Did my first tire change

Discussion in 'Common Items on Husqvarnas: Tires/tubes/grips/etc' started by mikebru, May 12, 2013.

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  1. Motosportz CH Sponsor

    Location:
    Vancouver WA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2021 TE250i, 570 Berg, 500 KTM, 790R
    Other Motorcycles:
    many
    I install my tires with the tube in it. Once you figure it out it is nice as you don't have to stuff it in there and rip up your hands and try to get the stem in the hole. Although I never did this before buying this tool and seeing this vid. Now I change tires because it is fun. :D You can literally install a tire and tube in like 2 minutes just like he shows. It is brilliant especially as I have a bike with 19" and stiff rear tires.


    Motosportz, May 23, 2013
    #21

  2. Radar Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Southern Nevada
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2012 TE449
    Where can I get that tool?
    Radar, May 23, 2013
    #22

  3. Motosportz CH Sponsor

    Location:
    Vancouver WA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2021 TE250i, 570 Berg, 500 KTM, 790R
    Other Motorcycles:
    many
    we did a big group buy last year. Was painful but worth it.

    http://kauritmoto.com/
    Motosportz, May 23, 2013
    #23

  4. Indorider Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Bojonegoro, East Java Indonesia
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2010 TE 250
    Other Motorcycles:
    Yamaha TZM, Suzuki RGR (2 smokers)
    I try to not have a tube with more than two patches, just begging for at least one of them to fail (I like the 50/50 odds better) but have had a many as six on a bad day. As long as they're holding i won't mess with them until it's time to change the tire. Those patches that OHR is using are the best in my book, been using 'em for years. Patching the tube in the field with the wheel still on the bike saves a lot of time and energy.
    Indorider, May 23, 2013
    #24
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  5. mikebru Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Ocean County, NJ
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2009 WR250; 2012 TE449; 2005 TE450
    Thanks for the advice everybody. My front valve core also leaked. Now all is good in tire land.

    Ready for Durty Dabbers!
    mikebru, May 23, 2013
    #25
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  6. oregonsage 4st Clerk

    Location:
    Dry Washington
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    FX450
    Other Motorcycles:
    Yamaha DT400 x 2, BMW G310R
    60 PSI and a persuader sometimes....:)

    [IMG]
    oregonsage, May 24, 2013
    #26

  7. Clete Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Tigard, OR
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    '01 CR/WR 250, '13 650 Terra
    Other Motorcycles:
    '06 Suzuki SV650 (gone)
    Do you need to still use the rim protectors, like the Motion Pro's, when using the Kauritmoto?

    Any change of mind on doing another group buy? I think I know the answer, but have to ask :)
    Clete, May 24, 2013
    #27

  8. Motosportz CH Sponsor

    Location:
    Vancouver WA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2021 TE250i, 570 Berg, 500 KTM, 790R
    Other Motorcycles:
    many
    No the tool has a very nice tip on it and just grabs the bead and pushes it over without touching the rim. Pretty slick.

    No the first group by was painful shipping all the stuff and such, no thanks. Lots of work and time for zero profit. Can afford that right now. ADV had a group buy going but think that might have come and gone again. Start one yourself. :thumbsup:
    Motosportz, May 24, 2013
    #28

  9. Johnrg Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Santa Barbara
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2013 TE 310 R
    Other Motorcycles:
    Ducati Sport Classic/Ducati SFV2
    re: patching. The most overlooked item is the glue drying out of any patch kit. Don't get stranded with no glue and buy a few tubes. They crease and dry up so besides just carrying the kit feeling confident, make sure you have a fresh tube or you've made sure it's not dried out.
    Johnrg, May 25, 2013
    #29

  10. Indorider Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Bojonegoro, East Java Indonesia
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2010 TE 250
    Other Motorcycles:
    Yamaha TZM, Suzuki RGR (2 smokers)
    Really good point. I once had that happen to me on an MTB ride and not one of the guys I rode with had a patch kit (because I was always the guy with the tools, pump, extra tube, etc.).
    I have a large tube of the cement in my box at home and after I use up the small tube in the patch kit I'll cut off the bottom of the tube, refill it with fresh glue and reseal it (small fold a couple of times from the bottom and crimp with pliers). Eventually the small tube will be too trashed to use anymore but by then I need more good patches so I just buy a new repair kit.
    Indorider, May 25, 2013
    #30

  11. duggoey Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    NSW, Australia
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2010 TE 310
    Other Motorcycles:
    KTM 690, Yamaha WR200, FGS650(800cc)
    I throughly agree with all that he said ..covering some contentious issues..
    duggoey, May 27, 2013
    #31
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