How To Break A Tire Bead (Using Only Tire Spoons)
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- čas přidán 20. 09. 2020
- You can break any motorcycle tire bead quickly with three short tire irons. This works on any tire, tubed or tubeless, car or motorcycle. Read the full article here: www.theridingobsession.com/?p...
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I know this is 2yrs old, but you just helped this moto noob change his first tire without dropping an extra $70 on a bead breaker! It's much appreciated, thanks for spreading the knowledge
Good to hear. Thanks for taking part!
I have just struggled for over an hour. with no joy to break the second bead with tyre levers. Found this video, break the bead in seconds. Fantastic, thanks very much for sharing this tip.
Glad it helped.
On the rear tire of my 1994 Suzuki intruder 1400 this video saved me. This was exactly what I needed. After watching went downstairs with my 3 little tire irons and a workout mat for knee and wheel protection and popped that bead. Thanks!
Glad it helped!
HOLY CRAP I'M FAMOUS! Glad my instructions worked out for you! With a little practice, you'll get the feel right and be able to do this without scratching. In my garage, I use a crude lever contraption bolted to my workbench because it's faster, but this works out in the field. It works even better when it's a real roadside flat, because the tire is still warm. It usually takes two or three tries to break the bead, and for #2 you might have had a slightly easier time a little closer to the original spot.
Thanks for the tips!
Will this technic work on tubeless spoke tire such as ktm 1290 sar when there’s a rubber gasket that must not be damaged while dismounting the tire?
you’re a legend my G
This just saved my upcoming motorcycle trip after trying to break this darn bead for over an hour. Thank you! I'll definitely be using this method going forward.
Glad it worked out, though this is intended as a roadside solution. For in house tire changing, we recommend a modern/mechanical tire changer (powered or not). No-Mar, Rabaconda, etc.
It works!!! I have to admit, the first time I tried this method, I was beyond frustrated. Then I came back to it a few months later with a better temperament, and it was so easy!
Thanks so much!
Glad it helped!
Did It the same way a couple days ago on a sticky more then 10 years tire. Worked very well. Better then I thought it would. So thank you !
Glad it worked!
Did this over the weekend. Handy video. I just needed to do it in a couple of different locations around the tire before the bead broke off. Thank you so much.
Glad it helped!
Wow!!!
I was struggling with a tire in my garage. I couldn't break the bead. So I found your video and I broke the bead!
So simple and effective!!
Thanks
Glad it helped!
Omg it works!!!!! This is going to save me so much time trying to break the bead when I change tyres and just saved me buying a bead breaker tool.
Good to know!
I had no idea I could use my irons to do that! I went downstairs and removed the back tire from my 93 Ninja 600r in 5 minutes flat. Thank you for the demo!
Good work! Glad to help!
This was a game changer for me. I have changed my own tires for a few years but always struggled with breaking the bead i various good and bad ways. Yesterday I tried to simply use the spoons as in this video and it worked first try!
Great to hear!
"It did it ... I see it!" 😊
That must be one of the most satisfying moments for a DIY'er. I will try this myself one of these days.
It most definitely was. Good luck in your efforts!
I am amazed but this actually worked and it was so quick and easy! Would've never thought of this. Thanks so much for posting this.
Glad it helped!
Awesome easy to follow video
Doing the tires on my TL1000S and couldn't find any vids not using the Motion Pro Bead Breaker system.
Thank you for that helped me a lot
Good to know and thanks for the feedback!
All I can say is that learning these little tricks is the difference between a lot of blood and anger. I've been using a long 2x4 and a small piece of 2x4 as the 'breaker' that pushes down on the tire. I stick the wheel under my car and use the body of the car as the wedge point to lift up on the long board and push down on the sidewall with my small 2x4 piece. It works, and doesn't scratch up paint or destroy the rubber of the tire if it's going back on. But I also own these same three tire irons in the video and I'm going to try it out on older bikes and dirt bike tires.
