How to fit your own motorcycle tyres/tires at home using the Constands tyre changer

In this video, I show how to remove and refit tyres/tires using the Constands tyre changer.
**NOTE - Forgot to mention in the video, make sure the new tyre is warm before fitting (keep indoors overnight, in the sun for a few hours - if you get that much sun). This allows the tyre to stretch a little more, making it easier to fit.
This is the complete process showing use of all the tools, hints and tips to make it easier and essential information on fitting the tyres the correct way round and in the correct position on the wheel (added the 'tire' spelling for our American friends).
As always, if you are unsure, seek the help/advice of a professional.
Tools required:
1. Constand tyre changer
2. Valve core removal tool
3. 1x tyre lever
4. Lubricant - Shop bought tyre lube or home-made
5. Tyre inflator - Foot pump or compressor
And remember, if you're going to change your own tyres, you will also need to balance them. Please follow this link for my quick video on how to balance your own wheels:-
Timestamps:
00:02 Introduction
03:03 Removing the tyre
14:52 Fitting new tyre explaining which way round and where to position onto the wheel

[@markwilkes5619]

Very helpful, thank you.

[@Petej728]

And thank you for watching and commenting.

[@seismic52]

Thanks for a nice video! I have the same machine and used it to change the rear tire of my Tenere 700 with tire dimension of 150/70/18 with inner tube. It took me a while to figure out how to use the machine! With a more narrow tire and small diameter center axle I could not get the duckhead to grip the rim so had to remove the center V-shaped spacer. With that I managed to remove the old tire but found it difficult to put the new tire back on with the machine and ended up using tire levers. Adventure style tires have a very stiff carcass which makes it challenging to mount and dismount.

[@Petej728]

If price hadn't been an issue for me, I almost certainly would have purchased a Rabaconda. The problem is that it costs £200-250 more than the Constands tyre changer and I couldn't justify that jump up in price to make it cost-effective. The constands was the second best choice I think. But not having tried a Rabaconda, I can't say for certain. Anyway, thanks for watching and commenting.