Quick and easy tire change on a rear tube motorcycle tire
2020 ж. 16 Қыр.
215 536 Рет қаралды
Changing tires by hand is easy... if you know the secrets...
Podcast is here brettkacs.com/overcoming-the-...
In support of my Patreon supporter and former student (military) I created this video to help Jose change his tire using only his left hand as a primary hand and the right only for light support. Due to a broken back while Jose was in the U.S. Army he has lost significant function of his left leg and right arm. This video was to help him overcome his concern to be self sufficient on the trail while riding his Honda Africa Twin.
I use the Motion Pro, Bead Pro, bead breaker/tire irons to pull and replace a tube on a BMW F800GS with a Mitas E07 mounted.
Well- took 2.5 hours and nowhere as graceful but finally did it - thanks Brett - Jose
I probably would take that long as well - with two healthy hands.
@@patrickdreher1337 I have two healthy hands and it took me an hour and a half to do 2 tires my first time. I'm not joking either. It's difficult!
I think you did it faster than me on my first try....
Hey don't feel so bad it took me like three or four hours to do two tires on my bike and I've changed bicycle tires before so I already had the concept in mind lol. Adapt and overcome right? If all else fails just yell hooah and hit it with a hammer lol.
@@turbolag5107 damn right !! 👍🏼😁
As a tip, you can also dig/scratch a small hole in the ground, thus the disc issue can be avoided
now i want to try this while holding my beer
I was thinking the same, but with a Scotch...
For most it would be while holding their cell phone.....
@@SubieRow Imao that's society
Now I want to see you try that! 😁😉
when I told my wife the reason your making this video she cried at what a lovely gesture it is.
If you know where the pinch is, and don't have to pull the valve stem to repair the hole, leave the valve stem in place. Sounds obvious, and it is, but I know sometimes I get into a routine in the heat of the moment and realize I do extra work in hindsight. Good demonstration.
First, thank you Jose for your service. Second, this may be the best tire changing video I’ve seen recently. Great job!
My pleasure, it was a great 22 years but hopefully its now time to ride more, worry less, and have more fun. Bret has always been a fantastic instructor and a great human being.
Good to see that the DCT is able to keep the less able among us on two wheels. I may not be riding dirt very much longer, but I hope to ride street/ADV tour into my 70s. Peace!
@@josereal3780 I’m pleased to know that Honda’s DCT option helps open up access to motorcycles for people like yourself. Riding is some of the best therapy for obtaining and maintaining good mental health. Happy and safe riding!
@@SimonBrisbane enjoying every moment , especially as I get better thanks to expertise from others
Good tips, thanks - I would only add to mark the tire and rim with a line so you can line back up to keep balanced
Thank you Jose for your service and thank you Bret for looking out for our motorcycle riding veterans.
Thank you Jose for your service, it's great to see you on a motorcycle!
Always useful to watch a tyre swap. Always something new. And thank you for your service, Jose. Happy travels
Thanks for doing this! Of note though, given what Jose’s done for us, Jose deserves free tire changes for life. I’d be honored to ride along to be sure it happens.
very nice from you that you made the video just for Jose which also everybody can benefit from it, thank you, cheers V!
Jose, Thank You for your service! Bret, thank you for explaining a difficult task. I have trailside changed tubes in the past and learned something new from your video.
As an injured, disabled veteran, I do appreciate your shout out to Jose and compassion. Looking forward taking one of your corses soon.
Nicely done and a courteous demonstration for Jose and others with limited hand/arm strength.
Wow thank you for this video! I'd rather take a kick to the nuts than change the tires on my KLR! I learned several new tips watching you.. thanks again
Haha you said it man. Fellow KLR guy here.
Thanks for making an informative video. I had surgery on my left wrist which does not have the strength as much before.I had mix feelings of riding alone - let alone tire change in case. Your videos has given me the confidence that it is possible. It means a lot to me. Thanks.
Jayus I'm am impressed well done Bret !!
Glad you didn't edit out the "wow" at the very end. My sentiments exactly. Some great tips in there, like checking to make sure the tire doesn't sneak onto the bead of the rim too soon.
As always, great stuff Bret!
Cannot believe how easy Bret made that look. Great video!
I don’t know Jose but he has earn my respect, sir first thank you for your service and I would love to see a video of Jose and how inspirational he is.
Well Done Bret, yet another great video and done for a noble reason to boot!
A valiant effort Bret. Jose, all power to you with the recovery you have made so far. I’m sure with that level of fortitude you’ll continue to get the most out of life. Really inspirational.
And enjoy all your future rides!
