K11 Owners Group

wera32 · Posted: Mon Jun 14, 2010 9:32 am Post subject: Power tire machine

OK, so I'm seriously considering a power tire changer. Can anyone advise me on what brands are good and which are made of cheese? I'm not looking at Coats but more like the $1,000 range. Thanks
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Paul - '93 K11/12RS (sold), 2002 R1100S BCP and '03 RC51 KOG 29

abreeze · Posted: Sun Jun 20, 2010 1:54 pm Post subject:

i use the nomar system. i like it a lot. it is a manual system though. i only change a few dozen tires a year and i dont have the space in the shop for a big electric one..

with all the accessories( and i have all of them) i have about $1500 in it.

ive heard mixed things about nomar from other people, changing tires is not a brainless process, their is a technique to doing it.

hope this helps...

kirkkw · Posted: Tue Jul 06, 2010 1:49 pm Post subject: Re: Power tire machine

2xcelr8 · Posted: Tue Jul 20, 2010 1:19 pm Post subject: Pictures?

Do you have a picture of your set up? I am contemplating the Harbor Freight set up as I have about 5 tires to change in the very near future. I figure the cost of having 5 tires done would cover 1/2 the cost of your set up. Where did you get the blocks to protect the rims. Do you have a part # for the Coats bar?

Thanks in advance.
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Doug
'96 K1100RS, '94 K1100LT, '84 Honda VF700F Interceptor (4 sale)

kirkkw · Posted: Tue Jul 20, 2010 2:54 pm Post subject:

First things first: tools
http://www.myerstiresupply.com/shop/shopexd.asp?id=475&info=8-MTS-Euro-Paste
Get some proper lube - mix with water - 8 pounds will last a lifetime unless wasted.

http://www.myerstiresupply.com/shop/shopexd.asp?id=258&info=413-Tubeless-Passenger-Valve-TR413
Get plenty of these and replace them with every tire or no less frequently than 24 months.

http://www.myerstiresupply.com/shop/shopexd.asp?id=276&info=Tubeless-Valve-Tool
Valve stem tool - may need to use 1" wood as spacer to lever against and also you should replace the pivot pin with a cotter pin or nail so the 2 parts of the tool can be separated. You will see why when working on front wheels with brake discs in the way.

Harbor Freight adapters
http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=516026&highlight=harbor+freight+adapters

http://www.mile-x.com/coats-107156-combo-tool.aspx
I use this Coats tire iron but suspect a Mojobar is also just fine but I have not used or even seen one other than in pictures.

http://www.mile-x.com/coats-107423-tire-changer-booties.aspx
end protectors for the Coats bar - 6 sets will change a lot of tires.

I use 2 anchors in the floor for the Harbor Freight machine and take it up and down as needed.

You can also check out Youtube videos of how people found ways to cover the Harbor Freight bar ends so that they do not scratch the rims.

Ken
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1996 K1100RS, 1976 CB750A, 2010 Suzuki AN125

whyoldbill · Posted: Tue Jul 20, 2010 9:10 pm Post subject:

Mods,
Can this be sticky-fied? This is great info, but some of us aren't quite ready for it.

THANKS, Ken! Very helpful information, at least for those of us in the States.
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2xcelr8 · Posted: Tue Jul 20, 2010 9:23 pm Post subject: Many Thanks!

Ken, this is great. Thanks for the links.
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Doug
'96 K1100RS, '94 K1100LT, '84 Honda VF700F Interceptor (4 sale)

kirkkw · Posted: Mon Dec 06, 2010 3:21 pm Post subject:

I finally got my hands on a Tire Stripper tire machine.

It is even better than what I expected. When I first saw the videos, almost 2 years ago, I was very impressed with the design.

Now having one to see first hand it is even better than I thought. What a beautiful piece of equipment. I hate to see it get dirty.

Wow!!

If you can find one - grab it.

Ken
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1996 K1100RS, 1976 CB750A, 2010 Suzuki AN125

Jim · Posted: Mon Dec 06, 2010 10:06 pm Post subject:

So much for Tire Stripper....

From their website:

"We have sold out our current stock of Tire Changers & Wheel Balancer
and we don't have plans to make any more at this time."
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Jim
1997 K1100LTSE 94,000 - has gremlins!
1995 R100RT Classic 16,650 crashed - repairing
1992 K75RTP 46,000
1992 R100R 24,000 - FOR SALE

"We shall not all die, but we shall all be changed."

Roy S. · Posted: Mon Dec 06, 2010 10:37 pm Post subject:

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1993 K1100LT/On going project
1990 K75rt
1991 K75s
LURKER at LARGE

dwerbil · Posted: Mon Dec 06, 2010 11:37 pm Post subject:

Bummer. I was getting all excited watching their tire changing videos (I need to get out more often).
What was the price of these tire changers?
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93 K1100RS ~ 2004 R1150RT ~ 84 RS ~ 78 R100/7 ~ 65 R60/2
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Randy at Round Rock, Texas

whyoldbill · Posted: Tue Dec 07, 2010 6:56 am Post subject:

wera32 · Posted: Wed Dec 08, 2010 12:56 am Post subject:

I finally decided to buy a tire machine. I wish I had done it 20 years ago! Over the years wheels got wider and the drop centers more shallow. Tires got harder and harder to change. I came to dread tire changes. I even started taking them to the dealer. Shocked

I bought an Atlas TC221 from Greg Smith Equipment. I love this machine. Now the hardest part of tire changes is getting the wheels off of the bike. Yeah, I know it probably will never pay for itself but I can do my own changes on my own schedule. I also bought a BMW wheel balance adapter from Harbor Freight for about $10.00 so I can now balance the rear wheel from my R1100S.

I gave my Harbor Freight setup to a friend who lives too far from me to make it practical for him to come over and use the Atlas.

If you're thinking about a power machine don't do like I did and wait for decades. Buy it now!
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Paul - '93 K11/12RS (sold), 2002 R1100S BCP and '03 RC51 KOG 29