Installing New Tires on my 2022 KLR 650! | Tusk D-Sport Adventures

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Installing some Tusk D-Sport Adventure tires on my Gen3 2022 Kawasaki KLR 650.
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UPDATE: Now that it's warmer outside and the tires loosened up a bit they feel fairly unsafe on the road. The front wanders on the highway and can cause a bit of a death wobble. After increasing the pressure in both too 28 psi (bike recommends 21) they are much more well behaved but still aren't something you want to rail corners on.
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@SwankyCatProductions 2 года назад

UPDATE: These tires feel fairly unsafe on the road. The front wanders on the highway and can cause a bit of a death wobble. After increasing the pressure in both too 28 psi (bike recommends 21) they are much more well behaved but still aren't something you want to rail corners on.

@dboutdoors6180 2 года назад

Do you think it is just the front tire causing the problem or both no good?

@agentdoubleo7636 2 года назад

So what percentage of the time are you on/off road? Not sure I could justify them tires :D

@SwankyCatProductions 2 года назад

@@agentdoubleo7636 I end up putting on about 75% road miles but 90% of my rides include an off road destination where I'm always glad to have something aggressive. These have gotten better after a put a few hundred miles on them. Last time I was on the highway I didn't notice anything at all and it never even crossed my mind. Still not something I'd recommend unless you need the off road capabilities and want something really inexpensive.

@agentdoubleo7636 2 года назад

@@SwankyCatProductions oh that makes a lot of sense. ill be putting the 650 on the back of my sprinter 4x4 and appreciate the explanation of experience, kinda what im thinking too. but i like to jump. think the 650 can handle little jumps or should i literally just also get a dirt bike? XD havent bought the 650 yet, but that's what i was thinkikng would be perfect for boondockin', MTB and snow sports stuff. Thanks for the response/feedback, going back to the drawing board XD

@MrGenerichead 2 года назад

I didn’t like these tires. I’m a newer rider and they didn’t behave to my liking on the road.

@killerx1307 2 года назад

I'm 61, been changing tires since I was around 12 yrs old. Always on the ground, being up off the ground sounds wonderful. When changing the rear, if you pull the bottom shock bolt, you can then drop the swing arm enough to remove the chain without touching the adjusters.

@SwankyCatProductions 2 года назад

I actually left mine in place... Or at least they didn't move much lol. Just pushed the tire forward once the bolt was out.

@MotorcyclesOffroad 2 года назад

If you ever come to a bead that doesnt want to come off on the trail use your buddies bike or at home a spare bike, lean the bike up and slide the tire under the kickstand. Use the kickstand foot right at the base of the bead, Now the handlebars act as a lever and the the weight of the bike with help push the tire down it will come right off the rim seat.

@SwankyCatProductions 2 года назад

Very good advice!

@bgta894 2 года назад

Great job on video Always been a little afraid of doing tires but the stand makes it a much more user friendly approach . Thanks for taking the time to put together these videos both winter and summer. Looking forward to see how the new tires work for you

@SwankyCatProductions 2 года назад

Thanks I really appreciate that!

@scudrunneradv3269 2 года назад

Ben, you need to buy a baja no pinch tool. I bought one for my TAT trip. Almost didn’t take it with me but changed my mind last minute. Got a flat on the way home just a few miles from the Idaho border. Pulled the wheel off got the old tube out and put the new one in. Took 5 minutes to seat the bead with the no pinch tool. Best $160!you spend. Trust me use it once and you’ll thank me.

@SwankyCatProductions 2 года назад

Now you tell me! I finally got good at spooning them on! Haha.

@scudrunneradv3269 2 года назад

@@SwankyCatProductions Lol. Still well worth having as part of your kit. I don’t leave home without mine.