Jose, you've already overcome so much in your life, I know you can do this too, if you really needed to. But at the same time, ensuring you travel with others when you're going to be out of contact is the right choice for all of us, whether we have our full capabilities or not. You do what makes you feel comfortable and safe. Thank you for all you have given in your life. Ride on! Bret, thanks for doing this demo for your friend and everyone else who can benefit from it. Good job.
As someone who also has a broken back/neck and hands do not always work the way they should from duty I really appreciate this video. I have been lucky to not have many tire issues and was able to plug holes on the trail (except a lag bolt from hell that went in the tread and out through the bead. I could hear the air escaping while riding and it got wobbly quickly). THANK YOU for another informative and insightful video with a goal in mind. There are not many videos geared toward the disabled rider. I cant hardly walk but I can ride and the freedom is amazing. You never cease to amaze and again we all appreciate your knowledge and assistance.
Great Kbike in background. Hats off to you for being so thoughtful
Nice work Bret...thank you!
Very useful video Bret. Thank you for that.
So glad to see you're back . Promise you will never leave us again :)
You make it look so easy. Thanks for the video.
A valve stem retaining wire tool that threads on the valve stem and can be feed through the wheel hole might help. I did the best rest rear tubeless conversion been working great so far. Your videos are great keepem coming.
You did well Bret .. very very nice of yours ..
Fantastic video. I hope this helps Jose get out on some solo adventures. The best Moto tire change video I've seen. You made it easy with one hand, great work!
Incredible! I have always struggled with it and finally take it to the dealer. The side walls are made of iron. Great job!
That AT is awesome. Nice video!
I can imagine how frustrating this would be 1 handed, I have chcnged a load of tires by hand, from bikes, to atvs, to big ole truck tires, gives you appreciation for the tire changers. Great job
Wow. You are about 8 times faster than me using two hands and three tire spoons. Thank you very much for all of the good information that you put out. I think I need to modify my technique.
Another good reminder to thank all military folks for their service and sacrifice. Don't take it, or them, for granted.
Bret you rock!! great video. Thank you.
Another great video Bret! 👏🏻
Bret ... you have an amazing channel ... so skilled in riding and "changing tires" :) I learn so much from watching your channel. It takes me an hour to change a tire with two tire irons ... and I make it look hard!!! thanks!
Nice job...always appreciate your videos
amazing! thank you Bret!
You're a good man, Brett.
From eBay I bought some brass valve caps with an integrated valve stem remover for a few dollars. One more tool I don't have to carry. I run Mitas E07 Dakar tyres & was given the impression that they were virtually impossible to change by hand. Now I know differently. Thank You.
Very, very classy thing to do. Outstanding.
one-handed with one lever -- psssh, you're just showing off. ;). Very cool of you to make this video for your student, and it was quite informative for everyone else as well. Thank you!
Outstanding video Bret.... I hope Jose can practice this technique before riding solo...
Damn good video for a Veteran - thanks from this Vet too!
Thanks for the tube removal video. It is very informative.
Brings back some memories
Theory: Bret doesn’t actually have a friend named Jose. He just made the video to show that he can change a tube with one hand tied behind his back! 😆
Proof: Listen to his Podcast, its Worth the time and is the idea giving moment to this Video.
Ostensibly, to make the people that say "can't " bad.
This video (and your other) helped me change my first tire today! And im only slightly bruised :D
I first heard Jose Real in conversation with Bret Tkacs on Bret’s Overcoming Odds podcast. Listen to that podcast and you, like I, will be humbled in our respect for this man. My comment is not directed to Jose Real or Bret Tkacs. My post is directed to flat tires. So, if you’ve ever confronted a flat tire out there in the back country and the result was that you had to remove a rear wheel and then of course put it back on after swapping out a new inner tube, and then weirdly enough even if this all happened in Bret’s cozy flat backyard, you’d probably consider going tube less and using plugs as being an entirely reasonable approach to the problem. At least you would if you were as lazy as I try to be. Sure, you might want to step up your preparedness for blown out sidewalls in Mongolia and carry a spare tube, but for everything else IMHO: plugs.
Great video. I have gotten sick of tube tyres and convert the rims to tubeless by gluing up all the holes and changing the valve stem, it's real easy and I use the tube tyres without tubes. Wish Jose does it as well, it will save him a lot of work.
Excelente Bret! Saludos desde Mexico
Brillant tube installation !
Thx for this video from germany! Today I did my lesson - but at home. Honda CRF1000L - rear - Bridgestone AX41 And it is working! Thank you very much for this content!
If only it was that easy . I've a damaged right hand from a motorcycle accident in 92 getting that tyre off makes me xxxx oh do I xxxxx
Thanks!!! I appreciate how to handle a flat tire!!!
You make it look so easy!
Great video! I would fill the tube just a bit before replacing the tire. This reduces the risk of pinching the tube as it is not flat around the rim.
Old video, but you can use a valve snake to make pulling the valve through the rim much easier. Could be a good addition for Jose or anyone.
Changing tires, such fun. I'm surprised you didn't suggest carrying a small container of bead lube, using one of the cable gadgets to get the tube stem thru the rim, talcum powder on the tube, and adding grooves on the end of the tire iron to keep it from going too deep and biting the tube. I do have the Motion Pro Bead Pro, and it is a godsend. Jose, thanks for your service, and thank you for staying positive, and staying on 2 wheels.
Very impressive!
Hi Bret, been enjoying your vids mate, been riding for a lot of years, but still picking up some great tips! If I can be so bold to offer you a tip, to help stop pinching, inflate the tube a little. Lessens the chance significantly. Keep smiling.
Great job!
Great video! 👍
Brilliant. Thank you.
Wow, you sure make it look easy :) I guess it is possible but takes a lot of practice and experience, using the tire irons as efficient as possible.
Im standing with 100kg weight on the tool… been around 3 times… no give… no way im going to be able to do this on the road. Heart rate 160… got to take another break!
Very good job on such a stiff tyre 💪👍
oohh yea its a simple thing the bit about putting both levers in at once at the end yeah learnt something cheers.
Jose Thank You for your service to our country.
For the stem you might look at a cable and pull. It threads into the stem. Has a cable attached with a bar on it. You can pull the bar and it threads the stem in the rim.
Very heartening! Can't help wondering though how José would get the wheel off and back on the bike though, assuming that was necessary. Perhaps José could consider upgrading the rims so he can go tubeless.
Very useful video, thanks. For your friend, if he can get his hands on the new africa twin there is a tubeless option for the adventure sport model. Cheers
Nice thought to make a specific tutorial for this unique occasion. I often think about how I can use my bike, if something goes wrong with my body, especially after I broke my left shoulder recently and I drove about 80km to come first home and after that to the doctor. I hope Jose will never have a tire puncture and to ride always among good friends, but if not, he will be able to fix it himself after this video. ( and have a thought about tubeless tires 😉 )
Ryanf9 did a video about unique ways to use your bike to help with this.
You are the man!
I’ve converted to tubeless with kit from woods wheels. Works great now just plug tire
You can also use your side stand to break the bead with the weight of the motorcycle
Not if you're alone.
Stellar! I think it's great that you're helping out a veteran like this. Could you help me with my fear of hard dabs? I broke both of my legs and the idea of a hard impact followed by the possibility of my bike pushing me down keeps me from aggressive riding. Not sure how to do that video though...
Thank you for the Motion Pro levers. I use this to fisch my tube stem through the rim. Saves my cussing scale from 9/10 down to 4/10! LOL Tire Valve Stem Fishing Tool Puller (With Valve Core Remover)
That's very helpful even for me that can use all my limp's!!
Good work. I was hoping to see how you set the bead in a field situation.
Hi Bret, great video…you make it look easy! Do you have any hints on how to protect a black rim from scratching while using tyre levers?
I recently learned from a veteran that you spoon the tire on at the valve stem last not first. Part of his premise was that if you start spooning on 180° from the stem it prevents the tire from dropping into the drop center portion of the wheel making it more difficult to get the tire on. I would love to hear some thoughts on this and whether this idea makes it more probable to pinch the tube.
Agree, where the valve stem is first off and last on allowing the bead to shift into the rim groove and allow the tire to come off and go on the rim easier.
Great video. I was obviously using my bead pros the wrong way. A small rock might have accidentally found itself inside the wheel at 4:55. Hopefully that has not created a puncture at speed.
I'm still on it since this video was released... Making good progress.
Hi Brett just a thought perhaps suggest a tyre changing tool air valve stem puller extractor! Cheers enjoy the channel, David, Gawler Australia
Good job dry tire too
Hi Bret, another great video and some good tips. The mountain biking world moved to tubeless 10 years ago. Can I ask if you have tubeless spoked wheels or had them taped to be tubeless isn't it more reliable and in most cases easier to fix than tubes?
Nice job Brett! Perhaps your friend would like to do a tubeless conversion to make it a little easier on himself, should he flat out by himself. Plug kit might take care of most punctures..
fantastic
There are other very good reasons why Jose should not ride the trails alone; for him an otherwise minor accident could become a major incident. Stay safe, Jose, and always ride with your mates - anyway, its more fun!
This is neat !!!
I hope you saw that small piece of light grit that dropped into the tyre.
It was just a show and tell. I use this rim for demos 😉👍
Hello Bret... your friend must have on his bike tubeless tires... I think his life will be easier... 😀
great video with a cause! 😘 but......you wil heve certainly a flat tire because of that stone that was sneaking inside of the rim...... but,great video Bret ,greeting from the Netherlands,Wim 😘
Thank you