Changing the tires myself..

[He Man]

Oops i mean the TIRE Is smaller than the wheel. 

[Jarvicious]

I know this may sound stupid obvious, but you might not think of it, but the WHEEL IS SMALLER THAN THE RIM!!!! Just remember that!

I'm pretty sure Confucius just shat a brick in approval.

Just remember, there is no spoon

[desmodoktor]

So here is the deal... i got the job done myself... (again) and it was successful .. (again) lol
Day 1 .. me , my friend and my father.. trying to break the bead on the front tire... there trying like idiots for 2 hours straight at 35F temp in the garage.. the results : bruises on knees , palms..  then for some reason i started remembering what you guys told me here.. that i need lube and warm up the tires... 
so i took the electric heater and started heating up the tires... used dish soap mixed with water for lubrication ..
This IS A ONE MANS JOB.. the more ppl you have there helping you the worst it will be.. 
after the tire warmed up i used a compression tool ( C-shaped with threaded axle ) ppl use it when they glue for example , a table and they want to keep the 2 wooden pieces together till the glue dries.. idk how its called...  bought it from home depot for 10$... then after the bead broke started using the
http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/2/9/205/4456/ITEM/Motion-Pro-Assorted-Tire-Iron-Set.aspx?WT.ac=SLIsearch     and     http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/4/22/276/29625/ITEM/Motion-Pro-Rim-Protectors.aspx?WT.ac=RichAutoComplete  ...
Then for the rear tire... believe it or not.. it took me 30min to remove the wheel from the bike.. break the bead , removed the tire from the rim, put the new one on and put air on it ...  ..
as for balancing... hmmm .. as you all know i bought this : http://www.amazon.com/Motorcycle-Wheel-Balancer/dp/B0040HE8OS/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=automotive&qid=1301962331&sr=8-1
and id say that is one of the best tools i own.. anyways .. balanced the wheels .. adjusted the air pressure to 34psi/F & 36psi/R and went for a ride... 
made 20miles in the city doing 1-50mph... then went on the highway for another 60miles doing 50-60mphs... after that there is a straight 3miles smooth asphalt .. and luckily there were to cars or cops .. (i guess) so i gunned it to 120-140mph ...  the results.. 0 vibration .. the bike was solid on the ground...
i guess the  balancing was good...
so everything i spent for tools + balancer + my time cost me approximately  the same as i would had paid some ``mechanic`` at the local shop....    [moto]

[KRJ]

  Good deal, nice to hear a success story. So at the low temps. You mentioned, did You put in Winter air or Summer air ?

[He Man]

You mentioned, did You put in Winter air or Summer air ?

blinker fluid?

[Novelo]

^ Spring air is much nicer but I always get into trouble in the spring, I'm trying to sit this one out, it's not working out to good. Congrats for the tire change, I am glad it went well next time it will be cheaper. I remember my first belt and valve job at Ducshop cost me a nice $900.00. The next time I spent half that on tools, shim kit and a book, the most recent valve job it cost me around $25 plus the cost of oil. I have to say it felt damn good. I even sent this picture to my phone just to confirm how good it felt. 

[desmodoktor]

^ Spring air is much nicer but I always get into trouble in the spring, I'm trying to sit this one out, it's not working out to good. Congrats for the tire change, I am glad it went well next time it will be cheaper. I remember my first belt and valve job at Ducshop cost me a nice $900.00. The next time I spent half that on tools, shim kit and a book, the most recent valve job it cost me around $25 plus the cost of oil. I have to say it felt damn good. I even sent this picture to my phone just to confirm how good it felt. 

hell yea!! thats what im talking abt!! good job bro! 

[Gimpy]