Need parts supplier recomendations

[Limpy]

Hi, I'm pretty new to motorcycling and today I got too experience the joy of my first puncture (in the rear tyre). I am also getting to the point where the front tyre needs replacing due to wear.

I've had a quick look online and I don't think it looks too difficult to replace the tyres myself. I need a bit of kit for the job and have had a look online.

I figure I need;

tyre irons,
replacement metal stems,
repair kit (for future emergencies)
pump (can buy elsewhere)
tyre (probably buy seperately)

I've found plenty of sites that just sell motorbike helmet, gloves etc and one site that sold the stuff I wanted but was in the estates.
I don't intend to break the rules for advertising but I don't know any bikers to give me a recommendations

Thanks for any help you can give me.

[P.addy]

Might be worth just getting it done at a tyre place.

They can be a pain in the arse to do.

[SQL]

my fingers still hurt from replacing mine sunday

[Limpy]

I know it might be a pain, but for me learning how the bike works and how to repair it is all part of the fun of having a bike.

I was having a look at:

How remove tyre
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Pfp2Z9k0n0&list=FL9bFLv1qHC6kWj2H5KnajrA&index=1

How to replace tyre
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AerHAYs435s

The video looks pretty clear and I would atleast like to have a shot at it myself first.

[P.addy]

Go for it, knock yourself out

I've done a few now and I really can no longer be bothered.

[Limpy]

No doubt I will get fed up with it to but I would like to know that I can do it, should I need to.

[mudcow007]

tyres on my CG came off easy peasy but they are only like pedal bike sized

"proper" bike tyres maybe a bit differcult

what bike do you have?

[Fizzer Thou]

M&P Accessories would have everything that you would need for the job.

But a big consideration must be given to how you will support your bike while doing this work.
Does the bike have a centre stand?
Are the tyres tubed or tubeless?
If they are tubed will you replace the punctured tube or repair it?
Are you going to replace the tyres like for like ie. the same make and size?
Are the tyres on your bike the OEM items or are you going to buy some better quality items?
If the tyres are tubeless have you thought about how you might break the bead?
Have you factored in tyre soap? (I have heard that cola works well )

Good luck with your efforts.I do my own tyres and the tubeless ones are a lot easier to do than the enduro tyred KTM with extra heavy duty inner tubes fitted.They do graze the knuckles quite a bit
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Just talk bikes.What else is there?

Always have a 'Plan B'

[el_oso]

one thing I will say is that is no where near as easy as changing a mountain bike tyre. Getting the tyre off was fine. Getting the new one on was not. New tyres are pretty damn stiff. Also had a lot of issues trying to get the bead seated. You may need a good air compressor to get enough air in tyre to seat the bead.

Why not go halfway and take the wheels off the bike and take a couple of loose wheels down to the garage. If you have a car or mate/parent/sister/hamster/dog with a car, then you can save yourself a fair few quid by asking them to fit to a loose wheel. usually about £15 for the pair instead of £50
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[-Matt-]

https://www.wemoto.com/

Can be good for parts quite often