harbor frieght tire changer

[headsbikesmopars]

Anyone ever use the Harbor Frieght tire changer with motorcycle adapter? It is on sale right now and was considering it. Might be easier than the tire irons and spoons. Please advise and thanks.
Terry.

 

[tkent02]

I did, it works. Had to do three sets of bike tires at once and remove some car tires, so it paid for itself in one sitting. You need to fasten it down somehow, and you need to tie the bike wheel down so it can't spin on the machine. And be very careful, it would be easy to get injured using it. That is true with any tire mounting. So if you are capable of not hurting yourself it is capable of doing bike tires, and fairly quickly too. Definitely not Pro Tire Shop quality but it works. By the way, I'll do tires for any GSer in Denver for beers.

 

[Halon]

By the way, I'll do tires for any GSer in Denver for beers.

I'm picking up my GS550 from the shop today (haven't done jack on it in 2 months and I'm ****ed!) and I'll definitely be needing new tires before I get out on the road. What kind of beers do you like?
\\/


TYLER

 

[tkent02]

Cold.
PM me.

 

[first timer]

Got a link for the changer? is it a store only specal? how much is it all said and done?

 

[Nessism]

Found these...

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=42927

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=34542

 

[headsbikesmopars]

It is on sale thru Cct. 29, for 39.99 for the changer, and the motorcycle adapter for 39.99. Sounds like a good deal if it works ok.

 

[TheCafeKid]

I did, it works. Had to do three sets of bike tires at once and remove some car tires, so it paid for itself in one sitting. You need to fasten it down somehow, and you need to tie the bike wheel down so it can't spin on the machine. And be very careful, it would be easy to get injured using it. That is true with any tire mounting. So if you are capable of not hurting yourself it is capable of doing bike tires, and fairly quickly too. Definitely not Pro Tire Shop quality but it works. By the way, I'll do tires for any GSer in Denver for beers.

Not to jack, but Kent man what is up with our Broncos??? (denver transplant here) The new D Coordinator needs to go...awful. Im depressed and we're only 5 games in...

 

[tkent02]

Not to jack, but Kent man what is up with our Broncos??? (denver transplant here) The new D Coordinator needs to go...awful. Im depressed and we're only 5 games in...

Not sure, maybe they suck this year?
Sorry I haven't seen any games this year, they don't have football here, just some pansy-ass game with a round ball.
Oh, rugby is pretty OK I guess.

 

[racer54]

Where do you se them on sale at? I looked at their catalog and they are prices at $49.95 for each assembly. Do you have to go a local store to get the $39.95 price?

 

[first timer]

yes the local stores have them on sale, picked up a tire changer and got a rain check for the motorcycle changer

can't bet 80 bucks for a tire changer. Don't forget you will need to get some spoons just in case you need them.

 

[Planecrazy]

Make sure you sign up for Harbor Freight's mailings! I just received a 15% off any one item coupon that is good till close to the end of the month, and it CAN be used on sale priced items!! I'm toying with the idea of picking up the combo, but may take a pass simply because our gang regularly changes tires at Joe Nardy's and he's got it down to a science! Hard to justify buying a product I really can live without!

Regards,

 

[first timer]

yeah joe is alittle to far for me, so i figured what the hell, lets see how this machine does.