@erichgoodemote1251 Год назад

My wife and I do a lot of riding .and go through some tires a stand off the ground definitely would make changing tires easier

@petelancaster2196 2 года назад

Ben, Thank You for the video. Great tire change stand. Always love watching the Swanky videos. You explain everything well enough that even inexperienced mechanics can do simple tasks. We watch all of your videos every time you post my son and I enjoy watching together. I need this tire change stand because we do a lot of riding. I have a 22 KLR and my son has a KLX 110. Our tire change experience has not went well in the past with tire irons changing tires on the ground. Tubes always have made things harder. Having a Tusk stand like this would make the motorcycle tire changing process much easier for my son and I. Keep doing everything you do. We need more You Tubers like you.

@SwankyCatProductions 2 года назад

Thanks Peter I really appreciate that! Good luck in the drawing!

@scotfield3950 2 года назад

I love the tire change stand, just had a knee surgery and can’t do much on the ground yet

@SwankyCatProductions 2 года назад

Mmm yeah this would definitely make things easier in that case!

@chanfoli Год назад

I need to find the trick to getting all those spacers and junk along with the brake caliper to line up when trying to get the wheel back on. It beat me this evening. That stand is sweet! I will probably try to find one.

@johnp.5882 2 года назад

I’d love this tire stand… I change my own tires and the MotoZ and Heidenau K60 tires are a back breaking pain in the neck on the ground for this “less than young” rider! This would be a life-improver! Love your videos, sorry about the demise of the old KLR but glad your doing well. 👍

@SwankyCatProductions 2 года назад

Hey thanks John!

@southerndualsport3827 2 года назад

I've had great luck with my D Sport Adventure tires, great wear on and off road!👍🏻

@SwankyCatProductions 2 года назад

Good to hear that, I really like them so far!

@v.a.a-vroomoutdoors 2 года назад

i'm entering the giveaway because i have a bunch of old toys that no shops will work on , like 1988 honda 350 fourtrax, and a 1996 polaris, and a 1996 skidoo, and a 1997 yamaha,, that i ceep in good shape for my wife and my autistic son to always have something fun to do...

@osimnod 2 года назад

Hey Swanky, I just changed two rears and fronts on my KTM 640 Adventures but did it on the floor with a 2x6 box I made as I wanted to simulate a trail tire change scenario. That Tusk stand looks really sweet! What I didn't have, of course, is that center bolt and wing nut to hold the wheel in place. I really like your use of baby powder in a bag to coat the inner tube to reduce friction on insertion and the undiluted soap for easing the new tire on. My soapy water spray evaporates too quickly, so straight soap it is from now on. The Motion Pro bead breakers are a great tool and glad I have them. Oh, I was spooning on Kenda Big Blocks and they have some stout sidewalls so I had to do the "tire dance" too, to get them on. I'll take your advice on the front inner tube valve stem being "loose", also. Go Badgers!

@rameylewis7730 2 года назад

Nice tire stand and glad you finally changed out those tires. Let us know how much you like those new tires in mud and on gravel roads. Thanks for the video.

@rameylewis7730 2 года назад

That's a Montana area code. Is this actually from you Ben?

@Bobby_Danger 2 года назад

@@rameylewis7730 I was wondering the same thing

@SwankyCatProductions 2 года назад

No, apparently you can't do anything nice without someone messing with it. I've not picked a winner yet and I'll be announcing it during a video. Sorry about that.

@gabrielkopp2036 2 года назад

I could sure use the tire changing stand as I change all my own tires...I have 3 bikes and did all 3 this spring off the floor

@SwankyCatProductions 2 года назад

Oooh ouch! Still gets the job done but you're a bit sore afterwards.

@gabrielkopp2036 2 года назад

@@SwankyCatProductions yea it socks working off the floor

@TheJumpn 2 года назад

I'm entering so I can become more self sufficient and be more helpful on the trails. Love my 22KLR, and have run Dsports several times. Thank you Swanky Cat!!

@SwankyCatProductions 2 года назад

Sorry about the spam garbage. I've not picked a winner yet.

@TheJumpn 2 года назад

@@SwankyCatProductions cool. I was very confused.

