Tire change machine

better2002
Edited Date/Time 9/18/2020 11:05am
Does anyone know if a automotive tire change machine is capable of changing motocross tires as well, the tech at work was unsure
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Jmicmoto13 9/16/2020 3:50pm
9/16/2020 3:50pm
Wouldn't risk it and scratch your wheel. Motocross tires have a super thin sidewall. I'm sure it could be done but just grab a set of spoons and knock it out.
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Factor E 9/16/2020 5:36pm
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Yes you can
you have to be careful with the bead lock in the way
start and stop areas of the rim
Depends on how machine clamps rim
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don't use one setup for cars. if spoons/irons aren't for you, look into something like a rabaconda (and no I'm not affiliated in any way)



https://rabaconda.com/
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Factor E 9/16/2020 5:45pm
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Don't think that you will install mousses with it
tried it A bitch Rabaconda

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yamaharider471 9/16/2020 5:54pm
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You definitely can but have to be very careful. All moto shops tire machines are pretty much auto wheel machines with the different clamp setups
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Jbulz 9/16/2020 6:01pm
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Only some machines can. My dad had an old machine (can't remember if it was a Coates or a Corghi?) that we used to do our bike tires on. It had a special attachment for a motorcycle wheel that worked well. He sold that machine and the new one didn't have that capability, so I've done them manually since then.
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Bitd ....about 6 screwdrivers
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yzf162 9/16/2020 7:13pm
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Look for a coats 220. You'd find them for a cheap price on craigslist.
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Learn how to do it correctly and it’s not hard at all
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Factor E wrote:
Don't think that you will install mousses with it
tried it A bitch Rabaconda
What does this say in English?
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T-Fish 9/16/2020 8:09pm
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AngryBear wrote:
don't use one setup for cars. if spoons/irons aren't for you, look into something like a rabaconda (and no I'm not affiliated in any way) [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2020/09/16/449769/s1200_download_1.jpg[/img]...
don't use one setup for cars. if spoons/irons aren't for you, look into something like a rabaconda (and no I'm not affiliated in any way)



https://rabaconda.com/
I just bought one of these this last winter and finally used it last week. These are honestly amazing and well worth the money.
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Ryan625 9/16/2020 9:36pm
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Just get the Baja no-pinch tool. Worth every penny.
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Ryan625 wrote:
Just get the Baja no-pinch tool. Worth every penny.
Exactly this is a tool that makes life so much easier.
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AngryBear wrote:
don't use one setup for cars. if spoons/irons aren't for you, look into something like a rabaconda (and no I'm not affiliated in any way) [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2020/09/16/449769/s1200_download_1.jpg[/img]...
don't use one setup for cars. if spoons/irons aren't for you, look into something like a rabaconda (and no I'm not affiliated in any way)



https://rabaconda.com/
T-Fish wrote:
I just bought one of these this last winter and finally used it last week. These are honestly amazing and well worth the money.
I definitely concur with Troy. We changed 4 tires rather quickly and didn't have any trouble at all! Pretty pricey though!
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stillwelding 9/18/2020 6:55pm
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I changed the cam lock to a trailer hitch pin, for a client. After repeated Mousse changes the cam lock gave up. I just set the device at the three sizes, 18, 19, and 21, and drilled a cross hole. Insert pin, no more slipping. The transfer pin is just to show the client.

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chuck356 9/18/2020 7:32pm
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I worked in the motorcycle industry for years, every motorcycle tire changer I ever saw, either in person or in catalog was an automotive machine with motorcycle or ATV adapters. The last tire machine I had was an Atlas TC211, we beat it hard for years and it just worked great.
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chuck356 9/18/2020 7:35pm
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For around $200, you can buy the adapters, they would pay for them selves pretty quickly if you have the machine already.
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sf702/410 9/18/2020 7:53pm
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better2002 wrote:
Does anyone know if a automotive tire change machine is capable of changing motocross tires as well, the tech at work was unsure
Have one at my house. Wouldn't want to change a tire without it

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