Moose Tire Changer Review
  • masterlinkmasterlink
    Posts: 9,989
    Ok so Suzy gave me a Tire changer 4 Xmas.  :)  Thanks Suzy!

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    So cing as its aboot 30 degrees F and will b 4 the next week or so I figured its time 2 mount up the Ice Tires.

    The Tire changer isnt really a "changer" I guess more of a functional table. It raises the wheel up 2 a nice comfortable working height and its adjustable for those of u that live in Arizona and need it a tad lower. :)

    It also has a nice little holder to keep ur tire irons in.

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    There is a very simple 2 use wing nut to hold ur wheel in place, which IMO is the key 2 the whole thing. If the wheel stays stationary it makes wrestling with the tire a whole lot easier.  I mounted my front ice tire in record time with this Changer/Stand.   No new curse wordz were learned during this tire changing! 

     The only thing I would caution would b the fact that u could put a lot of pressure on ur spokes while ur whaling away with sum of the harder to mount compounds.



    I also like the that there is plenty of room for ur discs and sprockets, so u dont need 2 take them off b4 u change ur tire.
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    A couple of quick tips 2 add is I use plenty of talc and dish soap and warm water when I change tires.
    I cover the tubes in the talc and helps them move around inside the tire and may help from a direct rubber 2 rubber rub that will cause a pinch and the soap solution helps u spoon the tire on2 and off of the rim.

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    Overall based on wat the Moose Tire Changer is and wat it helps u do combined with the price which is aboot < $100 depending on where u shop ( http://www.motosport.com/dirtbike/MOOSE-TALL-PORTABLE-TIRE-CHANGER ) Id give it a solid 9. Id give it a 10 if it would change the tires 4 me. :/

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    herby ur useless. MAPLE 2010
    Suzukidude, shut up. CS 2010
    Yeah der, errone be using no seize CRWOODS 2013

    So forward thinking everything else seems SDRAWKCAB.
  • Kiwi450xKiwi450x
    Posts: 3,636

    Sounds like a win.  I'm pleased it's as good as it looks.

    I'd buy one of those in a heartbeat but the freight would be a killer to here.  I've never seen one sold locally, I might have to look around now.

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  • masterlinkmasterlink
    Posts: 9,989
    The basic idea is stupidly simple.  Im sure u could whip up a similar item with sum round stock and a welder.
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    herby ur useless. MAPLE 2010
    Suzukidude, shut up. CS 2010
    Yeah der, errone be using no seize CRWOODS 2013

    So forward thinking everything else seems SDRAWKCAB.
  • masterlinkmasterlink
    Posts: 9,989
    Finished product.

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    herby ur useless. MAPLE 2010
    Suzukidude, shut up. CS 2010
    Yeah der, errone be using no seize CRWOODS 2013

    So forward thinking everything else seems SDRAWKCAB.
  • Maple Leaf MXMaple Leaf MX
    Posts: 12,823
    Failed thread i learnt as much reading ur "review" as i did from reading the back of the cereal box
    Expect to die whenever but dream to live forever

    ..the good times on the old DR board will never be back! RIP!
  • masterlinkmasterlink
    Posts: 9,989
    Cereal box? is that ur face on the milk carton?? 


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    herby ur useless. MAPLE 2010
    Suzukidude, shut up. CS 2010
    Yeah der, errone be using no seize CRWOODS 2013

    So forward thinking everything else seems SDRAWKCAB.
  • CRWOODS
    Posts: 451
    Nice
  • yz250f4everyz250f4ever
    Posts: 6,752
    very nice review! also dig those tires on the YZ looks bad ass.
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  • masterlinkmasterlink
    Posts: 9,989
    got sum Moose Radiator braces coming this week !