@nathanielrhill 2 года назад

I installed these tires on my 2017 DR650 (was purchased new from dealer cash) worst mistake ever!!! Stock death wings zero issues Shinko 244 front and rear no issues Tusk dsport 3 crashes in a year First crash caused by speed wobble on freeway, tore ACL had to have replaced with surgery and long recovery Second crash going from a 4 way stop front tire washes out causing me more road rash Some bike damage Third crash wobble at low speed in a mountain downhill turn, helicopter ride to hospital 11 staples in same knee as ACL surgery and horrible road rash arms and legs and bike totaled By insurance.. Tires don't even perform well off-road Just GARBAGE

@SwankyCatProductions 2 года назад

I've noticed mine do seem to feel a bit unpredictable. After over inflating them to 28 psi they seem to be much better but they still certainly aren't the best on the road.

@Dr_Reason 2 года назад

Pro Tip: If you cannot break the bead and you are throwing away the tires anyway, you can cut them with a hacksaw straight towards the center until you cut the bead wire. Then they come off the bead pretty much by hand. The last bit can require some care and a one-died hacksaw blade handle.

@fixbuildplay5249 2 года назад

Swank Imposter all over your comments. 🤦🏻‍♂️

@SwankyCatProductions 2 года назад

That's for the heads up, whish I would have caught that sooner. I've got them removed now.

@liberty-zi3sp 2 года назад

I have never changed a tire on a motorcycle yet but I just picked up my first KLR 650 after 15 years of wanting one just did the first couple mods to include the USB and Tusk shifter, looking to get some new tire on it soon so a tire stand would be amazing. Hope to be adding more mods in the future, thanks for the most exultant in depth instructional videos.

@mathewkendell9844 2 года назад

My experience with changing tires is that I can not do it from home. I bought a Pro Motion tire stand and all the necessary tires tools and rim protectors. I have not had a successful tire dismount yet. I have tried on various different bike/tire types. I am not will to damage the rim to install a tire. I will continue to try but the amount of force that I have used seems like it would exceed the strength of the wheel. Don't want a bent/broken rim or the hurt myself in the process.

@SwankyCatProductions 2 года назад

Some tires are just tighter than others, that's for sure. Tires that are intended to be ran without a tube especially. If you've got the opposite side of the tire down in the valley of the rim like I showed and your taking as small of bites as possible you shouldn't hurt anything as long as you don't pinch a tube or your finger.

@auswebmarketing 2 года назад

@Swanky cat - did you sort out the feeling of unstable / speed wobble etc? It could be that the front axle was not seated properly - apparently this is a big deal with the Gen3 - you need front wheel on the ground pump the front forks 5 times or so to seat the axle and then tighten in the pinch bolts in the correct order. according to others that solves the issue.

@SwankyCatProductions 2 года назад

With the increase in psi to 28 and a few more miles on them it's definitely decreased to the point I've jumped on the highway and totally forgotten about it until I got off and realized I hadn't been thinking about it lol. I'll try that though, thanks!

@PaulWegner1 2 года назад

I have a hard time getting up and down off the floor. I was paralyzed from the waist down and had to learn how to walk again. I love motorcycling and can still do it although my legs aren’t the same anymore. I have always changed my own tires and do all mechanical maintenance. I’m currently modifying my 2016 KLR650 to be an adventure motorcycle.

@Bobby_Danger 2 года назад

I'd love to have a changing stand almost as much as I loved your choice of background music. keep it swanky.

@deltabravo1257 2 года назад

I need one of those tire change stands. It's getting old having to pay a shop $30+ to change my tires and then wait 2-3 days for them to finish the job. ENTERED TO WIN!

@robwhite6985 2 года назад

I recently installed a pair of DSport adventures on my 22 KLR as well. I replaced the front with a D606 after less than 100 miles because of shaking. Both tires look very similar but they are not the same. The D606 front is stable and handles well. The front DSport is scary. The rear Dsport has been great after 500ish miles and appears to wear like a cannon ball but still has good traction on and off road. Buy the rear but stick with a name brand on the front. Just my 2 cents.

@SwankyCatProductions 2 года назад

Not a bad idea. I increased the pressure on both to 28 and after a few hundred miles the front is actually a lot nicer to ride on. Still not great but much much much better.

