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Are sport motorcycle tires hard to replace?

Jul 11, 2011 by | Posted in Motorcycles

I have a 05 gsxr600. I need to replace the back tire. I don't have a bike stand or 50 bucks for a shop to do it. How easy is it to do?

Without a rear stand (or a way to get the rear of the bike supported off the ground in a stable manor), you won't be changing the tire.

As for the process of changing it, it's dead easy with the right tools (tire changing machine). It's

Brian M | Jul 11, 2011

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A: The best advice you can get will come from a tire tech, who will know the specifics of your situation. If you’re at a track day, odds are that there will be a tire tech there to provide you with advice on what pressure to have in your tires. Generally, 30/30 psi. or 32/32 psi. are good starting points for a streetbike. Our advice is to talk to a tire professional, and then play with your tire pressures *in a safe margin* to see what fits your riding technique. Tire pressure and rider comfort are both very subjective, so the same pressure may not feel the same to two different riders. Pressure that is too low can result in sluggish handling and high tire temperatures. Pressure that is too high can result in worn-out center tread, reduced grip and a rougher-than-average ride. When you go back to riding on the street, make sure to bring your tire pressure back to the proper setting. Many people, including canyon carvers, think that by running a lower tire pressure will result in better performance. In reality, you're flexing your tire when it doesn't need to by not having enough air pressure in it, resulting in excessive tire wear.

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