How's this look for DIY tire changing?

[RaYzerman19]

That machine is for dirtbike tires. There is no method to secure the rim. I use the harbor freight tire changer and have done about 100 tires with it. Also buy the mojoblocks to keep from gouging the rim sides. I use 3 tire irons, never the big rod that comes with it, and rim protectors. I do use the Nomar gel for tire installations that works great.

If you mean no way to keep the rim from spinning, options are to use a tie-down strap on one of the spokes, or to weld/bolt in a vertical pin (rod) covered in garden hose so the spoke stops up against it. I have a HF changer too with several improvements to protect rim surfaces, and put a tie-down on. The whole thing is mounted on a large piece of 3/4 plywood that I can stand on, but the plan is to make it a hitch mounted thing one day soon..... I think the homemade "Frugal" brand machines are quite good too. I have used a Cycle Hill (No-Mar sub-brand) which is mostly No-Mar.... has its good points but has it's quirks too.... they all do, but that depends if you're into volume tire changing or just occasional use for yourself...... if I had philanthropic funding, I'd go air powered with an electronic dynamic balancer that would fit in my dream shop that I don't have yet until I get that lottery win.

 

[Powerman]

I have a Harbor Freight changer with the No-Mar blocks. I epoxied bolt anchors in the floor, blow them out and bolt it up.

Only used it once, it was OK for the price. I see some mods it it's future.

Last tires I put on out of town, tire abuse emergency. FJR is a heavy bitch, and hard on tires when pushed hard.

It was quite fun though.

 

[DirtDabber]

Here is my setup. All the tire stuff stores in the bucket when not in use.

 

[Fred W]

Nice stand. I've been trying to visualize how I could get my tire facilitator up off the floor like that without breaking the bank.

(I've got a few ideas)

What is your stand made from? I assume that you are using tire irons and not one of the long mojo-bar things?

 

[wheatonFJR]

What is your stand made from?

Looks like a big ass valve.

 

[Fred W]

Hmmm. I'm not sure if I should ask, but... what's an ass valve used for? :huh:

 

[wheatonFJR]

Keepin your shorts clean dummah...

 

[worldbound4now]

Keepin your shorts clean dummah...

Too funny. I needed a good laugh like this.

I've been spooning tires on with towels/padding on the floor of my garage. It gets the job done, but can be a PITA. These frugal ideas are great and will work well in my garage. Looks like I have a weekend fabrication project to do

 

[LAF]

I used this also

I think mine was a Bench Rest or something and it broke down and could be carried in your saddle bags.

When I totaled mt LT in North Dakota a piece of it got lost in the desert. That is when I bought the one the OP asked about. It was a slick tool and broke the bead no issue. I just figured I would not use one on the road. If I get a flat and can not plug and inflate it on the side of the road, I need a tow anyway.

This is close but they have changed it a bit