July 3rd, 2010, 05:27 PM | #1 |
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Tire Changing Station
I'm wondering if this would be worth while in the future...
http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com...e-Changer.aspx I currently have a nice bead-breaker, and break my back changing tires on the ground. It would be nice to change tires while upright. Has anyone ever used this? My primary concern is scratching and denting the rims. If there isn't some sort of protective material on those bars, I was thinking zip-tyeing old bicycle inner-tubes to the bars might do the trick... |
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July 3rd, 2010, 07:13 PM | #2 |
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Guess it would be cool with spoons. Using the no-mar bar, would have to bolt that thing to the ground.....
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July 7th, 2010, 12:42 PM | #3 |
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Get the harbour freight for the same price then just add a no-mar bar. What I use.
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July 7th, 2010, 01:52 PM | #4 | |
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The Portable Tire Changer: http://www.harborfreight.com/portabl...ger-34542.html or the Motorcycle Tire Changer Attachment http://www.harborfreight.com/portabl...ger-34542.html Does the changer mar your wheel at all? Did you have to make any mods to protect it? How about mounting the tool itself? |
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July 7th, 2010, 02:32 PM | #5 |
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You need both. The tire changer stand is separate and you NEED the motorcycle attachment. I got both with coupons for $80.00 + tax. The clamps and the mounting/demount bar will scratch your rim and need attending to. I have been just cutting up wheel protecting strips to make the clamps and bar a no-mar setup. The changer is designed to bolt to the floor but I have mine bolted to a pallet with studs for portability( I do alot of other peoples tires.)
However, I will be ordering Mojoblocks(made to upgrade the harbour freight) for the wheel clamps, and a MojoBar for the no-mar mount/demount bar. Both are here. http://home.comcast.net/~prestondrake/mojoblocks.htm -You could actually make these yourself if you can get ahold of Nylon stock. http://home.comcast.net/~prestondrake/mojoweb.htm Cheapest setup I've found! Plus this setup will cost me just over $200(I built a balancer myself with 2x4's and roller blade bearings.) Thats just 2 sets of tires installed, plus you can do other peoples tires. My setup has already paid for itself! HERE are all my tire changer/balancer links...including upgrades and use of the harbour freight setup: http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=500556 http://www.clarity.net/~adam/tire-changing-doc.html http://zx-10r.net/forum/showthread.p...733#post990733 http://www.fz6-forum.com/forum/tire-...e-changer.html http://www.pbase.com/fredharmon/tirechange http://www.advrider.com/Wisdom/TireChangerMods1.0.pdf
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July 7th, 2010, 03:18 PM | #6 |
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That is fantastic information - thank you!
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July 7th, 2010, 03:48 PM | #7 |
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I just went to go order my Mojolever and he raised the price from $89 to $99 shipped now. I am now looking back at the actual No-Mar Bar. I have heard the Mojolever is stronger and the No-Mar Bar has a tendency to bend.
However, the No-mar bar comes with a lifetime warranty, (3) extra tips, Tire lube w/ spray bottle, Instructions, comes from an actual company, & a DVD I believe. All this for $110 shipped. The Mojolever comes with well the Mojolever, no warranty, just a guy who makes em, and no lube . All this for $99 shipped Just an update! I still don't know who to go with. I'm gonna try to google more on the Mojolever.
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July 7th, 2010, 06:37 PM | #8 |
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Looks like a really helpful tool , but man, talk about sticker shock - $100 for a stick!
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July 7th, 2010, 07:22 PM | #9 |
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There's gotta be a way to affix a piece of plastic on the Harbor Freight tire changer bar so the rims don't get scratched.
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July 8th, 2010, 03:54 AM | #10 |
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Before everyone jumps on the HarborFreight Band wagon, you may want to checkout this link:
http://www.clarity.net/~adam/tire-changing-doc.html |
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July 8th, 2010, 05:26 AM | #11 | |
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No way the no-mar bar is gonna bend! The thing is beefy as all hell.... lube works great too |
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July 8th, 2010, 06:20 AM | #12 |
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There is a way(zip ties) to attach a rim/wheel saver to the end of the harbour freight mount/demount bar to prevent scratches....which I have been doing but it sucks. (Look in the links I posted above, several people show how to do it)
I had built a homemade tire changer before and used the crap out of it(Old 14" wheel and all thread.) I use to do it on the ground like Kkims DIY...no thanks kudos to that guy! It's much easier to use the HF not to mention on my back. If you are too cheap to spend a tad over $200 to do pretty much any tire for the rest of your life, thats your deal I know what I'm using! The damn thing pays for itself and can even make you money off it! Plus $200 is only (2) full sets of motorcycle tires installed...screw that! Now, I just need to decide on a bar. There are still mixed reviews everywhere on the internet on the two. Oh, harbour freight also sells a tire balancer for $50.00 if anyone doesn't wanna make one. It looks pretty good too.
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July 8th, 2010, 10:10 AM | #13 | |
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July 8th, 2010, 06:48 PM | #14 |
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haha! I am definitely too cheap for that! Might take a while to pay for itself
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July 8th, 2010, 07:27 PM | #15 |
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I have the HF bead breaker and tire balancer. They both work. Not the highest quality of course, but they both work.
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July 9th, 2010, 03:54 AM | #16 |
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May have to look at this again!
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July 9th, 2010, 03:41 PM | #17 |
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September 22nd, 2010, 10:10 AM | #18 |
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I probably could have added it here, but I started a related post on purchasing the HF changer here: http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showt...719#post216719
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August 6th, 2012, 10:10 AM | #19 |
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I think I see a problem with all the DIY tire changer guides: The threaded rod sizes they suggest are too thick for our front axles! The No-Scuff Tire Tool guy suggests 3/4" and others I see suggest 5/8 which are both too large for our 15mm front axles:
http://scandalon.com/2009/06/motorcy...iameter-chart/ Am I missing something? Are we supposed to be removing bearings and stuff? 1/2" should fit but I assume that it could mar the bearings. There is too little clearance for a spacer or pipe and anything smaller would probably require the threaded rod to be additionally supported overhead before you start levering against it. |
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