How to change your rear tire on the road - even a very difficult one!
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- čas přidán 3. 08. 2024
- It’s a huge advantage to be able to fix a flat, when traveling. For that reason, I will mostly do my own tire changes - just for the practice. It gives me confidence that I can deal with difficult situations alone, when I head out on remote dirt roads.
In this case I needed to change my rear tire from a Metzeler Sahara Enduro 3 to a Mitas e-07 plus. The Mitas is known for being very hard to work with - and oh was it hard!
These are the tools that I use to change the rear tire (I am not sponsored):
MotionPro combo lever with 24 mm wrench
MotionPro T6 Combo Lever Adapter 24mm to 3/8"
19 mm top
Bartang trail stand
MotionPro BeadPro Tire bead breaker and lever set
Valve core remover
Valve stem puller
Leight weight bicycle pump
Also
Soap and water for lubrication
A wet cloth
A tarp and cloth to put your tools on and to put your wheels on
Also see my video on how to fix a flat on the front tire: • How to fix a flat on a...
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It's almost worth a run to the hardware store for C clamps. Patience was your virtue here. I laughed when Big Rock Moto said he was "shade treeing" a tire change with a Harbor Freight fixture. What you did was truly shade tree. 👏👏
Enjoyed your vid. It helped me change the rear on my T7 for the first time.
I love it when she does things by herself. Amazing episode
Thank you 😊🏍🔥
I am very impressed. I recently fitted one of the Mitas tyres on the 21 inch front of my DR650. It was the second hardest tyre I have fitted in 52 years of riding. It really was tough. To get the bead up on the rim took over 4.5 bar sitting overnight in front of a heater. Honestly that tyre was a killer. As a comment I'd always use heavier boots to keep the tyre down in the bead and start to fit opposite the valve. Plus sometimes I have had to use a big G clamp to break the bead when removing the old tyre.
To be honest my tyre was such a fight that as I head into my 70s I think maybe I'm just going to have to pay to get it done in future. But it sure was good to see someone young still doing in real life. I'm impressed.
Awww! Thanks a lot for that comment. Mitas sure is a struggle!
I agree about fitting opposite the valve first, it allows the bead to drop further into the well of the rim therby giving you more tyre to work with. and you don't risk damaging the valve at its interface with the tube. When you finally get to drop the bead into the rim at the valve make sure you push the valve tool inwards so the tube does not get trapped under the bead. I have fitted the same tyres to my Yamaha SuperTenere and am impressed with their longevity, but not their ease of fitting though not as hard as Motoz Tractionator GPS. I also balance my tyres even on my adventure bikes. Great and entertaining video, good on you for making the effort, at least now if you strike trouble on the trail you will have that experience and be much wiser.
What an awesome video Henriette. Mechanical issue? No problem, let's go: get relaxed, no gloves, flip flops, a few tools, a bit of swearing and that's how it's done. You're truly an amazing and inspiring traveler on 2 wheels, well done!! Keep it up, you're doing great! 👍👍
Awwww! Thanks a lot Nelio, what a lovely comment! 😊😊😊
I'm just about to attempt to mount the same Mitas. You are an inspiration!
The world of Mitas.
My favourite fantastic tyres, but a hell to put on (certainly the Dakar versions)
Fantastic job. Well done.
Im just taking a brake from my garage changing my Mitas E07+. This is the third time I do this myself on this model of tires. I HATE IT !. But when they are on, they are great. Booth on asphalt and gravel. And they last long. Got to love them for that :)
Well done, Thanks for the tutorial. I will do mine myself now!
NICE! awesome video!
Super detailed and clear. Thanks for this vid!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Excellent job! Love that tire, may have to put some on my adv 790!
Perfect video 👍🏻
Saw a really go tip on another chanel. Coat the tube with silicone spray. Makes it slippery and avoids pinching while installing with levers.
That's a good tip - if you can get it on the road.
Brilliant vid! thanks👌
Brings back good memories! Very well put together, we love to watch your videos here on CZcams!
Thanks guys. Miss you. Such great time with you in Morocco.
Fantastic! You are awesome. This is the only start to finish I've seen. Thanks.
