How Do You Replace A Dirt Bike Tire Tube?
The ability to replace a dirt bike’s inner tube is an essential skill for the serious dirt bike rider. Inner tubes can pop or blow out while you are on the trail, leaving you stranded. You should always be prepared, carrying a few hand tools and an extra tube in a small tool pack somewhere on your bike. If one of the tubes pops, you’ll be prepared and be able to change the tube in a few minutes. Remove the valve stem lock nut and remove the valve core from the wheel using a valve core tool. Allow the tube to deflate. Hold the wheel upright, placing the rim lock against the ground. Place the middle section of a tire iron over the rim lock and press down firmly to dislodge the rim lock. Lay the wheel on its side, sprocket side down. Step on the sides of the tire to break the seal, or bead, between the tire and the wheel. Push the tire down along its edge to create a space between the tire and the wheel’s rim. Slide the curved end of a tire iron between the tire and rim and press downward
