Harbor Freight Motorcycle Tire Changer Ep51

[@Road_Rash]

You NEVER read the instructions until you've completely & totally exhausted all other options! Lol!

[@restoroosterohv]

You’re not lying. Thanks for watching.

[@zyzzyx3160]

Who reads the instructions. What is wrong with you.

[@restoroosterohv]

@zyzzyx3160 last resort only

[@bikerboot888]

OMG the clamps! You just made my next tire change so much easier!

[@restoroosterohv]

Glad to help

[@allans7281]

Thanks for the video the fact you can do it at your house without driving or waiting for it is priceless

[@restoroosterohv]

The dealers are raising the cost for this service constantly so it is definitely nice and while it’s not completely ideal, I couldn’t go back to the old bucket process. Thanks for your comment.

[@bocfat]

Also agree the clamps I never thought of, back to the video--good to see this in action I bought one thinking and now I see it is a big help.

[@restoroosterohv]

Is it perfect? No, but I would not go back to the old bucket trick. This is a very handy tool.

[@drewsXR650L]

The clamps is a very good idea, will try that next time!

[@restoroosterohv]

Thank you for your feedback and support

[@awe5543]

You make it look easy. I usually employ couple of sore thumbs and a whole lot of unpleasantries.

[@restoroosterohv]

Changed a bunch of tires in my day

[@Graybeard_]

I'm a woodworker, so I grabbed four of my 12" Jorgensen wood clamps. They worked great to break the bead on both sides at once.

[@restoroosterohv]

Yeah man, whatever works!

[@421Rider]

The review on the benefits and limitations of the tire changer was great but your use of bar clamps changed my life.

[@restoroosterohv]

Haha thanks. Very happy to help. Thank you for watching.

[@artlambert3217]

Great video, all the info we needed without the extra we don't. Thanks for sharing this information!

[@restoroosterohv]

Thanks for watching!

[@matthewperkins288]

I was hoping the tire changer would do... more. But you are correct, what we really need is something to hold the tire steady while we us the spoons. Looks much better than my 12 year old son's help :)

[@restoroosterohv]

There are certainly tire changers on the market that do far more and make the change easier but they come at a hefty cost. This tool is a game changer for me. I always dreaded changing tires on the 5 gallon bucket but now I replace tires that don’t even need replacing. Thanks for your comment and support.

[@thevoyer2002]

Great video. 👍 All we need , they made it perfect it seems. Bead break is just that. The rest, yea, difficult. The main thing, like you said, we need something to hold the wheel good while we do the rest of the work. Going to go get one. Thanks much. 👍

[@restoroosterohv]

After doing a bunch of tires on this, I am loving it more and more and it was well worth it.

[@thevoyer2002]

@@restoroosterohv , yea, the more we do on the gadgets we buy, the easier things get. I can swap a tire and tube no problem, real quick. But as I get older the strength in the hands has diminished greatly and one of these will help me perfectly.

[@restoroosterohv]

There are certainly better options out there but if you get this thing with a coupon, I think you’ll be pretty pleased

[@Naptownstreetsquid]

I use this thing to change tires on sport bikes all the time. I run through tires at the track. Tools works well imo

[@restoroosterohv]

Glad to hear it works well for tubeless tires as well. The more I use it, the happier I am that I got it.

[@jorgeoalbarran6894]

I like the clamp Idea 💡

[@restoroosterohv]

It works great. Thanks.

[@RobertMcGregor-js3ww]

Great video! Thank you for posting it.

[@restoroosterohv]

Thank you for your comment and for watching

[@rickyricardo9918]

Thanks for sharing. ♥ your idea of using the clamps to keep the bead in the valley for the final pry. Every try vegetable oil for lube?

[@restoroosterohv]

Thanks for your feedback and support. I wouldn’t use any type of oil as it never dries up. That could cause the tire to slip on the rim (despite the bead lock). Soapy water works the best but I have heard of guys using baby powder.

[@ronpaul2012robust]

Hey, thanks for having me.

[@restoroosterohv]

Thank for watching and commenting. Glad your here!

[@davidreynolds4684]

Looks like it's so thin the bead realer would cut the tire if you tried to force the tire off the backside of the rim. Good video. Thank you. I've got a Yamaha raider to pull the tire on. I was curious about this tool.

[@restoroosterohv]

After using it again and again, I wouldn’t go back.

[@stephensierchio1315]

You might could of added a piece of hardwood (white oak with correct shape or sumtin else ) as an extension to the push claw? Maybe not. I liked the speed clamp trick! Now I know another use for em.

