Rabaconda street bike tire changer - very honest first time use review

[@Jim12291958]

Actually a very good video. Thanks for taking the time to make it.

[@ejseda6546]

excellent video, I can't wait to get mine. It arrives tomorrow!

[@2wheeldom11]

Can't wait to get one ! This is exactly what I am looking for

[@gregs5738]

Excellent video. I just used my Rabaconda for the first time today and wished I had watched your video first.

[@TheRealBrandonMartin]

Now I need to buy one

[@PAUL-yv2kk]

Looks like a great piece of kit Andy. Well done on learning and demonstrating simultaneously...not easy, but gives us a real sense of how easy it might be for us to give it a go. Definitely looked a lot easier than when you did it 100% manually going back a few years. Well done Andy and Rabaconda !

[@Momo-Sparco]

I remembered that too! With rhe right equipment, it’s so much easier! Great job Andy 👌💪

[@chico-de4099]

Thanks man. Great Video, great Job.

[@bernhards.8529]

The stepped bushing only minimizes the play of the spindle. It is not necessary to eliminate it completely. Maybe a hint: When I break the bead I use some soapy water, start one round slightly with the bead braker handle and then go for the "pop".

[@YAMR1M]

But on a cost per tyre basis it is expensive. How many tyres will you need to change to make it the same as just going to a tyre fitter and let them do it? Also old tyres have to be paid for when disposing of the tyres too so you still have to pay someone or a tyre fitter to take your old tyres.. I jus had two tyres fitted at a local dealer for £20, with the cost here in the UK for a Rabaconda at £485.00 plus shipping that would be 25 sets of tyres and then disposal of the old tyres would still cost me £125 to dispose of those 25 sets of tyres. How many sets of tyres does the average biker use a year?

[@PAUL-yv2kk]

Thought the same as you. This would great for someone doing regular tyre changes, or maybe to provide the service to local biker's where there's no nearby bike garage.

[@YAMR1M]

@@PAUL-yv2kk but then if you do it on a regular basis you would get a more professional piece of equipment which is less physical.. It is good but sits in a place where it is a luxury item for those who have the best but don't care about the cost and the off road and racers who do a lot of tyre changes but are not on a budget.

[@PAUL-yv2kk]

@YAMR1M Yes,it's got a niche I think. Another benefit I guess is that it packs away really small if your workspace is limited. Nice to know it's even an option 👍

[@stillshakin2125]

Local recycling site takes my car/bike tyres for free. Remember not to turn up in a van though..... .

[@MotoAndy]

This equipment is not for everyone, if someone changes tires once every 3 years and doesn't like messing with their motorcycle, you're absolutely right. I change tires once a year, so theoretically speaking, it is not profitable for me as well, but I love playing mechanic, and after each visit to the dealer and changing tires, I find some shortcomings in the work and I hate that. So, in short, this is not an advertisement for equipment for everyone, it is a review of equipment that is expensive, but I personally think it is worth the price due to the quality of workmanship and ease of use. Whether you want to buy it depends only on you. I think it's an expensive but very nice toy for true enthusiasts who love garage gadgets. Be safe..

[@LongPondNH]

I like my Rabaconda but it's definitely less amazing if you have tube tires. You have to mount the first bead, remove the duckhead, insert the tube, and then reinstall the duckhead to finish, all of which is a bit of a pain. With tubeless tires it would be great...dreaming of the next bike :) In the US, at least in my area, getting them done by a bike shop will be about $120 a pair, so the thing pays for itself quickly, and particularly in our case since we have two bikes that usually get their tires changed at the same time.

[@josephmcfarland5411]

I feel your pain with the tube tires, just did my wheels on my harley over the weekend. the tubes were the most time consuming thing.

[@maks_al]

Not bad for the first time 🤜

[@danielcrowley3184]

My local shop was going to charge me $150 for a set. The next closest shop is almost 90 miles away.

[@MotoAndy]

Hi, $150 is 1/3 of the price of this equipment, perhaps it is worth considering purchasing it. Take care

[@darkdre2020]

Nice job 🎉

[@marekbryknar8246]

Hi, what about tire balance?

[@MotoAndy]

You have to balance on the balancer 😁 this video is about tire changer how to balance tires will be in another video

[@marekbryknar8246]

@@MotoAndy ok 👌🤝

[@FrankBlackcrow]

Remember.. if you change to another tyre type.. you might need to balance the whole wheel.

[@MotoAndy]

I always balance my wheels regardless of what tires I put on, it's not in the video because there will be a separate video about wheel balancing. Take care

[@FrankBlackcrow]

@@MotoAndy Good on ya.. keep making good video's.. I am rarely on YT and usually on Rumble, I don't make video's, so when any one does makes good ones, they need to get a thumbs up.

[@Hedron-Design]

Price is the only thing stopping me. I am a fabricator and I may make my own knock off tire changer forPERSONAL USE ONLY. If I think i can design a decent replica with minimalnegative issues. We'll see.

[@MotoAndy]

If you are talented and have the opportunity, why not, I would do it myself if I had the right equipment. Good luck

[@alfista1982]

Non mi sembri molto capace