{"id":39021,"date":"2020-06-14T19:08:24","date_gmt":"2020-06-14T10:08:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/?p=39021"},"modified":"2026-09-24T13:45:22","modified_gmt":"2026-09-24T04:45:22","slug":"gsx1100s-a14-tire-replacement-wheel-bearing-maintenance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/20200614\/everyday-events\/gsx1100s-a14-tire-replacement-wheel-bearing-maintenance","title":{"rendered":"GSX1100S \u03b114 tire replacement, wheel bearing maintenance, side stand replacement guncoat"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Hmm, it really does feel like proper rainy season, doesn’t it?

I wonder how the typhoons will be this year.
Year after year, the weather seems to be heading in a harsher direction… that’s what I think about.

When you think about things you can’t control anyway, all you can do is pray.
If our shop flooded, that would be pretty serious…

For now, I’ll just go ahead and replace the tires. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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When it comes to 18-inch radials, it’s either Dunlop \u03b114 or Continental attack-type tires.

I went with Racetech myself, though.
The long-awaited 18-inch radial from Bridgestone\u2014 BATTLAX CLASSIC RACING CR11 <\/em><\/a>
It’s released in a very difficult position, you know.
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Wrapping this around when you’re removing and installing wheels really boosts your peace of mind.
MOTO4U front and rear 17-inch tire warmer wing <\/a>
It’s better than what I use…

Those “oops!” moments drop way down. Let’s avoid wasting energy on unnecessary things and focus on what matters. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A manual tire changer is really great.

If you don’t do that many tire changes per year but have lots of customers with mag wheels, aluminum wheels, or repainted wheels, it’s perfect for a shop like that.

It folds up so it doesn’t take much space, requires less effort than assembling tire levers, and is less likely to cause damage.

How about making it one investment for your shop? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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