Tires

[Acton67]

Looking to get 2 sets of new tires on both bikes I'm working on but would like to save cash. Both bikes have 110/90-19 62H tires on the front and 170/80B-15 on the rears. What other tire sizes can I use and what is the cheapest brand? Shinkos are going for $80 for the front and $160 for the rear. I'm considering investing in a cheap harbor freight balancing stand and using the zip tie method to change tires. All the shops around here won't let you buy tires from 3rd party or they won't mount them.

[navigator]

For mounting, get a set of 3 tire spoons. Easier than the ziptie fiasco.
For balancing you can run an piece of rod over two 5 gallon pails, spin slowly and tape weights to the wheel til you get the assy to stop at different places. if it stops at the same place add weight to the 12 o'clock position.
Or use Dynabeads.
When mounting put the paint dot on the tire at the valve stem.

[sgtcall]

I have heard that this works well but I am sure the spoons do too.

[hillsy v2]

I have heard that this works well but I am sure the spoons do too.

I bought one of those and the bolt that holds the wheel on is thicker than most front wheel axles.

I still use zip ties even with this thing. Getting a new tyre on with zip ties is pretty easy - getting old hard tyres off is more of a challenge.

[sgtcall]

I have heard that this works well but I am sure the spoons do too.

I bought one of those and the bolt that holds the wheel on is thicker than most front wheel axles.

I still use zip ties even with this thing. Getting a new tyre on with zip ties is pretty easy - getting old hard tyres off is more of a challenge.

You have Harbor Freight down under?

[sgtcall]

My local power sports store will change any tire for $50 if you bring them the wheel and the tire. If the wheel is still on the bike it's $100. I even had amazon deliver the tires to the shop and the store called me to let me know they arrived.

Mount Holly Motor Sports on Route 206 if you are willing to make the trip.

[Acton67]

My local power sports store will change any tire for $50 if you bring them the wheel and the tire. If the wheel is still on the bike it's $100. I even had amazon deliver the tires to the shop and the store called me to let me know they arrived.

Mount Holly Motor Sports on Route 206 if you are willing to make the trip.

I finally pulled the trigger and bought 2 set of Dunlop tires ($81 for the front, $123 for the rear), new tubes and dyna beads. Bought a set of tire spoons like navigator suggested and picked up a bead buddy. Between me and my buddy whose bike I'm working on we should be able to do this.

Looked into the dyna beads and with how simple they are to use I decided to do it myself. No need for a balancing stand. A lot if good videos on YouTube too.

[hillsy v2]

I have heard that this works well but I am sure the spoons do too.

I bought one of those and the bolt that holds the wheel on is thicker than most front wheel axles.

I still use zip ties even with this thing. Getting a new tyre on with zip ties is pretty easy - getting old hard tyres off is more of a challenge.

You have Harbor Freight down under?

No we don't. Mine is not Harbor Freight but it's more than likely from the same Chinese factory.

[hillsy v2]

Looked into the dyna beads and with how simple they are to use I decided to do it myself. No need for a balancing stand. A lot if good videos on YouTube too.

I ran beads on my LC rear with the car tyre. Really easy to use and work great.

[navigator]

One thing about Dyna beads is that they can clog the valve stem while filling.
I pulled the bottle and ran a small wire down the hose, moving the wire creates a path to unclog it.
Some folks have used a vibrating engraver on the valve stem to help things along.

Dunlop 404's are cheap but wear sooner and don't last as long as others like the MT66.
Good performance though.