna Beads... that's way cooler... Thanks, Mitch... 👍🏼

[@MitchsScooterStuff]

😄👍🏼👍🏼

[@Twosevenboy1]

Hope life is treating you well brother always great to see a new vid from you ! travel well

[@MitchsScooterStuff]

Thank you so much! Life is crazy lately but hopefully soon settle down 😅 hope you doing good!

[@Rikkertje1993]

Hello there, Super video! Do have a question though: Where can i find the values on how tight the brake disc should be tightened on the front wheel? Thanks!

[@erhanklc5700]

hey hello my friend i am turkish erhan i watch your videos super you are a good person 😀

[@jarikinnunen1718]

If is hard to get bead to seat on the rim, valve stem hole give bigger opening to get more air in. When stem is inside with string to pull it in hole. Use high pressure and large , short hose.

[@MitchsScooterStuff]

👍🏼👍🏼

[@nomad90125]

Listening to nature in background i recon your an Aussie.👍👌

[@allans7281]

your vidoes are so relaxing! thx for the info

[@teenice894]

Tarzan the scooter man of the jungle lol.. that's the vibe I got from watching

[@MitchsScooterStuff]

😂😂😂

[@danielbriggs7110]

Another tip... clip a pair of mole grips on the rim when putting tyre back on so you don't have to keep your knee on it 😁

[@sudhirtirkey3234]

You are right. But very few people keep tyre lever at home, not to talk about mole grips. Also sometimes the old tyre sticks to rims and it requires hammer and tyre lever to separate tyre from rims( One can use C clamps or mole grips to press the tyre)

[@John-mt8dh]

Another great video, Mitch! Do you put 2oz in each tire for the PCX wheels too? I noticed the link in the description is for 2oz rear and 1oz front.

[@MitchsScooterStuff]

hey thanks John, shoot I didn't realize that... I just changed the link... new link with 2 front 2 back :) I used that way

[@John-mt8dh]

@@MitchsScooterStuff Thanks! Keep up the great work. Your videos really help me learn and save money on my PCX!

[@winniepeg2020]

Brilliant thanks 😎 Do the wheels need balancing or doesn't it matter

[@holger5209]

Thanks for this very interesting video!

[@MitchsScooterStuff]

😄🤙🏼

[@go5582]

Hi handsome, you installed a $100 USD Michelin tire on, you must reinstall the tire with a new metal scooter valve stem 90 ' , and apply x trem bead sealer on both sides of the rim.

[@MitchsScooterStuff]

👍🏼👍🏼😉

[@aronkluvee2645]

... you make always a good job

[@MitchsScooterStuff]

Thank you so much!

[@brendanstorey7005]

Great job and content as always👍

[@MitchsScooterStuff]

Thank you 🤙🏼

[@sudhirtirkey3234]

At 5.05 you can engage one lever and hammer out one side of tyre. It will come out easily.

[@MitchsScooterStuff]

Good tip🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@sulaimanzoro9556]

Great job You solve my problem Thanks

[@MitchsScooterStuff]

😁🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@leonnewcombe]

Nicely done man

[@MitchsScooterStuff]

Appreciate it!

[@jimalcantara6638]

How much do you think the Dyno Beads help? I've never seen these before!

[@MitchsScooterStuff]

I have been using Dyna beads over 10 years ... They do very well just like weights that sticks on the wheels

[@bubastro1959]

No bla bla bla and a lot of facts. Thanks, excellent and useful video.

[@MitchsScooterStuff]

No problem! 🤙🏼

[@pdvd78]

Thnx for sharing this video!

[@MitchsScooterStuff]

You’re welcome!

[@dyakdaphogii-thewanderinga7695]

Question if you dont have an eleectric air tire inflator only a manually push pump air inflator how can you pop up the bead inside???

[@MitchsScooterStuff]

Been there before... just bring tire to car tire shop, they will do that for you in less than 5 seconds with no charge :)

[@techtinkerin]

Take it to a petrol station and use the air pump there

[@johnwaldeck6904]

I don't have a compressor, so I tried the tie strap method with no success. I'd seen other redneck videos using starter fluid and grill lighter method. I was a bit apprehensive, but I was successful. Sprayed just a little bit of starter fluid inside the tire, then lit 'er up. Small pop, and it set the beads perfectly. I then let it sit for a few minutes without the valve stem which I'd removed, and everything was all good.

