Changing the rear tire of the TW200

[scubasimon]

I've read many posts about changing tires...and have seen some youtube videos of people doing that...and seen the mech change the tires and tubes of my TW200 using the machine to break the bead and all that.

 

I have also read many posts about how important it is to bring a spare tube and tire irons and all of that in case there is a puncture.

 

My question is...has anyone every changed the rear tire of a TW200 by hand? Is it even possible? I've scoured three forums (SBF, ADV and TW200FORUM) and haven't found anyone who has done it by hand.

 

EDIT: I did find one actually...but they had to use a Jeep to unbead the tire

 

If this wasn't possible...then maybe all TW200 riders need to have a different strategy for tire problems when on long trips. Would love to hear your experience...if any.

[ahcaibiker]

wow, i thought all motorcycle tires are tubeless already in this day and age...

 

your tw tires are not tubeless ah?

[scubasimon]

actually, most tires with spoke wheels have inner tubes still...the TW200 has inner tubes for both front and rear tires.

[scubasimon]

looks like nobody has done it before in this forum...i'm not surprised cos that tire is damn bloody FAT and THICK! ok...hopefully i don't have to do it either

[ulysses_sc]

I've read many posts about changing tires...and have seen some youtube videos of people doing that...and seen the mech change the tires and tubes of my TW200 using the machine to break the bead and all that.

 

I have also read many posts about how important it is to bring a spare tube and tire irons and all of that in case there is a puncture.

 

My question is...has anyone every changed the rear tire of a TW200 by hand? Is it even possible? I've scoured three forums (SBF, ADV and TW200FORUM) and haven't found anyone who has done it by hand.

 

EDIT: I did find one actually...but they had to use a Jeep to unbead the tire

 

If this wasn't possible...then maybe all TW200 riders need to have a different strategy for tire problems when on long trips. Would love to hear your experience...if any.

 

I carry a bead breaker when riding on my supermotard in Malaysia in case I need to replace a tube somewhere...

 

http://pitposse.com/potibebr.html

 

It is extremely difficult to break the bead of a 150 or 160 section rear tire without mechanical aid. Having 3 tire irons also help. And of course, don't forget a hand/foot pump.

[Phang]

You can use a suitable size C/G clamp to break the bead.

 

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41XVPXWPF7L._SL500_AA280_.jpg

 

These are the tools and spare tubes that I carried on a long trip to Malaysia when I ride a tubed tyres bike.

 

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v198/Phang/DSCN6082.jpg

[scubasimon]

Thanks for the tips!

 

A custom tool is great And i REALLY like that clamp idea. Will shop around for one

[ProFatSir]

Thanks for the tips!

 

A custom tool is great And i REALLY like that clamp idea. Will shop around for one

 

thats what i told you already simon....:angel: