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How to Change Motorcycle Tires

Changing your motorcycle tires isn’t as difficult as it sounds. Put on a new tire safely and securely in no time flat using these DIY roadside assistance videos.

Series Summary

The first gas powered motorcycle was built by German inventors back in 1885. Even then, German engineering was some of the best in business. Over time, innovations have been made, and new technology has been discovered. Modern-day motorcycles comprise much more complex systems of metal parts and wires.

One thing hasn’t changed though: Motorcycles still have rubber tires that connect them to the road. Therefore, those tires still need to be changed from time to time because of a flat, the tread wears out or maybe just for the purposes of an upgrade. In this free motorcycle maintenance video series, learn how to change a tire on your bike. Our expert mechanic will walk you through the process, with tips on what tools to use, how to remove the carter pin and axle nut, how to loosen chain bolts and punch the axle, types of tires to choose from, how to replace the tire and properly align it, and then how to tighten everything back up and go for a test ride. This is an easy, but essential, repair for any motorcycle enthusiast. If you love to ride, these videos are for you.

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  • New Motorcycle Tire Alignment

    Motorcycle tire alignment is vital for safe driving and tire preservation; learn how to align new motorcycle tires in this DIY motorcycle maintenance video.

  • Perform a Final Check on Newly Installed Tires

    Check a motorcycle tire after it's been installed to make sure it was properly changed and is sage and secure; learn how using the tips in this DIY motorcycle maintenance video.

  • Tighten a Motorcycle's Chain Bolts

    The chain-adjuster bolts need to be tightened after a new motorcycle tire has been inserted; learn how to tighten them on this DIY motorcycle-maintenance video..

  • Install a Motorcycle's Axle Nut & Carter Pin

    Put the axle nut and carter pin back on the wheel when changing motorcycle tires; learn how using the tips in this DIY motorcycle maintenance video.

  • Removing a Motorcycle Tire's Carter Pin & Axle Nut

    With a couple of tools, the motorcycle's carter pin and axel nut can be removed when changing a tire; learn how to remove them in this DIY video.

  • Motorcycle Tire Summary

    Keep motorcycle tire maintenance and safety in mind, not only when changing tires, but in everyday use by taking note of the tips found on this video.

  • Types of Motorcycle Tires

    The right motorcycle tires can dictate where you drive and vice versa; learn about the different types of motorcycle tires in this roadside-assistance video.

  • Loosen a Motorcycle's Chain Adjuster Bolts

    The chain-adjuster bolts need to be loosened when you're changing a motorcycle tire; learn how to loosen them on this DIY motorcycle-maintenance video.

  • Punch the Axle Through Motorcycle Wheel

    You'll need to punch the axle through the wheel in order to change a motorcycle tire; learn how to do it in this DIY motorcycle-maintenance video.

  • Removing a Motorcycle Tire from the Wheel

    Remove the tire from the wheel well of your motorcycle when changing motorcycle tires by using the tips found on this DIY motorcycle-maintenance video.