For me the simplest is to get an online quote, then ask the dealer to match or come close to it, and get them to swap the tires on the wheels that I've removed.
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Need new tires
- Thread starter NuggyBuggy
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I'm keenly interested in learning how to do this stuff. I have a project bike which I've learned a lot on (still have a lot more to learn) and maybe I will tackle tires when it's ready.
Here, however, I need to replace the tires on my main road bike, and I have a few reasons why I'm thinking of having a shop change them for me:
1) I've seen a bunch of posts by people elsewhere who say they do all their own work except for changing tires suggesting it's not worth the time.
2) I do not want to have to keep any more equipment (e.g. balancer) than necessary. Every time I need to pull something out of my absolutely crammed garage, it's a giant game of garage Tetris, where I need to move lawn equipment, dirt bikes, road bikes, etc etc out onto the driveway.
3) (biggest reason) I just don't want to go down a rabbit hole of *having* to learn how to do something to get on the road. My bike is up north so I only get to ride on the weekends, so prefer to just have this taken care of. Working on my project bike, it always seems like I get an hour of two of working on it on the weekend, and then a week or two before the part comes in and I can get back up North. But that bike, I'm not in a rush to get on, and can take my sweet time.
Have you checked out the Rabaconda "street tire" machine?
Not sure how that's cheaper than a No Mar; after conversion to CAD, shipping, potential import fees, taxes, VAT gamble, etc.
Change Your Own Tires!
www.nomartirechanger.com
On the other hand, these are 40'ish bucks (and they break a bead too)
Motion Pro 3 Piece Tire Iron Set - 08-0049
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edit: to be clear, either a Rabaconda or No Mar would be amazing, but I still can't justify the cost for myself.
I've had 3 of them for 20+ years. BUT.......How tf do you break a bead with them???On the other hand, these are 40'ish bucks (and they break a bead too)
Motion Pro 3 Piece Tire Iron Set - 08-0049
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Karfanatik
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Realistically, how hard is it to change tires via the 3 piece set? I've done bicycle tires which can be annoying as hell. I would also assume there is a risk of scratching of the rim and a high probability of also being annoying as hell.Not sure how that's cheaper than a No Mar; after conversion to CAD, shipping, potential import fees, taxes, VAT gamble, etc.
Change Your Own Tires!
www.nomartirechanger.com
On the other hand, these are 40'ish bucks (and they break a bead too)
Motion Pro 3 Piece Tire Iron Set - 08-0049
Purchase the Motion Pro 3 Piece Tire Iron Set - 08-0049 at Canada's Motorcycle. Free shipping and Easy returns.
edit: to be clear, either a Rabaconda or No Mar would be amazing, but I still can't justify the cost for myself.
Relax
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Not sure how that's cheaper than a No Mar; after conversion to CAD, shipping, potential import fees, taxes, VAT gamble, etc.
Change Your Own Tires!
www.nomartirechanger.com
On the other hand, these are 40'ish bucks (and they break a bead too)
Motion Pro 3 Piece Tire Iron Set - 08-0049
Purchase the Motion Pro 3 Piece Tire Iron Set - 08-0049 at Canada's Motorcycle. Free shipping and Easy returns.
edit: to be clear, either a Rabaconda or No Mar would be amazing, but I still can't justify the cost for myself.
It's not about what's cheaper, it's about what works better. If you're tall and heavy enough, then maybe you'll have the leverage to use the NoMar. I'm not, and I struggled with another person even though it was bolted down to the floor. The Rabaconda doesn't require the same leverage as the Nomar to walk around the tire, just push the handle downwards, so you can use gravity to your advantage. And it ratchets, so you can stop and make adjustments if necessary without starting over.
As for those tire irons, I think you're mistaking them for these bead breakers:
Motion Pro BeadPro FS (Forged Steel) - 08-0536
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Well, you CAN use that 3-piece set to break the bead, but then you risk damaging the bead seat:
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Copying and pasting from the other thread in the reviews section:
Just had my tires changed using Daniel Ciccone and it was perfect. Used his services before many years ago and glad I found him again.
He charges $60 a set ($30 each) off the bike and $120 on a Sports Bike. Big bikes, touring bikes, shaft driven and Harleys are by the hour if wheels are on the bike.
He also repairs motorcycles as well.
Phone (416) 707-0422
Email heritageautosports@gmail.com
Edit: It will be $100 per set for wire/spoke wheels ($50 each)
Located at pine valley Hwy 7 area.
Hope this helps.
Just had my tires changed using Daniel Ciccone and it was perfect. Used his services before many years ago and glad I found him again.
He charges $60 a set ($30 each) off the bike and $120 on a Sports Bike. Big bikes, touring bikes, shaft driven and Harleys are by the hour if wheels are on the bike.
He also repairs motorcycles as well.
Phone (416) 707-0422
Email heritageautosports@gmail.com
Edit: It will be $100 per set for wire/spoke wheels ($50 each)
Located at pine valley Hwy 7 area.
Hope this helps.
The curved black iron is the key.It's not about what's cheaper, it's about what works better. If you're tall and heavy enough, then maybe you'll have the leverage to use the NoMar. I'm not, and I struggled with another person even though it was bolted down to the floor. The Rabaconda doesn't require the same leverage as the Nomar to walk around the tire, just push the handle downwards, so you can use gravity to your advantage. And it ratchets, so you can stop and make adjustments if necessary without starting over.
As for those tire irons, I think you're mistaking them for these bead breakers:
Motion Pro BeadPro FS (Forged Steel) - 08-0536
Purchase the Motion Pro BeadPro FS (Forged Steel) - 08-0536 at Canada's Motorcycle. Free shipping and Easy returns.
Well, you CAN use that 3-piece set to break the bead, but then you risk damaging the bead seat:
Put the end under/between bead and rim, with the curve following around the tire.
Put another iron, the straight silver one on top and into the same bead spot.
Now squeeze them together, the curve offers leverage against the rim and other iron to push the bead down.
Sure it's not a one squeeze and done. You have to work it around and keep spraying soap or lube, but it will go eventually.
Yes if you rush it you risk slipping or scratches. That's all part of the "patience" vs cost.
Or if you lack patience AND money, a long 2x4 edge wise, with a small block against the bead and leveraging against a trailer hitch or bottom of a cars rocker panel works. Not that I have ever shadetree mechanic that bad...
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Thank you @voyageur - sounds reasonable and the reviews I found for him are very good !
He did mine a few weeks ago and did a great job. Glad it worked out for you too. Like you, I used his services many years ago and glad I found him again!
Mad Mike
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You can make a scratch protector. cut a 6" piece of garden host or 3/4 poly pipe then slit it along the length. You can slip it over the rim edge where you're using the spoons.The curved black iron is the key.
Put the end under/between bead and rim, with the curve following around the tire.
Put another iron, the straight silver one on top and into the same bead spot.
Now squeeze them together, the curve offers leverage against the rim and other iron to push the bead down.
Sure it's not a one squeeze and done. You have to work it around and keep spraying soap or lube, but it will go eventually.
Yes if you rush it you risk slipping or scratches. That's all part of the "patience" vs cost.
Or if you lack patience AND money, a long 2x4 edge wise, with a small block against the bead and leveraging against a trailer hitch or bottom of a cars rocker panel works. Not that I have ever shadetree mechanic that bad...
I had to change out the tubes and tires on the Honda 400. I knew I was doing it wrong as I was sweating buckets. The front was good. I pinched and punctured the rear tube and got to do it again. I can’t imagine with a touring tire but patience is a virtue.
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