KTM 350EXC-F tips with Adam Riemann - part 1 

This is a GREAT way to change a tire. That being said, I just had my first opportunity to change a tire that had been mounted with this method. I used Ru-Glyde as the rubber lubricant upon initial installation. I had a terrible time getting the tire off the rim to change the tire. The lubricant had dried and it was extremely difficult to break the bead and get the tire off the rim. I ended up pinching the tube with one of my tire irons. It may have been because I used the Ru-Glyde instead of the tire "grease" mentioned here. I definitely recommend this method but it might be best to use the more viscous lube that Adam uses.

This is the best tire changing video I've seen yet! I've been changing my own dirt bike tires for nearly 10 years now and there's some tips and tricks here that I didn't know about. I think I'm going to give this grease method a shot, maybe I'll get more life out of my tubes as well. Also I have no clue where in AUS he's riding but the trails look so close to some of the places I've ridden in LA and MS.

Really great video taking it step by step in a calm and good way. Thanks for the rubber grease tip. :)

getting my ktm 350 exc f this friday! these videos are great! I like the trail tips, I'm not used to riding without a tool box close by, more please!

This is the best and most informed video. Actual real world beginning to end. Be looking for rear tire next.

Best how-to tire change I've seen. Thank you.

Absolutely the best tire changing video I've seen. Thanks Mate (as you chaps say)

I never thought about greasing the tube. Great advice, thanks!

Dude, I love your old vids! Just did a ride from Barstow to Avi and back (on my '17 350) with some dudes on T7's. Cheers from a fellow West Coaster !

Brilliant, thank you. Cant wait to move to Perth with my KTM 350 SX, great times ahead,,

I still refer to this video when changing my enduro bike tyres.. I know you’ve done a more recent one on the T7 but this is still my go too. Still greasing my tubes. Top work, thanks AR 🤘

Best tyre changing video I’ve seen 👍thank you

You need to use a high quality rubber grease, which then helps waterproof the inside of the tyre anyway. I prefer not to lube the bead as this works in conjunction with the rim lock to stop the tyre moving. Greasing the tube is effective when done properly - I've managed to hit rocks hard enough to dent the rims, yet not get a puncture. The tyre levers are Metzeler.

Here on 2024. That front shock adjustment was even more informative to me

We use powder because it allows the tube to move just like grease does but it's a whole lot cleaner than grease.

Thanks, so well explained, ... and another thanks for your tips!

..thanx for another great video Adam!

Owyeah thx for the clip mate Nice run 🤙🏻💪🏻 Grts from belguim

This was the best tire change I've ever seen.

Great job Adam. Great tutorial. Ken

Nice tips, I've lubed both the tubes on my 200 now so will see how she goes! Thanks

Great tips, Adam, cheers!

Why am I watching this? I don't have a bike or even a bike license Still watched it til the end

Great video, there's some handy tips in there for me. Thanks for posting.

Thx! That last three minutes was really useful.

Thanks mate...really helpful video!

@volta229 Obviously you will bend the disc if you jump up and down on the wheel - especially if you put weight in the spoked area. The disc is flexible enough to handle a bit of pressure from my weight on the rim.

This guy is a legend, I don’t even own this bike and it’s helpful

oh man that looks like a sweet track! good tips, Pirelli are great tyres

I have the same pump! I've had it for years. Good little pump to keep with you in a cargo pocket or backpack.

Great video mate!

Great video, well done.

Did this with a Michelin Enduro Competition IV and it was a nightmare. That thing's stiff as all hell, tire levers were bending like crazy, denting the rim. Spent a few hours sweating and cursing.

I have changed a decent amount of tires. You made that look easy.

Best tire changing vid!!

Excellent explanation..thank you Plus, the bit about powder for an ass rash was funny.

Part 1 was amazing! Where are the others?......anyone know?

Wicked awesome. Subscribed from Maine, USA.

Cool, very need video, aspeciall for beginners!

Great video, most instructional videos are crap. This one is nice

Buen video, gracias

great vid Adam . for the way you ride and rock edge and log smashing what tyre pressure are you running ? I assume 15 ish to avoid punctures but would love to know if its safe enough to go lower

God I love this channel!!!

Thanks Adam, rubber grease on the tube, i'll have to try that one. Cheers for now.

Congratulations for your videos Adam, very useful!! I have a question, where can I get levers like you use to dismount the tyre? Thank you!

Great video. But i was wondering if these tires need balancing like a car tire when you put a new one on the rim ?

good one Adam.

I have just got my ktm 65sx and put new tires on ti and it feels good riding on my bike

mate so bloody helpful thank you

Gracias excelente video !!