[@restoroosterohv]

Thanks for watching

[@WMDTVIDS]

Also, i think i will make a thick wooden shim to go under the wheel, so you could use the HF tool to push the bead off the rim. Good video, just subscribed.

[@restoroosterohv]

That’s one thing that bummed me out about it. Would be nice to push them right off like the Rabaconda but hey, it’s 1/6th of the price. Thanks for your feedback and support!

[@WMDTVIDS]

trying it with mine, i'll let you know if its worth it@@restoroosterohv

[@BlueSun2]

You might try coating the tube with talcum powder rather than spraying it with lube, the tube seems to locate better. JMHO - thanks for the video.

[@restoroosterohv]

I’ve heard of people doing that but I’ve never tried it. Probably less messy. Thanks for watching.

[@scottieray]

For the price of mounting/balancing at Cycle Gear...it seems like a decent product. Thanks.

[@restoroosterohv]

It’s saved me a lot of time and money.

[@onthethrottle7104]

The bead brake is not mean to push the tire off on any machine. That's why you don't need a bead breaker for a tire changes when it comes to simple MX wheels...just spoons.

[@restoroosterohv]

The biggest advantage for me is that this changer holds the wheel for me while I spoon it off unlike struggling with a 5 gallon bucket. The more I use it, the more it reinforces that sentiment. Although a bead breaker is not necessary generally on Mx tires and wheel, I have run into some tricky beads due to corrosion so it is a benefit. The Rabaconda machine pushes the beads from the wheel in one motion. Granted they are doing it with inserts rather than tubes and I’m not even sure if it can be done with tubes as I’ve never used one. Appreciate your comment and for watching!

[@onthethrottle7104]

@@restoroosterohv those are great points! I do agree some tire machines are long enough to push the tire off with the bead handle. I wonder if you put a small piece of wood on the bead of the tire and then push down with your bead breaker giving it that extra length... Anyway, thanks for the vid, good content and instructions.

[@hectick_b]

I have pw 80 and that rim and axle size is way smaller that what that center stud looks like. It looks like all thread my axle diameter with washers will work. Whatcha think? Thanks

[@restoroosterohv]

I think the hoop that supports the rim will be too small. I did a 14 and it barely fit.

[@masculinespeaks]

Biggest thing about the tire is getting it off the wheel. Havin it mounted seems like a solid way to do it. Would like the rabaconda for sure. Wouldnt mind starting up a little aide business as a mobile tire tech to make my money back on it.

[@restoroosterohv]

I always dreaded changing a tire on the bucket. I would just assume take it to a shop and pay them to do it. While it's not perfect, I don't fret changing tires anymore and the more I use it, the easier it gets. Thank you for your comment and good luck with your business endeavors!

[@jameswilson2423]

I would use a board to add more distance in-between that beeder and the tire may work idk

[@restoroosterohv]

Potentially, however I’ve gotten quite proficient with this tool as is.

[@jean-philippepelletier1480]

Thank you, great video, only the important stuff!👌👌👌

[@restoroosterohv]

Thank you

[@dbpool]

what size tire did you do - my cruiser has 15 and 16 in wheels... and apparently it doesn't do 15's? due to the top ring??? any way you figure to work around that?

[@restoroosterohv]

No. Unfortunately I think it will only do 16” and up tires. You may have to go back to the 5 gallon bucket for the smaller sizes. At least they are easier to do.

[@micclay]

Thanks for the review.

[@restoroosterohv]

Thank you for watching

[@WMDTVIDS]

Ive had OK luck with mine. From your video, i can see that i need more spoons, and i was not using near enough lube. What was the purpose of putting the clamps on the tire when putting it back on?

[@restoroosterohv]

Yes, soapy water and three spoons does the trick. The purpose of the clamp was to hold the tire in the wheel channel (center groove). These tires are wide and tend to want to expand onto the bead section of the rim making it difficult to stretch the tire onto the rim as you go around. Hope that makes sense, haha.

[@n8iv22]

Do you think this would work with a 12" wheel?

[@restoroosterohv]

That’s a good question but I don’t have an answer. Check Harbor Freight’s website to see if it gives you a range of wheel sizes.

[@trollrx]

I couldn't find that info either. Their website doesn't say

[@restoroosterohv]

My guess would be no.

[@Zulululu4x]

I ride 14s on my 80

[@dangalli1]

That Rabaconda is pretty sweet though...

