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Bitech tire changer
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2010 GasGas EC 300 Nambotin Replica #141 2006 Honda XR650R Supermoto |
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The machine looks just like the one I bought at Harbor Freight for about $100 on sale (basic machine, bead breaker, and motorcycle wheel adapter). The HF tire changer does come with a bead breaker but it's all metal (no plastic tip).
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Looks to be pretty much the same as a Coats 640 changer from the late 1970's. Nice to have if you're running a shop, but if you're doing 2 tires per month, a $150 Mike's Racing Products (no affiliation) tire changing stand is fine.
If you notice, the tire changer is $399 + $125 for the pedestal. $399 with the floor mount pedestal would have been attractive to me, but $525 isn't. The nice thing about this is that you could do your own car tires, too. blitz |
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The bead breaker and pedestal is a no brainer to build yourself. I'm gonna purchase the basic machine with an extra spoon and let you all know how it goes.
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2010 GasGas EC 300 Nambotin Replica #141 2006 Honda XR650R Supermoto Last edited by Kurdt; 06-12-2010 at 10:26 PM. |
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Not to take away from a Mikes stand as they are great and i have one, but Moose has one also for $99
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By looking at the Moose stand, I'd believe that that Moose licensed the design from Mike. I like to support the entrepreneur, so I bought the Mike's stand.
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I own one. It is just OK.
It isnt as easy to use as the video makes it out to be but it does keep the scratches to a min. |
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I think I can change a tire just as fast with my wheel holder and regular spoons. I just started using a bead buddy recently and I'm still on the fence about using that.
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Would you buy it again?
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