Space was the reason I got rid of my Nomar. I just wasn’t changing enough tires anymore to hang on to it. That Rabaconda looks pretty slick though and would be perfect for sport bike tires. Sport touring, touring , cruiser tires get progressively stiffer and more difficult to mount though. Bridgestone and Michelin were always my preferred brands and one thing I noticed was that the Michelin tires were noticeably softer (both sport and sport touring) and much easier to mount.Something to keep in mind if you plan on changing tires with irons. Also, laying your tires on your driveway in the sun for an hour makes the job a lot easier. Anyone planning on changing tires for the first time, I highly recommend watching the Nomar instructional videos on YouTube. There are some really good tips that also apply to doing tires with irons with respect to where to put the lube and positioning of the tire bead in the wheel valley opposite the side that your working. Last but not least, always wear a condom, just say no, never push a Q-Tip into your ear, just use it around the outside of your ear and never,ever run holding scissors.I'm not sure why I keep hand bombing tires when this is only a click away....(a nomar needs/takes up garage space that I can't spare)
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Advice on purchasing new tires?
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Good tips. I'll put the scissors in my pocket.
…not your front pants pocket.
There‘s three things that I left out. I know a lot of guys like to use 2 irons/spoons but I always use a third one to get that last bit of bead over the rim while leaving the other two in place. Second, lube is your friend. Lastly, the golden rule for anyone attempting to change tires for the first time with irons. Always, always, always practice on your buddies bikes before attempting your own. I can’t stress how important that last rule is.
I like to put them in my buddies cars so that mine doesn’t smell.
Vey sound advice lol.
I am looking at new tires as well. I have no issue paying but expect a professionally/properly done job. My life is worth more than the $150 or so it would cost (although some may dispute that). I am also replacing the rubber valve stem with a metal T-valve to better accommodate my Fobo2 tpms. Looking at the Pirelli Scorpion Trail II tires. I ride a V Strom 650.
I guess it’s been a while since you’ve had work done at GP….but their rate is now $125/hour!I am what you might call Wrench-Impaired, AKA Wrench-Incompetent.
With my limited skills, I can take my wheels off and change both tires with tire irons in about 45 minutes. And this is with a lot of bruised and bleeding knuckles, a ship-load of swearing and maybe a tiny, little bit of crying.
My buddy who does trail-side repairs in his sleep, did a rear-tire removal and replaced the inner tube and mounted the rear back on in 7 minutes flat. This is with the bike jacked up on a rock. With 8.5" tire irons...
One of the largest bike shops in GTA, GP Bikes, charges $100/hour for labour.
If you think charging an hour and a half worth of labour to change two tires with a machine is "next-to-nothing", then you and I have very different ideas of what "next-to-nothing" means.
I've been called a baller before, but perhaps you are the new baller in town...
But….a meal at McDonald’s is now $12, so it’s all relative….inflation and all that
all the premium shop rates are around $125/hr now.I guess it’s been a while since you’ve had work done at GP….but their rate is now $125/hour!
But….a meal at McDonald’s is now $12, so it’s all relative….inflation and all that
My rebate credit card finally came today.
I gave up on super sport tires years ago. They don't last a full season. I discovered Michelin Road 5 tires a few years ago and love them. You would have to be Johnathan Rea to know the difference between R5 and SS.
I can break them free if there is some dust or sand on the road but traction control fixes that. By far the best rain tire I ever used. I buy
Front tires from Royal distributing and put them on myself.
Until I get a no-mar tire changer I'm still hostage to rear tire installation at a stealership.
Can't wait to try Road6.
I can break them free if there is some dust or sand on the road but traction control fixes that. By far the best rain tire I ever used. I buy
Front tires from Royal distributing and put them on myself.
Until I get a no-mar tire changer I'm still hostage to rear tire installation at a stealership.
Can't wait to try Road6.
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