Yup. Your method plays well. Our take on it has more to do with either a) preference or b) limited roadside options. On any other day, we'd use a No-Mar or your in-house setup with all of its forgiving leverage. But to know that the above technique works means riders have another tool in their shed, be it a default or last resort. As for bead breaking with a 2x4: czcams.com/video/dTgntzSPVWo/video.html
I wanna set that with a GT tire. The Mich's are butter compared to other tires. I've changed dozens over the years doing track days. AND, I learned the hard way NOT keeping my rims on 2x4's. Cost me a set of rotors. These floating rotors can bend much easier than the old school fixed ones. We need the video of the cussing and swearing/throwing the tire iron around 🤣🤣🤣
You're right. For a dual compound tire, the Mich sidewalls are definitely more forgiving than that of the Dunlop Roadsmarts. With the Dunlops, it's as if they forgot to turn off the steel belt machine and let them run all the way to the edge 🤣. HOWEVER ... for per-instance, roadside, ain't no other way solutions, this is a good technique to know.
At no point in the video or article are we suggesting this to be "the" way to change tires. More, it's "a" way to change tires should a replacement be available minus anyone to work on it. True sport touring has a tendency to put experienced riders on curvy, rural roads and with that, last-resort knowledge never hurts.
Tried it. Worked. Brilliant. Small spoons were better. Thank you!
Great to hear!
Thank you! After trying a couple other methods, this worked like a charm.
Glad it helped!
Thank you ! That was always a ; Bee-Auch ! You made it look easy and I will have to give it a try . Tire shop wanted $45.00 to install my tires and that's for each one . I can use the money I saved for ; Beer and Meats for my BBQ . Thanks again ! 😊
Glad it helped!
I was looking at bead breaker tools debating whether to buy one for my trail pack. Tried this method and it worked great. Even on Moroz Rallz which is a notoriously stiff tire. Thanks!
Glad it helped!
HOLY CRAP TOO! less than 1 minute and bead was broken....lol....Thanks for the info!
No problem! Glad it worked.
Excellent video. Like the way you kept it short & sweet. I would have juiced it up with soapy water and lengthen the 3 spoons. Thank you for taking your time to help others.
Great idea!
Breaking B(e)ad with the RV in the background! Thanks for the tip Walter :)
There is that, yes.
Lol
Got it, thanks!
You saved the day. Thanks a lot. After all the work on the bike today, I think the spoons may come in handy for dinner. Thanks again.
Hope you don't mind, but I would like the something here for bikers going jobs on the rear wheel. When putting on the new tire, you will find it easier to do it with the disk brake on the ground and the chain side on top. As I discovered the hard way, doing it the other way around makes it difficult with the spoons at time as the disk brake gets in the way..
Glad to help.
I have a couple with spoon shaped ends on them , I wasn't sure what they were for . Now I know !!! 😅
Good Vid Bro. I have changed 100 Motocross tires, but these damn street tires are tight. THX
Glad it helped!
So now I need to put on my new tires and promptly go grab a 4 way with onions and a coney. 😊
It's the only way we'll defeat Gold Star, Eric. Together, our chili will prevail.
@@TheRidingObsession Gold Star. 🤢
bloody good job mate, thanks for sharing.
No problem 👍
🔥...took me less than 10 min, AWESOME. Honda vtx1800 rear tire......THANK YOU 🎯👊
Glad it helped!
geez.. ya made it look so easy... I got a new tire coming tomorrow , I hope its going to be this easy.. thanks.
Good luck!
@@TheRidingObsession I just got it yesterday and im doing it as we speak. I finally just said screw it and went and got the Harbor freight "tire bead breaker" lol
Yep. We've got one of those too ;-)
The technique we're walking folks through in this video is intended more for a roadside or "hotel rally" scenario.
WOW, last tire i took off with a dremel hahaha, cut the thing in half! now i don't have to struggle with the thanks of a few tire spoons and this video
Glad to hear!
thank you some much some information is better then none
Glad it was helpful!
Worked like a charm
Good to know!
Thaank you so much! Gonna try this tomorrow!
Go slow. Take your time. Be careful. Good luck!
Worked like a charm 👍
Glad it helped!
Excellent, that is a learning curve, try it, practice it and succeed!
As with anything mechanical, practice makes perfecter!
Bought a 87 gl1200a with a front tire that is 13 years old here is hoping it's just as easy.
This technique aims to offer a roadside option. You might be happier in your garage with this: amzn.to/3vhRW1s
Dude best way ever thank you!
Glad it helped!
I've seen guys use a small flat shovel to break the bead.
That's higher tech than most TRO writers can afford ;-)
Thanks for the tip I have the same spoons
No problem 👍
Perfect. Thanks!
Glad it helped!
I found that if you remove the air and valve stem apply 1st gear and roll slowly both tire should have the Bead broken.
Fascinating.
