Tire Change Insights from rcgreaves: Viewer Warning- No Bricks seen here!

[Rcgreaves]

While I don't use my Bricks in this vid, the challenge of learning to mount a brick tire are similar and perhaps useful to some other pauper like me in the asylum.  In truth, Battlax T30s or the like are a good measure less stressful to do, but nevertheless learning this job was not at all easy for me. I hope you enjoy.

Those who know me haven't seen the new to us GL1800.  Josh graduated welding school last May so rather than a welder, flowers or cash I scored him an upgraded ride for what I consider a ridiculous fee only to be divulged on pain of death....ok 4300 bought a $hit load of Honda bling. I literally wept after the test ride, I've wanted one for ages. I thought the 1200 had no equal after spending time on a 1500, but this 1800 blows me away every ride, that is every time I can steal the key when the kids not looking.....

Cheers to you all,despite what I testified in court under oath, Im thankful for the Motobrick fraternity- Laich too...ok especially Laitch.

Link below to my tire change missive:

[Chaos]

I've had good luck with the zip tie method, but tire busting remains one of my least favorite chores.

[Rcgreaves]

I've had good luck with the zip tie method, but tire busting remains one of my least favorite chores.

Ive never tried the zip tie method.  For those not familiar here's the first vid that came up with a google search:



I invested in a $50 set of Motion Pro bead breaker bars that double as stout spoons, they perform as advertised, Im not sure how many zip ties a breaker bar makes.  I am skeptical I could get the sidewall of a GL1800 spec Bridgestone Excedra G704 rear tire to collapse like that.  I believe the breaker bars or some bead break tool were worth the green when working solo (short of raising a heavy weight to a college degree,- (he stands on the leeward side to get the beads deep into the center well of the wheel).

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[Chaos]

I used zip ties for front and back of a CBR and my several K's, didn't work with the Ural very well because the tires are so narrow.  Harbor freight has 10 packs of 24" zip ties for $1.79 so cost isn't a big deal.  Even using tire irons it does get easier after couple tires, I use simple green in a spray bottle as a lube.  And after a couple MC tires even the stubbornest bicycle tire is a breeze!

[volador]

VIEWER WARNING: CheezConsin tire change missive may lead to committed freaking spectacular hara-kiri...

[Rcgreaves]

Volador's signature line reads " need more chrome"...One might hope Id earn partial credit for the blinding chrome bling profile Goldwing shot in the vid.....



PS:  I learned in searching for something edgy to reply to my NYC pal that its alternatively spelled Hari Kari or Kiri, for whatever oddball East Coast reason.

Its Saturday! Much Bricking to do today, Cheers.

[volador]

Volador's signature line reads " need more chrome"...One might hope Id earn partial credit for the blinding chrome bling profile Goldwing shot in the vid.....
Its Saturday! Much Bricking to do today, Cheers.

YO RC, the bada bling is all you, dawg!

Brilliant videography, looking good my friend, love the hat, keep these informative videos coming.

May the force of the Cheez be strong in the praire. 

[Rcgreaves]

thanks friend....so you like the videography...my shaking hand selfie stylings "where the heck is that tripod"...

[alabrew]

Back in the day when I changed them with tire irons, I used the scissor jack under the car to break the bead.

[Rcgreaves]

Alabrew +1

[TommyT]

Back in the day when I changed them with tire irons, I used the scissor jack under the car to break the bead.

For motorcyle tires i use a largs C clamp and a few pieces of wood. Seems to work well.