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Need new tires
- jannin
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I can use tubeless tires with tubes just fine with the spoked rims.
I can substitute a 90/90-18 tire for the front
I can substitute a 120/90 tire for the back
How hard would it be for me to put the new tire on myself? Any words of advice or cautions?
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New to Family, 1979 KZ440 LTD
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I change mine and I have a stand made out of a old car wheel, and I have tire irons. But each time I get done with a bike tire I say "Next time I'm letting the shop do it, it's worth the $25.
All I can say is it's easy for some guys and hard for others. It's up to you. One factor to help me decide is how often do I plan on changing tires? If it's twice a season I would buy the right tools and stands to do it myself; if it's every couple years or more then take it to a shop.
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As far as changing the tire, you may find that a 15" car rim works great to sit a 16" rim on to act like a table. This way, you can work with the wheel sitting flat, which saves a lot of headaches. My dad has some tire changing tools, like bountyhunter mentions, which make the job a little easier. You basically have to wedge one inbetween the rim and tire, then wedge another next to it, and try to work the tools away from each other. Sometimes having an extra person there to help is a plus. Also, get some soapy water to use as a lube for removing the tire from the rim. Good luck!
79 KZ1000 LTD. Mikuni VM26 w/ accelerator pump. 4 into 1 header. Stock intake setup. GS1100 Swingarm, My swap thread: kzrider.com/index.php?option=com_kunena&...d=5&id=210872#210872
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As for soapy water: most recommend against it as it rusts the rim inside the wheel.... seriously, mine are really rusted after many years of that. Just use a few drops of dishwashing soap on the rim without the water an the tire slides right on. baby powder inside the tire helps the tube slide in and center up.
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321,000 miles on KZ's that I can remember. Not going to see any more.
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Good advice! In fact, if you take a small jar to a car tire shop and talk nice to one of the workers you may be able to get him to give you some for free. It doesn't take a whole lot to do the job, and when you tell them you're doing a couple bike tires they will know you're not taking bread from their table. Ed
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I found some tire from "Duro" on-line. Is this brand any good?
There's nothing wrong with any of the new brands. My four KZ1000Ps are running a variety to include Dunlop, Kenda, Shinko and Chin Sheng. They all see good to me.
Mark
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