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I am a welder and took the HF Tools Tire machine and made it work better! Cheap is right, as the HF Tire changer is indeed not the end all as it comes. BUT, with some talent, one still gets a great alternative to shop rates for tires on/off and a stiffened/welded HF tire changer works quite well, bolted to floor too. Use your imagination. I saved a LOT and still do my own, about 20+ tires now on the HF Tool. Randy
I would like to start changing my own tires on my 2010 r1200rt. Is there anyconcerns or worries about the tire pressure sensor in the wheels? I don't want to damage them. Is the Harbour Freight portable tire changer ok?
Thanks Ron
Unlike the video link in this post, no reason to remove your rotor for a tire change. The last time I checked, those bolts technically are a one time use bolt and are expensive. By the time you do two tires, you could have bought a HF stand which works just fine. It takes a bit of effort, but it works fine. A search here or on other forums will show you some of the modifications people have done, particularly to the rim locks or part that holds the rim so they won't get scratched. The HF stand with the nomar bar etc is a great package. Parnes static balancer works great and for weights check your local hobby shop. Model trains use lead weights and they are cheap and can be cut if you need an odd size. They can also be removed, cleaned and reused with new tape.[/url]
There is also a method of mounting tires using tie down straps and no stand or mounting equipment. I have yet to use the method, but my brother has and said it works really well. Think this is the link.
http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=299597