Eric the Blue Posted September 19, 2009 Share Posted September 19, 2009 I know this issue has been well covered in older threads, but I have a new questions for those of you who use the HF/Mojo Bar setup... Like all of you, I'm looking to save a bit of money by changing my own tires. The problem is that I have some arthritis in my fingers and thumbs that precludes me from putting much pressure on anything with said digits (unless I want to endure several weeks of lingering pain). Does it take a bit of finger pressure to change a motorcycle tire using the HF setup? I've had to stop changing my own bicycle tires and I'm afraid this will take at least the same amount of finger pressure, if not more. I'd love to hear from those of you that are experienced DIY tire changers. Link to comment
CoarsegoldKid Posted September 19, 2009 Share Posted September 19, 2009 More like hand/palm intensive. Fingers not so much. But you will be gripping a bar and you might want to hold it tightly. Oh! and if you plan to change many tires use the Nomar set up. Maybe someone on the board with a setup lives near you and you can try before you buy. Link to comment
RichEdwards Posted September 19, 2009 Share Posted September 19, 2009 You could do what we did here in the Tampa area. One guy with a great air-conditioned garage stores the HF changer and Mojo Bar and Blocks. The expense of that is shared by a few nearby fellow riders. When tire changing needs to be done, the tires are shipped to his place and a few of us get together for laughs, coffee and rubber removal and re-installation. If you have hand weakness issues, one of the other guys could do the brute-work. I love to watch as the garage owner takes over and performs the most challenging tasks on my tires. Link to comment
Buckster Posted September 20, 2009 Share Posted September 20, 2009 Eric, I have a R12RT and usually install Continental Road Attacks C (have stiffer sidewall, recommended for BMW). I have used my HF/Mojo Bar combo. Tough job but doable for me. I usually have to stop to allow the fustration die down at least once. Pretty sore the following day. LimeCreek assisted me in changing tires a couple of nights ago using his NoMar. LimeCreek noted that the rear was the one of the most difficult tires that he had changed. NoMar vs. HF? You get what you pay for... Buckster Link to comment
eddd Posted September 20, 2009 Share Posted September 20, 2009 I have the HF/Mojo set up and change all my own tires. I alos frequently change/repair tubes on my mountain bike so I understand that your fingers are important "tools" when changing bike tire/tube. My suggestions would be: 1. Find someone close by who has one and try it out. (I'd be glad to let you use my setup if you want to take a ride down my way.) 2. Spend the money and save yourself the pain. Link to comment
Lawman Posted September 20, 2009 Share Posted September 20, 2009 I have the HF setup..I've yet to use it that I didn't suffer both physical injury and emotional pain and suffering.. Link to comment
tomk99r11 Posted September 20, 2009 Share Posted September 20, 2009 Gee Bill, my HF set up works great. Go figger. Link to comment
eddd Posted September 20, 2009 Share Posted September 20, 2009 I have the HF/Mojo set up and change all my own tires. I alos frequently change/repair tubes on my mountain bike so I understand that your fingers are important "tools" when changing bike tire/tube. My suggestions would be: 1. Find someone close by who has one and try it out. (I'd be glad to let you use my setup if you want to take a ride down my way.) 2. Spend the money and save yourself the pain. #2 wasn't very clear. It should have said Spend the money to have tires mounted and save yourself the pain. Link to comment
John Ranalletta Posted September 20, 2009 Share Posted September 20, 2009 Mine works great...but, it helps to mount the stand to a platform. I used chipcore. I stand on the platform while applying force to the tire/rim. Even so, I usually spoon the tires on/off rather than use the bar. Link to comment
Eric the Blue Posted September 22, 2009 Author Share Posted September 22, 2009 Thanks everyone. I appreciate all the feedback. I think I'll stay away from changng tires (at least until I try it with someone else first). --Eric Link to comment
Huzband Posted September 25, 2009 Share Posted September 25, 2009 ...a few of us get together for laughs, coffee and rubber removal and re-installation.. You guys in Tampa must have a spethial club. Link to comment
RichEdwards Posted September 26, 2009 Share Posted September 26, 2009 You guys in Tampa must have a spethial club. Yes. We leave the dirty minds to the guys in Jacksonville. Link to comment
Matts_12GS Posted September 26, 2009 Share Posted September 26, 2009 You guys in Tampa must have a spethial club. Yes. We leave the dirty minds to the guys in Jacksonville. You say that like it's a bad thing? Link to comment
2wheelunit Posted September 27, 2009 Share Posted September 27, 2009 I know this issue has been well covered in older threads, but I have a new questions for those of you who use the HF/Mojo Bar setup... Like all of you, I'm looking to save a bit of money by changing my own tires. The problem is that I have some arthritis in my fingers and thumbs that precludes me from putting much pressure on anything with said digits (unless I want to endure several weeks of lingering pain). Does it take a bit of finger pressure to change a motorcycle tire using the HF setup? I've had to stop changing my own bicycle tires and I'm afraid this will take at least the same amount of finger pressure, if not more. I'd love to hear from those of you that are experienced DIY tire changers. I ended up the the Cycle Hill changer and saved about $300 over a No-Mar. It uses many of No-Mar's components. Breaking the bead is done on the ground as opposed to up on the changer but besides that they're pretty much the same. http://www.cyclehilltirechanger.com/?gclid=CNaGkIWQkp0CFRBbagods2oN_A 3 more tire changes and this baby is paid for. Link to comment
Lawman Posted September 27, 2009 Share Posted September 27, 2009 Part of my problem when changing tires is keeping the bead down below the rim when mounting.This gadget is advertised to solve that problem when de-mounting. Why would it not do the same when mounting? http://www.cyclehill-tirechanger-secure.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=AC%2DEH%2DClamp Link to comment
Matts_12GS Posted September 27, 2009 Share Posted September 27, 2009 when I'm doing tires alone I will often take a tie down strap and when I first set both beads I'll use the strap to hold them into the center of the rim. Since I've been using Danny's set up it's a whole lot easier when we're both doing it... Link to comment
Lawman Posted September 28, 2009 Share Posted September 28, 2009 good idea..thanks Matt Link to comment
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