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Complete GL1800 Maintenance video now available at
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Mark Parnes Balancer http://www.marcparnes.com/	Marc Parnes Balancer	Marc Parnes Balancer	MoJo Lever
I used these female drop in threaded anchors to secure the stand	The bolt drives a plug in the bottom that expands the anchor	I capped each anchor when not in use with a short bolt to keep out dirt	I installed the anchors on three corners for the stand, in an out of the way location on my patio
Heating the new tire in the sun makes it easier to mount	Harbor freight tire changer stand (model 34542) and motorcyle adapter (model 42927), motion pro tire iron, and rim savers	The bead breaker works real nice.	Here you can see the clamps used by the tire changing stand. They came installed backwards, I had to turn them around.
I covered the clamps with rags to protect the rim	Rim installed on clamps	Wheel in stand, ready to begin	Tire iron and rim saver in action.
Here I have the first side of the old tire almost off	Use the flat end of the tool to remove the old tire from the rim. Go clockwise. Notice upper arm of stand has been removed	This shows the second side of the old tire coming off. Notice I am using the long tire tool.	Using the flat end of the tool to remove the old tire. It is easier to work on the tire with the upper arm removed from stand
Old tire coming off	Half way done!	I clean the bead area with mineral spirits to get the tire residue off and to insure a good seal. Your dealer doesn't do this.	I use regular ole silicone spray to lube the tire for installation
Rim savers in place and the first side of the tire being started with standard tire irons	Tire being started on rim	Here the first side goes on, with minimal problems.	I used the Harbor Freight tire tool to install the first side. I gave up on the rim savers.
Only one side left to go.	I cut a rim saver and melted slots in it & zip tied it to the mounting tool. This prevents the rim from getting sctatched.	I formed a piece of high density plastic around the removal end of the tool	I formed a piece of high density plastic around the removal end of the too
Here I re-lube the bead area before attempting the final side.	Now I position the long tool in place with the bead breaker over the lip of the rim	Next I get the edge of the tire started and use a tire iron to hold on position	Now that my rim saver that is attached to the tool slides on the rim, and protects it
This is a trick I learned to keep the mounted portion of the bead in the valley of the rim	Keep working around slowly, and add more silicone spray if you need to	Continue using the tool in a clockwise direction to work the bead on. Use blocks to hold the bead in the valley of the rim	Lift the tool occasionally to force the bead over onto the rim
Once I figured out the tricks, it went on just fine.	This is my home made balancer. It uses roller blade bearings.	I made an axle out of a piece of pipe to hold the rear tire on the balancer	The heavy spot rotates to the bottom. Add weight till it balances. Easy as pie.
Checking the clearance on the brake caliper holder.	MoJo Lever	MoJo Lever	MoJo Lever
MoJo Lever	Wheel 002a.JPG	Wheel 004a.JPG	WheelDimensions.bmp
Tire iron used to pry bead over rim to prevent bending MoJo bar end	Mojo taking off first bead	Mojo mounting first bead	MoJo bar mounting Dunlop
MoJo bar in action mounting Dunlop on GoldWing wheel	New stronger bolt removing second bead on GL1800	New stronger bolt removing second bead on GL1800	Those tire irons hurt when they fly off
MoJo Blocks rim protectors	Drilling the hole to install MoJo block	I had to use needle nose pliers to reach in and hold the nut while I tightened the allen bolt	MoJo Blocks installed
TireBalance 003a.JPG	TireBalance 005a.JPG

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Hellsrazor @ZX-10R.NET		17-Nov-2011 04:33
This is DIY at it's simplest. I was given both HF pieces and have been trying to figure it out. Now, it's no problem. Props to you Fred... Thanks

David W.		25-Jan-2008 02:31
Great Great Article!! thank you very much. I found this site from another site and I also picked up my changer and motorcycle adapter at Harbor Freight today but they were both $39.99 and then I found online that the tire changer had an internet ad for 29.99 and i printed it and brought it with me. Can't beat getting this setup for a total of 69.99 before tax. Thanks again from Ennis, Texas for this informative photo how to. I'm sure I'll be back when I mount my first tire, which will be in the next two weeks or so. David W.

Mohawk		28-Apr-2007 11:38
Excellent Photo's and write up. One tip I have is I strapped the Rim to the Tire Changer as even with the clamps, It wanted to spin when I was removing or installing a tire. THis stopped the tire movement and allowed me to reduce the clamping preasure. Again Excellent Site. Thanks Mohawk

kenoh		26-Feb-2007 03:34
Very well detailed. FYI: I purchased a changer and motorcycle adapter at Harbor Freight in Mansfield, OH today. They are on sale for $39.99 each.

