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Yamaha SR400 Tire Change (lemmy.world)

submitted 1 year ago by ImInLoveWithLife@lemmy.world to c/motorcycles@lemmy.world

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This is my first bike and first ever tire change. I was apprehensive to do it myself, but a guy at work reassured me that I wouldn't have much issue. I've done plenty of automotive work, but I typically leave tires to the professionals.

I got 5k out of these Battlax T45s, but the rear was especially looking worn. I went with Shinko 712 in a size up from stock for a little more clearance on lean angle. They are tubeless tires, but everything I've read has led me to believe putting tubes in will not be an issue.

I use the bike primarily for commuting to work. Very much looking forward to being on the road again.

Don't mind the Triumph. That's my buddy's

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[–] behohippy@lemmy.world 4 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Tire changes usually involve some suffering. I do the dirt bikes often enough, that I know how to do it, but I'd rather someone else do it.

[–] ImInLoveWithLife@lemmy.world 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I try to approach everything as a learning opportunity. It's good to gain at least a little experience in everything you can. I think I'd rather someone else do this in the future, haha, but I can at least say I've done it myself before now.

[–] behohippy@lemmy.world 4 points 1 year ago

It's a good policy. Not much wrenching on a bike is really hard, but a lot of it has tricks that make things faster/safer/easier. Tires fall into that category, but even then a super stiff sidewall can turn the process into more exercise than you wanted that day. Some jobs, like brake work are better if you have someone experienced there to double check the work. Valve adjustments sound like a nightmare, but it's just some easy math, a magnet and fighting with a rubber gasket for an hour (screw you Honda!)

[–] mikehunt@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago

I change all my tires myself, my best tip would be that of you're using a lot of force, instead of sweating and swearing, take a step back. With the correct technique it should be fairly painless. Same goes for bicycle tires aswell, those I'm usually able to do with just my thumbs and a lot of patience.

[–] RomeCallen@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago

im personally just so in love with riding that i find it so nerve wracking to do anything to my bike

shes my baby and i dont wanna do something i cannot reverse

i dont give af on my truck, ill do a lot of that work myself but for some reason i feel so nervous getting involved with the moto