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Originally Posted by mr. softie
5th_bike, I put new tires/tubes on my GZ and used a pair of 12" tire irons I picked up down at the local motorcycle shop. I used a couple of bicycle tire lifters as "helping hands". To break the bead seal I used a couple of woodworking clamps and some short 2x4s. I then proceeded to spend the better part of an entire evening messing around trying to get the new tires on. Of course the tube got pinched and I had to purchase another tube. So in my view it is worth it to have someone else change the tires/tubes.
I am assuming they patched the inside of your tire as well as putting a new tube in? Recommended.
I also recommend using Armor all or the like as tire mounting lubricant if you do changee your tires/tubes yourself.
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Gotta disagree with you softie. Armoral is too slippery and might allow the tire to rotate on the wheel after installation. Would probably rotate the tube and shear off the valve stem too. Just use soapy water or do it right and use tire lubricant.