Tire Irons - What is recommended?

[Intech]

I am picking up a changer next week. Not sure there are tire irons with it. (he has everything else) What irons do you changers recommend? Also what rim protectors do you use?

 

[FJRay]

In my shop I use the 16" long motion pro irons with the curved ends. For rim protectors I use pieces of old leather belts with a string tied to them.

 

[garauld]

I have a pr of 18" irons I bought a long time ago. I love them, especially for changing the rear tire. Longer is better. I use pieces of old detergent bottles or the bottom of tupperware containers. Real men don't need string. They can be fished out if you drop one inside....

 

[Intech]

Thanks for the feedback. I get that length = leverage. Next question, how many should you have?

And another question what type of weights and where to get them?

 

[Bungie]

I've got 3 of the 16" motion pro's. They work. Even on car tires.

 

[FJReady]

I have a set of 3 Motion Pro tire irons. All slightly different from each other. And I have a set of 4 Motion Pro rim protectors. They have a little retrieval string on them that comes in very handy. All avaialble at motorcycle-superstore, reasonably priced. They also carry a variety of wheel weights.

 

[DennisJ]

For Center Rib weights: https://www.alltiresupply.com/c-Motorcycle_Center_Rib_Weights.html

 

[Bokerfork]

Mojolever. The one bar that does it all. G-G-G Google it.

 

[beemerdons]

Mojolever. The one bar that does it all. G-G-G Google it.

Lazy *** Krauts! From your hard working and generous FJR Forum Irish, aye: https://home.comcast.net/~prestondrake/mojoweb.htm

 

[Intech]

Mojolever. The one bar that does it all. G-G-G Google it.

Oh hell yeah! Just watched a video. Gotta get me one of those.

Thanks Don! That was the video I was watching while you were posting!

 

[BullCBX]

The Mojolever is great for dismounting the tire, but I have yet to have a whole lot of success mounting one with it. It gets close, but I usually end up using a tire iron or two. This is especially true for those of us doing the darkside thing. As stated, the Mojolever even does a good job of dismounting the CT, but it is all hands on deck with the tire irons for CT mounting. BTW: front tires are easy and the Mojo does a good job with them.

 

[PhilJet09]

I use the Mojolever for mounting and dismounting. Once you get the hang of it, it works very well for both tasks. I'm at the point where I think I'll get ahold of another set of ends for mine just in case. I don't ever want to be without it in the middle of a job.

 

[Harald]

Back when I used levers, I managed with one long Motion Pro lever and a short flat one. Two or 3 of the longer ones would definitely be easier. But since getting my NoScuff Tire tool, the levers just gather dust. https://www.no-scufftiretool.com/

Shampoo bottle sides work great for rim protectors and the price is right! Even though I have the fancy plastic rim protectors, I still used the plastic bottles.

I love using the center rib clip on weights because they are reusable and easy to add until balance is achieved. I've never lost one. Dennis posted a link for some, but you can also get them from Yamaha in individual weights.

 

[PhilJet09]

Mojolever. The one bar that does it all. G-G-G Google it.

Lazy *** Krauts! From your hard working and generous FJR Forum Irish, aye: https://home.comcast.net/~prestondrake/mojoweb.htm

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AuH5BzAR4a4

Well, that's the general idea I guess. Honestly, once you develop the right technique with the Mojolever, you don't have to work half that hard.

 

[escapefjrtist]

Well, that's the general idea I guess. Honestly, once you develop the right technique with the Mojolever, you don't have to work half that hard.

That's it, once you have the technique you can mount anything with a Mojo. I've changed my Mazda3 17" twice, 4Runner 17" once, car, quad, lawnmower...you name it any and [most] all comers!

YMMV

--G

 

[Wlfman]

I've been using 3 16" levers and Motion Pro Rim Protectors. However, I just purchased a No-Mar Changer. So no more grunting and groaning with spoons.

As for weights. I use these, cheap and I've never lost one. I use some painters tape to stick them on temporary till I figure out how many and where needed.

 

[Intech]

For Center Rib weights: https://www.alltiresupply.com/c-Motorcycle_Center_Rib_Weights.html

Which style do you use? 701, 745, 746, or 751?

 

[El Toro Joe]

For Center Rib weights: https://www.alltiresupply.com/c-Motorcycle_Center_Rib_Weights.html

Which style do you use? 701, 745, 746, or 751?

Just buy one of each...Oh...nevermind