tyre changer - DIY

[squishio]

Hi All

I'm fed up with paying garage prices for both tires and the fitting of them so would like to buy myself a tire fitter.

I have been looking at these types....

https://cgi.ebay.co.uk/New-Sealey-TC960-Manual-Tyre-Changer-with-Steel-Bar_W0QQitemZ370218487066QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_3?hash=item5632bdcd1a&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14

or....


https://cgi.ebay.co.uk/NEW-UFO-Tyre-Changer-Made-In-Italy-FREE-UK-DELIVERY_W0QQitemZ280340380905QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Motorcycle_Parts?hash=item414596bce9&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14


Does anyone have experience with either of the above?
the second seems like a better design to me, but any opinions would be appreciated.

I'm kind of scared about scratching my rims as well so tips would be handy

Cheers!
Rich
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Current - Hornet 600, Transalp 650, X140 Pit, GPZ400R
Past - SY125, GT250, GT650, CX400, CBF600, Bandit 600, SL1000, GT250

[iooi]

How many sets a year do you have to change ?

As you will have to make one hell of a saving to make the 2nd one pay.

Can't see where you live, but having looked at online prices, i can get a pair of tyres for my bike fitted at a local shop for only a few £ more than the online price.
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Just because my bike was A DIVVY, does not mean i am......

[squishio]

not many but it is being split between me and a mate.
I now have 3 bikes and he has one.


What brought this on was getting my tyres done last month at getbike in ealing.
got mugged for almost £300!!!!
pair of bt021's and 1.5hrs of slow labour.


I know I could have got it cheaper elsewhere but it was the day before my euro trip so was kind of in a rush.


it will pay for itself in about 4 changes. plus it's more fun (assuming you dont damage your wheel )
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Current - Hornet 600, Transalp 650, X140 Pit, GPZ400R
Past - SY125, GT250, GT650, CX400, CBF600, Bandit 600, SL1000, GT250

[panrider_uk]

What about balancing after fitting?

Mark
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Current bikes: Honda ST1100 Pan European. Moto Guzzi V85 TT Travel

[squishio]

https://cgi.ebay.co.uk/STW-Wheel-Balancer-Stand-Wheel-Truing-Motocross-Enduro_W0QQitemZ310145474379QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Motorcycle_Parts?hash=item48361c5f4b&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14


https://www.kusu.co.uk/files/simples.bmp
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Current - Hornet 600, Transalp 650, X140 Pit, GPZ400R
Past - SY125, GT250, GT650, CX400, CBF600, Bandit 600, SL1000, GT250

[Mark65]

Hey
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07 Yamaha YBR125, 07 Honda CG125 , 15 CBR300R (Chocolate Crank, Deaded), 16 CB500FA, 19 Honda Forza 300, 70 Suzuki SV650

[ms51ves3]

You don't even need a wheel balancer. A pole through the hole and the heavy part of the wheel will fall, then you stick the weights opposite.

You're paying £18 for something that can be found in the garage.