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Rabacanda Street Bike Tire Changer

Hey Greg, are you still liking your Rabacanda?
Is it easy to get the hang of?
I'm thinking about pulling the trigger and buying one.
I'm sure it would pay for itself in no time at all...
 
Hey Greg, are you still liking your Rabacanda?
Is it easy to get the hang of?
I'm thinking about pulling the trigger and buying one.
I'm sure it would pay for itself in no time at all...

I'm glad I have it. Probably used it 3 or 4 times and successfully mounted the tires every time. I won't say I completely have the hang of it yet, but I'm getting there. I bought a BMW GS not too long ago. It needs a special rear wheel adaptor that I bought. Looking forward to trying it out on those wheels when the time comes.
 
"I won't say I completely have the hang of it yet", I may have a couple you could hone your skills on.... Just me, I'm always happy to help others..
 
"I won't say I completely have the hang of it yet", I may have a couple you could hone your skills on.... Just me, I'm always happy to help others..

Ha! Always trying to help a brother out I see. Thanks! Actually, anytime you want to bring some wheels over I'm happy to change them.
 
Just gouging at you Greg. I am realizing that since I turned 70 I'm not needing tires replaced as often as I yous'ta... Do appreciate the offer... Hoping all is going good for you and yours.
 
Greg, wanted to say thanks for posting that video. I just bought a Rabaconda and changed my first tire with it. The rear on the Tracer, Road Smart IV. Went really smoothly, your video definitely helped!
 
Greg, wanted to say thanks for posting that video. I just bought a Rabaconda and changed my first tire with it. The rear on the Tracer, Road Smart IV. Went really smoothly, your video definitely helped!

Hey, Congrats, that's great! And you're welcome. Glad to have been of service somehow.
 
I just did tires last weekend, the old fashioned way.
I always tell myself this is the last time I'm doing this, I'm getting a tire machine!

Last weekend was motorcycle maintenance weekend. Tires, brakes all around, oils changed and a thorough wash.
Thursday I'm taking it to the shop for brake fluid change, coolant flushed, air filter replacement. Most importantly, get that service light turned off!
 
I just did tires last weekend, the old fashioned way.
I always tell myself this is the last time I'm doing this, I'm getting a tire machine!...

I'm too old for that!! :)

The Rabaconda's expensive, but I figure it'll pay for itself pretty quickly just on regular changes. Plus it makes swapping tires around to get all the use out of them more feasible.
 
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