@Ghostrider-71 16 дней назад

Great video for the new KLR owner. The tires on my 2023 are doing ok at 1800 miles……I have read at about 2500……probably time to think about switching them out. Most of my riding is paved road right now, no dirt roads in my area. Doing research now on tires, Hidenaus or maybe the Dunlop 606. Thank you for posting!

@SWTrailsAndWheels 2 года назад

I'd love a Tusk stand. I've changed out about 11 tires on the floor now for myself and others in my riding group. I usually end up more sore from tire changes than hard enduro riding 😆.

@johnkrantz5251 Год назад

Just ordered and got in my new Michelin 90/90-21 bias ply “non tube” tire for my 2012 KLR Kinda new at this, it says TUBELESS on tube type rim Fit a tube On the tire Can/should I put tube in? Thanks

@jeffnicks2128 2 года назад

nice tires! are off road trails open in your area yet? have a good one Ben

@SwankyCatProductions 2 года назад

Thanks Jeff! No... I wish! Might try to find some clear logging roads this weekend though!

@chadkline4268 Год назад

This isn't a wheel question, but I am thinking about getting a KLR, and I am very confused about the vibes. Many say it rattles so bad on the highway that you'll feel it in your teeth, your whole body. Some say it's ok for kids, but not older people. And some say it cruises on the highway just fine. Would anyone recommend a KLR to their 65 year old grandfather for a tour across the USA? Or would the KLR do him in?

@specialized29er86 7 месяцев назад

I have the chunky tyres on my 2004 KLR 650 and they are great on the bush tracks and on the bitumen. Talk about changing tyres, my Royal Enfield tyres are super tight when fitting them on the rims and oh yes having some decent tools makes all the difference.

@kendiazio9994 Год назад

Where can I purchase the motorcycle jack? I have the same 2022 KLR. Looks easy-to-use. Please inform. Thanks.

@billbonu1639 Год назад

I'm so not looking forward to doing this but after paying 672.00 when I picked up my drz wheels with two new Avon trailriders mounted and balanced I think it's time I learn how to.

@edfeten4724 Год назад

Everyone has been commenting on how much they want to use the Tusk Tire stand. But, I noticed that for both the front and rear tires you had the wheels on the garage floor when spooning on the new tires. In my experience, that is the hardest part. That is when you exert so much force getting the new tire onto the rim. So, my question is, was it easier to spoon on the new tires while on the ground? I just put new tires on my KLR last weekend and I did it on the garage floor with my wheels resting on 4x4's. It was hard on my 60 year old back and I kept thinking about how I need to get a tire stand. But I don't want to get the stand if I end up doing the hard part on the ground again.

@billslicer3203 Год назад

After installing the axle, I mount the bike and push down on the front end, before tightening the pinch bolts. It aligns everything

@stevenbuckner9303 Год назад

I change tires so people don't die. Not profitable with friends but quite rewarding when it holds air and I can get them out of my yard. Lol

@fixbuildplay5249 2 года назад

I would like the stand because I have actually never changed tires before and figured I could use all the help I can get. 😂 Nicely put together! It was very helpful! 👌🏼👍🏼

@SwankyCatProductions 2 года назад

Thanks man! Haha yeah it's definitely nice to have the right tools to start. I didn't and it did not end well!

@SkatRadioh 2 года назад

My stock rear suspension might need addressing after 50k miles, but the D Sport rear rubbed the paint off my 2nd Gen exhaust. Maybe could have bent it out a bit. It was a tight fit in general. Front lasted about 1500 miles when often crossing the state to the trails. They’re ok, but I’d probably take the old MT21/D606 combo over it. About to try the Motoz Dual Venture/Adventure combo for two weeks across the Mojave/Baja while exploring all the surrounding National Forests.

@SwankyCatProductions 2 года назад

Huh... I'll have to check how close mine gets. I think I've got enough room with the aftermarket pipe but it's worth a look.

