1st Greasy Power Pure ride

[CROSSBOLT]

These get it off and put it on. Squirt bottle with a heavy mix of Murphy oil cleaner works better than detergent.

[CROSSBOLT]

Two ounces of BB's do the trick for balancing. That's about one half inch of BB's in the bottom of that shot glass.

[CROSSBOLT]

These original Maxxis have a date code of 2012 which is OK for a 2013 model scoot. But look at the weather check right at the bead!

[Mr. Paul]

These original Maxxis have a date code of 2012 which is OK for a 2013 model scoot. But look at the weather check right at the bead!

Looks like you got that one changed just in time Karl! That fissure could have separated and blown out any time. Good job sir. How did you break the bead?

[CROSSBOLT]

Murphy oil and my thumbs.

Karl

[vespbretta]

Thanks Karl for posting the pictures. Herewith I am looking very relaxed forward to my my tire changes. 

[Mr. Paul]

Murphy's oil is a stroke of genius Karl. Next time I change mine, I need to borrow your thumbs!

[CROSSBOLT]

Aw, shucks! Youse guys too kind! Itza wonder I got the pictures posted. Stig can tell you how primitive I am when it comes to pictures!

Karl

[Mr. Paul]

Ya done good Karl. Reel good. 

[vespbretta]

And for those who want to borrow Karls strong thumbs I´ve got a special hint. 
You could also try to use 2 c-clamps some inches apart from each other to break the bead on the one hand and help to install the new one on the other hand afterwards. Might be at least an interesting option for the reinforced stiffer tires. 

[CROSSBOLT]

I used a long and a short 2x4 last time for bead breaker, under the bumper of a trailer. Have 2x4's here but dint wanna cut any so I used thumbs and just "worried" them off! C-clamps are a great idea!

Karl

[vespbretta]

Here is an interesting creative method with c-clamps and zip-ties:

The new tire installed is a Michelin City Grip bye the way. 

Nearly as easy as changing a bycicle tire. 

[CROSSBOLT]

Great video! Had not thought about cable ties but they really simplify things!

Karl

[CROSSBOLT]

I have to say after just a few miles these Michelin PPsc tires take longer to heat up and cool off quicker than the Maxxis or the Metzelers.

Karl

[Dolemite]

I've been running Power Pure's on the Like front and rear since around 7k miles. Original rear caught a nasty screw. Had to replace the rear around 14k due to wear. I like the tires a lot, very grippy, but they do not last as long as advertised. I've had a power pure on the rear of my burgman for about 5k miles and it's still ok, but there is noticeable wear. I think I might go back to the boppers on the burgman once this one wears out and look into some s1's for the Like when due.