I Got A New Tire Changer!

pauldun170 · 07-10-2009, 04:55 PM

That's great.

(adds tire changer to list of things to get)

zed · 07-10-2009, 05:01 PM

if you didn't like the way it clamped the rim you can get some of these.

http://home.comcast.net/~prestondrake/mojoblocks.htm

they are on my list. I got that changer a few weeks ago.

works better if you mount it to something like a 4X4 sheet of plywood.

Amber Lamps · 07-10-2009, 05:19 PM

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Originally Posted by zed

if you didn't like the way it clamped the rim you can get some of these.

http://home.comcast.net/~prestondrake/mojoblocks.htm

they are on my list. I got that changer a few weeks ago.

works better if you mount it to something like a 4X4 sheet of plywood.

I mounted mine to the floor, why would plywood be better? I might get these blocks btw! I could have swore I saw something like this mainstream and accessible... I knew a guy that sols a sweet tire bar with a Delrin tip for $60 or something. I think this guy's bar is kinda high...

zed · 07-10-2009, 05:22 PM

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Originally Posted by TIGGER

I mounted mine to the floor, why would plywood be better? I might get these blocks btw! I could have swore I saw something like this mainstream and accessible... I knew a guy that sols a sweet tire bar with a Delrin tip for $60 or something. I think this guy's bar is kinda high...

ok, didn't see in the picture that it was mounted. sorry.

haven't seen that bar, post it up if you find it. here's another one that is supposed to be very good.

http://www.nomartirechanger.com/product/show/6

Rider · 07-10-2009, 05:29 PM

Tire changers are great and all but how are you going to balance the tire?

TYEster · 07-10-2009, 05:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Rider

Tire changers are great and all but how are you going to balance the tire?

Quote:

Originally Posted by TIGGER

My girlfriend bought me the tire changer machine and balancer from Harbor Freight this morning.

BTW is THIS the same changer for $60?

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=42927

*the "attachment" thing makes me wonder if it's just the top part, but if it is, where do you get the bottom?

tommymac · 07-10-2009, 05:37 PM

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Originally Posted by TYEster

BTW is THIS the same changer for $60?

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=42927

*the "attachment" thing makes me wonder if it's just the top part, but if it is, where do you get the bottom?

The top part is 60 dollars, then you buy the other part separateley. I have the same one or had since I left it at the appt when we moved, I moved up to a full no mar model.

Tom

Rider · 07-10-2009, 05:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TYEster

BTW is THIS the same changer for $60?

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=42927

*the "attachment" thing makes me wonder if it's just the top part, but if it is, where do you get the bottom?

I guess i need to take reading comprehension 101.

Amber Lamps · 07-10-2009, 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Rider

Tire changers are great and all but how are you going to balance the tire?

Static balancer... I mentioned it in my first post, I'll assemble it and take a couple pics. I've known guys that swear by these over electronic units.

Hell, I know lots of guys that don't worry about balancing.

This guy is nuts but he does a good job.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T2AuivYzaBs

Dude this is my 6,666th post!

Kerry_129 · 07-10-2009, 06:19 PM

I had one before my garage fire - works well, but like you said it's a very technique-intensive thing. Was a real bitch until I figured out what the hell I was doing!

Also, the Mojo or NoMar bar is a must for much easier changes without scratching. The static balancer is just fine too, IMO - it's exactly what the tire guys at the AMA superbike races use.

07-10-2009, 05:01 PM	#2
zed yellow don't corner well Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Kansas City, KS Moto: 06 ZX10R Posts: 1,243	if you didn't like the way it clamped the rim you can get some of these. http://home.comcast.net/~prestondrake/mojoblocks.htm they are on my list. I got that changer a few weeks ago. works better if you mount it to something like a 4X4 sheet of plywood. __________________

07-10-2009, 05:29 PM	#5
Rider Moto GP Star Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 12,156	Tire changers are great and all but how are you going to balance the tire?

07-10-2009, 06:19 PM	#10
Kerry_129 Semi-reformed Squid Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 531	I had one before my garage fire - works well, but like you said it's a very technique-intensive thing. Was a real bitch until I figured out what the hell I was doing! Also, the Mojo or NoMar bar is a must for much easier changes without scratching. The static balancer is just fine too, IMO - it's exactly what the tire guys at the AMA superbike races use.