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New tires

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slpywes

New member
Joined
Dec 16, 2008
Location
Berkeley
Moto(s)
'07 SV 650
Name
Wesley
Hey everyone, new rider here and I need to get new tires for my seca... I tried to search for past threads and I couldn't find any threads on where the best place to buy tires are around Berkeley/Oakland. Any tips?

FYI the tires sizes need to be
110/80-17
160/70-18 or 150/70-18 (I haz a fzr 600 rim :) )
 
I would recommend waiting for a sale at cyclegear. The closest one is in hayward but they usually have some of the best deals on tires in the area. Ordering them online is also a good choice.

Getting them installed is another matter. Almost every shop will mount tires for you, but it will cost more if you bring your whole bike in as opposed to just bringing the new tires and your old wheels in.
 
If you are in Berkeley go to California Sport Touring in Hercules. Great prices and service :thumbup.
 
wow thanks guys! I have a quick question however, I just recently bought stands and so now I can remove the rear and front wheels. I was at Godspeed the other day and someone there told me that I have to be extra careful with wheels and so I should just bring my bike over there and let them do it. I want to do it by myself because, well, I'm a poor college student. So what do I have to watch out for and what not? I have a socket set, screw drivers but no torque wrench.
 
Well, yes take your own wheels off. Then buy a torque wrench as if you want to work on a bike you need one. You can get a beam torque wrench ( plenty accurate) for $25. I have no idea what the guy was talking about. Be sure and put the brake calipers back on with the pads correctly one on each side of the rotor. a common mistake is to sometimes end up with the pads both on one side.
 
doesnt he need some sort of chain tool also? or is that if you are just putting a new chain on? maybe I should start doing my own rims too....
 
MotardJunkie said:
doesnt he need some sort of chain tool also? or is that if you are just putting a new chain on? maybe I should start doing my own rims too....
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You only need a chain tool if you're putting a chain on or taking an old one off. To get the tires off, all you need are the proper stands, a torque wrench, and sockets big enough for the axles and axle nuts. After you loosen the rear axle and bump it up a bit, the chain should slip right off the sprocket. A breaker bar is really useful to get enough torque, but you gotta be careful not to strip the bolts when you're using one.

Ideally, you would have a front stand and a rear stand to get the tires off. In a pinch, you can just use a rear stand and a jack underneath the oil pan to get the front end off the ground.

When the wheels are off, be very careful not to set the wheel down on the discs - you don't want them to warp. This is especially tricky with the front wheel if it has discs on both sides. Finally, don't squeeze either of the brakes when the wheels are off.
 
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