How to change a motorcycle tire?

What do I need to change a motorcycle tire?

First of all, you should be aware that, as long as you are able, you can change the motorcycle tire by yourself without any help. Although you will change it alone, you will need a set of tools to carry out the tire installation. Having these tools is always important as you never know when you may suffer a puncture.

You will need silicone tire spray, a tire lever bead breaker, an air compressor, a tire removal spatula, a valve purger, and a pressure gauge to make sure the tires have the pressure they need.

You can perfectly change the motorcycle tire at home. On the other hand, if you do it at a gas station, for example, you can save on having a pressure gauge or an air compressor, as you will have them at the gas station for free.

Can I damage the motorcycle by changing the tire?

It is difficult to damage the motorcycle while changing the tire. However, when changing motorcycle tires, you should consider that it is important to change both tires at the same time.

If you decide not to change both tires at the same time, the motorcycle may skid or experience another complicated situation in an emergency. This is because each tire will have different wear, which will negatively affect the overall performance of the motorcycle.

If this situation causes a fall, obviously the motorcycle can be damaged. When changing motorcycle tires, it is best to change both at the same time to improve the stability of the motorcycle with two new tires and not face this problem. This is another reason to explain why you don't need to wait for a puncture to change a motorcycle tire.

When should I change my motorcycle tires?

This is one of the most important questions to consider when changing a motorcycle's tires, knowing when to do it.

The most obvious case is when the motorcycle has suffered a puncture. Although there are temporary solutions that allow you to ride for a few more kilometers, once you have suffered a puncture, you will inevitably have to change the motorcycle tire.

Another reason that may cause you to have to change your motorcycle tires is wear on the tread. Some manufacturers include certain references on their tires to know when the tread is worn enough and it's time to change them.

In this case, you should know that this is a legal matter, meaning if the police stop you and detect that your tread is too worn, they can fine you. When a tire has a too worn tread, its safety cannot be guaranteed.

This is because the tire does not perform the same and, of course, does notgrip well, especially on wet surfaces. Legally, the wear limit is 0.8 mm.

On the other hand, the tread does not have to be worn for you to need to change the tire; if it shows signs of aging, it will also be time to change it. Some tires have been used little and, therefore, have the tread practically intact, but they show other signs of aging.

Several factors can affect tires, such as climate or speed. When you detect any external sign, for example, any deformation or crack, it is highly recommended to change them.

Finally, you should also change your tires if they show an unusual wear pattern or are damaged for any other reason. If they have an unusual wear pattern, it may be due to a mechanical or balancing problem. In this case, it would also be important to have the motorcycle checked to prevent this issue from affecting the new tires.

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