Thanks a lot 😊🏍🔥
Excellent video Henriette
Thank you
Well done ! Thanks for the tutorial and for the list of tools. Could save hours of struggling with the wrong tools.
You are very welcome!
Your working shoes are the best! 😀
My favourite safety flip flops 😄🏍️🔥
Thanks for sharing the techniques and frustrations! I find swearing to be part of my motorcycle maintenance activities, too.
Awesome how you did it. Love all the way from Borneo.
Thanks David!
Woooow I just discovered this channel. She’s lovely, what a great attitude 🙌🏻
Thank you Olaf
Great video . . . it was like a suspense movie when that last little part was refusing to get in place. Well done!
Thank you for sharing the best motorcycle tire changing video on CZcams!
That was a damn neatly executed bit of work! Hats off to you! 🤗
Aww! Thanks a lot!
You need one of the Motion Pro Bead Buddy's to help hold one side of the tire into the drop center of the wheel while you spoon the other side on. Makes the job much easier.
Impressive...great content and your a superstar .
Awww! Thanks a lot 😊🏍🔥
This video helps alot.
Thankyou for sharing this video. This will really help me learn how to change mine on my 21 BMW F 750 GS . I learned lots of tips and will watch a 2nd time or 3 . I have a center stand , but will use my little stand for doing the front tire .
Changing tires is hard as you know. Well done.
Great video.
I know I'd never have the patience to do this.
If I was stranded in the desert with a damaged tyre: I'd just drink my emergency supply of alcohol and wait for the vultures to eat me.
Ahahahaha!!!!
Much Enjoyment 👍😎
Very impressed that that you managed to smile throughout the struggles with new tyre!! All the little tips and tricks you mentioned along the way are invaluable… will be putting a new tyre on myself for the first time this weekend and feel much better prepared for what’s coming having watched your fabulous video 😊
Thanks a lot!!! You might also want to read the comments, there are quite some good inputs 😊🏍🔥
Girl, your awesome.
Fixing by yourself is the magic not many can say this. Happy rolling.
Thanks a lot 😊🏍🔥
Deu trabalho mais conseguiu !!! Parabéns. Linda.
Nice instructional video. I just struggled with a rear Dunlop Trailmax Mission tire today. Impossible! Manufacturers are making them so stiff these days they clearly don't care about those of us who still use tubes and tire irons. With offset spoked wheels on the newer and more expensive bikes, the market is catering to tubeless. And street riders just get it done at a shop because they are less remote.
nice video. I just changed my back tire on my CRF450l. I put on TW302. I used baby powder inside and windex as lube. I like your stem puller tool.
I just saw you doing a great job, skilled and having the right attitude, girlpower !
don't be to hard with the tension of the axle nut for the sake of your bearrings :) 👏
Thanks for that input. I do think I have a tendency to over tension my bolts!
great job, we have all been there. Same issues. But never in flip flops or bear feet. Congrats.
Someone might have already mentioned this but if you don’t move the tyre levers more than 90 degrees to the wheel then you can’t pinch the inner tube. But some great tips there that I’m going to try on my Africa Twin tyres this week. 👍
Thanks a lot 😊🏍🔥
Great video. Thank you for sharing.
I've just purchased a couple of these. I think I'll leave it to the my local tyre fitter mate. 😃👍❤️
Bravo! You have given me confidence on trying this myself. $150 installation fee you will save me each time!
Great instructional video. Those Mitas E07s are a great tire. They are also an awful tire to install AND remove. Have to agree with what you said, "I don't want to repair the tire on the road".
Thanks a lot Paul.
Henriette is it? U deserve a big, big LIKE. Am impressed by u on so many levels. I specially appreciated that u took the 5 seconds to thank the old tire for all its prior services. I also thank my car (and God) after a long trip for getting me safe to my destination, so that's why I appreciated u thanking your old tire. But that was only the cherry/icing on the cake in this video! Big kudos to u!
Great job, especially with a new tire. Well done. My turn tomorrow, but without the new tire struggle. First time so hope it goes smoothly 🙏.
Good luck! Let me know how it went!
I was just thinking about curse words a few seconds before your comment :-) Great job. Hope i never get a flat tire, but did get a pump a few weeks ago just in case. Another great video!
Thanks a lot Johan!
Love your safety shoes.😅😅😅
Well done. Good workout 😂
Yes, For The Love of Wheels is correct!! Henrietta that was a really comprehensive instructional video. Thank you for your patience and instruction. 🤣🤣
I would have shown my frustration at lot earlier than you did 🥴🥴
Thank you
Thank you!
Excellent video. No workshop, no super-clean surroundings, no super production. Just REAL. I like it a lot. And super informative. Thank you! Is that a Danish registration plate?
LOL! This is how all of my tire changes go! All the other videos pn how to do it make it looks so easy and when I try nothing works out easy.
😂😂😂
Well done! You correctly started dismounting the rubber at the valve, but did not finish there while mounting. You struggled a bit while the valve avoid the rubber to slip to the inner rim. You are doing well, your riding, filming, editing… just amazing. Thanks to share your journey. 👍
Thanks a lot Michael. 😊🏍🔥
Lovely!!! Really brave woman. No worries, we all swear when doing staff 😂😂😂
Awesome work
Thanks Hicham! Miss you! 😊
@@ForTheLoveOfWheels miss you mooooore 🙏🙏
Hello Henriette I really enjoyed seeing someone else wrestle on with these for a change having just fitted a pair to my GS650 Dakar. I admire your restraint in the use of explitives because as you know these are very stiff. I found the front 90/90 21 much harder than the rear 130/80 17. I have found that the little spray bottle that I use to clean my visor with a little extra fairy is perfect for lubing up the tyre. Well done for producing this very entertaining and informative video.
Thanks a lot! Yeah, spray bottle sounds smart. 😊
Amazing work. I just installed some Shinko E705s after removing Conti Trail Attack IIs and both are challenging. I would not like to do this on the side of a road. The side walls are so stiff, to prevent pinch flats but if you mess up and pinch the tube doing a repair are you better off with an easier tire to begin with. The Metzler may be the better choice. I found that having some plywood blocks to keep the bead off the rim while spooning helps. 3/4" for the rear and 1/2" for the front. I slide them between the bead and the rim to keep the tire in the valley. One more tool but it helps. 👍👍
Great video one thing i use to keep the tyre beading down into the wheel is a couple of sockets to wedge between the tyre and wheel works really well and ang tight tyres will fit on easier.
I worked in a shop in Skagen, Denmark with forklift tires and that Mitas was as hard to rut on as forklift rubber. Good job Henriette and big thanks for this video!!!
Thanks a lot Tom!
Remember that if you are having trouble out on the trail when attempting to break the bead off the rim you can carefully balance the bike whilst putting the rim under the side stand and using the foot of the sidestand as a press.
just found your video and I just love how pleasant you are to the locals. Zambia was a fucking nightmare but you were so good about it
Thanks a lot Renee Zambia was also so lovely. And every time things get tough, I remind myself I don't have to walk 10 km’s just to get water. Many Zambians live tough lives. ❤️
Very informative video, thanks. I was really interested to watch, as I am deliberating on the choice of my next bike choice - was considering the V-Strom 800 DE, (so with tubes), but a little concerned about the tyres, should I get a puncture. At the beginning of the video I was inspired, but after such a skillfull, knowledgeable person having trouble, and taking 47 minutes, I'm going to go with something that has tubeless! I mainly do road riding anyway, so tubed doesn't make much sense really. Thanks for helping me decide!
Actually, it is reassuring to see you struggle a bit. Most tire videos make it look so easy that I wonder why it is so difficult for me to change a tire. Thank you.
Hahaha! That's awesome! Yeah, we got to keep things real 😄
Thanks interesting video with some great tips
I’m having the Mitas E-07 rear fitted to my Himalayan in a couple of days. Not the plus version tho.
