The Krypt Keeper Posted April 21, 2006 Share Posted April 21, 2006 I am going to order my tire changer from Harbor Freight. I can make my own balancer at work. But I was wondering what spoons does everyone use? Where do you buy the wheel weights? Harbor Freight only has the weight hammer/pliers Do you buy a tub of the tire lube? Or does someone have a secret homemade recipe like Dawn dishliquid, nutbutter and warm water...? Also why by rim savers when you can buy two rolls of duct tape... Also might stock up on some valve stems and cores as alot of people want me to do their tire changes.. This also gives me a good reason to by a new air compressor :icon_shifty: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airborneXX Posted April 21, 2006 Share Posted April 21, 2006 I am going to order my tire changer from Harbor Freight. I can make my own balancer at work. But I was wondering what spoons does everyone use? Where do you buy the wheel weights? Harbor Freight only has the weight hammer/pliers Do you buy a tub of the tire lube? Or does someone have a secret homemade recipe like Dawn dishliquid, nutbutter and warm water...? Also why by rim savers when you can buy two rolls of duct tape... Also might stock up on some valve stems and cores as alot of people want me to do their tire changes.. This also gives me a good reason to by a new air compressor :icon_shifty: I use the long spoons from Motion Pro 15 or 16" I think NAPA sells the stick on weights, but so far I haven't needed any I make a thick solution of car wash soap and use a sponge to apply. for rim savers I cut the sides out of detergent bottles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Krypt Keeper Posted April 21, 2006 Author Share Posted April 21, 2006 Good idea of the thick tuff plastic for rim savers.. Didn't know Napa sold weights so thats very helpful.. Do they have sticky or clip weights? I see the 24" spoons that HF sell or $10 each... Are they ok they got the little hook/lip for catching the bead.. I imagine the thick soapy tire lube don't have any ill effects as its water soluable... (don't mind my spelling) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OrganDonor Posted April 21, 2006 Share Posted April 21, 2006 Rim savers? How about a length of garden hose side split open so it slips on the edge? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airborneXX Posted April 21, 2006 Share Posted April 21, 2006 Good idea of the thick tuff plastic for rim savers.. Didn't know Napa sold weights so thats very helpful.. Do they have sticky or clip weights? I see the 24" spoons that HF sell or $10 each... Are they ok they got the little hook/lip for catching the bead.. I imagine the thick soapy tire lube don't have any ill effects as its water soluable... (don't mind my spelling) spoons that long are not necessary, even the ones I have are considered by some to be too long. It's mostly in technique. If you need that much leverage you are either extremely weak or doing something very wrong. :icon_nono: I got the stick on weights. They may have the clipons also. As I said I haven't needed any. And use the lube sparingly, you don't want any in the tire. All you really need is a light film of lube, once again technique Now that I read back over this it's very much like fucking As far as the garden hose it can be done, but you'll find that it keeps wanting to roll off into the tire while the long plastic strips seem to stay in place better. Oh and they're free. I like free. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiXXation Posted April 21, 2006 Share Posted April 21, 2006 For one stop shopping for the 16" Motion Pro tire irons with the curved end for helping to work around the brake disk on the wheel, the stick-on Motion Pro 1/4 ounce weights, and K&L nylon rim savers (they work, but they ARE work, too): Motorcycle-Superstore No best price gurantees, though. Napa Auto Parts also carries gallon jugs of the real tire mounting lube (and cotton swab applicators), which dries in a sticky state, rather than a slick state like some soaps (which COULD allow the tire to slip on the rim in heavy braking or acceleration). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedygeezer Posted April 21, 2006 Share Posted April 21, 2006 Lots of good info here http://www.webbikeworld.com/Motorcycle-tir...cycle-tires.htm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Krypt Keeper Posted April 21, 2006 Author Share Posted April 21, 2006 Thanks for all the help guys.. I will be making a bead breaker and a tire balancer. I can make it at work or go to my father-in-laws and also make it as he has his own welding bussiness with lots of scrap metal and a plasma cutter to make it all look pretty... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EVLXX Posted April 21, 2006 Share Posted April 21, 2006 My 2 cents... I would n't buy the wheel chager... waste of money and space. all you need is a good set of Curved tire irons... wheel weights, rim savers (of some kind), and a GOOD wheel balancer... buy the Parnes unit. http://www.marcparnes.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Krypt Keeper Posted April 21, 2006 Author Share Posted April 21, 2006 Very nice wheel balancer that guy sells... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matey_peeps Posted April 21, 2006 Share Posted April 21, 2006 I just use WD40 for tire changes. Works fine. Never used it on my chain tho. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XXTi Posted April 21, 2006 Share Posted April 21, 2006 No-Mar makes a nice tire balancer too. It also comes with a support frame for about the same price as the Parnes unit. Their tire changer is the tits too. No-Mar Tire Stuff You can find the balancer in the Products and Pricing category. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kallaste Posted April 21, 2006 Share Posted April 21, 2006 You guys got BIG BALLS!!! I have chrome rims on my 03 bird. I got a nail in my rear tire. It almost sickened me to think of some dumbass fucking my rim up on a tire machine while fixing the flat. I couldnt imagine doing it w/ tire spoons w/ out scratching it up Steve.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunedain Posted April 21, 2006 Share Posted April 21, 2006 I use the sun! Thats right...the big, bright, hot, ball of flame in the sky! Set your tires in it for about an hour before changing them and they will go way easier! Then all the other tools listed! I like the garden hose idea. I use some cut up milk cartons. No if I can find a way to kee the rear caliper from scratching the rim as I work it all out I'd be in like Fynn! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vetteman Posted April 21, 2006 Share Posted April 21, 2006 i would be interested in seeing your idea for a home made ballancer. group buy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedygeezer Posted April 21, 2006 Share Posted April 21, 2006 How about these? http://www.innovativebalancing.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest rockmeupto125 Posted April 21, 2006 Share Posted April 21, 2006 How about these? http://www.innovativebalancing.com/ You try that, Joe, and get back with us on it, wouldja? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedygeezer Posted April 22, 2006 Share Posted April 22, 2006 Got 8 oz on the way - will advise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunedain Posted April 29, 2006 Share Posted April 29, 2006 Got 8 oz on the way - will advise. Yes please thats just one of those Dooh! Kind of things that really sounds too good to be true. I'm interested in your results. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in PA Posted April 30, 2006 Share Posted April 30, 2006 Just glanced at the site. So instead of a liquid now beads are going to roll around in your tire? :icon_hand: No thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackhawkxx Posted April 30, 2006 Share Posted April 30, 2006 I know that they use them in big trucks but I don't know about bikes. Let us know how they work out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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