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I am just about to buy new tires for my 99'. The dealer wants $40 each to mount, balance, and new stems if I bring them in. (whether I buy them from him or not) How hard, or even possible is it to unmount and mount new tires on the rims. I have read about some of you buying machinery to do this -- but can it be done without the big tools. I don't have room for any more equiptment, but plan on removeing the wheels myself so I can grease everything, and do brakes. I am interested to hear from some of you that have hand mounted RSV tires before. Thanks,
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Hi Guys! I just had Carpal Tunnel surgery on my right wrist Wednesday, and a major winter storm warning has just been issued by the weather guys. So, I don't think that I'll be doing any riding for a little while anyway. So, I thought I would focus on bike preparation for the riding season. Here's what I'm working on . . . I would like to assemble the ideal collection of travel tools to take on bike trips. I have been thinking about buying one of those roll-up tool pouches and then piecing together those specific tools which are the "gotta haves" for us Venture riders. We do have a small (pull behind the bike) trailer which will give me a little more room than just what I would have with the bike alone, but I still want to limit my collection to those really important tools. I'm usually not a very "light" traveler, so I need to try and make sure that I don't bring extra tools which I'll probably never need. And, of course I would like to limit the amount of space and weight dedicated to my travel tools. I should also note, that I am no mechanic by any stretch of the imagination, but I still want to make sure that I have available those tools which would be most helpful. I know that there are some pre-assembled kits from places like Cruztools.com and other places, but I think that I would rather assemble my own kit based upon the wisdom and experience of my fellow Venture riders. Any additional tool-tips or suggestions are certainly appreciated. So, here are my questions: 1. What have you found to be the best way to organize your travel tools? Do you use a roll-up pouch? Are roll-up pouches a good choice? Where is a good place to find a roll-up pouch that you would recommend? 2. What are the specific tools and sizes which you like to carry, and that you just couldn't or wouldn't do without? 3. Do you have a favorite tool (you know what I mean ), Like a Leatherman or some sort of specialty tool which you have found particularly useful? 4. Pictures of your tool kits might even be helpful to those of us who could use some good ideas. If this has already been discussed at length, please forgive me because I haven't seen it yet. Or, if someone knows another place (forum) where there is some good information on this topic, I would like to know about it. Thanks everyone. I just know that you'll collectively have all the answers. Stay Warm! Pete.
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well decided to change both tires , How hard is it to remove tires of the rims .I want to take them of and change them myself and have them balanced at my repair shop.Any special tools needed .
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I had to synchronize my friends 900 kawasaki :rotfl: followed the specs.... no need for any special tools except a 7mm wire ..that you place in the throat body
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Happy Anniversary Mamamo. What happened to the good old days when dinner and a $20 gift was fine? I took her to the mall the other day and said you pick something out? She said how much can I spend? Ahhh $100.00 :whistling:. She was insulted. I even offered to look at the craftsman tools but had no takers. Dinner was $100.00 been 26 years does it get better or just more expensive?I hope you like the Ruby?
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