February 21st, 2020, 09:36 AM | #1 |
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Name: AJ
Location: Green Valley, IL
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Looking for new tires
I need to purchase a new set of tires for my ‘06 250.
Any suggestions on who to buy from? And should I have them installed or is it relatively easy to install? I can work on my own bike but if installing tires are a pain in the ass I’ll leave it to the other guys lol. Thanks! Edit: also if anyone has any brand and style recommendations let me know! I ride a lot of miles every summer. Matter of fact as soon as it gets to 45-50 degrees she becomes my main method of transport. Sometimes rain or shine! @Ram Jet
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February 21st, 2020, 09:56 AM | #2 |
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Join Date: Dec 2011 Motorcycle(s): CB125T CBR250R-MC19 CBR250RR-MC22 NSR350R-MC21 VF500F CBR600RR SFV650 VFR750F R1M ST1300PA Valkyrie-F6C Posts: A lot.
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A BIG C-clamp to break-off bead, BIG tyre-levers and soapy water are all you need to change tyres. I use just 2 levers, some people find 3 is easier. Look up YouTube videos on popping bead and using levers. Not that difficult, just be intentional about each movement.
I've had good times with these tyres on my '02: https://www.americanmototire.com/str...7-4462-mc.html https://www.americanmototire.com/str...7-4467-mc.html A lot more responsive and fun compared to super-heavy and tall 90-series tyres fitted by PO. |
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February 21st, 2020, 09:59 AM | #3 | |
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Name: AJ
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February 22nd, 2020, 08:30 AM | #4 |
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Name: Ben
Location: Lawrence
Join Date: Jul 2018 Motorcycle(s): 2007 ex250 (black), silver 2005 ex250 scrambler, 2003 ex250 donor bike, 2006 kymco people 250 Posts: 73
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Bead breaking
I have found that using the 2x4 bead breaker works great and is way easier than clamps. You get leverage and can really be careful with things. Here is a pic that I used when building mine. It’s less than 20 bucks to make and can just hang in the corner until you need it again.
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