[@준가이버]

오랜만에 비디오가 올라왔네요 아주 잘 봤습니다. 자가정비에 도움이 많이 됩니다 안전운전 하세요~^^

[@MitchsScooterStuff]

😁🙌🏼

[@matmilko]

Good job 👍

[@MitchsScooterStuff]

Thanks 👍

[@abh114]

THK YOU SO MUCH,FOR THE VIDEO !!

[@MitchsScooterStuff]

😄👍🏼

[@leonardlaing6733]

Thanks for the great video. Why are you wearing a wrist brace? Hope the VW bus is looking good. Look forward to your next videos.

[@MitchsScooterStuff]

😄👍🏼 wrist brace, slept wrong 😆 old injury came back from wakeboarding years ago… but healed 🙏🏼 bus is doing good… restoration is paused for a bit. Have a good weekend

[@lllllllllllllllllllllllllll.]

Wow, thank you for the informative information Is it possible to change the radiator and gasket?

[@MitchsScooterStuff]

You’re welcome! Oh yes, with cold engine… drain the coolant fluid before doing that

[@lllllllllllllllllllllllllll.]

@@MitchsScooterStuff RUCKUS zoomer Radiator replacement video available?

[@ebutuoycensorship8012]

Great video . Has anyone ever used tube type on tubeless rim? . Also why not blue thread locker red is extreme :) nice professional job mitch . I have been watching your videos 10 years now!

[@MitchsScooterStuff]

Thanks! Wow 10 years! Very cool! Never heard anybody used inner tube in tubeless rim 🤷🏼‍♂️ any reasons? Yes I used blue loctite, not red 😄👍🏼

[@ebutuoycensorship8012]

@@MitchsScooterStuff I meant the other way around . Using a tube type tire on a tubeless rim with no tube . .. and yeah almost ten years . I still have my vino!!!

[@jeandunow7794]

Great video!

[@MitchsScooterStuff]

Thanks Jean!

[@jeffperdue6689]

Mitch, what are your thoughts on the 2023 Yamaha Zuma. Is it a good reliable scooter worth the cost? I was thinking of buying a new one and wanted your opinion since you have a lot of experience with scooters. Nothing used ever seems to be available.

[@MitchsScooterStuff]

Hey, zuma is very good scooter, I have 2014 model and love it! The new zuma is weird looking haha 😆 keep eye on Facebook for used one if you want different looking zuma

[@dalegribble8115]

what do you recommend if I dont have a high powered air compressor like you? Will a 12 volt air compressor or a manual foot pump or bicycle pump work? That air compressor is so expensive =[

[@MitchsScooterStuff]

I would suggest stop by car tire shop, my friends did that no problem 😉

[@stefanclemens6482]

Good Job man...👊🏻

[@moss8448]

no joke ended up getting those type tire tools myself because a big flat head screw driver doesn't cut it.

[@MitchsScooterStuff]

Thanks ✌

[@gek7431]

Ottimo video questo sistema di bilanciatura è usato anche per le auto, unico inconveniente quando ci si ferma si sente un rumore di sfere ce cadono per pochi secondi cosa normale, ti seguo sempre un saluto Gek al prossimo video

[@MitchsScooterStuff]

Thank you! Oh yeah it’s funny to hear beads running down to the bottom at stop 😂

[@andyjrichie6709]

how do you know how many wheel balancing beads you need per wheel. or is it one pack per wheel

[@MitchsScooterStuff]

2 oz on each

[@rickandmariafilipinaameric7869]

I like the tropical birds, what country are you located? Sounds like the Philippines.

[@riglosoeltortuga2597]

He's in Hawaii

[@MitchsScooterStuff]

Maui 🤙🏼

[@erikgaler2778]

Very good job.

[@MitchsScooterStuff]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@raylyndaschilke8686]

Great no B.S. video. Thank you 🙂

[@MitchsScooterStuff]

Anytime man!

[@ironlionzion2265]

Mahalo brada 🤙🏽🤟🏽

[@chuckdilmore2040]

Great video and great tips - thank you!

[@mawa01]

Na hola.... I'm surfing around and stumble across Mitch's Scooter stuff. Thought you are still busy with Kona. You are quite versatile. I'm also in the process of getting a Peugeot Elyseo 50 running again. Maintenance backlog without end, I tell you. Well, then I will delve into your scooter videos. Oh yes.... still waiting to see when Kona is finally finished. Or is he already finished and you are already enjoying him in Hawaii? Give my regards to your wife, unknown. Greetings from Germany, the birthplace of the VW.

[@MitchsScooterStuff]

Aloha! Yes busy with Kona and scooters and other stuff in life haha. Kona is not ready yet but getting so close 😅 that’s awesome did you get Peugeot scooter, how is it?

[@mawa01]

@@MitchsScooterStuff What can I say Mitch... I'm still busy building up the Peugeot Elyseo 50, unfortunately I don't have a garage where I could work on it in winter. So it will all have to wait until the temperatures are in the comfortable range. However, I'm done with the electrics, a new exhaust is in place and if the weather permits (lots of rain here at the moment) I'll install the cleaned Gurtner carburetor and hope that the Diva will then run. If she does, I'll also give her new tires... And then, let me have fun ....😉Maybe, but only maybe I'll install a 70 cc cylinder kit and optimize the variator 😁 Greetings from Germany, the birthland of VW PS: Kona looks chic

[@festevez44]

Great videos.... this video help me a lot. Thanks. I don't need my wife help now.

[@MitchsScooterStuff]

😁🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@atsukikajitani5663]

ありがとう、役に立ったです。かこいいねキミ、いかすよ!!!最高です。またよろしくお願いいたします。

[@drazedhagawd]

How long did it take you to do it?

[@MitchsScooterStuff]

5-10 minutes but I have been doing this for many years

[@Freebird1765]

I have everything on this list except the bead breaker, can I do it without it or do I need to spend the 60 plus dollars on this tool?

[@moss8448]

you can get 'em cheaper than that. C clamps help too

[@johnbowman476]

a small sledgehammer on the tire works too. Use care not to hit the rim

[@moss8448]

@@johnbowman476 as a matter of fact that is exactly what I had to do last time whackin away using a foot pump!!

[@johnbowman476]

@@moss8448 Lol!

[@MitchsScooterStuff]

Like Moss or John said that works 👍🏼👍🏼

[@leemanning4658]

Do any of your scooters have a tire with an inner tube? I'd love a video on changing one of those

[@MitchsScooterStuff]

Yeah I have Honda spree but it’s in storage right now, not sure when I will work on it 🤔😆

[@mpr106]

Suspect leaving it in the sun for 15mins has more effect in Hawaii than it would in the UK!

[@MitchsScooterStuff]

Ahh haha yes, I was going to say in video about use hair dryer or heat gun to warm it up… possible in oven too 😂😆

[@pb6839]

I put in oven 50°c

[@احمدشهابأحمد-ت8ه]

انا محمد من العراق ارجوا منك ان تجيبني على سؤالي كم هو سعر بوشة وبستم هذا محرك

[@wastl8778]

If the old tire is going in the trash anyway, you can also simply use a knife. Get the air out first though seriously, stabbing a filled tire and instantly pulling the knife out is gonna knock your ears out

[@MitchsScooterStuff]

Yes release air first then stab the tire 😁

[@rezjrprod]

Hey Mitch I have a 2005 elite any suggestions on how to add cup holders?

[@MitchsScooterStuff]

Hey, which Elite ? 80cc?

[@rezjrprod]

@@MitchsScooterStuff yes sir 2005 80cc

[@glenmiller7294]

Leaving it in sun is great trick, on cloudy days I've use heat gun to warm it up...

[@MitchsScooterStuff]

👍🏼👍🏼

[@bernardmt7090]

17 inch moped tires are easier as their larger size are more stretchy n flexible. 👍✌️ 12 or 14 inch scooter tires smaller are less stretchy. 😅 Unless its a soft compound then it's easier. 🤭

[@jarikinnunen1718]

4:25 Rope loop help pull it over the lip.

[@MitchsScooterStuff]

👍🏼👍🏼

[@PatHaskell]

Mitch, Is there a special wheel puller for a LX50 Vespa?

[@PerfectTangent]

Hey Mitch, unrelated to tires, can you recommend a muffler as it seems Leo Vince has discontinued support for the AN400? Great videos and thanks!

[@PerfectTangent]

And thanks for the info about dynabeads. I'd never heard of them before, but the next time I change my Burgman's tires I'll use them!

[@MitchsScooterStuff]

Oh no I didn’t know Leo Vince stopping making them 😣 maybe try Yoshimura or MIVV? Dyna beads yeah! 😁🙌🏼

[@shamssaad7612]

My old tire has a yellow dot aligned with the valve but the new tire doesn't have a dot does that also not matter you only mentioned the red dot

[@MitchsScooterStuff]

Align red to valve stem

[@ftitehdevil8544]

Hey bro im so hapey to see your vidéo tnks

[@MitchsScooterStuff]

It's my pleasure

[@ulee7546]

素晴らしい！

[@MitchsScooterStuff]

Thank you so much! 😊

[@Patrick82.]

Perfekt thanks👍👍

[@MitchsScooterStuff]

Anytime! 🤙🏼🤙🏼

[@sanelb1147]

What if there is no sun, should I make a bbq outside to make the fire more flex?

[@UltraNyan]

I take the tire to bed, in the morning it will be all warmed up and soft

[@MitchsScooterStuff]

I like that idea!

[@MitchsScooterStuff]

Low setting in drill maybe hmm or cuddle with it in bed 😅

[@와우-x9q]

좋은 영상! 훌륭함

[@MitchsScooterStuff]

Mahalo!

[@hugojlsantos]

Nao precisas esperar ao sol. Depois de vazio o pneu , se colocares o teu peso sobre o pneu ( pisas o pneu) e ele descola da jante.

[@MitchsScooterStuff]

Hmm ok, up to you 😁👍🏼 sun help warm up the tire for easier install, cold tire is stiffer 👍🏼

[@olegvedeneev75]

Hi, Mitch. I have Piaggio MP3 250. They say that you can put a variator on it Malossi Suzuki Burgman 400, and the scooter will become faster. Can you tell me if that's true?

[@MitchsScooterStuff]

Hmmm I am not sure if the fitting will work? Who are they?

[@joshualaus7640]

Nice 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 from manila 🇵🇭

[@MitchsScooterStuff]

thanks 😄🙌🏼

[@teddemanz1373]

Yeah question, mine doesnt catch air. Like i have it and its on the rim on 1 side but the other side is off and it wont catch air

[@MitchsScooterStuff]

Use ratchet strap, it will help

[@teddemanz1373]

@@MitchsScooterStuff thanks, i got a couple of buddies of mine and together we fixed it!

[@moss8448]

had a guy once spray some starter fluid in the tire and hit it with a lighter...bang .. sealed.

[@MitchsScooterStuff]

@@teddemanz1373 😄👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@MitchsScooterStuff]

@@moss8448 haha yeah saw some people do that but I don’t want to put people in risk 😆

[@72PSI]

I'm guessing my little tiny bicycle tyre levers aren't going to work DOH!!! Great tutorial though : )

[@MitchsScooterStuff]

😂😂👍🏼

[@SoloAmatori2t-0]

Tante volte cercando il risparmio si fanno piu danni che altro...su certe cose e meglio avere appositi 🔧 secondo me...😅 Il bilanciamento come lo fai? Se era una ruota del 50cc 100cc che non serve ancora ancora, ma ce sempre il rischio di stortare il cerchione...su certe cose non bisogna guardare sempre il risparmio...poi 🤷

[@mikekusmen3898]

Super

[@MitchsScooterStuff]

Thanks

[@LuckyTown77]

And now I know ! 🏆🇨🇦

[@MitchsScooterStuff]

👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@bernie2843]

Brilliant video. I'll look up dynabeads.

[@AK-qb8tv]

thanks bro

[@MitchsScooterStuff]

No problem

[@NshsShdh-jx9ob]

❤❤❤

[@MitchsScooterStuff]

😄🤙🏼

[@fokkerysubang]

buen trabajo

[@MitchsScooterStuff]

Mahalo!