Need a new rear tire
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I have a freind that has a HF tire machine & we did my Suzuki tire on it, worked great. I could do it by hand, that is what I used to do, but my hands are getting weaker. I am a master tech, so doing it is not problem. I also have equipment in my garage that if I need to modify it so it works netter, thats not a problem. For that matter I could build one, but for the 100.00 I feel there is a good starting point. As for balanceing the tire, that is no problem. Thanks for the input.
Toby
Toby
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I decided to try it myself. I bought a no-mar demount bar online for $99, and a tire balancing setup off ebay for $60. I made a jig to hold the tire on an old rugged table, and also a crude unit for breaking the bead. I changed my first tire a few weeks ago; it really went well and I'm glad I did it. All I have to do is change a couple tires and the parts have paid for themself; and I get the satisfaction of doing it myself, which for me is the most important part.
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I decided to try it myself. I bought a no-mar demount bar online for $99, and a tire balancing setup off ebay for $60. I made a jig to hold the tire on an old rugged table, and also a crude unit for breaking the bead. I changed my first tire a few weeks ago; it really went well and I'm glad I did it. All I have to do is change a couple tires and the parts have paid for themself; and I get the satisfaction of doing it myself, which for me is the most important part.
I have changed many MC tires by hand over the years..tube type and tubeless. I have a good old set of tire irons (never part with them) and rim protectors. I even static balanced the wheels on a truing stand, but these days things are more precise than ever. The aspect ratio on some of the sport bike tires is so small its a serious PIA to change a rear.
If I have to farm out a tire change & wheel balance or three every once in a while its no biggie. It costs me all of $25....the wheels come out perfect, and my hands never get dirty!
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If you think your going to get anything but a total piece of junk of a "tire machine" for $100 you got some serious rocks in your head. For a half a$$ motorcycle tire machine you got to spring for a min of $1500...and that is a POS. If you want a real changer for MC's....its about $2500, and for a decent MC tire dynamic balancer its another $3000 min.
You want to throw away $100....throw it this way....I will sell you a pair of old screwdrivers to pry the tire off with.
You want to throw away $100....throw it this way....I will sell you a pair of old screwdrivers to pry the tire off with.
Tutorial
HF Tire changer
MC adapter
Balancer
Mojolever
Some notes: The tire changer goes on sale frequently. The Mojolever is not necessary to do the job, but the nylon tips protect the rim from damage.
Last edited by iclick; 10-18-2008 at 08:02 PM.
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