Portible jack for changing your back tire?

Drum Pro · Post by **Drum Pro** » Wed Feb 25, 2015 12:32 am

So what do you guys use/carry? Mine is in need of changing as it's a bit bald after 5000 + miles....

Dooglas · Post by **Dooglas** » Wed Feb 25, 2015 7:03 am

Drum Pro wrote:So what do you guys use/carry? Mine is in need of changing as it's a bit bald after 5000 + miles....

Portable jack? You mean you want to change your tire at the side of the road? Why? If you know it is worn out just take it to a shop and have them change it for you.

Drum Pro · Post by **Drum Pro** » Wed Feb 25, 2015 7:16 am

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Portable jack? You mean you want to change your tire at the side of the road? Why? If you know it is worn out just take it to a shop and have them change it for you.[/quote] Let's just say I like to cover all my bases. And if I got a flat with no shop around then what? The dealer is almost 60 mi from me and I have 0 confidence in the local ones. It's the price you pay for not living in the city + some things you can do yourself.

PeteH · Post by **PeteH** » Wed Feb 25, 2015 2:07 pm

This looks simple and effective for a roadside rear tire change:

viewtopic.php?p=346335#344842

mayhem · Post by **mayhem** » Wed Apr 22, 2015 7:21 pm

Two I've used for roadside tire changing:

1. Slide a beer can (preferably full) under the engine casing while lifting the rear wheel clear, on the stand; or

2. Lay it down on some grass on the right side (remember to turn off the fuel tap.

YMMV

RoaringTodd · Post by **RoaringTodd** » Thu Apr 23, 2015 10:48 am

I've heard a 2x4 under the stand and the weight on the front of the scoot lifts the back up enough.

JohnKiniston · Post by **JohnKiniston** » Thu Apr 23, 2015 4:29 pm

I'm in the 'Lay it down' school if it's my rear tire I need to swap.

Obviously the front doesn't need anything special.

With the Stella you can rotate your tires so you have even wear across all three, Every time you change your Gear oil (or Engine if it's a 4T) move em around, it should make them wear longer.

jimmbomb · Post by **jimmbomb** » Thu Apr 23, 2015 10:36 pm

Look at post 1 in that link above... a 7 inch peice of 2X4 is perfect. Doesnt take alot of space in the glove box either. Mines tucked in behind the spring.
good luck