HARBOR FREIGHT M.C. TIRE CHANGER

[kkbusa]

Just wondering if any of you guys have the harbor freight motorcycle tire changer, and how is it. I just got the flyer and it's marked down almost in half, so I went to look at it but the display model was only half put together. Will it scatch my new 08 rims?, and does the bead braker work.

 

[omslaw]

PM MC Mustang and Powers739.

I know they both have one. In fact, I was talking with MCM today and he said that the best part about it IS the bead breaker. He can enlighten you but I think he said that it was almost easier to let the wheel/tire sit in the sun and then just install/remove on the ground - but the changer was really good at breaking the bead.

 

[jaschil69]

I have one and it has paid for itself several times already. As far as scratching the rims, I dipped the clamps in tool dip and use rim savers on te top. It works great for the money. And yes...the bead breaker works great.

James

 

[Powers739]

Just make sure you use some good tire spoons, that have good plastic coating, to keep from scratching. It's a lot easier to watch someone do it a couple of times and coach you through it a time or two. It can save you money if you go through enough tires...

 

[Powers739]

This may help too...

http://imageevent.com/bluelgh....ging101

 

[rockadaous]

I just bought one. it's gotta be better than running back and fourth to the dealer

 

[johndoe]

I got the HF but dipped all the contact points with plastic dip also from HF. Buy the nomar tire mount/demount bar made with no scratch delrin tips. If you have 800 dollars get their complete package.