Tyre levers

[Teflon Jnr]

Hey folks I need to get myself some decent tyre levers for repairing my own punctures etc I have spare tubes and I'm putting a little kit together what would you suggest for levers and anything else I may need for a little off roading tool kit

[steve the grease]

These are by far the best I have ever used. Only drawback , they are a bit long for packing in a tool bag/ roll/ whatever. From the company that invented radial tyres.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Michelin-Typ ... 1863072974

It's quite possible to pay a lot more for these.

[jasext]

Best one around and fit in a kreiga tool roll perfect. shop around as you might find them a lot cheaper

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/New-Buzzetti ... Sw-eJb4Wuo

[minkyhead]

buzzetti 2nd that best levers out there for my money ..very good anti pinch bends in them ..super strong and not too big ..i have honeslty have a set of them that are over thirty years old and work perfect still..much prefer em to the motion pro i bought with the axle spanner on the end a while back ...its not as good and i dont bother using it except for opening paint cans

[Teflon Jnr]

I'll give them a look.just need to learn to pop the bead off etc and try repairs

[bill_qaz]

+ 1 for buzzeti, best short packable levers, set of three

[bikenav]

buzzetis on the bike plus michelin copies in the garage sometimes I also carry one of the long mich type on the bike too, I know many will say use only the tools you carry on the bike and it is a very valid point. Interested that Minky dont rate the motion pro, I like the idea of one tool doing more than one thing but if its no good at its primary function obviously pointless.

[catcitrus]

I have about 3 pairs of the Michelin bend types--permanently on 3 bikes. On the WR they live in a piece of plumbing pipe secured beneath the rear pannier rail. On the Transalp they live inboard of the LH pannier frame in a purpose built BIG and LONG toolbox, and on the Kawa Super sherpa neatly inserted in old bicycle tubes and one each side UNDER the rear rack held on with reusable tie wraps---they make a world of difference when changing tubes out on the road/trail.I also carry a couple of shorter levers just to put in between the big levers as I'm working my way round--and its also worth practising a tube change from time to time.

[Richard Simpson Mark II]

Hey folks I need to get myself some decent tyre levers for repairing my own punctures etc I have spare tubes and I'm putting a little kit together what would you suggest for levers and anything else I may need for a little off roading tool kit

Best of luck in breaking the bead on the rear wheel of a big KTM. You can use the weight of the bike via the sidestand, but I'd only do this if I had a relocating bracket: the standard setup has the stand bolted to the crankcase, with the crankcase being the weakest link! Overstress things and you break the crankcase, which pretty-much writes the engine off.

The last time I had a new rear tyre on mine, the fitter was sweating to do it on a proper rig. It does partly depend on the tyre...a Mefo Super Explorer is a tough cookie at the best of times.

There's a Mitas E07+ Dakar in my garage, waiting for me to inflict it on him. It seems even harder than the Mefo. I console myself that a tyre that feels as if it could withstand a bulletshot is unlikely to be troubled by a thorn.

[mechanic]

I love a tyre lever thread! Oil thread or tyre thread. Always gets a good response!