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Topaz · October 13th, 2021, 09:35 AM

Hello, I changed the tires my self and I can get everything done with my very simple tools, until I have to put air in the tires and seat the bead (or however it's called).

Even the air pump at the gas station set to 50 lbs doesn't do it, so I had to go the shop and ask the guy to do it for me.

Last time I did it (last week), the guy at the shop told me he put it to 65lbs on the front tire, and that the had to accommodate a bit the rear to make it seat.

October 13th, 2021, 09:35 AM	#1
Topaz ninjette.org member Name: Topaz Location: South Florida Join Date: Mar 2017 Motorcycle(s): 2013 Ninja 300 / Suzuki DR-Z 400 SM Posts: 214	DIY tire change. How do you seat the bead? Hello, I changed the tires my self and I can get everything done with my very simple tools, until I have to put air in the tires and seat the bead (or however it's called). Even the air pump at the gas station set to 50 lbs doesn't do it, so I had to go the shop and ask the guy to do it for me. Last time I did it (last week), the guy at the shop told me he put it to 65lbs on the front tire, and that the had to accommodate a bit the rear to make it seat.