WR250R Wheel Change! Supermoto Conversion!

[@Supermofools]

I like your style. I like to use everything as a hammer too, except the actual hammer.

[@Hmlspider]

ily

[@TheGardenSnake]

3:02 lol. I made this kind of video too. Not speed up. I showed my WR going from Motard to Dirt. But I dont have a real Australian accent. I try most of the video but its just not as good as the real thing.

[@TheGardenSnake]

SuperMoto to Dirt Quick Swap

[@thecommutechronicles7782]

Also you don't use a torque wrench as a fucking mallet lol

[@rickinprada2120]

Oh mai gud it's jake

[@stardustextra9605]

i thought he told you not to watch this video :(

[@Jefefro123]

I wonder if your torque wrench needs recalibrating because of it's secondary use as a hammer!

[@RidingWithTom]

My torque wrench was $11 from Aldi, it was probably +-60% accurate from the factory. If I ever buy a real one I'll take care of it!

[@W0rp3D]

RidingWithTom Your tourque wrench is now fucked never never never never undo a nut with a tourque wrench!

[@mountainbikemike]

Touching the discs with fingers which are always greasy also not a good idea...

[@alfred7136]

+RidingWithTom There are aldi's in america? lol

[@W0rp3D]

Alfred Roenhorst He is in Australia, and yes we have lots of them, and i think they are in america as well, or maybe thats costco, which we have as well.

[@Nerb1]

I'm buying you a rubber mallet for your birthday :)

[@motoxo9537]

That will help him keep that torque wrench accurate eh ;) I cringed lol.

[@imashankusobad]

Moto XO as he said, it was only $11 from aldi haha

[@motoxo9537]

imashankusobad can you imagine the cost and trouble of a snapped bolt because its out of calibration by 10 or so foot pounds? That's the issue not the cost of the tool ;) i have a cheap on as well.

[@Jonzeyx]

You made removing the chain look so easy, always my biggest enemy when changing the rear tires. My S1000 has to be the most difficult one yet.

[@eviltango]

wow did not think the caliper (or the thing that its fixed on) would fit both wheels! Nice! thanks for the vid

[@zombieguitar]

I'm going against the grain here...I like that you used the torque wrench as a hammer!

[@psychopaul8121]

WOW words fail me ... just WOW Im glad your on the other side of the world , coz thats about as close as id let you near my bike.

[@KevinsChili]

'I use the torque wrench as a hammer' I spat my coffee through my nose. I love you, never stop being Tom!

[@davecarter34]

Thanks for the doing the swap unedited, i was curious to know how long would. Those rubber mallets that others keep going on about are under 5 bucks at bunnings,but hey i lived in an apartment once and was reduced to very few tools, love the use of the smaller ratchet as an axle driver.

[@calmoto9073]

Dude, you got a lot of great advice...you'll be a decent wrench soon. I can't believe you wore a helmet the whole time....nice:)

[@rhok9007]

I KNOW THOSE PANTS :) fuck the torque wrench -- tighten it yourself and make a clicking sound with your mouth when you think its tight enough

[@TheGardenSnake]

thats what i do

[@campbellgildersleeve5243]

Jake TheGardenSnake ofcourse it's jake the garden snake

[@SKBKER]

Wow !!! Using your torque wrench as a hammer - great way to destroy it . Metal on metal contact with the axle - great way to dent it . You find the bolts hard to undo . Full respect dude you still managed to do the wheel change though !!!

[@Marbroza]

Not to shabby man! im still scared of the back end, adjusting chains and stuff. Also, MCM rocks!

[@onlymoses8428]

Hi there Tom! dropping a torque wrench will put it out of calibration. by using it as a hammer. you'll find using it as a torque wrench is pretty pointless because it won't be torquing it to the spec you want. also when you store your torque wrench wind it out as far as you can go. it helps keep them calibrated. Excellent video as always :D

[@JordanJboyMiles]

Great video. Pov is awesome and you are funny to listen to. Good show

[@rileyb3670]

Loving the gramps build! And your videos to Tom ;)

[@ChaseJasperDown]

I wish I could change the tires on my sport bike that fast. Cheers Brother!

[@Eddybussketti]

#toolabuse #savethetools #torqueitnothitit Mcm is great! And being Australian makes it even better!

[@motonosity]

How do you like your bars?

[@vivalaphill]

Motonosity straight, bend ones aren´t fun to ride :D

[@MrMedloo]

3 of my favorite bikes in one video

[@ricardochongg]

I see your watching gramps too Tom ;)

[@RidingWithTom]

I'm loving all these mcm episodes!

[@ricardochongg]

me too! especially that 40 minute episode :D

[@GtForLife123]

RidingWithTom Offer it up!

