Tires

[jbfla]

Tire changing isn't all fun and games.

Besides tire irons, and lube, you might need rim protectors, and a wire gadget to pull the tire valve through the hole in the rim, and a method of "breaking" the bead.

And then there is the possibility of "pinching" a tube, and you need to start over.

It can be very frustrating.

There used to be a shop in north GA that would mount and balance a new tire, off the bike, for $15....not any more.

If I could get it done for that now, I would.

If you think you will be motorcycling long term, you might want to buy a tire changing machine.

You can buy one on your own or go in together with some riding buddies.

Some local riding groups have a tire machine for the group.

Or ask around and you may find someone that has a tire machine that will mount a tire for a six pack of his favorite brew.

This one has has paid for itself over the years.




However, since I don't have a permanent place to set it up, I find that I regularly pull out the tire irons, instead.

jb

[pete]

Originally Posted by jbfla

Tire changing isn't all fun and games.

Besides tire irons, and lube, you might need rim protectors, and a wire gadget to pull the tire valve through the hole in the rim, and a method of "breaking" the bead.

And then there is the possibility of "pinching" a tube, and you need to start over.

It can be very frustrating.

There used to be a shop in north GA that would mount and balance a new tire, off the bike, for $15....not any more.

If I could get it done for that now, I would.

If you think you will be motorcycling long term, you might want to buy a tire changing machine.

You can buy one on your own or go in together with some riding buddies.

Some local riding groups have a tire machine for the group.

Or ask around and you may find someone that has a tire machine that will mount a tire for a six pack of his favorite brew.

This one has has paid for itself over the years.




However, since I don't have a permanent place to set it up, I find that I regularly pull out the tire irons, instead.

jb

Thats way to flash.........
I use a old 14' alloy car rim with a bit of hose split
& glues on the rim edge to protect the wheel..


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[Jay In Milpitas]

Originally Posted by jbfla

However, since I don't have a permanent place to set it up, I find that I regularly pull out the tire irons, instead.

jb

Ah, it doesn't need to be bolted to the floor, JB, it only needs to be attached to something to stand on, either metal plate or plywood.

Metal plate you can weld some studs on or just drill & tap some holes.

A 3'x3' sheet of 3/4" plywood with either Tee nuts installed or some carriage bolts driven through will also suffice.

When not in use, disassemble & tuck them all away. Or if you plan ahead the same base can be used to mount a pedestal grinder, vise, or other shop thingy.

Jay, cheap-ass bastage.

[jbfla]

Originally Posted by Jay In Milpitas

Ah, it doesn't need to be bolted to the floor, JB, it only needs to be attached to something to stand on, either metal plate or plywood.......

A 3'x3' sheet of 3/4" plywood with either Tee nuts installed or some carriage bolts driven through will also suffice.........

Jay, that photo of the tire changer was from about 5-6 years ago in FL.

Since then, I've bolted the changer to a piece of 3/4" plywood with carriage bolts, and the changer is in NC.

The problem is that I only change 3 or 4 tires per year. The changer is stored under the basement stairs, and invariably gets buried under piles of "stuff" before I need it again.

jb