DYI tire mounting

[Pigeonroost]

Using search, I found one hit for tire changing by typing in "MARC Parnes", but not much more.  Is it common for GS500 users to do their own tire swaps?  I do mine on other bikes and its not at all hard if you have the "stuff".  I use an elCheap-O Harbor Freight changer stand modified with NoMar plastic rim grips.  I use a MoJo Lever (Preston Drake) to demount and remount, plus NoMar extra hands and homemade lube.  Although it seems to be the "in thing" to use Dyna Beads to balance, I use a Metzeler balance stand and am also familiar with the Marc Parnes axle.  I have a nice set of NoMar spoons and they are neat too, but the MoJo is faster and less stress on the tire (less $ too).  BTW, Preston Drake is having a closeout sale on his tire changer stand right now - if any are still left.  Any other "nuts" here?

prs

[ben2go]

Tri this. http://www.clarity.net/~adam/tire-changing.html

[Pigeonroost]

Ben --

I went to your link and the WARNING! sort of scared me off.  I will go back when I have more time to wait for my slug 'puter to absorb all of that download time.

prs

[GeeP]

I change my tires here.  I break the bead with the tip of a forklift fork, then finish the bead with a modified screwdriver.  Once off the bead seats, I remove the tire with three homemade tire irons forged out of 4130.

I balance my wheels using their bearings and axles.  Never had a vibration problem yet.   

[ben2go]

Ben --

I went to your link and the WARNING! sort of scared me off.  I will go back when I have more time to wait for my slug 'puter to absorb all of that download time.

prs

The warning.Yea there are some really great photos in there but they are large to show fine details.