[@Chubsandsubs]

How about that 1hour episode on Sunday? Shame the builds done for a bit but it kept me entertained all week with the bad weather

[@Blind2Society]

So what was the bit that fell off?

[@touristguy87]

dude what a great video of how not to change your wheels

[@chasezas]

When you hammer things like that, you might want to use a rubber mallet or use a small piece of wood in between as to not score the threads or other metal bits.

[@mrskinnyman675]

Haha mighty car mods, i missed that the first time. awsome. good video man.

[@GuidedRhythm]

So as far as the front brakes. All you gotta do is pump it a few time before you get going and they will work just fine. Gotta get them brake fluids flowing!

[@WebDevXtream]

After this video i just have a word for you, "BLESSED" :=)

[@Panesy12]

Have to admit, this video did make me die a little inside.. Gotta learn someway though I suppose LOL! Hope you tightened those pinch bolts back up though! Also, there's a proper way to put in a front wheel. Many people don't do it, but it makes sure the forks are straight and not tapered basically.

[@lightitup550]

always lube ur axles when changing tires as well makes them come out easier next time u switch

[@SpaceGhost392]

Tip: Get the bolts loose before you jack it up. Nice vid!

[@brando6335]

losen the nut and hit it with you hand to move the axel instead of hitting the thread with tools.. just a quick tip and if you every now and then coat it with grease between changes it will come out a lot easier

[@MyT2M]

Could you please do a camera setup video? I prefer the view from your camera to the side mounted options...

[@MrPninja]

Well done Tom especially with a helmet which would suck

[@Ausmodica]

I cringed every time you dropped a tool on the floor.

[@motoxo9537]

I cringed when the make shift "tourqewrenchmallet" was used haha. Hes gonna get so much shit for that lol! But as Tom said its RAW! The pinch bolts and caliper have set tightening specs to i hope he sets those next time!

[@qBLESSEDp]

that scientific way to check the chain is priceless :D, cracked me up

[@SpiderRiderAdv]

This made me feel lika tire changing pro! Great video! :D

[@robertoconsuegra947]

Are you going to eventually buy a fender eliminator kit? To get rid of that massive back

[@carpenjojo]

That MCM reference doe. Love it

[@johndavis6596]

Nice vid thanks! Note - rubber mallets $2.99 at Harbor Freight.

[@avcone]

Thanks.....good stuff bud really helps...appreciation from Trinidad**

[@MitchelCosta]

Good stuff. As others have suggested, invest in a $5 rubber mallet to help you with the axle rods. How do you like the Warp9 wheels? Is your speed-o off when you have the street tires on?

[@GentlemanBikerVlog]

Sir, I think you may have forgotten to set the chain tensioners? This should be in the Olympics!

[@jb3218]

I'm a die hard supermoto fan. Sick bike man. R u goin to get an aftermarket exhaust sometime in the future?

[@LanternoftheWarner]

Dat torque wrench, precision measuring tool used as a hammer.....I see nothing wrong with this.

[@ThrottleWOFilms]

where a bouts in vic are going going riding tom? :) I'm going bush this weekend too was just curious.

[@Chubsandsubs]

Hahaha when you said offer it up, mighty car mods was the first thing I thought of XD

[@deployingnoob1443]

After changing tires I suggest squeezing brake levers 5 times . That should get the brakes working before riding

[@wobblysauce]

Also the pads will need to re-seat on the different discs.

[@FailsAndFightsFNF]

Rubber mallets are surprisingly cheap. Torque wrenches not so much. Still an entertaining video though!

[@Dracati]

These are always appreciated, Well done tutorial ;)

[@danshady09]

I knew you watched mightycarmods as soon as you said "so these are the tools you're gonna need" haha

[@cloud22526]

Omg since when did you start doing wheelies

[@A_Man_Of_Culture_]

Try and find a buell 1125r/cr that you can ride and while yes it doesn't have crazy horsepower but the torque will make it hard to go back to a 4-cylinder

[@55noslen]

Should do some videos of you on your motard in the city

[@TwystedThrottle]

You use torque wrench as hammer. I use hammer as torque wrench. Yin and Yang

[@Aussie1696]

'Offer the wheel up to the bike - does anyone else watch Mighty Car Mods?' Hell yeah I do, and I love how similar your style is to theirs, well in this video at least. Also does anyone else know which episode that's from?

[@ElectricRides]

Tom did you do the conversion your self ? You had to cut a bit of the fork guards right ? What tyres ? Sorry for all the questions.

[@JOliveiraC]

very useful what were the measures of the rims and tires removed?

[@borstalboy24]

just how i would do it, multi use tools, if its big and heavy it can be used as a hammer

[@allstarcr8ter]

Ahh nice, could use this knowledge in the future thank you

[@LH-vg7pq]

I know it’s 8 years later, but I was wondering what size are your tyres ?