[@restoroosterohv]

Couldn’t agree more

[@ramondelahavana]

Thanks

[@joelatkinson2080]

Another great video!!!

[@restoroosterohv]

Thank you

[@TJJones-fu9vp]

Thanks bro you were a real help...🤘🤘

[@restoroosterohv]

Thank you for your feedback and support

[@JimmieGonzalez-r7b]

What about balancing- is this required?

[@restoroosterohv]

If you are changing a dirt bike tire, no. Anything that will be ridden on the street should be balanced for smoothness of the ride, tire wear and safety. Since I don’t do any street bike tires, I don’t have a balancer to demo but they sell them at Harbor Freight as well.

[@RandomParrot]

The stud was too big for my rims

[@restoroosterohv]

On smaller wheels you have to remove the bearings

[@northadventuressouth]

Just bought the Bike Master version. How did it work ok on a 21" front? Good vid btw! Helpful.

[@restoroosterohv]

Works very well on the 21 as well. Thanks for watching!

[@motowilly07]

Does anyone know what the pin and clip are for?

[@restoroosterohv]

It is to hold your first spoon while removing or installing the tire.

[@paultaylorduke]

What’s the big pin for below the pivot point of the handle??

[@restoroosterohv]

That is meant to hold your tire spoon when reinstalling your tire. Like an extra hand.

[@clintearnest566]

Do you think this would be good for a Gold Wing?

[@restoroosterohv]

As long as the wheel size is 16-28", it should work just fine.

[@clintearnest566]

thanks for getting back to me so quick@@restoroosterohv

[@plap.]

The rabaconda is way too expensive. It should be half the price. With what they charge you can buy a bottom end electric unit. They are trying to get big profits from a small amount of people rather than selling way more units getting more money over time. Also good advertising when everyone has one instead of the unicorn they want it to be.

[@restoroosterohv]

They are expensive but faster and easier to use. Had it been more affordable, I would have given them my money and I feel that is the consensus of the masses. The Harbor Freight unit does the job for $60

[@plap.]

@@restoroosterohv Yep, if they were smart they would build up a big stash of the units cut the price to $350. run some adds about the price drop and hang on for the ride. They could be a household name instead of a fly by night little business. Big opportunity to make some big money is missed, it's like they are scared to grow. People aren't stupid, we all know it doesn't cost them that much to make that bag if sticks

[@restoroosterohv]

To be honest, I’m not sure I would even pay 350

[@nomoreblahblah]

Cool

[@cbrider726]

I bought one of these and simply dont rate it . Its not strong enough the cenral bar bent on the first use ??? The center needs to be stronger. Maybe its ok on small bikes . The spoke protector doesnt work so i use a blanket to protect the wheel. There are much better options on the market so spend a little more and get a trye changer that wont brake. Very poor quality .

[@restoroosterohv]

I agree with you on the spoke protection, in the trash they went. Not sure why you are having problems, I love this thing. Probably changed over 25 tires on it with no problems other than the center bolt was too big to fit through the bearings on some wheels.

[@barryoakes5976]

Hahahaha. A sixty dollar 5 gallon bucket

[@restoroosterohv]

I love this thing. Worth every penny.

[@gerardlunow567]

Harbor freight are inexpensive so you can afford to make improvements if you want to. For $60 it pays for itself the first time. Ok you need the balancer too. Still. Thanks for the video!!

[@restoroosterohv]

I love the changer, I don't dread doing tires anymore. For the offroad stuffs, there isn't much need for a balancer. Appreciate your comment and support!

[@Speedytrip]

@@restoroosterohv And you can also put ceramic beads in the tubes to self-balance, quick and easy :)

[@DonaldGMyers]

Decent bidet but my god that racket is so annoying

[@restoroosterohv]

Racket?

[@scottstarkey2286]

More of just a bead breaker. If it were a changer you would be able to get the tire off with out spoons, like a normal tire changer. Pass.

[@restoroosterohv]

You’re not gonna get anything like that for $60. I love this thing and have changed many tires with it since. Well worth the money.

[@perrygibbons1816]

Been changing mx tires for over 40yrs I don't see where you gained anything from buying this tool,

[@restoroosterohv]

Me too. I love it. I used to hate doing tires but don’t hesitate any longer. I guess it’s just an extra helping hand holding the rim down.

[@Zulululu4x]

You must have been struggling throughout those 40yrs . This thing works.

[@restoroosterohv]

I agree