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Author Topic: tire mounting bars?  (Read 1079 times)
Brian
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« on: April 28, 2015, 03:31:56 AM »

Okay guys,

Between the three bars: No Mar, no-scuff or the Mojolever is there a real winner here or is it just personal preference. The HF m/c tire changing attachment arrived so now I know what mojo block type to order. The jury is still out on whose mounting bar to order. On the video for the no-scuff tool he mentions Valkyrie and GW rear tires being harder and I see this trending on other blogs. This is the reason for my question on which one our handles our rims better.

FYI, I am currently a darksider.

Thanks in advance for your personal experiences.
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R J
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« Reply #1 on: April 28, 2015, 03:39:14 AM »



Those tools are like a seat, owners preference.

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« Reply #2 on: April 28, 2015, 06:12:11 AM »

The guys at No-Mar don't have a problem mounting my tires using their tools.  From what I can see...the trick is a long enough tool to get the necessary leverage and plenty of lube (HA...that is what she said!!! ...sorry...couldn't resist...).  I am lucky enough to have one of the No-Mar offices in town...and their prices for tire changes are cheaper than going to the dealer...and they don't give me crap about my rear tire (CT).  I have tried doing the install both by hand...and with a HF tire changer and I am ok with paying No-Mar to mount my tires. 

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wingrider02
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« Reply #3 on: April 28, 2015, 07:19:33 AM »

I got the No Mar levers just for the rear rims on on the Valk and my Wings...watched their videos which helped out to see technique.

Now I just have to wait till one needs changing again! 
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« Reply #4 on: April 28, 2015, 05:12:12 PM »

I've used the MojoLever and the No Scuff. Both work very well.
The No Scuff "seems" sturdier but this is very subjective.
I have not used the No Mar but have seen demos at Americade. It also performs very well.

IMHO you can't go wrong with any of these three. Good luck!  cooldude
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Brian
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« Reply #5 on: April 28, 2015, 06:20:37 PM »

I appreciate all your answers. Dealer here has now gone up to $20 to mount a new tire and now they refuse to mount a C/T so with this latest info I am going to be 100% on my own. Not too mention the kid in the shop scratched and dented the rim slightly. Hell I can do that on my own and stay right here at home.
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« Reply #6 on: April 29, 2015, 02:08:08 PM »

I appreciate all your answers. Dealer here has now gone up to $20 to mount a new tire and now they refuse to mount a C/T so with this latest info I am going to be 100% on my own. Not too mention the kid in the shop scratched and dented the rim slightly. Hell I can do that on my own and stay right here at home.
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Local independent guy bumped his prices up to 40 bucks per tire/wheel off the bike, if you buy the tire elsewhere (other than him).  Ouch.  Fortunately a dealership further down does it for 25 per tire/wheel.  As for CT mounting, you should be able to mount one with 2 or three tire irons, and either balance it yourself using beads or ride on.  The sidewall on a CT is larger and more flexible.  You will surprise yourself.
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« Reply #7 on: April 29, 2015, 03:34:37 PM »

Brian, I just took off and mounted a Dunlop E3 today using my brand new mojo lever. It was a lot easier than the HF thingy.  Only my second tire so I learned a bit and next time should be even easier. Haven't tried the others but can recommend the mojo. 
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