So I have never changed a motorcycle tire in my life. The local shop charges 15$ if you bring the rim and tire combo. I decided to take up the challenge. I bought three motion pro tire irons (@4.95/piece from rockmountainATV) and stole a few pumps of dawn from my kitchen.
Using your tutorial, I changed the tires in less than 20 minutes a piece (using only the tire irons and soapy water). So in short--the tire irons paid for themselves, I have a new set of Maxxis IT and tubes on my KX500-tire eater, saved some pennies, and impressed a friend with my newly aquired tire changing skills.
Thanks for teaching me how to "fish" well.