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Just wondering if anyone out there is changing their own tires. I'm planning to have a go at changing the front on my BA in the next few weeks and wanted to know if there are any special tools I'll need besides a set of tire levers. I've changed mountain bike tires dozens of times and I'm guessing the process is about the same only requiring a little more muscle.

Thanks,

Keith

Pretty much the same procedure. It's no harder than on any other bike, just make sure the bead on the other side from where you are working is down in the center of the rim to give you enough slack. And be careful not to pinch the tube!

Once the tire is changed, it would be a good idea to get the assembly balanced at a bike shop.

I'm actually thinking about getting one of these balancers that was reviewed here;

http://www.webbikeworld.com/Reviewed-motorcycle-products/balancer/

I figure if I do a few sets of my own tires and a handful for friends it will pay for itself. My BA needs a front before my big summer trip and my Trophy needs both front & back. That's ove $100 savings right there if I were to do them all. Although, I'm skeptical as to how important balancing really is for a bike (the BA) that spends most of its time below 70 mph.

I realize on the tubeless tires I'll need a way to break the bead and reset it once the new tire is on. Am I correct in thinking I don't have to worry about this with the tube-type tires on the BA?

Thanks Again,

Keith