This also worked for me! I didn't work on the first attempt. I had to do it a few times working my way around the tyre
Well done!
Works.. badass..thanks
Glad to help.
Aww man, why do tyre leaves come in pairs if you need three? 😭 great video! Thank you!
Good question.
Another very effective method is to buy an 8-inch C-Clamp from homedepot, then grind off the workpiece head (the part that swivels around) til its completely flat. I tried doing it while the swivel was still on and there is too much play but its still doable. Taking off the swivel makes bead breaking effortless when both ends are rigid and if you dont mind the extra 1-2lbs you can store the clamp anywhere on the bike where its not interfering with anything else.
Great tip! That's one of those pieces of kit that is shaped to maintain airspace, meaning it's rigid but hollow (so not a lot of room needed in the go-bag). Good thinking.
@@TheRidingObsession I think the tire spoon trick is still definitely viable for those that are looking to keep cargo as light as possible since the c-clamp kind of only serves one purpose while the tire spoons would still be needed regardless but it works well. I keep one at home and one under my seat since I only have 2 tire spoons at the moment.
Agreed. Capacity and configuration always depends on the bike.
Good stuff if you're in a bind, but I wouldn't use this method if I didn't have to as marring the inside of the rim has the potential to damage the area where the bead seats.
Agreed. This video (and its parent article) is meant for roadside remedy use. As sport touring enthusiasts, we often find ourselves in the middle of nowhere or a small town if we're lucky. When you're telling locals "any motorcycle with [dimensions] will do" ... any reasonably painless method for mounting it by hand will also do.
So I have a tube in my spoked wheel I got off right now. Will I risk pinching it? It’s only 300 miles old I’m reusing it.
There's a chance of pinching the tube with any tire change process, so go about it with the same care you would otherwise.
Thanks
Welcome
Thank you worked good
Glad it helped!
good job. same idea as motion pro bead breaker.
Basically, yeah. Only difference is the lesser number of tools being stowed. Roadside solution only.
@@TheRidingObsession motion pro bead breaker is only 2 pieces and includes tire irons. your video using tire irons is pretty slick though as most have some tire irons around.
Looks like you have a preferred solution. Great!
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Represent.
Good tip.
It replicates what Motion Pro tools do.
Soapy water, windex, or WD 40 along rim helps.
Swearing-don’t think it helps but feels good 😜.
Swearing may or may not be "suggested" in the print instructions ;-)
It worked
Good stuff.
Is that only used on motorcycle tires?
This is (probably) applicable to any tire flexible enough for the limits of human strength.
@@TheRidingObsession Yup, I've done this on tractor tires, car tires, etc. Tars is tars.
Windex is your friend
Truth.
I can proudly say this did not work for me. Shinko 805 on a DR650 rim. About ready to light the entire bike on fire.
Well, that's a bummer. Of course, now onto the "did you try turning it off and back on again" customer anti-support ...
1) You deflated the tire.
2) You pulled the valve stem.
3) The tire iron trick didn't play in your favor.
Hmmm. This comment is a job for the horses mouth. Paging Brian Wringer!
@@TheRidingObsession it was very cold out and this was the second tire I’ve ever tried to change, so it’s not the fault of the OP. I went out and bought the MP Bead Breaker irons, and those should help if/when the time comes!
There is zero (0) shame in that game. To have the right tool for conditions is key. This tutorial noise was inspired by a rural pavement and single-track dual sport aficionado who's DNA was used to conjure the character of MacGyver.
Bottom line and at the very least, you've seen that if you get stuck, somewhere in the bleeding knuckles of broken-spoke ingenuity lies a solution ... even if that solution is asking the tow truck driver for bandaids to cover the bleeding knuckles of a broken-spoke engineer.
Everyone at TRO certainly has their scars LOL.
Best of luck next time! Even better ... here's hoping there ain't one 8-)
@@TheRidingObsession you rang? My guess, as with most things involving tires, would be to just "take smaller bites". Especially with cold tires. Put the tire irons close together, try to get the middle one to move just an itty bitty bit, then move just a little to one side, and repeat. Also, try to get something slippery in there. Tire mounting lube is best, or a thin soap solution. If you use Windex or similar, make sure it's all cleaned off the wheel.
about to do this. i got one side freed up with soapy water and cussing.
the other side is giving me fits, so I'm going to use this method....
perfecto!
Glad it all worked out!
Thanks
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