@thorsmith59 Год назад

Just installed a set of these and had one helluva time getting the rear back on the bike. Wound up removing the brake caliper completely to get it all lined up. I truly hope I never have to repair a flat in the desert!

@kevina1771 2 года назад

I need that tire change stand because I to have that klr and know I’m going to be changing tires very soon. I personally never have changed my own tires and don’t have much extra money to spend on someone else doing it.

@willyroussel3563 Год назад

i am 63 years old, and using a trashcan to change tires is getting old. ( Like Me) hope i win.

@billslicer3203 Год назад

I thought the bead buddy should be opposite to where you are spooning, pushing the tire into the cavity, to have more room

@MarkDonat 4 месяца назад

I need help putting the wheels back on. Do you have any videos for that?

@MrPepper312 Год назад

You sure cut out alot of trying to get that rear axel bolt all the way thru. I did mine today and it was batch. Gen 3

@P1ayD0hpaul 2 года назад

Great vid as usual bud. Thanks for sharing.

@arkansasoutdoorschannel1867 2 года назад

I could use a tire stand for sure. I just stained the rug in the kitchen with a lovely grease sprocket design from repairing a flat.

@SwankyCatProductions 2 года назад

Noooo! Haha.

@Amplifri3r 2 года назад

Love me a tusk stand! I think im the natural choice to receive that lovely stand.

@davidmead8990 Год назад

Hey what exhaust are u running on your KLR in this video? Txs

@timgillett8887 2 года назад

Have you reviewed the Tusk duffel bag?

@SwankyCatProductions 2 года назад

Yep! ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-t92yOCEaVd8.html

@neelyknifeandtool Год назад

Hate that you mentioned you had trouble reinstalling the rear wheel on your KLR, and skipped all the information pertaining to it in the video. Nonetheless, informative.

@SwankyCatProductions Год назад

Yeah, a bit of a failure on my part. Sorry. I believe it was just annoying to get everything to line up though (chain tension adjustment components). I think it was all pretty self explanatory, you just need three of four hands to get everything where it needs to be in order to get the axle back in.

@countrychris7081 2 года назад

I run the dsport on the rear and D606 on the front on my KLR and KTM 500. I really like them. Baja no pinch tool makes changing tires so much easier.

@SwankyCatProductions 2 года назад

Haven't used it but it looks like a nice tool!

@xjrider9851 2 года назад

Changing tires are a pain. That tire changer would really help!

@Michael-qo8bs 6 месяцев назад

28 too high in front..21 in manual...and my experiments indicate it's really good given rearward weight bias and small cross section of front tire.. bigger cross section would amplify gyroscopic effect...perhaps make less manageable.. Should try the 21 psi and report what you find

@SwankyCatProductions 6 месяцев назад

I think I would agree, but the issue was more the knobbies, and tire itself, being able to fold over under the weight of the bike. I switched to a more densely packed tread pattern and it's much better now!

@adamcook5433 2 года назад

Want to sell the old tires? I don't live far off. I can pick them up

@ski8799 2 года назад

Great job, very helpful post, I will follow it to install the Kenda K270s on my 2022 KLR650, I am hitting the technical terrain and the stock tires are not performing as well as I would like. I posted some recent videos of the terrain in Arizona.

@Michael-qo8bs 6 месяцев назад

The Gen lll will benefit from the fork brace the lease...the axle retention systems strongest. Gen l is weakest..no pinch bolts either side...Gen ll is in Middle. No tires are a joy...last 1/4 of any tire sucks! It's worst on highly tuned sport bikes...klr is very forgiving.

@SwankyCatProductions 6 месяцев назад

That's definitely interesting about the beefier forks. Makes sense why my brace didn't make as big of a difference as I heard it should.

@Sunevel Год назад

Swell vid padre:) is the tusk stand highly recommended? I’m considering it for my first time, Or not at all to feel the pain in comparison. 🤷🏼‍♂️ lotsa contemplating. Holla G . Thx

@SwankyCatProductions Год назад

Thanks! Ahh I'd say if you plan on changing tires yourself in the future it would be a good investment. However you can certainly do it on the ground, just a slightly less enjoyable experience and it's a little easier to get dirt or debris inside the bead area.

