anyone change their own tires
#22
+1 on the No Mar Tire Changer. I have the Jr Pro with the posi clamps and haven't had any problems with Harley tires. I have tried to use the No Mar on some car tires, but I was only able to unmount the old tires from non low-profile rims. It just seemed to me that the sidewalls on car tires were to stiff for me to mount with this machine. It's also possible I'm not using the correct technique. If you do get a No Mar, you really need to watch the videos since there is a technique to using the machine properly.
http://www.nomartirechanger.com/default.asp
http://www.nomartirechanger.com/default.asp
#23
just did both of mine after the dealer telling me $150 for 2 tires mount and balance.. it was WAYY easier than i anticipated. used a c-clamp to break the bead, dyna beads to balance, a piece of hose cut in half as a rim protector. 2 spoons was enough to do the job, no need for 3 of them. only thing i had to buy was the belt tensioner gauge for the rear) $9 on amazon. quite easy to do, i'd absolutely recommend doing it yourself.
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#26
Hey guys..ivr changed my tires also myself on my sportbike but not on my Harley havent owned it long enough..but has anyone tried balancing their own tires? Ive seen those balancing stands..cool stuff but then you need the weights also..80 kms and feels like my front tire is wobling like its out of balance..or maybe its the 103 shaking the bike
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#29
Hey guys..ivr changed my tires also myself on my sportbike but not on my Harley havent owned it long enough..but has anyone tried balancing their own tires? Ive seen those balancing stands..cool stuff but then you need the weights also..80 kms and feels like my front tire is wobling like its out of balance..or maybe its the 103 shaking the bike
#30
After my last episode with my dealer I'll be changing my own. Sent my wife by the dealer with 2 rear wheels. One wheel had a new tire on it and the other one the tire had started cupping pretty badly. Had them put the new tire on the other wheel. 2 breakdowns and 1 mount...$103. That's just ridiculous!!!! Not to mention they scratched the hell outta my wheel.
2010 Limited with some stuff
2010 Limited with some stuff