After fighting with numerous tires and diy changes over the years, learning how to use the "drop center" is going to be a game changer! I would watch videos and still suffer and cuss. This is the first time it was explained and I thank you.

@ThunderMan88

3 ай бұрын

I don't know how you pull it off without the drop center technique.

Drop center is a game changer! Best video ever! Thank you!

Just changed my first tire by myself, great Video, thanks Mate! Cheers from Germany

I would add one tip, the round ink mark on the tire usually yellow or white is the heavy spot on the tire and if you put that opposite the valve stem you will be closer to a better balance with less weight. Many times through the years I didn't have to add any weight to make it balance. I have been changing my own cycle tires for over 40 years. Good video

@crpth1

Жыл бұрын

Spot on! That one is missed by most when changing tires. ;-)

@tonebonetones

Жыл бұрын

Yes. Ace of a tip!

@silverslvr5185

Жыл бұрын

I’ve always thought it was the opposite. The mark was the light spot….and I usually have weights! I’ll try it your way next time! Hope you’re right

@raybrensike42

Жыл бұрын

I believe the spot on the tire should go at the tire valve.

@crpth1

Жыл бұрын

@@raybrensike42- The catch is indeed very simple. You are right. And he is right! Many wheels design either have the light spot on the valve spot... Or on the opposite side. 😋

I’m definitely interested in more home mechanic tutorial videos like this from Craig!! Love it! You guys are what made me want to start working on bikes so stuff like this is a huge help!

I would humbly suggest two more tips: 1 - unless you have a tire with symetric rubber patern, ALWAYS put on the tire in the proper direction, which is indicated by an arrow on the tire side 2 - to ease the balancing job, position the RED indicator dot (marking the heaviest spot on the tire) opposite the valve stem; if you have a YELLOW indicator dot (lightest spot on the tire), place the tire so that it's right above the valve stem; if you happen to have both on your tire, bypass the yellow dot and proceed per the tip for the RED one Great video 🙂 e.g. I was not aware of the baby powder and a few other experience-based tricks.. Good to know.

Been riding for probably twice his age and never thought about pushing the tyre into the centre of the rim, excellent

This is the series we need! Craig just teaching us stuff!

@leeinwis

Ай бұрын

He has his own channel now but STILL doesn't do that.

Solid video. Simple, to the point, and accurate.

Great video Craig! This is the kind of stuff regular riders need to expand their comfort zone working on their bikes. You should try teaching Sean some of this stuff!

YOU ARE MY HERO..... the drop centre was my problem....... I used a few wood working clamps to keep it off the beed Thank you so much

Hi Craig, I think 1st important step before starting is finding out the tire rotation before installing it, would suck to find out you got the rotation wrong after you finish :)

@Zepplin76

Жыл бұрын

@@aarongalea that's a scammer you are replying to.

Thanks Craig! Really looking forward to learning more

Great video Craig, You did an excellent job explaining. I hope you do more videos like this. You're a natural.

Awesome video Craig. Hope to see many more of these tutorial videos like this. Easy to listen to and easy to understand.

Awesome job Craig! ! ! Thanks

Thanks so much Craig! Great info and tips! Keep them coming:)

This was awesome. I hope to see Craig do more of these!!... Very very helpful..

One the best videos on tire maintenance. Thank you Craig.

Great to see new content! I have both this and B&B feed in my notifications. Very much appreciate the team and Craig’s role. I have a new to me 2011 KLR650, a new Hawk250, and a 2011 BMW R1200RT. This information was exactly what I was looking for to be able to swap the tires myself on the KLR and Hawk. Information I need from a source I trust. Thank you guys!

Fantastic video. Thanks Craig. Makes so much sense

Best tire install video I have found. Thanks

Awesomely done and explained! thanks Craig!

Love the details. This will be an excellent series.

Loved the tutorial. On my level of understanding, not too quick and not long winded.

Awesome video!! Love is type of content especially with all the details and examples. Makes it easier when you dont have anyone local to help

Great tips, this works for tubeless tires too, although a bit more difficult. Most car tire machines can mount a motorcycle tire (it's what I did at work). Just be careful mounting it. Balancing is super easy, bought one at harbor freight and done. I'll give my pro tip. Most tires moto/auto have a dot on the tire, i believe that indicates the "light" spot on the tire. Put it opposite to the valve stem and I've had a few times where i didn't need to even add weights. 99% of tire shops don't do it.

@kevinstorm6009

Жыл бұрын

You meant to suggest they put the light spot on the tire on the SAME side as the valve (NOT on the opposite side). That way the heaviest side of the TIRE will be opposite of the heaviest part of the WHEEL, which is the valve side. That helps to balance it out.

@yellow2000SR

Жыл бұрын

Dot goes at the stem.

Brilliant video. When I think of the blood, sweat tears and industrial language i could have saved had I seen this 20 years ago I could cry !! Thank you.

Very efficient video. No wasted time and to the point with some small laughs. Time to get some spoons! thanks

Great tips. I've been changing my motorcycle tires for years with good results. Thanks.

Great job, man. Been working on bikes for years at home and just learned tons of great tricks here.

Nice video Craig! just what I needed.

WoW!! ... just what I needed. I never knew how hard/easy changing a tire would be. Now I know ... love this video.

Clear, simple and articulate with good filming, audio and editing! Nicely done! You mentioned some things not seen in many videos about how to install a tire and you didn't talk down to your viewer. Pro job, thank you! I will be passing this along to others :)

I successfully did my first tire change over the weekend. The video was a big help. Thanks!

I just bought paddock stands this season to pull my own tires and now you've given me the confidence to go ahead and change them myself too. Thanks for the informative video!