@MarkDonat 6 месяцев назад

where do you buy those heavy duty tubes? And what size do I need? 90/90-17?

@SwankyCatProductions 6 месяцев назад

There are links to the ones I used in the more section below the video. I believe they were the 3mm thick ones. You can also get 4mm thick versions as well. They'll probably populate as a suggested item when you click my links.

@SwankyCatProductions 2 года назад

Jacob Smith is the tire stand winner! Thanks to all who commented to win!

@RedEyedJack 2 года назад

I've put 3,000 miles on set of Dsports. Just replaced the front, rear still has 60% tread left. I did the front on the garage floor! That's why I need that stand lol! Didn't pinch the tube, so relived!

@Trevorburk1 2 года назад

That stand looks like a real back saver. I am getting a new KLR next week and can’t wait to see how those tusk tires do. Keep these KLR videos coming.

@SwankyCatProductions 2 года назад

It is! I haven't had much time on the tires yet but I was extremely impressed with the time I had!

@josephmoilliet8194 2 года назад

I've changed a few tires on my KLR and I just changed to a Motaz Tractionator GPS. Stiffer than a MoFo! I made a mess of the rear tire, exposed some cords on the bead. Had a flat the first ride!

@SwankyCatProductions 2 года назад

Ouch, I've been there. Not fun.

@69adrummer 2 года назад

not to complain ... but... It'd be nice to have *more* narration and *less* "whistle music" for those of us trying/needing to learn. Just helps when you walk us newbies thru to hear what you're doing.

@SwankyCatProductions 2 года назад

This one's more geared towards that: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-Pw9J-D1Pjpk.html

@IslandADV 2 года назад

New tires look wicked. The mud is calling brother, lol. The stand looks wicked too. I might pick one up for next year. I really need to get setup with a roadside repair and change kit though. Nice work buddy. You make it look easy.

@tylerdurden9748 2 года назад

i love the background music for some reason...Thanks for the video your bike looks great except for that trash lexx pipe. booooooo! be a man and get a DG sport and make your neighbors hate you.

@SwankyCatProductions 2 года назад

Hahaha 🤣

@stevenbuckner9303 Год назад

Life is nothing without lubrication

@woodknack1 2 года назад

what size rear tire did you go with. I don't see that one listed. klr rear is 130/80-17 and on tusk sight they have 130/90-17

@SwankyCatProductions 2 года назад

130/90/17 so it's slightly taller but it's less than a half inch.

@rob_u_blynde 2 года назад

I have absolutely no experience changing tires, but I think it’s time. I do everything else, why do I pay someone else to change my tires?

@SwankyCatProductions 2 года назад

Yep that's kind of where I was at when I got back into trying it a few years ago. Finally got to a point where it doesn't scare me anymore hahah

@OneOldManRiding 2 года назад

I need a tire changing stand because I run Tusk DSports on my Honda and you now know, they are a challenge to mount 😁 - Frank

@kolbytmiller968 2 года назад

I could use a new tusk tire stand. I use a 55 gallon trash can now and seem change a lot of tires for my friends, kids and my own bikes. Sure looks nice, versus wrestling them on my trash can. 🤣

@SwankyCatProductions 2 года назад

Huh never would have thought to use one of that but I suppose that would work!

@woodknack1 2 года назад

Did you know that the tire caps on the klr650 have a valves stem tool built in them ? Yup unscrew them and turn them over and unscrew your valve stems. No extra tool needed.

@SwankyCatProductions 2 года назад

I actually noticed that after filming this yeah, pretty smart!

@tempestandacomputer6951 9 месяцев назад

Where can I find that exact bike jack you are using? Need one and am afraid of burning money on something low quality. Yours seems compact and suited for the KLR which is what I need.

