doing it in the nude also helps

 

I've said it before, this forum rocks. I took all of your advice (except the part about doing it in the nude that was just too much of a stretch ), slept on it, and tried it again this morning. Success! Not only did I manage to change out the rear tire, I changed the front one too.

Somebody said it's 80% technique and 20% tools. I think you're right. I have three 6" Tusk tire irons and they worked fine, I just had to know how to do it. The videos posted were a big help. I lubed up the tire with a little soapy water and it all fell into place.

Here are some photos! Thanks folks! I know if I had to do this on a trail that I could do it! That's definitely worth going through the learning curve at home. It saved me a few bucks too.

 

BTW, that rear tire is a 120 and it fit just fine in case anyone is considering that size

 

Did you have to ruin what was a perfectly good thread? Oh the humanity!

OK...what's the story behind that disgusting display? BTW...love the trailside bike stand...LOL!

 

Nice tire.. MEATY!! I love new TMII's You're going to like them. Especially if your terrain is the same crap I ride which I think it is..

Every tire change you do from now on will get easier.

Be careful on the road for the first 20-50 miles or so.. The tires have a slick coating on them. Get them into the woods ASAP and tear the crap out of them!

 

NO ^%&$, is it REALLY possible to put one on without pinching a tube??? i thought i was only a small amount of what is keeping goodyear in business

I always thought i would have to keep a dozen tubes with me in the event of a flat so that there is a reasonable chance i wont destroy all of them.... :P

 

 

Ha ha nice one Redpillar LOL

Armycopter I'm glad you took another stab at it. Like you said it's much easier to learn at home, than out on the trail some day. Did you air it up with the pump or co2 you carry with on the trail? When I practiced my "tire change with only the tools I carry" thing I found that the small bicycle pump I carry woldn't seal very well on the flat sided motorcycle valve stem. I ended up filling the tire with the compressor I still haven't revisited the flat sided valve stem problem. I'm sure in a pinch I could make it work ok, but I should really work out a solution.
Your bike looks good with the new skins on it, now go get it dirty
Dan

 

Its a long story, http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=502085

 

My gosh, man...now that's putting some miles on a KLX. Seems like it took the load OK too.

Had your bathing suit on?...yeah, sure. Good writeup.