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Harbor freight tire changer
- Thread starter neilf
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Try this website: http://www.mojotiretools.com/mojoblocks.htm
I have a HF motorcycle changer. Personally I don't like it, and I don't use it any more.
I have a HF motorcycle changer. Personally I don't like it, and I don't use it any more.
rad
Retired from riding
If it is the same changer I have, I bet it is, I purchased a set of black nylon round "buttons" that I bolted to the tops of the three existing tire mounts. They allowed the thick BMW rims to be held in place. I dumped the tire changing bar in favor of a bar from No Mar and I use their changing lubes and third hand tool. I also use a cam tie down strap to help hold the rim in place because it will just rotate around as you turn the tire bar.
Oh ya, I also keep a pack of band-aids on hand and don't allow young children in the area
Quick edit
I just saw the second post, good find, Mojo blocks!
As for his comment about not liking the changer, I completely understand. It is not user friendly, but it is cheap and does work with upgrades.
Good luck
Oh ya, I also keep a pack of band-aids on hand and don't allow young children in the area
Quick edit
I just saw the second post, good find, Mojo blocks!
As for his comment about not liking the changer, I completely understand. It is not user friendly, but it is cheap and does work with upgrades.
Good luck
Welcome to the forum!
Gary
Have one
I have one and have modified it with the same round buttons sold by Never Mar.
They still allow the wheel to slip when using the Never Mar bar.
Would not recommend this stand except to hold wheels while using tire irons.
The only good thing I can say about it is it's inexpensive
I have one and have modified it with the same round buttons sold by Never Mar.
They still allow the wheel to slip when using the Never Mar bar.
Would not recommend this stand except to hold wheels while using tire irons.
The only good thing I can say about it is it's inexpensive
36654
New member
However, the lift is on sale again......
http://images.harborfreight.com/hftweb/home-page2015/Home-PreBlackFriday112215/68892.jpg
rad
Retired from riding
Yup, that is what I use the cam lock tie down web strap for, to prevent the wheel from rotating, just loop it around a mag spoke and then back against the wheel rotation under the tire and then loop it around the changer frame and the wheel can't move at all. A "third hand tool" is a must when two hands are needed to rotate the bar. "Third had tools" are really clever and I think No Mar sells them.
On easy tires I use irons but find a wood square, made of 2x4's, on the ground with the wheel on it much easier for I can stand or kneel on the wheel as needed.
Kutter
New member
Now I bought one of those & it is a Godsend. Bring the rascal up to where you can see what you're doing and don't get a sore back from bending over.
gsaddict
Pepperfool
Buy the HF changer and add the following to save the rims
http://www.mojotiretools.com/mojoblocks.htm
and then buy the Mojo lever
http://www.mojotiretools.com/mojoweb.htm
I have changed dozens of tires with this setup and am really pleased with it.
As far as tire lube goes I use this:
http://www.napaonline.com/Catalog/C...re-Mounting-RuGlyde/_/R-BK_7651338_0361142441
http://www.mojotiretools.com/mojoblocks.htm
and then buy the Mojo lever
http://www.mojotiretools.com/mojoweb.htm
I have changed dozens of tires with this setup and am really pleased with it.
As far as tire lube goes I use this:
http://www.napaonline.com/Catalog/C...re-Mounting-RuGlyde/_/R-BK_7651338_0361142441
jammess
Jammess
I too use a HF tire changer with mojo bar and after 5 years I am pleased with it. Does take up some garage floor space as it works best when bolted to concrete. I have heard of some folks attaching to a wooden platform but concrete works best, imo. Where I lived in Eastern Oregon both mc shops refused to mount tires on BMW wheels. Thus began my DIY tire changing and now I wouldn't have it any other way.
rad
Retired from riding
I have a 4'x4' piece of 3/4" plywood with 4 carriage bolts attached than I throw down wherever I want when it is time to re-shoe my beast.
rad
Retired from riding
BMARC153920
New member
I did the same thing works great.
