Harbor Freight Tire Changer

[Jay]

Does anyone have or heard info on the Harbor Freight Motorcycle Changer?
Good, or bad?

Thanks.

[PAVALKER]

Yep, got it and it works fine if it is secured at the base.  Have changed a few tires already.  Paid for itself in just a few tire changes.

And if you intend on getting it (or something else at HF), make sure you sign up with your email address at www.harborfreightusa.com and you will get coupons in your email box for 20% off about every 2 weeks I think. 

[John U.]

I modified my Harborfreight changer using pieces of nylon cutting board bolted to the blocks that hold the rim. Scroll down on this link to see one example: http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=255385

[quexpress]

Does anyone have or heard info on the Harbor Freight Motorcycle Changer?
Good, or bad?

Thanks.

I've had one since approximately 2003 and use it all the time. it does IMHO require a few mods.

1. I got rid of the top portion (motorcycle adapter model 42927) and now only use the Harbor freight tire changer stand (model 34542). I have purchased a 3-foot 3/4 inch bar and shoved down the middle of the stand. I can now walk around the changer when installing/removing the tires.

2. I installed MoJo Block rim protectors on the changer.


3. I use the Mojo Lever instead of the POS one from Harbor Freight.


See Fred Harmon's page for pics and detailed information for items 2 and 3.
http://www.pbase.com/fredharmon/tirechange

4. I also use the No Mar yellow thing to prevent the tire from creeping. http://www.nomartirechanger.com/products/10


The above modifications make tire changes quite easy to handle with the HF changer. 

[Sourdough]

I also have the HF tire changer with the same mods as quexpress has... works like a dream.
It's more than paid for itself in the several tire changes I've made (mine & friends).

[stude31]

I also have the HF tire changer with the same mods as quexpress has... works like a dream.
It's more than paid for itself in the several tire changes I've made (mine & friends).

You can always find the 20% off coupon that you can print from the internet.. Just gotta search for it... That is how I bought my bike lift... sounds like I found my next purchase

[asfltdncr]

Even if you own a HF tire changer, you should also look at the "Nomar" sight.They sell the mount/demount tool with replaceable teflon heads and I believe a lifetime replacement of the heads.That's where I bought new valve stems,tire lube,and the teflon wheels to hold wheel in place.