@SwankyCatProductions 9 месяцев назад

I'm sorry to say, but in the fast paced world of Knock-off Chinese products on Amazon I'm pretty sure the "company" that made mine was probably long forgotten within a year of me purchasing it. I think I looked for a link within just a few months and it was alright out of stock. However, I did recently talk a bit about the jack in another video and said that the following is what I would buy today if I was going to gamble on another product "made high strength with a fresh design" haha. (Note that I make a commission off of whatever you purchase after you click these links). I'd definitely go for the one with the dolly. Scissors Style Jack: amzn.to/4alx4ee Scissors Jack w/dolly: amzn.to/41s3BeC

@tempestandacomputer6951 9 месяцев назад

@@SwankyCatProductions I appreciate the help!!

@claytonmanley8309 2 года назад

Bout my first klr 3rd gen 2022 from the dealership last Saturday been riding it to work all week put 200 miles on it and today the front tire went flat only took it on gravel twice so yeah that tire tool would be helpful.

@SwankyCatProductions 2 года назад

Oh man that stinks! I blew the front on my gen2 riding in some rocky stuff years ago. Think I must have pinched the tube.

@deplorableone5441 2 года назад

Skipped over breaking the bead on the rear? The hardest part of the whole job.... what gives.....

@SwankyCatProductions 2 года назад

It came off just as easy as the front, wasn't much to show.

@Milkman3572000 2 года назад

What does it cost to have a dealer install tires? Do I have to replace the front and rear at the same time? My stock rear tire will wear out before the rear. I have about 3000 miles on my 2022 KLR.

@SwankyCatProductions 2 года назад

It's not cheap, $100 or so I'd guess. Might find shops who will do it for less. No you can change them each independently, one always goes before the other.

@klrnomad 2 года назад

It's funny that I saw this video today. I just put a Tusk Dsport on the rear wheel of my 2022 KLR. Mine fought a lot harder than yours seemed to. 🤣

@MeasureInGrains 2 года назад

I'd like a stand.....popped 2 tubes in one sitting...and being on the knees sucks.

@SwankyCatProductions 2 года назад

It definitely does lol. My knees were sore for a few days after switching my TW tire last summer haha.

@joyridefiends 2 года назад

Im down to enter the giveaway

@andrwhunt123 3 месяца назад

Getting the air valve back in is ridiculously difficult. Any tips?

@SwankyCatProductions 3 месяца назад

Ugh, yeah. That's one of the worst parts. Essentially you need to pull up and sort of bend the bead out of the way to get your hand in there. I do it alone, but another hand or two would be helpful!

@andrwhunt123 3 месяца назад

Thanks! I eventually got it- almost had to be less aggressive and kind of float the valve over and feed it out through the hole with a sharp tool. Tricky business! Thanks for the video - really helped. Put on some sweet Michelin Anakees (80/20’s)

@wanderingturtleadventures8619 2 года назад

Entering for the tire changer!

@robertozambranom 2 года назад

I had to replace the front tire chamber, but now it vibrates in the front and everything is tight, what do you think it is?

@SwankyCatProductions 2 года назад

Not balanced properly?

@petelancaster2196 2 года назад

BEWARE: SCAM on here. Was not Swanky Cat but an impersonator. Contacted me through a fake RU-vid account telling me I was a winner. Had the Swanky Cat logo and all. Be EXTREMELY CAUTIOUS

@SwankyCatProductions 2 года назад

Ahhh you've gotta be kidding me! I'm really sorry to hear that. How did they contact you?

@petelancaster2196 2 года назад

@@SwankyCatProductions Through this chat link on RU-vid. Then asked me to chat through the Whatsup App.

@Don2006 2 года назад

How do you have so much tire-changing paraphernalia and no torque wrench?

@SwankyCatProductions 2 года назад

Hahahaha I actually have two! Usually try to do stuff like this by feel though.

@dalaipanda4688 11 месяцев назад

I didn’t see any rim locks , so I guess they are not required on the KLR ???

@SwankyCatProductions 11 месяцев назад

Depends how you ride I suppose lol but I've never used them, no.

