Have you ever changed your tires by hand?

[bwader]

I did last year on a scooter tire 130/60 13inch it was way easier getting off than putting the new one on.
My tools were 2 cheap tire irons 11 1/2 inches long, some soapy water, and me.

Today I got my rear GZ tire off. Was pleasantly surprised it had a Pirelli tube in there and in good condition so I'm reusing that. 5,400 miles on bike and 8 years old. I had ordered an IRC brand tube just in case.

After taking the wheel off the bike on car jack stands, I took out the valve core.
With tire on ground I stood on the sidewall and soaped up the rim and tire all around on both sides.
No tool needed, just my 240 pound body and soap water.
Then took tire the cheap tire levers and pulled up one side off the tire, took some time and it came off.
Had the tire off halfway then tire levers and pushing my weight down from top of the tire to get the tire off.

Now just need to put the new tire and tube on the rim. I'm going to wait until Monday to take it to a motorcycle shop for them to put it on.
Because I think its going to be a bitch getting it on and plus its going to rain tomorrow and I'm done dealing with wrestling for one day.