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I carry this stuff:
https://www.motionpro.com/product/08-0519 Although using the kickstand now seems easier.
If you have the valve stem core out of the stem, most tires come off the bead fairly easily with the heel of your boot. Kickstand will work IF you have another bike to use. It can get dicey trying to use the kickstand of the bike missing a wheel
These are neat, and there are other riders here that have them and love them. For me, it is a trade off on space versus convenience. Does the tool make the job easier to the point where it really justifies packing it? I am on the fence about this one, but I've never actually used one myself. That said, I've never really had that much trouble getting tires on or off the rim
Basically what I have, except mine is just the pump with the 12V cig plug. I don't have all those other power chords and fancy carry pouch. It is loud, gets hot, and takes a while, but it has always worked.
Again, basically what I have and again I don't have the nice carry pouch The nice thing about those strip plugs is that you can find them and the tools at almost ANY gas station. The Rubber cement tubes are almost ALWAYS punctured and bone dry when you need them. I have yet to figure out how to make one of those last for any length of time Even a TINY hole in the tube will let the entire thing evaporate dry. That said, those strips have sticky stuff on them and I've never had one fail to work. The T handles are nice on the tools because sometimes it can take a good bit of effort to ream out the hole and get the strip in there.
Nice. Some folks carry BIG tire irons. I say anything over 10-12" long is over kill. If you need that much leverage, you need to take a deep breath, step away for a few moments, and reconsider your method Two irons is my minimum. Three can make it easier, but if you are riding with a buddy, they will typically have another you can use.
I have two of these.
Motion Pro Bead Buddy
https://www.amazon.com/Motion-Pro-08-0471-Bead-Buddy/dp/B0035UDHZ2/?tag=twowhetex-20
If you are doing a tire alone, they can really help with keeping the bead down in the center of the rim, making it MUCH easier to get that last bit of the tire over the rim when you are reinstalling. They are small and light, so packing them isn't an issue.
I also have one of these, because it will fit so many different bikes. I need it for the front tire of my 1200 GS, but I've used it for other people's bikes as well.
Motion Pro 08-0355 T6 Superlight Hex Axle Tool
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000UKJ6QO/?tag=twowhetex-20
This is a REAL knuckle/finger saver! It works great.
Stem puller
https://www.amazon.com/Tire-Valve-Stem-Fishing-Puller/dp/B01GT8FTRK/?tag=twowhetex-20