When you buy through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Copyright ThumperTalk, Inc. - All rights reserved.ThumperTalk is a registered trademark. I've been meaning to buy a couple of hand clamps and cutting of the excess bar and might neighbor heard me cursing and stuck his head over the fence and asked whats going on. I actually have a few tools from them I'm quite happy with. 50 miles from Detroit and 150 from Toronto. Its less flimsy (1 piece versus 3) than my girlfriend name brand stand. By continuing to browse our site you agree to our use of data and cookies. When I changed the tires on my Buell, I wouldn't have been able to do it if my tire irons hadn't been almost 30" long. https://rabaconda.com/product/pro-tyre-lever-set-in-bag-5pc/. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts, Z H2, Shadow w/sidecar, project Nighthawk, '75 TL125, '82 KZ1300A, '84 VF500F, '02 Pampera 250, '05 DRZ400. Good call on the electric impact also, I've definitely gotten my moneys worth out of mine, built like a tank too. These are probably the same ones tire shops use when changing truck tires. i have the same setup. I've haven't changed tires in quite a while cus haven't been riding as much as I want to but recently finally got around to putting the new Shinkos 21/18 on my CRF no issues breaking the beads. Again, I got it on a better sale than advertised, and with another 20% coupon for $27. By I have that spool stand. I'm not a bodybuilder, but I'm not a scrawny guy either, and the tires fought me pretty hard, especially at the end. I have this thing which I bought on sale for 30 bucks and it's sturdy enough that I'm confident it won't crumple. How is their stand? I use a press to break the bead, and prybars to get the tires on and off. Hmmmm. Sone I know off hand are the electric impact gun, bike lift and jack and extendable ratchets. For mousses I also use a Motion Pro Bead Buddy to make sure the opposite side of the tire stays down in the drop center. It's really light so I'm not sure how much I trust it but it's doing a great job so far. I don't use it often, and it works fine. I've used the bejesus out of those working on bikes. Now, people generally do not like Harbor Freight. If you're in LA and went to the harbor freight on Lomita, there's a cycle gear walking distance from it. Location: Michigan / Ontario border, Sarnia, Ontario. Works good doing tubes or Tubliss, from 2-ply to 6-ply. 2 Motion Pro Irons and a spoon work for me with HD/UHD tubes. I would love to do my own tires but I can't justify the hundreds required for virtually every other option that is at least as easy as this. http://www.harborfreight.com/24-inchron-93230.html, Send a private message to Mike V. Florida, Send a private message to BILL WILLIAMSON, Send a private message to Fullraceflathead. . ( or any tools come to think of it) I was dismounting a tractor tire when the tire iron snapped and came back and cracked me in the head and knocked my ass out for like an hour!!!! One trick I learned when building and wrenching on racing motorcycles is to polish your tyre irons. I will be using UHD tubes or mousses. It's absolutely fine. When I paid, the checkout clerk asked if I wanted my free multi-tester. I was using duct tape, but it would have to be changed often. Haven't ever felt the need for anything extra. I use2 curved tire irons like filterx' posted above plus a straight one as the 3rd 'if needed' iron / bead stopper, no spoons. I use two Tusk shorty tire irons and one Stockton long spoon. I was always struggling, but bought real tire lube and it was transformative. Harbor freight tools are actually pretty good. I also have that rear stand. The free flashlight has $3 worth of batteries in it and the multimeter is very useful to have around. I like using a milk crate cus I can use my knee to hold the bead down but the hand clamp worked perfectly for braking the bead but as I said I would cut off the excess bar about here cus it is dangerous as is and then I could also flip it around. I'm going to go this Monday for their Memorial Day specials! I also bought a pair of these to stop scratching my wheels up: http://www.harborfreight.com/24-inch-general-purpose-tire-iron-93230.html. Generally I really like their consumables. I am going to buy the Baja no pinch tool. OP, can you post a picture of your bike on the spool stand? Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements). Watch a few YouTube videos. Would also work holding the bead down for installing and I would use 2 of them. Privacy Policy. For those of you guys outside the USA, it's a store that deals in generic, cheap tools. Man I wish I had bought one of those years and years ago. I have their other tube stand, it was like $30. https://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/parts/motion-pro-bead-buddy-ii-motorcycle-tire-tool-p. Two spoons and a valve stem puller througher. How many spoons and what size and shape? 24in motorcycle tire irons from Harbor Freight. I wish I could find the damn tire bead breaker motorcycle attachment. A few days ago I finally broke down and bought one of these: http://www.harborfreight.com/motorcycle-bead-breaker-98875.html. I WILL NEVER USE A SET OF TIRE IRONS FROM HARBOR FREIGHT EVER AGAIN!! Anyway, just thought I would share. I was taught "way back when" to use old spring leaves for tire irons. https://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/parts/motion-pro-spoon-type-tire-iron-pIf you need any more leverage than that, even for the gnarliest stiffest desert tires, there is something wrong with your technique. That harbor freight thing looks like it'll crumple like a tin can [it's made of aluminium!] That impact gun is the best. This thing by itself made a 45 minute job into a 10 minute job. But they are unnecessary for tubes since you can just push the tire down with your hand. I replaced all 6 of my tires and used a plastic garbage for lubricant along with an old tire iron. That's okay. the spoons also work great for putting on and taking off the grate of my charcoal grill when im cooking. I've used the Baja No Pinch tool before, it's a slick little device, but completely unnecessary. Again, if you are pinching the tube, there is something wrong with your technique. Probably about a $15 value if sold at most places. Saw blades, for example. They can be useful for cylinder head removal also. As mentioned, much better leverage. Harbor Freight deals kick butt. Copyright 1995-2008 Atomic Industry: Steal our stuff, we'll