I’m a 66yo male & helped by another, a 16yo & both of us had no experience & was able to extract old tire but gave up after 45mins w a new tire wc is hardly flexible. We gave up & just took tire to an expert who did it in 3mins alone. My Honda xr125 w 17’s on the rear. I attached a mt60 pirelli tire wc also is made of hard compound. You motivated me to attempt again another day. You are so nice always managing to smile. I was cursing for the whole time in attaching new tire. Be safe & hope to keep on watching your beautiful vlogs
Drink beer next time 😆🍻
A great video. Just one extra tip. Remove the shrader valve before inflating to set the bead. This avoids resistance to the the inflator/pump. It works on both tubed and tubless tyres. Thanks again
Thumbs up for the safety shoes 😎🍻
Must always keep opposing side of tyre in wheel well to assist. Always take many small bites with levers. SLOW and STEADY 😎.
Great job 💪🏼
Yup, those are my safety flip flops! 😆
Awesome perseverance! Flip flops might need an upgrade though..😉
Well done! Thank you :)
Thanks! 😊
great video.
Thank you!
Excellent video very informative. Respect that is one difficult ture especially on the thin rims of the 250 and 300. Do your self a favour and use motoz rallz great all around tyre, not as tough as this Mitas or a 606 but goodness they are easy to fit and repair while being a great all around and long lived tyre also.
They're from the Czech Republic, it's great 🙂😜 a friend has them but I prefer my Bridgestone ok 👌👍
great job! but use better baby powder or silicon spray for the tube..... it will protect the tube much better . wish you happy and safe riding !
Well done you. I've not had to replace a tyre, yet, as I've always taken my wheels into a tyre shop to get the tyres replaced. I went on a trip through France and Spain last year and was a bit worried abut getting a puncture, but all went well. In July I'm off, from the UK to Albania and watching your video has made me feel a lot happier about fixing a puncture. I shouldn't have to replace a tyre as I've got new ones on for the trip. Gonna get me a valve stem puller before I go though, and I like the trick with the rag. Great stuff.
Oh, Albania! One of my favorite countries to ride!
@@ForTheLoveOfWheels I'm getting exited already, but don't leave the UK until the 5th July. Well, excited, and a bit nervous, but it's supposed to put you out of your comfort zone.isn't it?
@@Jaffa1951 Absolutely! I am nervous before every border crossing!
Albania was really something special. Very kind people and lovely scenery. You will love it!
@@ForTheLoveOfWheels Thanks. Albania, here I come.
Good on you - for attempting that; not many Lassies would ... I'm impressed that you travel far on a 250 cc bike; so many feel that they can't go beyond their driveway on less that a Liter bike! 😄 Of course, the developing world knows better than that.😏
Loved your video! FIY, if you want to carry less tools, you can use the valve puller to remove the inside of the valve meaning you dont need the red valve remover (Less tools, less wight!)
True, but the valve puller come apart if the valve is very tight, so I don't trust it
To avoid the struggle with the valve stem and eliminate the stem pulling tool, next time just place the tube into the tire before starting to put tire on the rim. Have enough air in the tube to keep its shape, obviously with the tube valve installed. Then when ready to fit tire to rim, pull out the tube near the valve, just enough to easily put the valve stem through the hole in the rim, and fit its retaining nut to keep it in place. Now stuff that short area of tube near the valve back into tire as much as possible and proceed to fit tire to rim as usual. With enough air in tube, the tube always stays far enough away from the tire bead when using the levers, much less chance of pinching the tube, making a hole.
Not sure this can be done with a Mitas, but sure worth the try
I used "Baja No Pinch Kit" to mount my Mitas E-07 plus Dakar. and yes, those tires are hard to mount.
Thanks for sharing your experience.
😊🔧🏍🔥
that was awesome Ms H , and i love ya japanese safety boots lol 🙂
Hahaha! Right! It seems to be the go to footware in Morocco, no matter what you work with, so you know "When in Rome...."
Great video. Thank you for making it. Great job done.
If you can get a few drops of engine oil off the oil filler cap, dipstick you can spread it onto the axle shaft withyour finger so it will have some lube on it until you can put grease on it in the future.
Do you find the tire patch glue in the tube will dry out over time even if the tube has never been opened? If so maybe I should get a new tube of glue very 2 years?
