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.
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I use a couple of welding C clamps for bead breakers. Work great. Lay Harley wheel and tire on top of car tire instead of carpet on floor. That way the disc on one side and pulley on the other is suspending in the air, and not subject to damage.
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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.
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