Reddit mentions of Motion Pro 08-0409 Spoon Type Tire Iron

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Hard nickel pewter finishEach lever is 10 inches longIncludes a handy vinyl carrying pouchWidth at spoon is 25 millimeterCurved end fits securely in the hand

Specs:

Height	0.5 Inches
Length	11.5 Inches
Release date	September 2012
Weight	0.9 Pounds
Width	3 Inches

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Found 5 comments on Motion Pro 08-0409 Spoon Type Tire Iron:

u/MothRatten · 25 points r/motorcycles

I see the problem, you're using car tire irons. You need 3 spoons man.

I recomend the motionpro spoons. get this set and one of the box wrench end ones that fit your axle nut for the 3rd.

*Wanted to add, don't get a bead buddy, that's what the 3rd spoon is for. Use lots of soapy water, like 1 part dish soap to 8 parts water in a spray bottle. What I do is put the wheel up on a bucket(filled most of the way with water for stability) and use a clamp (or 3) to compress the tire into the rim on one side when popping it over the other.

Also, breaking the bead I totally deflate the tube, then stand on it and deflate more, then soapy water and a few whacks with a plastic hammer does the trick every time.

And after using lots of soapy water let it sit a while and/or ride easy for a few miles so you don't spin the tire on the rim and shear off the valve stem on your nice new tube. (Ask me how I know)

u/KrimTheRed · 2 points r/motorcycles

I've done my rubber on my KLR. I have tubes but the process is (I'm guessing) pretty much the same:

Lift bike off ground. I have a stand to pick up the entire thing but you can do just one tire at a time. We'll do the front.
Remove the front axle. Loosen the axle nut and then the pinch bolts. Don't remove the axle nut. Lightly tap the axle nut to slide the axle out the other side. Keep backing the nut off and tapping until you can't back the nut out anymore. Remove the nut and pull the axle, supporting the tire. Inspect axle for wear and place on some shop rags. Remove speedometer cable when removing front tire. DO NOT SQUEEZE THE BRAKES WITH THE TIRE REMOVED. This will cause you problems trying to open your brake calipers back up to get the rotor in again.
Change your tire. Watch this video for instructions: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dAKIuSjPXxA
Put your front wheel back on, lube your axle.
Take the back wheel off in a similar fashion. Change the rubber in the same way.
Adjust your chain, instructions here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tqu7WGELU5s

There are some tools to help you:

Tire spoons (at least 2)
Valve stem remover
Rim guards
Rim weights
Chain alignment guide

I took a few hours to do mine as it was my first time, but with practice you could probably get it down to less than an hour. I also took the opportunity to clean and lube my chain. I cleaned it with WD40 and dried it off before using chain wax to lubricate. It helps if the chain is a bit warmed up for this.

u/PLD · 2 points r/SVRiders

Wheel weights can really just go anywhere on the wheel there's a flat enough spot to stick it to, but I try to get it as close to the center as possible. I use stick-on weights, but the guy who I had doing my tires before always used the clamp-on weights. Both seem just fine.

You throw the wheel with tire onto the balancer and the heavy spot will orient itself downward. Add the weights to the light end that is upward. I use a piece of electrical tape to hold weights on temporarily and add them until it's balanced enough that the wheel wont spin on its own. It's not as awesome as those big expensive machines that tell you where to put the weights, but I've personally never had issues. Just takes patience and forethought.

Here are the tool I use:

Rim savers These work very well, but I think if you have spoons that aren't flat and wide like the motion pros it can break the plastic it's made from. Mixed reviews. Some recommend three, but they're sold in pairs. I went ahead and got two sets in case I broke one somehow.

Wheel balancer I had heard horror stories about the cheaper end balancers and figured I'd just do it right the first time and went ahead and got this thing. Very solid piece of equipment.

Two smaller spoons - These work great I think. I have a slight bias toward motion pro since, in my experience, they make good stuff.

Large spoon - It's useful for the last part of the tire if you can't manage it with a shorter spoon. More leverage. Not entirely necessary, but three total spoons is ideal.

Air compressor - To set a bead you need one with a high enough PSI, but this was bought with the air tools in mind. I'm pretty sure it would be overkill for just mounting tires.

Bead breaker - There is a motorcycle specific one that I saw, but it seemed like it was designed for scooter wheels that are much smaller. I saw it in action at a friends house and it works fine as well.

There are competing brands and vendors for everything you can think of, so shop around for whatever you decide on doing. There's a good chance there's a better deal out there on something. I just use amazon for reference.

u/schmengineer · 1 point r/YouShouldKnow

u/glidej · 1 point r/HondaCB

I used this kit recently to replace the rear tire on my 350. I would recommend getting a 3rd tire iron if finances allow, it really makes it easier.

As for breaking the bead, I just used a couple large c-clamps.

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