Fantastic work ma’am! Currently in the throes of changing the rear tire on my Goldwing. It’s been an arduous, painstaking process involving lots of frustration. I was using 4 tire irons and copious amounts of soapy water and ended up having to cut the tire from the wheel. Debating if I even care to try to fit the new tire on the rim, lol 😅. You made it look relatively easy! Watching such a pretty lady changing a tire by hand makes me want to try just one more time before I throw in the towel and take it to a shop. 😂
Ush! Sounds like you need more beer and swear words. Good luck!!!!
@@ForTheLoveOfWheels Haha, not gonna lie, I finished off a six pack last night after all was said and done. I’m going to look at ensuring the initial bead I set in is in the center of the rim to give some more room to wedge the rest of the bead on with irons. If it doesn’t work, then shop time it is! Ride safe
@@BrandonWest87 Hahaha! Love it! If you can't push it in, because the tire is too stiff, you can even use a tire iron, on that opposite side of where you are working, to force it in. As always way easier if you had more hands. Just be careful with your crotch.... those tire irons can fling out and mutilate... :D
@@ForTheLoveOfWheels 😂 I’d rather not take an iron to the nether bits! I’ll be careful
Great Job Although a few mistakes. But you got it done!! I'll be doing this in a couple days to a rear tire 130/16 Dunlop. It feels very, stiff. Not looking forward to it. But Hey this video inspires me!!!
Just remember swear words and alcohol and you will good! And cats, if you can add cats! 😄🏍🔥
Legendary.
Awww! Thanks!
I'm watching this as a PTSD recovering tactic. Mad respect for taking on this job. Just installed my Shinko 110/80/19's, using 3 24" heavy duty car tire arms, approximately 2 hours with decent amount of scuffing on the rims and even a slight tear on the rubber itself, almost took out my eyes, and nearly gave up twice, still not finding 1 video as difficult or traumatic as this tire, would never recommend this job to anyone unless you have a $500 tire install station.
😂 Omg! So glad you still have your eyesight!!!
@@ForTheLoveOfWheels 😂
Hi from the Netherlands,
That was quite some work on that "bitch". 🤭
I also love that tire. Together with the Bridstone AX41. Maybe i even like the AX41 a bit better.
You showed it like it is in the field. That is what i really like of your video. And also explaining every step of the way.
It is not a tire that you want to change when it is 5 degrees celsius and lower. You used great tools. But they are expensive.
Sometimes strong zipties can help a lot. By putting them around the other side if the tire so the tire sides are pulled to the middle of the rim. Giving you a bit more space. Sometimes it gives that little bit of edge to pop the other side on.
Greetings from the Netherlands.💪
I really like the ziptie idea!!!!
We had these same tires put on our CB500X Honda’s by our mechanic and he used his automated tire machine. He said it was the toughest tire he’s ever had to mount.
Touché to you!
Jeez! Now I feel even better!!! 😄
nice
Excellent Henriette. Keep this up and You will soon be competing with Itchy Boots. Just wondering if You're using TL tires? I have not been able to find TT Mitas E 07+.. Cheers from Norway.
Thanks dear. I use tubes always. On long distance travel in 3rd world countries, you need to keep things simple. Tubeless is good until you damage your rim.
I did a set of them and no doubt they were stiff plenty of soap was key.
Yup! Lubrication is the trick for sure!!!
Amazing video, and gives me the confidence that it’s possible to replace difficult tyres on the trail. Difficult tyres in my books are the Mitas E-07 / Heidenau K60 / Dunlop Mission Trailmax with wooden sidewalls. My rear tyre is 150/70-17 tubeless. What was the elapsed time from start to end?
Wooden sidewalls........ Urgh! Sounds painful! I am not sure about the time. Probably 1-2 hours. But thats including filming and handling camera etc.
You will find breaking the bead harder with rims for tubeless tyres as they have extra impressions to hold the tyre in place but proper beadbreaker /levers do the job well. Just using normal levers is difficult plus you'll need a heavy hammer.
I use another bike’s side stand as a bead breaker.
BRILLIANT!! 👏
Really great tips and faultless execution. The only thing I'm left curious about is balancing. I know from my mechanic bro-in-law it's not entirely necessary to balance dirt bike tires, but how does that translate to trekking across continents? Also, do you have a method to dealing with your spokes?
