DIY Tyre Change - Need Compressor?

[Andy Clap]

So, finally getting around to changing my tyres (I bought the things MONTHS ago and haven't got round to it).


Will I be able to pop the bead in with a footpump (actually have a standey-upee-hand one but can't remember what it's called!) or will I need a compressor?


Cheers

[Fazerider]

The chances of getting tyres to seat with a footpump are pretty close to zero imho.
The only time I tried to change tyres myself I ended up visiting four different garage forecourts before finding one with an air supply that delivered fast enough.

[Andy Clap]

Hm, that's what I feared.  Ta.


Starting to wish I'd just got the garage to do it TBH   

[limax2]

Will I be able to pop the bead in with a footpump (actually have a standey-upee-hand one but can't remember what it's called!) or will I need a compressor?


Cheers

The pump you describe is a stirrup pump. Quite popular with serious pedal cyclists.
Pretty well zero chance of seating a motorbike tire with it.
There was an interesting video posted on here recently using "easy start", or some such flammable spray, and a lighter to seat the tire, but I think I'll stick with the compressor.

[unfazed]

What make/name of tyre are you putting on?

[Andy Clap]

What make/name of tyre are you putting on?

The good old BT21's.  I know they're old hat, but I've always got on fine with them in 13 years of riding Fazers and get good wear.  But then I ride like an old man 

[Billy Balthorpe]

Aldi had some cheap compressors on sale along with the tyre inflator last week, probably some left if you look around.

[unfazed]

What make/name of tyre are you putting on?

The good old BT21's.  I know they're old hat, but I've always got on fine with them in 13 years of riding Fazers and get good wear.  But then I ride like an old man 

Was asking because the PR4 are hard to seat and the PR3 are only a little easier. Never had any issue seating BT21s. 
Bt21s are old hat now and perfect for a fellow riding like an old man 

[chaz]

even with a compressor take the valve core out and sometimes you have to put a ratchet strap round the tyre, you could try this with a hand pump or even get a load of mates with hand pumps and join them together or just pay the £15 to have it fitted and balanced?
PS I bought my compressor from toolstation £99, but still have get my tyres from a bike garage, by the time you pay delivery and fitting the work out about the price.

[Buzz]

WD-40 and a lighter?

[Andy Clap]

WD-40 and a lighter?

  Brill