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Originally Posted by headshrink
but I couldn't pick up just what those rim protectors are or where to get them.
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I just made my "protectors" today from a used 1 gallon plastic orange juice container. Cut out 2 sides and the front for a total of 3 protectors.
In case you haven't thought about it, you can use a bumper jack as a bead breaker. This is an old military technique. You lay the motorcycle tire under the automobile/truck bumper, after removing the core from the schrader valve so all the air is released. Place the jack base on the edge of the tire and close to the wheel edge, but not touching the wheel!!! Then try to jack the auto/truck up. The weight of the auto/truck will break the bead.
Follow your favorite video from that point, while using the plastic orange juice "protectors" and 3 tire tools to remove the tire from the rim!
Check this out:
http://www.floridasportbikers.com/sh...ad.php?t=49475
and he says to chec the video posted on Youtube "Scudmans tire change".