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« on: September 06, 2009, 09:48:07 PM » |
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So, while ya'all are contemplating the"sticky" thread, I have another question. What is involved with doing your own Valk tire changes, specifically going to the Darkside. It has been 30 years since I changed my own motorcycle tires, and those were on small bikes. Any good websites to view?
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« Reply #1 on: September 06, 2009, 11:24:43 PM » |
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I think it probably varies by owner. It's not a big deal to get the wheels off. I have an interstate and they tend to be the most difficult due to the added bags and rails and whatnot. At any rate, once the wheel is removed it depends on how much work you want to do yourself. Some take their tires to a dealer to have them do the changes, others have tire machines of various types, form homemade to shop versions. Not sure how much detail you are looking for here. If you search this site you'll find plenty of links telling you how do the whole thing from start to finish.
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« Reply #2 on: September 08, 2009, 03:15:09 PM » |
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I just used typical tire spoons to lever the first couple of tires off. Then I went and bought the Harbor Freight Tire Changer with the Motorcycle tire adapter, bolted it down to my garage floor, and now tire changes are a snap!  |
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« Reply #3 on: September 08, 2009, 03:46:26 PM » |
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And, Bob, how much was said Harbor Freight tire changer?
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« Reply #4 on: September 09, 2009, 06:52:42 AM » |
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And, Bob, how much was said Harbor Freight tire changer?
It was right around $100 for the tire changer and the adapter...they are on sale all the time. Then I spent another $5-$10 on expansion bolts to anchor it to my garage floor. My local indy bike shop would charge me $30 per tire if I took it off and carried it in to him. I figure this thing has paid for itself at least twice by now. |
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« Reply #5 on: September 09, 2009, 06:00:18 PM » |
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Went today to price new tires for my riding lawn mower, and the cost for having them mounted was $20 per tire. Not sure about my ability to change motorcycle tires yet, but looks like that Harbor Freight changer would be a bargain for me to get just for the mower tires, anything else would be a bonus. Thanks.
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« Reply #6 on: September 10, 2009, 06:38:55 AM » |
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I've tried doing front mower tires on mine and, because of the small diameter, it was pretty difficult. It was actually much easier to just use tire spoons on them. The bead-breaker worked great though! |
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« Reply #7 on: September 10, 2009, 11:23:11 AM » |
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I believe the Harbor Freight changer is only good to a 16 inch tire and the Valk Front tire is 17 inch??
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« Reply #8 on: September 10, 2009, 12:01:49 PM » |
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The HF changer handles the front wheel size easily.
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« Reply #9 on: September 10, 2009, 04:39:20 PM » |
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The tire changer handles wheels up to 16". The motorcycle attachment expands it's capabilities to 22".
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« Reply #10 on: September 10, 2009, 06:25:44 PM » |
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ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh ty for the detailed explanation
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