Great stuff Mate, What part of Australia you in ? I travel to see my friends in Brisbane. In fact when I was over there last I met Kirk Hutton and he came back to live with me here in the states (Florida). We did some riding and GNCC racing. Going to be coming over in about a year again I hope. I always enjoy my time with the Australians in offroad riding as I learn many different, new things about the sport / hobby. Good times !

Is part 2 out? Great vid

Really nice instruction, keep em coming /Swe

nice.... great info.

That grease tip seams to be a good idea !!

grt job frnt...................bcme ur fan aftr cing ths vdo

awesome!

A pinch flat is caused by the tire contacting the rim during a hard impact with a trail obstacle ,pinching the tube in between. Too low tire pressure is the reason. That's why heavy tubes are more resistant to a pinch flat. A thicker tube can withstand the contact better.

awesome it work realy gooood! tnx :)

Can i drill a hole on the opposite side of the air valve to put a rim lock? Will it affects this procedure of changing tire?

Thank, put tube in tire after pute tire on the rime,i using the tricks for replaces the front tire

where can i get the tools you just used

Interresting tip to get the Fork in a relaxt position.

Great forearms you got there.

dude your awesome

Brilliant

great!

Thnk you

Any tips for tires with two rim locks ?? its a lot harder to change a tire with two rim locks

What about some tips on air pressure, I went with the mousses but don’t like the way they feel so I’m going back to tubes and play with the air pressure

Hi have you got any good tips you can give me on completing a jump. Thanks

Effin fantastic

thx!!!

nice tips. Though I thought a pinch flat referred to the tube being pinched between the tire and the metal rim? (not the tube being pinched between the tire and the tire) So i don't know how grease helps prevent pinch flats more than baby powder since i believe the pinch geometry is the same in either case. But I can't argue experience, just an observation/ question.

who makes the tools you just used

hey what back tyre do u recomend ???

when your leaning on the rim when the brake is on the ground its not getting bent?

Will the bel ray waterproof grease work?

hi adam. im in the market for a 250 but can't decide between ktm 250 excf, honda cry 250x or wr 250f. could you please tell me what is your personal favroite because i know you have ridden them all. and could you please tell me where you got the stickers for your bike? thank you.

Wish I’d seen this a long time ago

What kind of tire irons you using Adam?

Great video, I've watched it a few times. I took your advice and tried using the red rubber grease for the tubes instead of talcum powder. A few thoughts and questions: 1. it creates a mess, a huge mess, so being very precise and well prepped is essential, you must have lots of rags and a good work space. 2. spooning the tire on with the rubber grease is much easier than with talcum powder. 3. after a few days of riding a guy parked near me noticed that I had oil leaking from the rims. it was the grease that had been heated and slipped out of the bead as I rode around. Is this normal and expected? 4. what do you do if you get a puncture and need to repair the tire on the trail/road? Is there a way to effectively get the grease off of the tube where you need to adhere a patch? 5. I found that the wheel weights I needed to add to balance the wheel were very hard to stick to the rim after the grease smeared across the area. Is there a good way to degrease the rim of the rubber grease? Beyond those questions and observations is there anything additional you would add to your video that you didn't already cover? You made a great video please do more! I would love to see more about the following given your experience: *How to carry tools for trail riding *Riding in sand at speed and how to improve *adding luggage to a KTM 350/500 - racks, bags and considerations *Tools you carry when on the road - how to minimize weight and maximize utility

Hello, Could you share the brand of tire levers you use. The only ones I can find are cast iron, and they are way to thick to get behind the beat. Kind regards André

greasing your tube is nice but how do you fix it when you get a puncture?

where can I get them tyre leavers from I have tried two types and am still pinching tubes now and then it's costly :(

3:40 - FYI peeps, don't do this with your foot without first stuffing some tissue in there, otherwise dirt and debris can come off your shoe and later ruin your bearings. Really great tutorial though. Thanks man!

Pretty impressive, although I dont think im gonne be carrying an extra front tire though.

I might choose a soft compound tyre after this.

cant i damage brake disc when i push it ro rock like at 8:30 ?

dude where do you get your stickers from???

Really good quality...these KTM.....I understand why it is so expensive

Hi Adam :). Good job. That mass uses in the video for mounting the air chamber? Hugs:).

I understand why you use grease but won't dirt collect easier inside the tire. I know it's sealed but I find a certain amount of dirt that gets through the rim lock and valve stem

i really want a set of the tyre leavers where can i get them ?

what pump is that?

Just scored a barn find ,,04 450exc can't wait to RIP IT,,,can't be more than 10hours on her,,all good advice Mr, who can't use that

What about the grease that winds up on the bead? Does it not matter? I cleaned it with a shop rags but still....and it made getting the tire on stupid easy, but I'm worried that now all rotational force is being transferred to the rim lock....

Where is part 2?

5:38 to anyone who just tuned in, you welcome

Do you keep the bike stand in ya backpack when riding in the bush?