DIY How To Change A Tire On A Harley Davidson Motorcycle

Changing a tire on a Harley Davidson motorcycle is one of the most common DIY automotive projects. Motorcyclists love to save money and do the work themselves whether it is big repairs and upgrades or even small maintenance projects.

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So how does the do it yourself craftsman change a tire on a Harley Davidson motorcycle? First you need to make sure you have the right tools.

• Valve Core
• Tire Iron
• Bead Breaker
• Air Pump
• Silicone Lubricant (Spray)
• Breezer Tire Tool

Step 1:

Using the valve core begin to let the remaining air out of the tire.

Step 2:

Use the bead breaker to break the seal of the tire and the rim. Gently insert the breaker between the tire and the rim to force a wedge until you hear a POP indicating the seal is broken. Then begin to separate the tire from the rim without doing any damage.

Step 3:

Lubricate the tire with the spray so that you have less resistance as you begin to remove it from the wheel. The silicone spray should be sprayed on the tire bead so that you can easily remove the tire with the tire iron.

Step 4:

As you go to put the new tire on make sure that you thoroughly lubricate the inner walls to allow for easier fitting. Then line it up with the wheel so that the valve stem is in the right location.

Step 5:

Simply reverse the process of what you did before. Using the tire iron, push the tire into the rim until it is in all the way around. Then you want to fill it up with air but not all the way. Take the breezer tool and rotate the bead into the edges of the rim so that you have a firm grip all around. Again make sure you aren't forcing anything and you do not cause damage to the rim.

Then slowly fill the tire up with air until it is at the right level. Listen closely for any leaks and if everything sounds good put the wheel back on your Harley and take it for a short test ride. Then check the air pressure and if everything has remained the same you can take it out for a longer ride. Then test it one more time and if everything looks good you know that you are good to go.

It may seem like a little bit of work just to change a motorcycle tire on your Harley Davidson but remember the main motivation for a DIY project is to save money. That's your real goal, to save money and accomplish something on your own. That's what makes do it yourself projects fun.