How hard is it to change your own tyres on a dirt bike

ian505050 · Traffic Copper Joined: 27 Oct 2010 Karma :

I have a WR250 that requires new tyres. I know its not really possible to change tyres on a sports bike as they are sealed to the rim and need balancing.

But.....

Surely the tyres on the WR250 with the inner tubes are just a bigger version of a mountain bike tyres and dont need balancing.

I go through a rear tyre on the wr250 about every 3 months or 500 miles before i need new knobbles.

The tyres are only £40.00 and it would seem such a shame to pay a garage to do it when i am fit and healthy and have the spare time.

Maybe buy these?

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2-x-12-TYRE-LEVERS-FOR-CARS-MOTORCYCLES-VANS-SCOOTER-QUADS-WHEELBARROW-300mm-/261125080201?pt=UK_Cars_Parts_Vehicles_Wheels_tyre_Trims_Trims_ET&hash=item3ccc448489

Has anyone else done it there self and was it a ball ache?

krytenboog · Nova Slayer Joined: 30 Mar 2009 Karma :

I recently changed the front tyre on my dominator. It was just like changing a bicycle tyre but obviously a bit more pressure required to get the new tyre over the rim. I used cheap tyre levers and soap. This was my first time changing a motorcycle tyre and it was straightforward. I say go for it

jimbopea · Nova Slayer Joined: 02 Mar 2012 Karma :

I say give it a go. Done a few myself, find that 3 tyre levers is a lot easier than 2. May just be me though.

waffles · World Chat Champion Joined: 04 Oct 2009 Karma :

Just be careful not to pinch the inner tube. I have done it a few times and while it can be a pain in the arse it is a fairly simple process. There are video's on youtube that show you how to do it, like this one for example.

Give it a go!
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Supermotard37... · Scooby Slapper Joined: 31 May 2011 Karma :

Easy to do haha,like you said it's the same as changing the push bike ones,just a lil more strength is needed,I regularly change my tyres on my Supermoto rims just using a crowbar and a shovel Thumbs Up

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drzsta · World Chat Champion Joined: 20 Apr 2009 Karma :

Easy, pain if you've got a fat mousse in there though Laughing

Imonster · World Chat Champion Joined: 18 Oct 2006 Karma :

G · The Voice of Reason Joined: 02 Feb 2002 Karma :

Takes a little getting used to, but worth doing so.
Here's a standard guide below.
https://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=50717