kick your teeth in. Powered by vBulletin , If you have a Hi Lift Jack (farm jack) they work great as a bead breaker. The black nitrile glove are really nice too. Running relatively stiff carcass tires, UHD tubes and dual rim locksin bothmy CRF250X wheels. For what it's worth, I paid really good money for a pitbull spooled/standard rear stand and I'm really pleased about it. Mostly about the tire breaker. Press J to jump to the feed. But, you'll get it. Then I was putting the old Shinkos on my DRZ (its about 70% street/30% dirt) but I'm doing a dual sport event next week that's mostly dirt and the knobby's on the DRZ were toast. With bobpol1's method and a little baby powder or talc a tire iron isn't even necessary. I bought the Harbor Freight ones and they worked better than the spoon type I had. So, yeah, I think they are fine on the whole. (The multimeter blew up, possibly my fault.) I purchased a Bead Buddy a long time ago but it never gets used, realized occasionally usinga 3rd spoon is more effective. It's not expensive. I've had my bike up on it for the last week while I've been mucking around with lots of things. http://www.harborfreight.com/2-piece-11-inch-20-offset-45-angle-long-reach-needle-plier-set-33202.html. I use windex as lube. The general rule of thumb is that you buy Harbor Freight tools because they're cheap and you don't expect a lot of repeat use (example: you need a drill to drill one hole). You cana lmost always get the multimeter or a little flashlight. I just use a five gallon bucket, sprocket side down. Put a piece of radiator hose on the rim of the bucket, keeps the wheel from moving around and prevents scarring the spokes. The attachment is the part that goes on top of the bead breaker and lets you rotate the tire iron around the pole while you lock the motorcycle tire in place and pop the tire off the rim super easily. Terms Of Service. I didn't even know this was part of the offer. Spoons are nice, but for removal of the first bead I prefer irons. Only way to go. I have to say though, gearboxes and tyres are two things I have a fear of fucking with on my motorsickle. It's a whole lot better than my paddle stand. taking small bites, plenty of lube and the right technique rather than brute force gets the job done remarkably easily. My swingarm would always slide on the paddle standnever dawned on me that a spool stand was the proper fix for that haha. Want to hear what works best for you guys. I could not for the life of me brake the bead on the Washougal II rear. Bought a bead buddy but it doesnt seem to do anything unless im using it wrong. No problems at all. They're self explanatory. For changing tires with tubes or Tubliss, I use the Motion Pro Spoon type tire iron. It's cool that you made a stand. The motio pro ones are my least favorite. You won't bend these and I don't remember them costing very much. Ended up being a great bonus. My cheapskate buddy uses Palmolive and water. Baby Powder or Talc is used to help keep the inner tube from sticking to the tire insides. Also, I've bought a fair number of tools from these guys and apart from one multimeter I've had no bother with them. One is flat and straight on the end and the other is flat and slightly curved. The first few times will NOT be easy until you get it figured out. The price isn't that great compared to better quality bits, but it was good enough and they do a great job. Doesnt help hold the bead at all. They are of the old original design. What other tools will I need? If you ignore thegigantic arm you'll see what it really isjust a lever with a ram on it to break tire beads. You need to be a member in order to leave a comment. A Harbor Freight reciprocating saw ("sawz'all") blade will only last half as long as a Makita or Milwaukee saw blade, but t cost 1/4 as much so you come out ahead. July 31, 2019 in General Dirt Bike Discussion. Use the 17 and 12 the most. I have a pair of tire spoons. Lastly, since I was indulging in Harbor Freightness, I bought one of these: http://www.harborfreight.com/low-profile-rear-motorcycle-spool-stand-99701.html. We use cookies to improve your experience on this website and so that ads you see online can be tailored to your online browsing interests. I have the "old" style from HF and absolutely love them! Don't piss around with dishsoap and water, buy tire lube. I have at least a dozen of them and they get used quite often. Seems there are a lot of different options for spoon sizes. The plastic dip is a great idea. We use data about you for a number of purposes explained in the links below. For tire changes with mousses I use the 16" Motion Pro tire irons. A lot of guys on a forum I'm a member of swear by it, and judging by the YouTube videos, it's really easy - a lot easier than tire irons! Great idea, that liquid rubber spray and/or dip product. It's too bad they don't sell the motorcycle adapter for their tire changing stand anymore. Three spoons, a bead buddy, and windex (for lube). In general, though, I don't buy much in the way of wrenches and sockets and what not. They work much better if you take the time to polish them up with fine emery cloth. nah, im just messing with you. If I was changing LOTS of tires I probably get a chaining stand. Sorry long reply and getting the new Shinko's pre install warmed up , If you have a Hi Lift Jack (farm jack) they work great as a bead breaker. Ya if I'm seeing them correctly, I'm sure they would work but IMO the adjustable hand clamps are cheaper and would be easier to quickly clamp/unclamp/move/clamp as needed. I fabricated myself a stand so now I need all the tools. They are for at home D.I.Y.ers. But that is reflected in the price. I use two motion pro short bead buddy, one 17 in spoon, 12 inch spoon, and a curved spoon. https://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/parts/motion-pro-extra-long-steel-tire-iron-p. I use two spoons and a longer curved lever. Most of their items are made in China. I'm moving from an apartment to a house in a few months and have been chewing over the idea of getting it. I strongly, strongly suggest getting something smaller. I think I got them at a parts store or at Sears, been a while. I buy a lot of shit from HF, just gotta know what's good for the $ and what isn't by doing a little research. My friend does his own tire changes with tools he bought from Harbor Freight. Still do. The problem is you get professionals trying to use them for every day use.

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