Yup. The TransWorldMotocross.com was the most informative - thanks.

I'm in the market for these...

I'm ready for some spoons!
I am about to place the Rocky Mountian ATV/MC order...
They had the best pricing...

My cart:

I'll get 3 Tusk 8" spoons ($4 each)

and 1 Tusk Sure Grip Tire Iron 12" ($10)

Bridgestone Ultra Heavy Duty Motorcycle Tube ($20)
which size? 110/100x18 or 100/100x18? or neither?

Ohhh I found the Deej's Kenda Tuff Tubes for $12.99
two choices again
Kenda Motorcycle Tuff Tube 110-120/100x18
or
Kenda Motorcycle Tuff Tube 100/100x18

I am getting the

I'm ready to pull the trigger.
My guess is the Kenda Motorcycle Tuff 110-120/100x18 is the best fit?
Agreed?

Anything else? I'll get the patch kit locally for in the pack.

 

save the $$$ you dont need the $12 tire iron.
most the time i only use 2 of the small spoons. some talc or baby powder and a valve tool.

 

As others have said, learn to do it. Unless you're dealer will be on-call for you and meet you out in the middle of nowhere to change your tire for $12 when it goes flat 30 miles from the nearest road. I'm pretty sure AAA will tell you to take a hike, which is exactly what you will have to do if you can't fix your tire yourself.

I've had the Bridgestone ultra heavy duty tubes for a few years, still on the same set after many tire changes. They are THICK. Reminds me of a divers wet suit.

For tire stiffness, I lay them them in the sun for a little while so they get nice and toasty, makes it a little easier to work with. For garage work, a tire change stand makes it a lot easier on the old back, but I would consider that a luxury item, not a requirement.

As for the size, I don't think it's critical, there's a lot of variation in the tire sizes themselves anyway. Better to err on the conservative side, though, so I'd get the larger size. When riding, I only carry an extra front tube in the pack - it can be put in the front of course, or the rear tire if needed, no need to care two tubes.