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07CandyFz6 · 10-08-2008, 07:13 PM

I'm going to get a tire changer just not sure whick one yet. The HF one is cheap but porely made, unlike the no-mar but that cost about $600. I'm doing this because the last set of tires cost me $500 for the tires and mounting. What do you all think? Anyone used either one before? (if more people lived closer to me I would get the no-mar for sure then it would get used more)

Scab · 10-08-2008, 07:29 PM

I use the HF changer. It is not a marvel of modern technology, but it will work. I have added a set of Mo-Jo blocks to mine and also use a Mo-Jo bar. For the money, I find it quite adequate.

Khyren · 10-08-2008, 08:46 PM

I made my own bead breaker and just use 2 tire spoons... Has worked for 2 sets of tires now.

Khyren

**Bill** · 10-08-2008, 10:44 PM

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Originally Posted by 07CandyFz6

I'm going to get a tire changer just not sure whick one yet. The HF one is cheap but porely made, unlike the no-mar but that cost about $600. I'm doing this because the last set of tires cost me $500 for the tires and mounting. What do you all think? Anyone used either one before? (if more people lived closer to me I would get the no-mar for sure then it would get used more)

A friend of mine has a no mar. Too bad he lives so far or I'd have him change my tires for me when I need them to be.

He swears by his. He has changed a set of tires for me in the past. Just like the name... No-Mar. Works great.

Cali rider · 10-08-2008, 11:31 PM

I'm using a modified HF setup. Have changed 20-30 tires so far. It works, but you get what you pay for.

blchandl2 · 10-09-2008, 04:43 PM

+1 on HF and the MOJO lever. I filed the rim clamps smooth and then sprayed with urethane undercoat for grip and protection. Can be easily re-applied when needed. I bolted the motorcycle adapter to the base to keep it stable.

CanadianFZ6 · 10-09-2008, 04:57 PM

How about this?

Harbor Freight Tools - Quality Tools at the Lowest Prices

I would have bought one, but as far as I know they don't ship to Canada...

Scab · 10-09-2008, 07:39 PM

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Originally Posted by CanadianFZ6

How about this?

Harbor Freight Tools - Quality Tools at the Lowest Prices

I would have bought one, but as far as I know they don't ship to Canada...

That is exactly what I have, including the bottom set (shown in gray). The lower part, which I think is part of the standard tire changer set, has one heck of a bead-breaker on it. Darn thing is nearly worth it just for that. With the Mo-Jo blocks, there is no damage whatsoever to the rim. They are teflon, I believe, so the rim can turn under force. But that is easily countered with a strap around a wheel spoke and changer arm.
Again, for the money, it is a very useable set up. Especially for the money that I have invested. All I purchased was the Mo-Jo blocks and Mo-Jo lever. The changer itself was given to me by a friend that had the coin to upgrade to the No-Mar. If I could afford the No-Mar, I'd have one. Untill then, me and the HF changer will get by just fine.

10-08-2008, 07:13 PM	#1 (permalink)
07CandyFz6 Taco's Rule Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Wisconsin Bike: 2007 Fz6 Posts: 72 Rep Power: 3 Member #1748	Tire changer I'm going to get a tire changer just not sure whick one yet. The HF one is cheap but porely made, unlike the no-mar but that cost about $600. I'm doing this because the last set of tires cost me $500 for the tires and mounting. What do you all think? Anyone used either one before? (if more people lived closer to me I would get the no-mar for sure then it would get used more) __________________ 2007 So fast you didn't see it red: Motivation Frame Sliders: More to come

10-08-2008, 07:29 PM	#2 (permalink)
Scab Nobody special Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: N. E. Alabama Bike: 2007 FZ6 Posts: 117 Rep Power: 7 Member #263	Re: Tire changer I use the HF changer. It is not a marvel of modern technology, but it will work. I have added a set of Mo-Jo blocks to mine and also use a Mo-Jo bar. For the money, I find it quite adequate.

10-08-2008, 08:46 PM	#3 (permalink)
Khyren Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Georgetown, ky Bike: 06 blue FZ6 Posts: 77 Rep Power: 5 Member #514	Re: Tire changer I made my own bead breaker and just use 2 tire spoons... Has worked for 2 sets of tires now. Khyren

10-08-2008, 11:31 PM	#5 (permalink)
Cali rider Tequila connoisseur Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Orange County, California Bike: 04 FZ6, 07 R1 Posts: 283 Rep Power: 8 Member #681	Re: Tire changer I'm using a modified HF setup. Have changed 20-30 tires so far. It works, but you get what you pay for. __________________ John

10-09-2008, 04:43 PM	#6 (permalink)
blchandl2 Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Kokomo, IN Bike: Tiger 1050 Posts: 72 Rep Power: 2 Member #4172	Re: Tire changer +1 on HF and the MOJO lever. I filed the rim clamps smooth and then sprayed with urethane undercoat for grip and protection. Can be easily re-applied when needed. I bolted the motorcycle adapter to the base to keep it stable.

10-09-2008, 04:57 PM	#7 (permalink)
CanadianFZ6 Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Baden, Ontario Bike: '07 FZ6, '08 Bandit 1250, '08 V-Strom 650 Posts: 493 Rep Power: 18 Member #903	Re: Tire changer How about this? Harbor Freight Tools - Quality Tools at the Lowest Prices I would have bought one, but as far as I know they don't ship to Canada... __________________ '08 Bandit 1250sea (gray with hard bags and full fairing) '08 V-Strom 650 (blue) '07 FZ6 (Blue)

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