This is my first bike and first ever tire change. I was apprehensive to do it myself, but a guy at work reassured me that I wouldn’t have much issue. I’ve done plenty of automotive work, but I typically leave tires to the professionals.
I got 5k out of these Battlax T45s, but the rear was especially looking worn. I went with Shinko 712 in a size up from stock for a little more clearance on lean angle. They are tubeless tires, but everything I’ve read has led me to believe putting tubes in will not be an issue.
I use the bike primarily for commuting to work. Very much looking forward to being on the road again.
Don’t mind the Triumph. That’s my buddy’s
Tire changes usually involve some suffering. I do the dirt bikes often enough, that I know how to do it, but I’d rather someone else do it.
I try to approach everything as a learning opportunity. It’s good to gain at least a little experience in everything you can. I think I’d rather someone else do this in the future, haha, but I can at least say I’ve done it myself before now.
It’s a good policy. Not much wrenching on a bike is really hard, but a lot of it has tricks that make things faster/safer/easier. Tires fall into that category, but even then a super stiff sidewall can turn the process into more exercise than you wanted that day. Some jobs, like brake work are better if you have someone experienced there to double check the work. Valve adjustments sound like a nightmare, but it’s just some easy math, a magnet and fighting with a rubber gasket for an hour (screw you Honda!)