[@I_Am_Michael]

I thought to change from super moto wheels to off road wheels you just added more air pressure until the tires reached 21 inch? Maybe I am wrong about that.

[@898orion]

@RidingWithTom narrowed my choices down to the RS125 aprillia or the WR250x....I cant make my mind up..please help!!..i'm good with the tools, working on a 2stroke is no biggie..I would take both if i could haha..mostly weekend fun..(on LAMS)

[@JussBusss]

Jake actually did do this video a while ago without it being sped up

[@JRobCards]

Also a dead blow hammer only costs approx. $20 from Super cheap Auto!

[@sickness911119]

Tom isn't going to be on a Nascar PitCrew anytime soon. xD .

[@nickpughful]

I have that same socket set and i use it as a hammer to!

[@shezwanderin]

Hey i notice you haven't got your brake line running on the outside of the forks.. there's enough room with the warp 9's to have it running on the inside?

[@patrickconnor3863]

Aldi the official tool supplier of RidingWithTom #sponsored

[@holdstrongchannel]

Hey Tom I'm just wondering I've watched a lot of your videos and sometimes just wonder what your work Job is. What's your day job if you don't mind me asking? Big fan by the way

[@sKeM2k9]

Are those the stock brakes? or is it aftermarket brakes? If so, what calipers and master cylinder did you get??

[@Danlow23]

I noticed that you had cable tied the front brake line to fit the road tyres on. Was that the only mod you had to do to make them fit? I am looking at buying a wr250r and looking at converting it as we;; as some bush bashing on it. Are they any good in the dirt?

[@BecometheNorthernMartyr]

Danlow23 watch mototrippins videos or Accidenatal broardcasts they both use wr250r bith modified heavily but still my dream bike though

[@metalicharsha]

but can you do serious off roading with inverted front shocks???

[@MikeIllusion92]

You probably shouldn't use the torque wrench to loosen nuts, go to bunnings and get yourself one of those 1/2" drive Kinchrome ratchets! Also make sure your wheel/chain allignment is all good.

[@zxGHOSTr]

Is this Moto stock? I mean exept the road tires. Because I wonder if you need another suspension after converting it into a Supermoto. Any guids or info out there you could recommend?

[@jacksonwelch9870]

You should do a dirt bike meet with some subs

[@samuelcorbett243]

Pro tip, use anti seize on the axles, they'll come out much easier!

[@SWTrailsAndWheels]

Very nice and easy!

[@R05-q5l]

Tom how did you choose your supermoto wheels? I've recently bought a DRZ400S and wanna convert it to a supermoto for not too much, and seen a bunch of sites about using the wheels off CBR250R / RR's rather than an actual kit?

[@maxoryan]

im a mechanic so i find this video hilarious

[@maxros91]

Hi tom, say do you store your bikes really in a public garage?

[@Agentrippchien]

Very cool shos, you gut the stylew

[@prathaps848]

The conversion from 19inch to 17inch ...it affects the rake ...do u make any mods to the suspension mounting points?

[@Kramerrizz]

Hey Tom, do you adjust your suspension at all when you alternate road and dirt?

[@imshizzling]

Are the wheels same size? i'm asking because where i come from it's not legal to change tire size, so if something happens the insurance won't cover any damage

[@hunyadimate7796]

Hi! What is the size of enduro wheel that fit on this bike? (If you don’t have og 250 R wheels..)

[@anilec333]

What's the wheels of the R size? I am planning to buy wr250x. May conversion to dirtbike wheel later. And where to get them?

[@Theogmessy]

What supermoto wheels do you have? And btw that white bike looks slow as ;)

[@XenoRacing]

Why do you have 2 super sport bikes and how are they left there without being stolen?

[@saltypredator505]

@ridingwithtom Where did you get your Supermoto wheels???

[@BerSERka23]

I got a KLX250SF supermotard, how you do huge wheel stands like that??

[@Donkula23]

So did you have to use a speedo healer for this?

[@zase9829]

new video at last yeaah!!!

[@desertrider325]

Would a 2008 WR250F be a good candidate for Supermoto?

[@miket6030]

hey I'm about to buy the same sm wheels..how wide did you go for the rear?

[@dmcmoto2500]

Also, what riding gloves do you use?

[@Gorilla8095]

What's your height and what is the bike's seat height after the wheel change to offroad tires?

[@Fischize]

I'm trying to do the exact opposite. I want to switch the stock tires and mount moto tires. I ride 100% of the time on hardball and the stock tires always feel like they get loose at 60 mph. Do any of you viewers know of a video converting to moto tires on a WR250R?

[@ryanmcclan]

I feel bad for that torque wrench! It definitely needs recalibrating.

[@captT]

Do the sprockets on street and dirt wheels need to be the same size for it to fit?