StreetMotoZ - Replacing the Rear Tire on a 2023 Ninja 650

All the gory details in replacing your 2023 Ninja 650 rear tire here. Much of this applies to other year Ninja 650s and other motorcycles.

*Special thanks to Frank for some good words of wisdom on how to use that 8" C-clamp and his experiences changing the tire.

Motorcycles used: Kawasaki Ninja 650 KRT Edition, and 2023

These are the Amazon Affiliate Links of Equipment I use and recommend!

Tire Replacement List
-Venom Motorcycle Stand Lift Front Rear Combo Set: https://amzn.to/46C777v (Amazon)
-Venom Motorcycle Paddle Lift Rear Sportbike: https://amzn.to/46y61tt (Amazon)
-JACO ElitePro Digital Tire Pressure Gauge - Professional Accuracy - 100 PSI: https://amzn.to/3Q1DUxs (Amazon)
-2023 ZX-6R - ATLIN Hex Axle Tool for Motorcycle Front Axle Wheel, 17mm, 19mm, 22mm, 24mm: https://amzn.to/4ddpTVw (Amazon)
-Scotch Painter's Tape: https://amzn.to/3BanRbF (Amazon)
-Tusk Motorcycle Wheel Balancing and Truing Stand: https://amzn.to/3MROOTS (Amazon)
-MOTION PRO Rim Shield II Tire and Wheel Tool: https://amzn.to/3XLu9at (Amazon)
-IRWIN Tools QUICK-GRIP C-Clamp, 8-inch (225108): https://amzn.to/3B5bgGK (Amazon)
-Long 14.5" Tire Iron Lever Tool Spoon Motorcycle Bike Tire Change Kit Dirt Bike Touring Set of 3: https://amzn.to/3Xwps2N (Amazon)
-CKAuto 1/4oz, 0.25oz, Black, Adhesive Stick on Wheel Weights, EasyPeel Tape. Cars, Trucks, SUVs, Motorcycles, Low Profile, 60oz/Box, U.S. OEM Quality, (240pcs): https://amzn.to/3B8fgpT (Amazon)
-CKAuto MC-Series Coated 0.25oz, 0.5oz, 0.75oz, 1.0oz Lead Clip on Wheel Weight Assortments, 25Pcs/ Style, Total 100Pcs/Box: https://amzn.to/3XLhynM (Amazon)
-EPAuto 1/2-inch Drive Click Torque Wrench, 10-150 ft/lb, 13.6-203.5 N/m: https://amzn.to/47xCRfM (Amazon)
-CASOMAN 14 Pieces 1/2-Inch Drive Shallow Impact Socket Set, Metric, 6-Point, 11mm to 32mm: https://amzn.to/3zvJItq (Amazon)


-Brake Fluid Reservoir Cover Sock https://amzn.to/4cSPvad (Amazon)
-Versatile 9in of 12 Heavy Duty Agility Training Cones for Motorcycle Traffic https://amzn.to/4cUhzec (Amazon)
-MulWark 26ft Measuring Tape Measure by Imperial Inch Metric Scale https://amzn.to/3WlB3B8 (Amazon)
-Suzuki GSX-S1000 GT GSXS1000 Frame Sliders Crash Bobbins 2022-Evotech Performance: https://amzn.to/3VmZK12 (Amazon)
-Shogun Kawasaki Ninja 650 Z650 Z 650 KRT EX650 EX 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 Black No Cut Frame Sliders Fits ABS & NON ABS Models https://amzn.to/44WNpE0 (Amazon)
-Shogun Kawasaki Ninja 650 Z650 Z 650 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 Swingarm Spools - Sliders https://amzn.to/3ypBVwD (Amazon)
-Full Synthetic Oil Change Kit fits 2006-2023 Kawasaki NINJA 650 650R EX650 650 ABS KRT https://amzn.to/4akM2Rh (Amazon)
-Alpinestars Hurricane One-Piece Rain Suit (XX-LARGE) (YELLOW/BLACK) https://amzn.to/4bWdVQL (Amazon)
-Alpinestars SP-8 V3 Men's Street Motorcycle Gloves https://amzn.to/485tpiS (Amazon)
-2023 Ninja 650 Stem Phone Mount Items:
Quad Lock Motorcycle Vibration Dampener for Smartphones: https://amzn.to/4epbruI (Amazon)
Double Ball Socket Arm: https://amzn.to/3LIMWgk (Amazon)
Stim Ball Mount: https://amzn.to/3rF8bbY (Amazon)
TUSTIA Twist Lock 1" Ball Adaptor: https://amzn.to/3PJqhBz (Amazon) (may not be available anymore)
Quad Lock Case for iPhone 13 Pro MAX Black: https://amzn.to/3Q3glEg (Amazon)
-2023 ZX-6R 636 Stem Phone Mount Items (My Stem Hole is unique! Please verify your stim hole size):
Quad Lock Motorcycle Vibration Dampener for Smartphones: https://amzn.to/4epbruI (Amazon)
Double Ball Socket Arm: https://amzn.to/3LIMWgk (Amazon)
Brcovan Metal Motorcycle Fork Stem Mount Base with 1" TPU Ball https://amzn.to/4g7j6zv (Amazon)
TOZ TZN-S03 Universal Rotary Extension Arm Mount Set for Grpro https://amzn.to/3TeU33M (Amazon)
TUSTIA Twist Lock 1" Ball Adaptor: https://amzn.to/3PJqhBz (Amazon) (may not be available anymore)
Quad Lock Case for iPhone 13 Pro MAX Black: https://amzn.to/3Q3glEg (Amazon)
-6PCS Red License Plate Bolt with Reflective Light, License Plate Fastener nut M5 Type, Motorcycle License Plate Screw: https://amzn.to/3Tw29F6 (Amazon)
-2023 ZX-6R Brake Fluid Reservoir Cover Sock for Motorcycles, Sporbikes and Gifts by Moto Loot (Kawasexy): https://amzn.to/3Zxk1Dt (Amazon)
-2023 ZX-6R Xitomer Front and Rear Fork for ZX6R ZX6RR Sliders Wheel Protector Front + Rear Axle Slider: https://amzn.to/3BjLUET
-2023 ZX-6R Motorcycle Lever Guards | POISON SCORPION CNC Clutch Brake Handlebar Protector: https://amzn.to/47taUpr
-2024 GSX S1000GT - Powerbuilt 1/2-inch Drive Axle Nut Socket, 36mm 6 Point Extra Deep, Remove Front Wheel Drive Axle Shaft Nuts, Pin Hole - 648472, Black: https://amzn.to/3TWlq35
-Crampbuster: https://amzn.to/4grbDeR (Amazon)
-JACO ElitePro Digital Tire Pressure Gauge - Professional Accuracy - 100 PSI: https://amzn.to/3Q1DUxs (Amazon)