Tyre Wrangling

Man, how I hate it...wrestling Adv tyres on and off is a serious wrestle when done in my shed...

Anyway, got a wee ride coming up next months and the bike also needs a WOF so today was the day to finally put on that front E-07 that has been in my shed for over a year and also to chuck one of the new E-07+'s on the rear.

Here's a couple of pictures to try and show what a new E-07 front looks like compared to one with a mere 19,500km on it...

It may have even passed another warrant...

The rear had managed to hang in there for 8,855km and here's what it looks like compared to the new E-07+.  The Tenere is a bit hard on the centre of the tyres...and both tyres have no chicken strips so it shows you how good they are and also how hard they are!

I started with the front tyre as this is always the hardest.  Popping the tyre off the bead was no sweat with my new bead breaker but getting the new one on is always a challenge.  Anyway, I got there in the end...

Here's to the next 20,000kms!

The rear was next and it was a lot easier.  Because the rear is wider I can even use the bead breaker to pop the tyre onto the bead too - mint!  Checkout how chunky the new + is!

Somehow I don't think this tyre is going to last...

I just hope it hangs on in the wet...

Oh, and while I was pottering about I had to add another farkle...

Great having 2 mile munchers at the ready!