Guest		16-Oct-2006 16:22
Great write up.. I coated the clamps with two coats of 'tool dip' doesn't take much preasure on the clamp, and the rim doesn't move... (and no scratches!)

Kevin McGrath		18-Aug-2006 02:11
Fred, I added delrin blocks with angle cuts to eliminate scratching the wheel. I bolted them onto the harbor freight tire changer.

Kevin Mcgrath		18-Aug-2006 02:09
Fred, I added delrin blocks with angle cuts to eliminate scratching the wheel. I bolted them onto the harbor freight tire changer.

elgato		02-Apr-2006 18:28
Fantastic job documenting the tire change procedure. I just got a Harbor freight changer, and your instructions helped me figure out how to use it. Thank's Fred

PJ		10-Jan-2006 22:28
Nice job! Saw this site on a board and thought I'd drop by to see what you did different if anything. This biggest difference I see is that I don't remove the upper arm. Not that I didn't want to but never trusted the round stock not to bend without that upper support. I don't use silicone either but that's no biggie (I use good ol' soapy water). My first change I had the tire rotate a bit on the rim but it was an easy fix. Some of my tires are tubed but that only involves a few extra steps the hardest of which is the rear tire with a 90* valve stem. I'm guessing from the date of the first post that you paid $69.99 like I did. The changer is now selling for $49.99 GRRRRR :o)

Paul		14-Jul-2005 18:49
Perfect explination, I have been searching far and wide for someone that took pics and explained how they went about doing this. You covered everything and its people like you that give that extra confidence in do-it-yourselfer's !!! Thanks again.

Scott		06-May-2005 01:51
How rigid is the stand when you were wrenching on the tire? Does it bend or flex at all?

Mike ROgers		02-May-2005 00:19
What size pipe did you use to put the wheel on the balancer?

Pete		24-Feb-2005 13:09
Great writeup/photos! I've been using that setup for a year now and thought I'd add a couple things. I coat the 3 hooks with 2 layers of duct tape, use new every change. I didn't want to drill into my basement floor so I ran bolts through a 4'X 5' sheet of 3/4" ply wood. Standing on it keeps it solid. When done I unbolt it, and can lean the plywood in a corner. I use an old piece of carpeting on the bottom, under the rim when I break the bead.

Terry Houser		14-Dec-2004 09:12
This was obviously a tubeless tire. Getting the tube in this mix is always a challenge for me. To do this without: 1. Pinching the tube 2. Wadding it up and not getting it straightened out 3. Positioning the valve stem 4. Pumping up when finished and wondering if it really is going to hold air. Terry Houser

Rydnfool		25-Oct-2004 15:42
Thanks Fred for keeping it simple but understandable. Tim

Guest		25-Oct-2004 02:49
Fred, Just wondering if you have had any problems with the tires slipping on the wheel since you are using a Lube..Do you clean the rim after you install the new tire?

Blackjack		08-Oct-2004 01:22
Very good. I'm mechanically challenged, but after looking at your instructions for mounting a tire, I think (maybe) that I can do it. Thank you.

Pete		14-Jul-2004 19:37
Thanks great pics, who makes the changer? I do my own also but have a ground level bead breaker only. Pete

Darren		17-May-2004 15:23
Thanks a bunch! You've been very helpful.

Jim Frank		17-Sep-2003 02:37
Thanks for a very well documented procedure. I used the HF changer and your photos to guide me thru a tire change this past weekend.

Tim Bowman		01-Aug-2003 04:18
Your pictures are worth more than all of the words in the HF manuals. I wish I had found this site a week ago. Great pictures and simple descriptions. Tim

Bill Pollack		23-Jul-2003 15:49
Thanks very much for putting this together. Bill Pollack Schodack, NY Valkyrie I/S Owner http://www.billanddot.com

Mark		22-Jun-2003 23:43
Hey Fred, Just wanted to say THANKS for the GREAT play-by-play instruction on using this motorcycle tire changer. I have been trying to figure it out for hours but the instructions are really terrible....ready to give up! I decided to check online and after a few hours and search sites found your photo gallery....again thanks for your well designed site! Mark in Gilbert, Arizona

Robert Arledge		30-Apr-2003 01:43
Fred, Thanks for giving me the confidence to do this!! Hey< what about the front tire. do you have to take the rotors off? And where do you get the Silicon Spray? Thanks Again!!

packer		24-Aug-2002 13:32
you oughta make a manuel. that is the best instructions and pictures i have ever seen for changing a tire. more people will try it now i am sure. thanks

Al Davis		24-Aug-2002 04:42
Once again you have done us all a service Fred!

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