nags

I use the HF bead breaker

montijo_420

how much do they run?

~TK~

Funny you posted this I picked one up yesterday and plan on changing my front today I'll let you know how it goes.

Up0n0ne

+1
All these other ways look like a pain and also look like they'll do a number on the wheels finish. The 1st video with the guy changing the trailer tire, I can imagine how bad a m/c rim would look after that abuse, plus a m/c tire isn't that flexable.

I bought the no mar with the floor mount and the hitch mount, hitch mount will be nice so I can take it to the lot and if anyone practices burnouts and blows their tire or needs a tire change it will be available.

They are a bit expensive, but now i don't have to take the wheels anywhere or shop for the cheapest price. I think it will pay for its self fairly quick.

DIRTYJEFF636s

i use that plastic wedge bead breaker you hit with a rubber mallet, it takes some work...but it does work

*trix*

i used the car method this weekend, I put my rim on the edge of my grass (as to not ruin it) and just drove over the side, and I have low profile rims and it didnt ruin/scratch them at all and it took less then a minute to do. I will never do it any different ever again

Tomball_D

Thats some funny ****, you should video it and put it on here.

Anyone have as much fun as I did changin a fiddy tire? After 2 tubes I said **** it and took it to honda and 20$ and 15 min later I realized this was the way to go.

MikeM

If you look on youtube, there are lots of videos of it. It works better than most of the purpose built bead breakers you can buy.

Danger_Dave

the main number 1 technique and tool that shops use that people dont use is SOAP! lots and lots of dish soap and only 1 tire iron. if you try and use 2 of them at once, 1 for prying and 1 for holding the other side of the tire from moving you will destroy the bead and bend the lip of the rim. the series of steel cables that run along the bead can not and will not bend or stretch at all. once youve screwed it up and realize that you can get it done in 10 minutes you will never pay another shop again. also they will not take the time to make sure they dont gauge your rotor, properly torque the axle, and properly clean and adjust the chain. and if you just take the wheel off and bring it down there then you are making them even richer because you did 90% of the work yourself already.

SIC J

I've been using one for like 4-5 years and don't have any issues. You guys must not know what you're doing. Haha!

INSANECRAZZY

hmmm interesting info. i do all m dirtbike tire, but have been having trouble with my street bikes.

i'm tired of my a shop to do it, especially since i do ALL my other work my bikes need.

StrictlyStunt

yeah the harbor freight ones aren't that great. They get the job done but really not worth it IMO

$$$$DINO$$$$

i ordered one of ebay for about 140 yesterday...im not paying 31 for a shity tire change anymore..

Towlieee

+1 Thats how I do it every time


Spooning tires is easy as hell, just sucks having to use my car to pop the bead

ninja650

i got my HF tire changer with MC accessory new off ebay for just under $100 shipped. and the dude left out a little pin that holds the bead breaker on it. so i tell him. and instead of sending the pin the fucktard sent me another whole changer LOL. i come home one day and im like wtf is this big box. i never told him how dumb he was. so i got some free spare parts for mine LOL.... but i like it gets it done easy and fast and FREE

JesseJacobs

Why is there still a discussion.... I think this is obviously the way to go...

ownage

lol i've never done it that way....nothing two tire spoons and home made bead breaker cant do

JesseJacobs

Fo Sheezy!!!

ownage

Josh911R6

i didn't have a problem with it. it was fun!