04-06-2023, 04:34 PM
Good advice from Gone in 60, recently replaced the front ( a bit harder than the rear ) on the cb1000r, took 2 hours with the zip tie method, using the correct white lube and warming the tire in the sun makes a big difference.
No need for wheel weights this time, balance was very good;
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Xqn6KVFIow
Got some large tire levers and made plastic protectors, no marks on the rim.
Take care the brake disks are clear of any surface to prevent distorting them and lubricate the rim so the beads pop on positively, i had some trouble in the past where the rim was not lubed and the tire was not seated correctly..
To inflate the tire i use a 5 liter weed sprayer with a clear plastic hose which fits over the valve.
Block the hose, build up the pressure make sure the tire is seated on the rim and take the vise grips off the hose, it inflated fine and popped both beads with just the weed sprayer
No need for wheel weights this time, balance was very good;
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Xqn6KVFIow
Got some large tire levers and made plastic protectors, no marks on the rim.
Take care the brake disks are clear of any surface to prevent distorting them and lubricate the rim so the beads pop on positively, i had some trouble in the past where the rim was not lubed and the tire was not seated correctly..
To inflate the tire i use a 5 liter weed sprayer with a clear plastic hose which fits over the valve.
Block the hose, build up the pressure make sure the tire is seated on the rim and take the vise grips off the hose, it inflated fine and popped both beads with just the weed sprayer