Cheers! x
Hi Cavalier. Thanks for your comment. I will balance the tires if its more road oriented tires and I need to do a lot of miles on tar. Then I will stop by a mechanic and have it done. Or put the tire on some stand and use a broomstick and try to balance it myself.
Regarding spokes, I will check them, by hitting them with a tool and listen to the sound. But I have still never been in a situation where I had a problem with my spokes, so when it happens it will be a learning process for me.
@@ForTheLoveOfWheels Cuts both ways... I'm totally taking all this in and loving your footwear!! Watch out for marabunta and those big black bullet ants though.. they pack a punch! Heh I think I'm suffering from excessive spoke anxiety since the front end on my 1200 Guzzi felt excessively vibey when I first got her, and after researching wheel stuff on youtube I was quite pleased with myself for managing to dabble in the dark art of wheel alignment with positive results. A lot easier than mounting a Mitas though!!
I've still not changed a tire, and I hope to not have to (still haven't purchased plugs for tubeless yet.. lol), but with the comprehensive coverage you've just given the interwebs I'll be sure to come back if and/or when circumstances allow me to wrap my mitts around a 250 or 300 Honda though! 😍
@@CavalierNTXHAHAHA! Well your sense of humour will get you far :D
I use balance beads in my tubes instead of wheel weights for balancing wheels. You can buy a bottle of balancing beads, remove the tube valve, and pour in the beads. This can be a slow process but does the trick. Alternatively, you can by tubes which already have beads inside (I use CounterAct bead balancer tubes in all my bikes).
Hi! You are strong!
I've passed this way (Sahara->E-07) several years ago. Damaged the tube, so x1,5 to pain and skill. And did not have such fine valve puller? so +0.5 because I really used a food can to push beads wide when putting the tube in and drive the valve to rim hole:)
And after all I do not need more a wrench to tight the axis's nut - hand is enough for it :)))))
BTW, why you did not use your pretty Motion Pro bead breaker on start on Sahara?
liked your video, but please put shoes and gloves ;) And for the record, if you spray some degrip oil in between tire and rim, you just have to wait a couple of minutes and all will come out easily. Then silicone spray the tube ! this, with double rims locks will allow you to ride even 0.3 bars in off road difficult parts without any problem .... good rides !!!! Finish setting up on other side, to prevent cutting your hands/arms on crown sprocket if shit hits the fan. i'm used to change tires super fast but last one was a ...joke : 6 pinches in tube, which I have never done before in my whole life and 1 hour to change it... Tire changing is something which really can be impredictible sometimes. but for sure, as the proverb says "if you use strength you are wrong"
Not just a pretty face. Watched every minute of this. Well done, not an easy job. Love the `safety boots` 🙄😅
Awwww! Thanks a lot! Yes, I too love my safety flip flops! 😆🙈
Great video, very impressive how you kept your cool. Love the swearing, totally appropriate in the circumstances. Out of interest is it possible to convert the wheel to tubeless? I hate tubes.
I think it is, but it's quite an expensive option.
Yes, you will need some silicone sealant, and som specific tape from 3M.
I never looked into it. I am not interested in tubeless for long distance traveling. Keeping things as simple as possible is the most important. If I bend a rim somewhere on a mountain in Zambia or Malawi, it's better with tubes. Can be fixed with any roadside mechanic.
When you were showing the tools required for changing a tyre, you should have just pointed to your laptop and said watch my videos. 😁
Well not quite dear, you dont use the same tools for the front tire...
@@ForTheLoveOfWheels I grew up in Zambia, but since living in the UK I'm ashamed to say I haven't changed a tyre, only on bicycles, I should practice would be handy in an emergency.
It's very well explained, but that's a Mitas 07, not an 07 plus, if I look at the tread pattern. The 07 plus is more touring oriented. What you have is a 50/50 tire.
Quality working shoes. Lol.
How did you find the Mitas Enduro Trail? I have just installed a new one at the back. So far I'm finding it good but not sure on wet.
Hi, I never tried the Enduro Trail. But curious to hear your experiences with them ☺️
Cutie p.s don't forget to use a 90 dageee vavle stem and be sure to use bead sealer. Don't forget to have a freshly brewed breakfast English tea with a pinch of cold pressed sugar.