How Do You Change A Motorcycle Tire With Irons?
Removal and replacement of a motorcycle tire may be accomplished without any big expensive equipment. The technique of removing the tire with irons may be applied to magnesium, painted steel and chromed steel wheels. While an extra set of hands may be useful, the operation can safely be accomplished alone and in a reasonable amount of time with the proper tools at hand. Place the wheel valve-stem side up on support. Carefully loosen the valve core with the valve core tool in a counter-clockwise fashion and allow air to bleed off. Remove valve core from valve once the tire is deflated. Pick a spot around the rim to begin unseating the tire. Firmly holding the wheel to the support (a second set of hands is useful here, but not required), then begin pushing the tire sideways–towards the floor–on the rim. Push down on the bead section of the tire while holding tire down. You may need to beat the tire downward at this point with the rubber mallet to unseat the bead. Continue pushing down