@brianharless234 2 года назад

I just got a Honda crf300rally, I will be doing a d sport rear but a ircTr-8 battle rally front. It's been years since I changed a tire. I laughed when you ended up in the floor( dsport's are stiff as hell). 1,warm them up 2,bolt your stand to the floor or a sheet of heavy plywood. I am starting from scratch, and researching all the tools I will need. Your video covered the stand I want and the rear tire I want so thank you. Most get the sloped knobs really fast on the front, 2 fronts to 1 rear wear,I'll pass . Irc tr-8 is in the same price range and a better choice for the front ,according to my Google fu. I'm almost 50 and just getting back into the sport,feels good to be alive again.

@jg1468 Год назад

I'm about to change my klr rear tire is it worth balancing it or is that only for street bikes and stuff ?

@SwankyCatProductions Год назад

You'll want to balance it as best you can. The rear always seems to need quite a few weights when I've done it.

@tippytailmckitty2658 2 года назад

I'm not changing my own tires. Give that to someone else.

@ChickenParm152 2 года назад

lol its actually not too hard with the right technique

@AdventureTomek 2 года назад

Tusk tire change stand, might have to snag me one of those

@SwankyCatProductions 2 года назад

Worth the cost of you change a lot of tires!

@JP1970 2 года назад

Hey buddy! I just had my shop install the Trail Max missions on my 2022 KLR. I know what I am, and I know what I'm not! hahaha! Good looking tires, nice job!

@SwankyCatProductions 2 года назад

Haha I had the dealer put the tractionators on my Tenere, no shame in enjoying someone else doing the work for you once in a while!

@Ironsja11 Год назад

Thanks man, I knew that allen looked bigger than the one I was used to and yep I have no 14mm in stock. I have been running Shinko 700's on my 2009 and now my 2022 KLR's and I have nothing but good to say about them. Take care!

@BMRTV 2 года назад

I've changed 1 tire (got a flat at mile 1400 on the new bike) and sure enough on the floor of the garage. Got some 244s in that need to be put on so looking for a better way to do that? Did I mention I have a lava KLR too. Surely that's worth something extra :)

@SwankyCatProductions 2 года назад

Haha no extra credit sorry! Good looking bike though!

@shanehelbling 2 года назад

I just bought a 2015 KLR 650 today! First street legal bike. Super stoked, hoping to get my tools built up for the bike so I can do all my own maintenance in the garage.

@Gburn290 2 года назад

I have the exact bike.i only have the leo vince pipe and airbox mod done so far just ordered the handlebar risers from rocky mountain, I also order stickers and footpegs for my other bike kx112 ..the tire changer you have acquired is awesome..best I've seen so far..I use the ol spoons,last tire I changed was for a buddies kid and I had to go buy another tube immediately lol,I popped it i assume due to being a little to rough and setting on the ground doesn't help any either lol but we make do thanks and awsome bike ,I will be definitely be using your links to buy my accessories

@mrspeigle1 4 месяца назад

Doing this job on my bike right now, this video is so helpful.

@SwankyCatProductions 4 месяца назад

Glad to hear that! I hope it goes well!

@lk7152 Год назад

Worst how-to video ever. You left out SO MANY details.

@SwankyCatProductions Год назад

It's NOT a how to video.

@ronaldkiffe9596 Год назад

Would be great to have one.

@dirtroaddan1462 2 года назад

I just put mine on today, they are a biotch to install, but man these are nice tires. Going to take them out tomorrow, can't wait!

@SwankyCatProductions 2 года назад

How do you like them???

@dirtroaddan1462 2 года назад

@@SwankyCatProductions I love them, they have great bite in the dirt and ride very well on pavement. I put them on my 300L Rally.

@jason.couture7177 2 года назад

Changing tires sucks in my experience. Your channel rocks in my experience. Therefore, I'd love to experience having one of those tire changing stands.

@SwankyCatProductions 2 года назад

Thanks man! Sorry, I already gave the stand away, a few weeks ago.

@jason.couture7177 2 года назад

@@SwankyCatProductions Eh. I figured that would be the case. Looking forward to more KLR vids in the future. Your setup is pretty much exactly what I plan on doing soon.