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Post by scootdoggydog on Apr 3, 2013 3:33:39 GMT -5
I need to change the front tire on my scooter its a 130-60-13 I ordered a new one from www.motorcycle-superstore.com/ and I know its a PITA to DIY so Im problably gonna have to take it somewhere but I dont know where so Im looking for suggestions Im in the chicagoland area more specifically Valparaiso Indiana right now Ill problably remove the front wheel and bring it somewhere like I did when I was in Florida its been a while since I took the front wheel off the last time I did it was to change the front brakes I think I remember I had to bleed the brakes theyre front disc Im not sure if Ill have to do all that again I hope not Im just looking for some suggestions and tips on where to go and the easiest way to do it Ill take it into the chicago area if theres a good place to go there any help would be appreciated thanks |
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Post by terrilee on Apr 3, 2013 7:58:11 GMT -5
HI & WELCOME
what i did was just take the new tire & old to a M/C shop.
most will do it.
just causally tell the guy thats gonna do it,
that scooter rims arent as strong as M/C's
and you should be fine.
make sure they balance it
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Post by millsc on Apr 3, 2013 8:37:35 GMT -5
its not bad with huge screwdrivers and crowbars, spray it with silcone it goes on easier
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Post by scootdoggydog on Apr 3, 2013 22:05:45 GMT -5
alright well after calling a couple places it looks like Ill be doing this one myself one place said that their machine wont fit a 13" tire and the other wants almost $40 I got it done before at a scooter shop in Fl for like $12 and after looking at a tire changer from harbor freight www.harborfreight.com/portable-tire-changer-69686.html about $50 shipped I think itll be better just to do it myself the rear tire will need to be changed soon too so I think this is the best way to go Ive never done this before never even seen it done I know theres a lot of info on the scootdawg.proboards.com site but its hard to find I dont know where Id be able to get any silicone spray but Ive head about alot of people having success with dish detergent I just hope I dont mess anything up like the rim tire or machine so does anybody have any advice or helpful links to share |
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Post by scootdoggydog on Apr 5, 2013 3:25:07 GMT -5
does anybody know where to get the plastic inserts seen in this video or maybe even what theyre really called?
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Post by ramblinman on Apr 5, 2013 6:46:50 GMT -5
does anybody know where to get the plastic inserts seen in this video or maybe even what theyre really called? they are rim protectors. www.amazon.com/Motion-Pro-08-0357-Rim-Protector/dp/B000MXZHUIonly purpose is to avoid scratches or small dents. you could probably construct something with duct tape and save yourself some money. |
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Post by chihuahuas on Apr 5, 2013 7:33:34 GMT -5
Changing tires is an art. It requires practice.
I use a clamp to break the bead.
I use inner tubes. Yes on tubeless.
I keep spare tubes on hand.
I keep spare tires on hand.
Tubeless scooter tires are all-ways leaking down, Tubes don't leak down. Until you get a hole in them then it's no fixing it on the fly.
Now days if I get a flat I call a tow truck and get it home and fix it there.
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