03-09-14, 06:16 PM
Hello folks,
Thanks everyone for your replies.
Okay, it sounds like breaking the bead is the most tricky part and so I've just been watching some more videos about how to do this.
It looks like it can be done via various DIY solutions involving levers etc, or I could get a proper bead breaker tool as doesn't seem too expensive, if a little bulky to store. But either way I guess I'll need something beyond just simple tyre levers if I'm going to break the old tyre's bead without damaging the rims.
How's about getting the new tyre on? Do-able with tyre irons and rim protectors without causing too much damage? From YouTube it seems so just want to check our Fazer tyres aren't super tough or anything.
Point taken on the compressor vs foot pump, kinda suspected that might be the case but thought I would see what people said. I'll either get a compressor or I guess I could use petrol station ones at a push?
Thanks again, Andy
Thanks everyone for your replies.
Okay, it sounds like breaking the bead is the most tricky part and so I've just been watching some more videos about how to do this.
It looks like it can be done via various DIY solutions involving levers etc, or I could get a proper bead breaker tool as doesn't seem too expensive, if a little bulky to store. But either way I guess I'll need something beyond just simple tyre levers if I'm going to break the old tyre's bead without damaging the rims.
How's about getting the new tyre on? Do-able with tyre irons and rim protectors without causing too much damage? From YouTube it seems so just want to check our Fazer tyres aren't super tough or anything.
Point taken on the compressor vs foot pump, kinda suspected that might be the case but thought I would see what people said. I'll either get a compressor or I guess I could use petrol station ones at a push?
Thanks again, Andy