Tusk Motorcycle Tire Changing Stand and Bead Breaker Review

In this video I do a review of the Tusk Motorcycle Tire Changing Stand and Bead Breaker. I go over some pros and cons while using it to swap out a rear tire. The tire used in the video is a Shinko (216X) in a 140/80-18 and the mousse is a Nitro Mousse in a 120/80-18 size.
This stand can be purchase at www.rockymountainatvmc.com/ for $74.99.
The music in the video can be downloaded at www.bensound.com/
Ask questions in the comment section down below and don't forget to check me out on Twitter and Instagram at @1SevenZero

[@Tracer9GTRider8]

Thanks for the review! I have a machine with a built-in bead breaker for my ST1300 so I was just looking at the stand for my dirt bike tires, as my machine won't work for smaller diameter axles. This looks better than the top of a 5 gallon bucket so I'm gonna get the stand!

[@NorthCust]

just looking at these too - great review, exactly what I was after, thank you :)

[@jakrog1043]

Thanks for the video, helped me confirm this was what I needed!

[@b1slyfox]

Just got mine today, will be testing it out later.

[@wyomatt]

Great video. I’m about to assemble mine. I think I’ll bolt it to a pallet for extra stability

[@gunracr]

Maybe the welded ring is to drop a wheel stop into so you can use a tire removal bar such as no-mar without having the wheel rotate on the stand

[@OU812NVME]

I have said machine for about 7 years now...1 THING YOU DO IS BOLT TO STAND TO A TABLE OR FLOOR and the other is USE YOUR LOCK DOWN FLY NUT ON TIRE TO HLOD IN PLACE...if he did he would have an additional 2 inches from bead breaker and not needed to work that hard also when putting tire on USE BEAD BRAKER TO HOLD DOWN TIRE IN MODDLE DROP SO WHEN U PRY OVER YOUR NEW TIRE IT IS EASY AND USE LUBBY LUBE :) Your all welcome

[@utsb3220]

Good review..probably better than just buying a stand.

[@tinyman520]

Nice review!!

[@1SevenZero]

Thank you

[@chrisginoc]

Would this be worth it to change out sport atv tires? Thinking about picking one of these up.

[@mannygrieco71]

Thanks for the video what kind of spoons are you using to remove and install tire? Thanks in advance 👍

[@MindBodySoulOk]

Hey did you do the tube to tubeless mod?

[@moustachemike7128]

nice job

[@dbpool]

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?

[@benjamintmaltby7453]

During watching the video, it looked like mounting it to a 4X4 piece of 3/4 plywood would help?

[@1SevenZero]

It would definitely help. This model even has the mounting tabs already, so no mods would need to be made. I wanted to keep it a little more portable, so that is why I haven't.

[@jeanregaudie]

Would t it make it easier to put it on a higher stand so you do not have to work on the floor.?

[@danblekeberg2470]

Thank you !

[@fmtnic]

Thanks a lot for this. I'm shopping around for one of these at the moment. I'm leaning towards the bolt together version because I have to stick this into checked luggage. Do you think this would fit into a large suitcase? Does the lower piece of square tubing detach from the rings. Thanks again.

[@1SevenZero]

So after I explained to my wife why I needed our largest suitcase and she got done looking at me like I was crazy I tested it. My answer is yes it fit in our large suitcase.... BARELY!!! It was pushing on the sides, and I would have to unbolt the center bar that the lever is mounted on. So for your scenario I would recommend the bolt together design, not the welded style I have. Definitely measure your suitcase first. The bottom ring was 20” across and the center bar for the lever is 26” long. Those measurements are of course for the welded one. I don’t know if the measurements are the same for the bolt together style.

[@andyrips834]

Anyone with 1/5 scales rc this stand is great for em. Baja and losi 5t works solid.

[@julianarodriguez3635]

Can you use this tire changer on scooter tires let me know thanks

[@chrismharthart]

Would it better to have mount hire like some of the others. Looks like it would work my back.... I’m old

[@1SevenZero]

I would say it depends. I use it for changing mousses which sometimes require a good bit of leverage. For my purposes I wouldn’t go higher than knee height. For changing tubes I think you could get away with table height.

[@Fratelli88]

What is there a spot that holds the 1st iron that you used as a bead holder?

[@1SevenZero]

Yes. On this model there is actually 2. One on each side of the post the lever is attached to. Near the beginning when I show the photo of the tool holder that gets in the way you can see them.

[@harleyrider883]

Great video, very helpful! One question: on the right side of the screen in front of the blue box, up until 4:04 of the video, you have what appear to be two tools that I believe are supposed to help seat the tire. You then remove it at 5:02. Wondering if you could explain how it's used or what it's called. I see them on Amazon but can't seem to find any instructions. Thanks for any insight you can offer!

[@tonyfffuuu]

so if it was getting something like this... or a motionpro beadpro breaker set for a first timer which would you recommend? seems like this would be nice to have but more so later on after you've already got some breakers

[@1SevenZero]

I’ll start by saying I have never personally used the Motion Pro Bead Pro. In my opinion they could be a great addition to a tool kit for on the trail. They would work on a trail side repair and in the shop. That said I’ve always just used my kickstand or foot to accomplish breaking a bead on the trail. Now I run mousses so I’m not having to worry about flats on the trail. All of my tire changing is done in the shop. Thus Why I went with the Tusk. If You already have tire irons in your tool kit I would lean towards the Tusk, because you already have the means to change a tire. If you don’t have tire irons, start with the Motion Pro.

[@mikefawc22]

This work for street bike tires to?

[@wyomatt]

Mike Fawc I am really looking forward to trying it on the Harley tires. I know it takes about 1000 lbs of force to break the bead on my road king tire so i am skeptical

[@recommendedforyou_]

@@wyomatt hey did you ever get to trying it on the Harley? How did she work?

[@punrein]

I sure wish you hadn't sped through the part where you actually get the tire off and back on the wheel. I’m not a professional like you, so I need every bit of help that I can get!

[@1SevenZero]

😁 trust me.... there are plenty of people out there better suited to demo the tire change, but if you want to call me a pro I will take that compliment.

[@wyomatt]

Patrick Unrein tap the little settings gear and adjust the speed down....

[@landongooding7461]

That’s seems way more difficult than no “stand” at all.

[@prestonthomas9406]

I wish they made one like this on a waist high stand. I'm to old and decrepid to be down on my knees.

[@bigdog4574]

Absolute crap got one the other day… returning

[@alfredranger9141]

I keep pinching my tubes so this tool doesn't help me

[@caroltenge5147]

You may need a chiropractor after trying to use this...... Needs to be up much higher.

[@deadbeast99k85]

Yeah , it's doody