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Gavo:
Does anybody have their own portable  tyre changer

Im thinking i want something like this but local supply

Cycle Hill Motorcycle Tire Changer

Tipsy:
 :wht11 py

Looks good and very easy to make ...
I will be looking at doing so after the AGM

Tipsy  8)

Aj1300:
Gavo, I have one. Works great, I mainly use it for dirt bike tyres but thought I would give the St tyres a crack. The St are easier to fit than the dirt tyres. I also run dyna beads for balancing. I get the tyres and beads from Jake Wilson site. Much cheaper than buying in Aust. :thumbs
Cheers Aj :blk13

Dan:
My tyre changing kit is a bit Robinson Crusoe but it works.

I use a square wooden frame covered in carpet to put the wheel on, and some toe-down straps.  (I need to make a new frame as my old one is in the UK!).

I have some plastic rim protectors and 3x tyre irons. 

To break the bead I use a garden spade - just jump up and down until it goes.  A bit of WD-40 helps for stubborn tyres.

Then just use the tyre irons and the frame to get the new tyre on.

Done loads of tyres like this, it's not too bad when you get the hang of it.

That said, if I could find a decent, CHEAP tyre changer I would get one. 

terrydj:
I've had the same tyre changing kit for years. He's at Hinterland Mororcycles Nerang on the Gold Coast. Costs me around $20.00 extra eveerytime I get me a new tyre and thats for removal, balancing and the whatever. W :thumbsuporks everytime and I don't even raise a sweat  :thumbsup

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