We usually use a tire changer to mount motorcycle tires. but I didn't have access to my friends tire assembly so I actually used the side stand on my 2016 1200 GS to break the bead on one side. I used a lot of soap and these crowbars. I was pleasantly surprised that the tire can be removed and reinstalled quite easily. The long tool engaged the bead well and the smaller silver arms engaged the bead well. This set worked well for me, there are no bent bars here.