| Couple of tricks. Some Wopstar already mentioned. Baby powder is a great thing to put in the tire itself. It helps prevent chaffing from the tube running on the tire. Then, make sure it is just loosely inflated. When I change a tire, I always run my hand over the inside and outside of the rim and file anything off that is even the least bit questionable. Also, add lots of dish soap to the outside of the tire. This will greatly aid in slipping the tire on. There are lots of debates on what to use but I find straight liquid dish soap to be best. Always check your rim strip as well. Duct tape works great but a rim strip is only $1.99 from RMATVMC so just order one when you can. Check to make sure you rim lock does not have any metal exposed and remember the rim lock goes under the rim strip. Besides that, not too much to offer. Tire irons make tire changing magical. Get a five gallon bucket or if you have the room, a 55 gallon drum to set the tire on. I use a five gallon bucket and it is great. I can change a tire in about 20 minutes.
__________________ --'03 CRF450r--
--FMF Pipe, Pro-Tech Revavle--
--Vortex Basket With Tusk Disks And HP Springs--
--Pro Taper Triple Clamps And Bars--
--Devol Full SP With Moose HGs--
--Renthal 13/50 With R1 Chain--
--Now It Is The End, Probably...--
--'06 CBR F4I--
--Bone Stock--
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