7 hours ago
Circling back on this thread.
Just over 2 years after getting the Rabaconda kit plus extras (as well as a wide duck-head for cross-spoke wheels) I finally put it to the test. With both bikes needing tires, I thought I would learn on the RS, which is why there are zero photos and video. The video is going to come when I change the tires on the Tiger, and that will include the assembly of the wide duck head.
As is typical with my videos it will also all of my tips, but none of the exertion and huffing / huffing / cussing that happened today!
Not that there was much cussing - hardly any, AAMOF. I got the front tire changed easily, but the rear tire was a PITA. Our RS rims are a PITA (no real valley) and you do need the drop centre tools (I used two of my three), but I finally figured it out. The wheels are now balanced with the new Roadsmart IVs on the bike. I put the dot next to the valve stem and still needed several weights opposite (similar to what was there before) to achieve the static balance.
I expect the Tiger's tires will be easier than the RS's. Stay tuned.
Fully satisfied with the Rabaconda! I sold the Cycle Hill Tire Changer last year on Facebook Marketplace. That turned out to be a colossal waste of money for me.
Just over 2 years after getting the Rabaconda kit plus extras (as well as a wide duck-head for cross-spoke wheels) I finally put it to the test. With both bikes needing tires, I thought I would learn on the RS, which is why there are zero photos and video. The video is going to come when I change the tires on the Tiger, and that will include the assembly of the wide duck head.
As is typical with my videos it will also all of my tips, but none of the exertion and huffing / huffing / cussing that happened today!
Not that there was much cussing - hardly any, AAMOF. I got the front tire changed easily, but the rear tire was a PITA. Our RS rims are a PITA (no real valley) and you do need the drop centre tools (I used two of my three), but I finally figured it out. The wheels are now balanced with the new Roadsmart IVs on the bike. I put the dot next to the valve stem and still needed several weights opposite (similar to what was there before) to achieve the static balance.
I expect the Tiger's tires will be easier than the RS's. Stay tuned.
Fully satisfied with the Rabaconda! I sold the Cycle Hill Tire Changer last year on Facebook Marketplace. That turned out to be a colossal waste of money for me.
Regards,
Grumpy Goat
2016 BMW R1200RS
2023 Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro
Grumpy Goat
2016 BMW R1200RS
2023 Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro