How to change your own Motorcycle tires at home - SAVE $$$ (demonstrated on my grom/msx125)

Finally got around to changing my own tires & although it SUCKED, I will never pay another person to do it again! Doing it yourself saves so much money it will pay for at least a whole other set of tires. Like I said in the video on my grom I went with the Michelin Power Pure SC tires & the links to all the tools are right here. Thanks for watching guys & let me know whatchya think!
Tire Irons: www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/m...
Rim Protectors: www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/m...
Valve stem core removal tool: www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/b...
Tire Balancer: www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/b...
Steel Wheel Weights: www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/m...
Michelin Power Pure SC's
Front (120/70-12): www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/m...
Rear (130/70-12): www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/m...
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[@inventingtacoguy]

music choices on point throughout the vid

[@RidinDad]

Appreciate that! 🤙🏼

[@jackstephens2519]

If you leave the valve core out when you initially try to seat the beads it helps a ton. Once they’re seated you can put the cores back in and fill to desired pressure. Hope this helps in the future.

[@RidinDad]

Good point. Faster fill!

[@noahpitones1957]

Great video man. I have a few suggestions for you. I work at cycle gear and change many tires. Your Harley tires are going to be a bit more difficult. Especially the front tire. I would suggest investing in some tire lube as it makes the job so much easier and most of the time, the one side of the tire will just slip right on. Yes we use the machine at cycle gear, but when there’s a tube, we only use the machine to hold down one side of the tire so we can work around the tire to put it on. Cycle gear sells tire irons with an arc and it makes it really use to work the tire on without the guards and has a lip so that you don’t scratch your rim. One way to avoid the hassle of seating the bead on the first go is to take the valve core out, and blast that air straight in there. If you would like more tips on how I do tires, feel free to contact me. Other than that, great video and it is always good to see someone wrenching their own bike👍

[@RidinDad]

Awesome!! I’ll definitely check those irons out. This is the first I heard of them and they sound great. Thank you man! And thank you for the feedback I appreciate it!

[@jdmbeats]

I think I already posted, but just wanna say thanks again. Just changed my tires and had to re-watch, I know I'm forgetful LOL take care bro 👍

[@RidinDad]

Glad to help!! Ride safe 👊🏻

[@Gashuffer75]

Give the yellowthing a look from no mar. Beyond my bead breaker and tire irons, this was the next best thing to make changing tires easier. The tool locks in on one side of the bead, so when you go to mount the tire back on, you only have to worry about working the bead on one side, not walking it on both sides of the rim diameter. I’ll put the yellowthing on the rim, then get the tire on as much as I can by hand around the opposite side of the rim, then put both of my plastic bead protectors next to each other on that same opposite side and then use my irons to finish it off over the protectors. Usually takes like 2 pulls with the irons before the tire slips over fully.

[@RidinDad]

Sounds great! I’ll check out that product. Thanks!

[@SeanJawn]

I’m going to zip tie my tires prior to install onto the rim 🙌 great video

[@RidinDad]

I’ve heard great luck with that! Thanks! 👊🏻

[@jdmbeats]

Thanks for the video, this is very helpful 👍 Edit: I changed the tires on my dirtbike before, and this method looks way simpler.

[@RidinDad]

Glad to hear it. Thanks man!

[@paulgrossodesign]

Thanks for this video! I love wrenching on my Grom but this is a job I’ll pay to have done. One slip and that $100 powder coating is toast so it’s worth the $20 to do this once a year. Pro-tip: whenever you’re taking the tire on or off you should always have the bead(s) fall into the center channel of the rim before using the irons. The rim diameter is much smaller in that center channel and allows the tire edges to have more space for irons and protectors to fit. Looks Great in the end!!

[@RidinDad]

Thanks man!

[@Jo060]

Best. Merch. Plug. Ever.

[@RidinDad]

Lolol thank ya!

[@nerphd3488]

For the mounting of the tires, you can use 10-15 zip ties over the tire to push the bead in some and that allows you to put the tire over the rim a lot easier with no windex or soapy water

[@RidinDad]

Good to know man. Thanks!

[@rafaelg4566]

Nice video. I just inquired yesterday with my Honda dealership and they will charge me $149/hr + tax per wheel. But if I take just the wheels to them it's $75/hr+tax per wheel. I think I can remove the wheels but I am concerned about the chains how it's going to be spaced correctly. You mentioned you have a separate video for it? Did you have the chance to make that video?

[@RidinDad]

I have a video of it with my Harley. It’s very easy. Just follow the recommendation for your manufacturer with chain slack and adjust the bolts on each axle end so the wheel is straight and chain is tight wnoigh

[@motosandmullets5887]

Probably would have been easier if your crocs were in 4wd

[@RidinDad]

Very true dawg

[@cryptokramer6554]

My z125 is $60 to have both tires changed at 8-ball tires Escondido, Ca. Worth it to me.

[@RidinDad]

To each his own

[@Nine_883]

SKIP TO 10:26 If you ever want to see a tool actually be used and not just rambled on and on and on and on about. DUDE…..Revzilla is not going to invite you on as a host. Stick to the tricks and tips.

[@RidinDad]

What would we do without a hero like you!???? I can only imagine how good the videos on your channel must be. Please take me under your wing and teach me!! I am a mere man but you sir are a god amongst mortals. I hope I grow up to be even just half the man you are some day

[@PkwyDrive13]

I just got a new set of shinko 777 tires for my 2016 FXDLS. Don't know how I want to swap em yet...Harley dealer ($250) cycle gear ($50 and I take wheels off myself) or all me (lots of work)

[@RidinDad]

Screw the dealership lol. They’re way overpriced!!! Obviously I’m biased cause I just did my own. It is truly a lot of work. BUT....for the price of one dealership change you can have all the tools and more to do them yourself forever. And it’s not like it’s a monthly occurrence. At most you’ll change em like ever 1-2 years right?

[@noahpitones1957]

Hello, I would advise to take them to cycle gear! Yes you will have to take the wheels off, but you get the mounting and the balance which is very important for high speeds. I work at a cycle gear here in California and we use the machine. Also, if a wheel has spoked rims, be sure to change the tube and rim strip as they are tubed rims.

[@moticut3364]

That drop of sweat is all I needed to know it was hard work😂😂 I'm spending my hard earn money to get it done

[@RidinDad]

lol. Completely up to you man!

[@GabrielGavlan]

bro get to the chase mf drinking coffee and talking bout his day like show me how to do em

[@RidinDad]

My deepest apologies ma’am. I will truly try to do better in the future. Again, I am sorry for wasting your time lady

[@GabrielGavlan]

@@RidinDad half the vid u talking bout how ur wife left you and fucked ur boss like bruh show me how to change a tire

[@briarfox637]

A tire changer that would work for this type of changing is like 90 bucks, has a bead breaker built in. Skip the kit, make it easy and get a changer. No need to buy the 3-600$ type. Tip: When you are trying to put the tire back on, rotate it so that your knees push it onto the beads with the tool. Keep rotating it while you push on it.

[@RidinDad]

What tire changer are you referring to for $90?

[@briarfox637]

@@RidinDad Its made by Pittsburgh automotive. The stand is 45 and the arm attachment is 35. Harbor Freight. I personally like the no-mar tool. Makes it easy, but on a budget 90 bucks works better than wrestling hand tools like that.

[@RidinDad]

Gotchya

[@wilfredovalle5299]

Where can I buy accessories for Honda Grom 125cc Rims and wide tires

[@RidinDad]

There’s too many sites to list. Just do a quick google and you’ll find so many sites

[@gooseontwo]

I'm looking to purchase my own tire machine once I build my garage. The HD dealer near me said they would change my tires for $100. And I was just bringing my wheels, tires, and valve stems.

[@RidinDad]

That’s not as bad as some dealers charge. That would be sick to have your own machine man

[@gooseontwo]

@@RidinDad A friend of mine who does a lot of track days found it was much cheaper to purchase a machine. The last time I checked they were only about $1,200 US. It's a complete station with the bead breaker and air line to seat the bead back. The only other part that you need is a balancing stand like you mentioned. He uses the gravity type which works perfect, as along it's done correctly. I've used speed balancers before at a dealership, and to be honest, with a really good tire they almost need very little to no weight at all.

[@RidinDad]

Oh that’s awesome! I didn’t know the machines were so cheap!

[@gooseontwo]

@@RidinDad Yeah Man! Look up Derek Weaver Tire Changers, a wise investment for a person who has the space and the desire. One thing I would mention for any one who mounts their own tires, is to line up the dot on the tire with the valve stem. It's normally a white, red, or yellow dot, but the color depends on the maker. The dot indicates the lightest part of the tire, and the valve stem is typically the heaviest part of the wheel. Reduces the need for to much more weight to be added to the wheel.

[@RidinDad]

Oh yes absolutely agree with that. My grom tires didn’t hVe the dot. And I’ll look in to them for sure. I don’t have the space right now but that’s a very appealing price!!

[@user-nx3ey6vc4h]

where can i buy tire strap that you use when you charge air ? i want to know that name

[@RidinDad]

It’s just a tie down strap. Called either a tie down strap or a ratchet strap depending on the manufacture. They sell it at any hardware store or big box store. Or of course online.

[@user-nx3ey6vc4h]

@@RidinDad thank you for your reply :)

[@RidinDad]

👊🏻

[@VVoltz]

You are a total badass, good job, thank you for the info! I am not sure if I would do this myself, I am way too clumsy

[@RidinDad]

Lol thank you man. If I can do it anyone can!

[@michaelruhl2521]

What are using for a jack?

[@RidinDad]

Any Amazon scissor jack will do

[@Rawstuntz]

Crocs and no socks is crazy 🤣

[@RidinDad]

It’s hot in Florida man lol

[@molonlabe9602]

I'm not sure about the tread orientation on that front tire. It seems far more logical for the water to be forced to the outside of the tire as the tire rotates than vice versa. The white rims look nice.

[@RidinDad]

Thanks man. And I promise it is correct. I know it seems weird. If you look at any picture of these bikes with this tread or any bike with similar tread tires it’s the day. I read that’s due to cornering. Supposedly front wheel pushed water to the inside when cornering since the edge of the tire is being used and allows better grip

[@stevelubs]

I think with only a 12” no balance is needed. My whole grom group never balances and we run into no issues

[@RidinDad]

Correct, grom’s smaller wheels don’t even come factory balanced. However if you built out a grom to go 80mph or more I would think balancing would be more important

[@rsanchez5676]

There’s a center area of the wheel called the “drop center” that is used to put the tire on and off because it’s narrower it gives you more room on the opposite side. It’s designed for this.

[@RidinDad]

Good to know, thanks!

[@christopherbassit2757]

Looks easier then a dirt bike tire. Hopefully my bead breaks easy

[@RidinDad]

Hopefully!

[@arag1574]

I have powerpures that I am waiting to get mounted on my grom but a local shop wants $40 per wheel

[@RidinDad]

Yeah that’s pretty typical. Really just depends on what you want to do. They do not need to be balanced so it’s a lot easier to do those yourself then any other kind of wheels

[@arag1574]

@@RidinDad I got them mounted and on the bike yesterday, went to wheels in motion and got them down to $30 a wheel because they did not need to balance the rims. Just from going around the block they feel much better then the veerubbers

[@RidinDad]

Whatever gets you riding again! And absolutely!!!!! The new gen veerubbers weren’t as bad as the old ones but they don’t even come close to the power pures. I love the power pures!!

[@arag1574]

Ridin Dad I am very surprised with how much better the power pures are, I went up to mulholland and it feels like a completely different bike

[@RidinDad]

Yeah they’re awesome!!!

[@jamalhijazi]

Took my wheels off and went to a Mexican tire shop they had me in and out and no sweat in about 15 minutes and charged 30$

[@RidinDad]

Great

[@danjim7056]

What about balancing it?

[@RidinDad]

Groms do not come balanced from factory. Speed & wheel size mean you don’t have to balance these tires. If you do a bigger size you can balance at home still using an at home balance stand and weights.

[@danjim7056]

@@RidinDad Makes sense, thank you sir.

[@RidinDad]

👊🏻

[@Partnerthedog]

Skip the first 10:30 ish

[@RidinDad]

Thank you so much!! What would the internet do without your noble wisdom

[@Partnerthedog]

@@RidinDad wow I'd expect a much more clever come back from an old man, you'd think you had enough time by now to learn something better than what 1st graders use.

[@RidinDad]

Oooof, yes, I’m very old. Ya caught me

[@RidinDad]

Well great, now I’m crying. Honestly I’ll probably quit KZbin after a comment like that

[@Partnerthedog]

Thank god

[@warrenpeas]

power pure for grom are now 90$ each

[@RidinDad]

Crazy

[@NickVetter]

My dealer would charge $150 to install tires in my grom. Sucks because the tires are so cheap but I really don't want to do it myself.

[@RidinDad]

See about taking the wheels off and bringing them to a third party shop. Dealers usually are way too high for pricing

[@luis4210]

Small shop near me charges 50

[@RidinDad]

Ok

[@duanethayer8716]

I'm 5 minutes in when does it start

[@RidinDad]

Started at minute 0 thanks for the stellar feedback my guy 👌🏻

[@andrewwilliamhorton789]

ZIP TIE METHOD WORKS MUCH BETTER AND FASTER....heat the tires up first

[@RidinDad]

Yes the heat helps a lot. I have seen mixed reviews on the zip tie trick. I’ll have to see for myself next time

[@andrewwilliamhorton789]

I have a ‘17 Grom with 14k miles...changed a few tires.... I have a wood pallet with a all thread rod through the center to secure wheel...I heat the tire up sitting in my truck with heater on high...use four zip ties....pull the beads completely tight....push tire on as far as u can and then use tire iron...works wonders...best of luck

[@RidinDad]

Awesome. Thanks for the tip. I used a hair dryer to heat the new ones up but forgot to heat the old ones up before taking them off. I’ll definitely try the zip tie thing next go around!

[@gavinbitz2563]

You make it look way harder than it is. Way too detailed buddy. And crocks??? Really?? But great job you did get it done.

[@RidinDad]

I made it look exactly how it was man. I didn’t want to sugar coat it for anyone trying to do it themselves. I tried extra hard not to scratch any of the wheel. If I didn’t care I’m sure it would have went quicker

[@applesyo]

@@RidinDad made it look realistic and not fake. Thank you

[@RidinDad]

I tried!! You’re welcome! 👊🏻

[@tjjohnston7920]

Oven works too lol

[@RidinDad]

👍🏻

[@tjjohnston7920]

You get more air without the valve core..

[@RidinDad]

Yeah I know but it was easier to do it this way because none will leak out after the fact & I don't have to rush to put it on. Plus motorcycle tires don't have tons of air in them....I'll wait the extra 3 seconds it takes with the core in.

[@kaeking86]

Its like 25 bucks a year and less stress

[@RidinDad]

Then do it 🤷🏽

[@kaeking86]

@@RidinDad edit it was 15 if I took the old tire with me...

[@RidinDad]

That’s cheap

[@thenislie]

Way to use your head!

[@RidinDad]

👊🏻

[@zefautino]

I'm fu**ed.

[@RidinDad]

LOL why??

[@zefautino]

@@RidinDad I used a disk grinder to remove the old tyre, after fighting and sweating with the removal tools. Can't use the disk grinder to install my new Pirelli Diablo, can I? 😁

[@zefautino]

@@RidinDad It's in place. F me, this rubber is tough. Now all I need to do is repaint the rim, as it was to happen anyway. This week I'm installing a rear Bridgestone on my other bike, I'm happy I ordered from the dealer and he is installing it... At an extra cost of 13€ more. This Pirelli wouldn't be just 13€, would be almost twice what I paid for the tyre.

[@RidinDad]

Chesus. A disc grinder for tire removal....first I e heard of that LOL. At least you didn’t damage stuff too bad. Yeah they’re for sure tough man

[@jdmsurfer]

These have to be the biggest pain in the butt tires on a bike I've ever done

[@RidinDad]

I’ve not changed tires on a full size wheel yet but I’ve been told it’s easier.

[@jdmsurfer]

@Ridin Dad way easier. Just pick up your grom tire and try to twist it up vs a larger bike tire

[@RidinDad]

Yeah makes sense man

[@thechampagneroom1]

Try changing a pitbike tire that has a tube and rimlock

[@RidinDad]

Sounds awful!

[@JM-rp9qf]

Sprays rim with windex and misses a spot.... breaks bead in the dry spot...

[@RidinDad]

I didn’t use windex and I’m pretty sure I saturated the majority. You don’t have to have every square centimeter covered

[@Fuxkthezannys]

You speak so damn much

[@RidinDad]

Ok thanks for watchin. I’ll forward the info to my production team. Thank you so much for your truly valued input

[@mattiassabbatella8991]

And you really didn't say which way goes which after 15 minutes holy shit

[@RidinDad]

Yes I did. I even put up pictures.