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DIY Tyre Change - Need Compressor?
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19-03-15, 06:55 PM
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 
19-03-15, 07:08 PM
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.
19-03-15, 07:21 PM
Hm, that's what I feared. Ta.
Starting to wish I'd just got the garage to do it TBH :\ 
19-03-15, 07:53 PM
(19-03-15, 06:55 PM)Andy Clap link Wrote: 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? 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.
19-03-15, 09:31 PM
19-03-15, 10:08 PM
Aldi had some cheap compressors on sale along with the tyre inflator last week, probably some left if you look around. 
20-03-15, 01:08 AM
(19-03-15, 09:31 PM)Andy Clap link Wrote: [quote author=unfazed link=topic=16315.msg187702#msg187702 date=1426791275] 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 :lol [/quote] 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 :lol :lol 
20-03-15, 04:27 PM
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. 
20-03-15, 04:52 PM
Eagles may soar, but weasels don't get sucked into jet engines...
20-03-15, 08:20 PM
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