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Rabaconda Tire Changer – Is it Worth It?
Rabaconda Tire Changer – Is it Worth It?
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Chris & Jason showcase the Raboconda Street Bike Tire Changer and discuss the options for tire changes available to motorcycle riders. Whether you do it yourself with tire spoons, take it to the dealership, or use a tool like the Rabaconda…there are advantages and disadvantages that must be…
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Yes, worth it 100% and should last a lifetime. Hardest part is stuffin it back in the bag ha. Neat content on your channel, thanks for sharing!
I want one so I can change tirer more offend depending on my riding plans . Example I going todo road trip so I put road tirers on later doing a BDR I want dirt tirers back on. You did not bring up balancing which is an additional cost .
The real benefit of this is for those of use that like to do long cross country road trips with mixed in off-road trips during the same year. I like to pull my off-road bias tires when I spend the 4 weeks a year diving to Florida from PA or to the west coast from PA. When I hit the local BDR’s on the east coast, I throw on those dirt babies. This also spreads out my tire wear and allowed 2 riding seasons from each set. That being said, I’ve had to get new tires while on the road and far from home.
Changing a tire after the wheel is off the bike is less than half the job! Getting the wheels off a bike, without laying the bike on its side, is the bigger half of the job. When you do the tire change video, be sure to check and grease the bearings, check or change the schrader valve, of course the drive train should be examined, cleaned, lubed and etc.
Also, keep in mind, many high mileage riders are on heavy bikes! (Without center stands)
And lest I forget, true the wheels, tighten all the spokes and please balance the tires.
I've only been riding about 20 years and had 22 tire changes. Most of these changes done by shops, and most done WRONG! I always re-check any work done on my bike, even if I did it myself. It's just too easy to skip a step or leave a part off. Or get a job started, only to find out you need a piece of unobtanium or a third hand, or that you need to remove the center stand while the bike is on the stand!
P.S. Good luck with the new changer! Everyone should have a friend with a well equipped bike shop. And I've got you!
Funny you mention uber tire changers! I actually did a survey on who would pay for a mobile tire change service at your door. Seemed like some interest!