Outstanding video. Informative, funny, great pacing, good clean images, and audio. Legit. Thanks much.

This was so helpful! Thanks 👍

Awesome content! Thank you for all of the great information!!

I've changed every, and many tires on my FZ09, still learned a thing or two, BEST tire changing guide I've seen yet. Thanks guys!! Keeping to core out to seat the bead is gold, I'll be giving that a try next time!

Thank you for the drop center tip for the last bit on second bead.

Good job Craig. Well explained.

What a great video, I've been mounting my own tires for 51 years and still learned a couple tricks. Thanks much.

Great video. Learned a lot and I can do all of that stuff. Thank you.

Thank you for sharing your expertise! Have a blessed day🙌🏻

Great video, simple and straight to the point.

That was a wonderful video Craig. Long enough for a complete explanation, while short enough to keep us ADD types from losing focus. Some subtle humor thrown in the keep the hook set, and .....................viola! We all just learned some good info. Keep up the great content.

I was just gonna change my tires Saturday, but I figured I’d wait for this weekend. Glad I did

Once again this is why everyone needs a Craig. Thanks Craig

Thank you. That was a great video!

Thank you for reminding me how easy it is to diy tires change. Your presentation was fast, fun to watch, and to the point. Cheers!

Thanks Craig, awesome tips.

Love this! More of it please!

That was darn thorough, Craig! 👍

nice!! Thanks for the tips, is always good to take advices from experienced people!!!

I love Craig vids. You rock, Craig!

Thank you!!! Having watched various other videos and struggling for the last couple of days to get a tyre on a rim, I watched your video and 10 minutes later the tyre was on. Drop centre was they key however I still struggled to get the tyre to stay in the centre so slight variation - I packed some plastic spacers into the rim to make sure the tyre stayed centred and then put a clamp on the tyre and rim to force the tyre into the drop centre. Worked a treat. Definitely most helpful tyre changing video ever.

The drop centre tip is brilliant, thanks 😊

I absolutely love this video thank you for the information! This is going to help so much

Hi, Very informative video. Thank you. I had not a clue on the center channel thing. I'm so glad I know now. I noticed you didn't mention the painted dot on the tire and how it goes in line with the valve stem, and how the directional arrows on the tire is important as well. Thank you and keep up the good work.

Awesome video!! Great tips and explanation of the process. I like how you explain it in a very simple way so everyone can understand 👍

Great tips Craig. Wish we would have had the internet back in 1973 when I was 12 years old changing the tire on my Suzuki TM 75 with 2 screw drivers and a crowbar on the concrete garage floor. Makes me feel cocky that I actually got it done and did not pinch the tube!!!!👍

This is the best tire mounting video I have ever seen! Very well explained, great pro tips. with the provided info provided I feel confident enough to give it a go! Thank you very much.

Thanks!….Good advice presented in a very personal manner ..Good approach !

This video was laid out perfect. Balancing was awesome. I have changed dirt bike tires but came here for balancing. This was great and good reminder on drop centre use. Changing your own tires is a bit fun and saves cash

Thanks Craig for those tire tips

Great valid info. I always add a bit of air to the tube after it goes in but before the second bead, this helps set the tube and avoid pinches. Side note, it is very tough to get a 200 or bigger tire to drop into the center on a manual changer.

I was just thinking I need to replace my tires this winter and then bam! Great video thats to the point! More videos like this would be awesome!

I am going to try this next spring, thank you, saving this.

Love this. More of this!

OK, now it makes more sense. Thanks for the info. Last time I needed new rubber, bought a cheap changer from HF. Couldn't get 'em on and said screw it, took them in. But at $40+ a tire, when I bring it in unmounted, it is too much for something so quick and simple. Next tire change, I'll do it myself again. Thanks again.

Tire stem fishing tool. For tube tires really helps. Thank you for a good tips video.

Good job Craig! Couldn’t have done a better description myself

Absolutely the best video on tire mounting I have ever seen, have shown it to all my kids.

What a superb instructional video. Brilliant.

Yeasss. Craig and motorcycle wrenching videos! Awesome 😎

Thank you so much for this! Appreciate the knowledge!

Awesome video, thanks for a couple things that will help me next time.

Really enjoyed your presentation. Very relaxed and informative. Always enjoy when you are in the VIDs.

I never knew about the drop center. This changed my entire life.

Definitely a superior video on the subject . Good job!!

Wow, this is the explanation I needed. It was so hard to put my first set on and I used a lot of force.

This is the best explanation of the "drop zone" I have heard. Many thanks!

Well done Best tire installation video I've seen so far It's clear and concise. You don't waste your time talking about your life. I learned a lot in a short time and the key I was missing, understanding and using the "DROP CENTER"!! That's really what made the difference. THANKS !

Yo thanks so much Craig!!

best video that I have ever found online for tire changing tutorial. Thanks man

The Bearded mechanic. Thank you. About to order the stuff to do this. Not waiting on the weekend for the shop to open anymore.

I’m so glad you made this Video. I will be changing the Back Tire on my GS here in a few minutes and this Video is a Huge Help. Thank You, Great Video.👍👍

Thanks for the tips. Great advice.

This is great help, thanks a lot!!! Will try it soon!

Great video! You made it look so easy.

Keep up the good work guys the moves SRK have made are amazing

Yeah...Dyna Beads for balancing. Been using them for years. Good tip on the Drop Center...love it! Good video Craig!

Master class. Love this channel!

Best balancing tip I've seen. Thanks!!

What a great video! Thank you guys

Love the Craig tips keep them coming

incredibly helpful !! more Craig tips please.

I’ve watched so many videos and tried so many times with no luck and after this video got it done in 10mins, thanks so much.

Very thorough. Drop center is so important