BMW R1200GS rear tire change

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May 18, 2012
MrPhotodoc Says:
Gloves, Gloves, Gloves! Tire beads rips my flesh.

May 4, 2012
Dragooadventuretales Says:
There is no requirement to balance your motorcycle tires. As James suggested, it's more important with sport bike tires than a GS with knobbies. That said, when home I often balance the rim first, then the tire/wheel assembly. When on the road then I simply remove the second set of weights when mounting a new tire and it's pretty close. It will run a tad smoother when balanced, but it all depends upon how lucky you are with the replacement tire's quality and balance. Subjective is the key word.

May 4, 2012
Dragooadventuretales Says:
That is quite a coincidence, isn't it? So where were you when I was trying to seat that pesky bead???

May 4, 2012
Dragooadventuretales Says:
Thanks. We do still plan to get that done. It's just a matter of logistics between myself and my pal and videographer James Pratt. Meanwhile I appreciate your comments. I see a few bugs in this presentation that we will attempt to prevent next time. Stage fright I'm sure...

May 4, 2012
brianriegel1 Says:
Nice work, hope u get time to do the front tyre n post it. Cheers

Apr 30, 2012
SuperGsrider Says:
i to own 09 gsa great video liked to see the bead breaker being used but we are waiting on the front tire video please hurry lol hope to see u at the moa rally in branson mo 2012

Apr 27, 2012
dahveed284 Says:
The softer the surface you're riding on, the softer the tire you want. Sand is very soft, so a lower pressure is called for. I just avoid riding in sand with my bike when I can. Good video, you made that look easy.

Apr 27, 2012
WangLiangQuan Says:
filling = feeling. :P

Apr 23, 2012
utahprof Says:
Great video - I thought it was particularly crazy that you were in Logan, Utah - where I live!

Apr 23, 2012
Dragooadventuretales Says:
Nope. The rear wheel just pops off as soon as you remove the lug bolts. The brake stays put. Easy as pie...

Apr 23, 2012
Dragooadventuretales Says:
Actually, the 1200GS uses a tubeless tire. It's not so bad with the TKC 80 on a fairly warm day.

Apr 23, 2012
Dragooadventuretales Says:
Those were Motion Pro tire irons. I've managed to misplace them somewhere though...dang!

Apr 23, 2012
Dragooadventuretales Says:
Yes, sometimes seating the bead is a pain, but we always manage somehow.

Apr 23, 2012
Dragooadventuretales Says:
Ha! It was a mccaw parrot owned by my pal in Logan, Utah.

Apr 23, 2012
Dragooadventuretales Says:
Whoa! I have been neglecting this video...clearly it is a popular subject. I will attempt to answer a few at a time. Balancing...not too critical, or at least I should say it is subjective. A little vibration doesn't hurt some folks, but others can't stand it. I sometimes balance my wheel first, then the assembly including tire next. Once that is done you can simply remove the second set of weights when doing a roadside change and you'll be pretty close.

Apr 23, 2012
flightestman1 Says:
So before you remove the rear tire you just put the stand lock the from break, and then remove the bolts and pull it straight off. It that correct or do you need to loosen up something else?

Apr 13, 2012
greghil Says:
Nicely done. Clean video. And I love that you didn't use some silly gadget to break the bead or mount the tire.

Apr 13, 2012
lsoph9 Says:
great video and we have the cyclepump...works great all the time!

Apr 12, 2012
Terrapinneck1 Says:
Thanks, this was a great help !

Apr 11, 2012
Solorider551 Says:
Buy a couple of Motul tyre repair and you're done!

Apr 11, 2012
TheDoubledriver Says:
not bad for yankie ,,,,, ha ha ha

Apr 9, 2012
bikernavi Says:
Your my man, though you had forgot to say remove tyre valve when inflating . load the rear off the bike to lift the front helps, Brilliant video. have you tried lighter fuel too fast inflate ? regards bikernavi

Apr 8, 2012
flightestman1 Says:
thank you for showing this, i have the tire checker i ordered inside the tire and I'm not sure how not to mess up, but the changing has helped a lot, i just bought fully loaded R1200GS