ConStands motorcycle tyre/tire changer - Full description of parts and assembly

So I took the plunge and have finally bought myself a motorcycle tyre/tire changer and wheel balancer (wheel balancer video to follow).
I chose the ConStand MD4 machine based on price and how simple it looked to use (again, video to follow showing tyre removal/refit).
In this video I unbox it, check through the parts (resolving issues with the nuts, bolts and washers) and then fully assemble it, explaining how all the parts are used and how it actually works (added the 'tire' spelling for our American friends)
0:00 Description
1:21 Unboxing
6:12 Nuts, bolts and washers
9:21 Assembly

[@yeehar99]

Thanks for this. Much appreciated. 👍

[@Petej728]

And thank you for the comment and for watching

[@Alex-fw3qs]

I received my unit 3 days ago and assembled it last night. I believe the bolt you're referring to is installed in the multi use handle to keep the handle from slideing too far in. At least that's what I used it for. if nothing else, I won't lose it that way !

[@Petej728]

@@Alex-fw3qs My bolt is still safely housed om my shelves 👍 Thanks for the comment and for watching.

[@charleshaguewood1040]

I just ordered one of those, nice assembly video

[@Petej728]

I've just finished putting the bike back together for another video and will soon be taking the wheels off to show how to change a tyre and balance the wheels. So keep an eye out for that. Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@DarkShogun16]

​​​​@@Petej728ive done 2 tires with mine. Made things so much easier. As for balancing i just use some balancing beads for motorcycles. Leaving the new tire out in the sun for a whille stiffens the rubber and makes it much easier to mount. Also make sure to use tire mounting paste along the inner edges with a brush. And i also bought a set of motionpro beadbreaker tirespoons which actually make it easier to break the bead then the beadbreaker on the tirechanger itself. Did you ever find a purpose for that one lone bolt at the beginning? Mine came with one too.

[@Petej728]

Thanks for the comments. I've already made a video showing how to use the tyre changer, I did forget to mention to keep the tyre somewhere warm to make it 'stretchier' but did stress lubrication was key to removing and refitting tyres easily. As to balancing beads, I would only use them in a bike that wasn't going to be running at high speeds (track days etc). Definitely NOT recommended. And no. I never found a use for that odd screw.

[@DarkShogun16]

@@Petej728 Of course. I got 2 sport touring bikes and an old cb 400.. so i don't do anything too crazy lol.