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    herby ur useless. MAPLE 2010
    Suzukidude, shut up. CS 2010
    Yeah der, errone be using no seize CRWOODS 2013

    So forward thinking everything else seems SDRAWKCAB.
  • Maple Leaf MXMaple Leaf MX
    Posts: 12,823
    Poser wasting money
    Expect to die whenever but dream to live forever

    ..the good times on the old DR board will never be back! RIP!
  • yz250f4everyz250f4ever
    Posts: 6,752
    lol
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    Autismspeaks.org check it out
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    life in the fast rut!!!!
    why is the sky blue? cause Yamaha's YZ's fly.
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    my rides-
    2011 yamaha YZ450F SE
    2008 yamaha yz250f fully modified
    2003 yamaha Tw200 Street legal ride
    &
    2008 X4R Pitster Pro 160F


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  • pojp58pojp58
    Posts: 10,599
    Good review ML. The only thing I found with mine is a PW will not go over the stud, hole to small. You have to change the stud. Other then that I like mine.
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  • PaulB14PaulB14
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    great review!   

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  • markyrocks
    Posts: 1,287
    Looks cool. Would this work for a street bike wheel? Does it come with spoons or w/e hand tools are needed? Would of been nice to have like step by step process. So besides holding the wheel up and securely what else does it do exactly?
  • CRWOODS
    Posts: 451
    Adds shop swag
  • masterlinkmasterlink
    Posts: 9,989
    ooodles of shop swag.
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    herby ur useless. MAPLE 2010
    Suzukidude, shut up. CS 2010
    Yeah der, errone be using no seize CRWOODS 2013

    So forward thinking everything else seems SDRAWKCAB.
  • Maple Leaf MXMaple Leaf MX
    Posts: 12,823
    Lame
    Expect to die whenever but dream to live forever

    ..the good times on the old DR board will never be back! RIP!
  • masterlinkmasterlink
    Posts: 9,989
    well, its not cabinetry, but swaggy just the same
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    herby ur useless. MAPLE 2010
    Suzukidude, shut up. CS 2010
    Yeah der, errone be using no seize CRWOODS 2013

    So forward thinking everything else seems SDRAWKCAB.
  • Maple Leaf MXMaple Leaf MX
    Posts: 12,823
    Look up the origin of the word swag
    Expect to die whenever but dream to live forever

    ..the good times on the old DR board will never be back! RIP!
  • masterlinkmasterlink
    Posts: 9,989
    look up the origin of the word POSER!
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    herby ur useless. MAPLE 2010
    Suzukidude, shut up. CS 2010
    Yeah der, errone be using no seize CRWOODS 2013

    So forward thinking everything else seems SDRAWKCAB.
  • Maple Leaf MXMaple Leaf MX
    Posts: 12,823
    Poser: Mike hebert on a 450
    Expect to die whenever but dream to live forever

    ..the good times on the old DR board will never be back! RIP!
  • masterlinkmasterlink
    Posts: 9,989
    poser = Koby on nuthn

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    herby ur useless. MAPLE 2010
    Suzukidude, shut up. CS 2010
    Yeah der, errone be using no seize CRWOODS 2013

    So forward thinking everything else seems SDRAWKCAB.
  • yz250f4everyz250f4ever
    Posts: 6,752
    hahaha :)
    --------------------
    Autismspeaks.org check it out
    --------------------
    life in the fast rut!!!!
    why is the sky blue? cause Yamaha's YZ's fly.
    --------------------
    my rides-
    2011 yamaha YZ450F SE
    2008 yamaha yz250f fully modified
    2003 yamaha Tw200 Street legal ride
    &
    2008 X4R Pitster Pro 160F


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  • CRWOODS
    Posts: 451
    The hater troll is back from TT
  • Maple Leaf MXMaple Leaf MX
    Posts: 12,823
    Why r u back anyways?
    Expect to die whenever but dream to live forever

    ..the good times on the old DR board will never be back! RIP!
  • markyrocks
    Posts: 1,287
    Now now lets settle this like men



    And see who can spit farthest.
  • BleedMarshallBleedMarshall
    Posts: 2,572

    I found that a thin, yet substantial, film of grease on the tube makes it harder for the tube to be pinched and it works better than talc. Though, it is far more of a mess too.

    I really need one of these tire mounts as well, and for the price they are well worth it. Good post ML.

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    2006 300 XC-W
    "I do dumb things."
    "God hates a coward."
    "I may not always know, but I'll find the answer."
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  • Kiwi450xKiwi450x
    Posts: 3,636
    Why?  cos you change your tire once or twice a year?  Who are you kidding?
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    If you can't fix it with vicegrips and/or a sledge hammer, it ain't worth fixing...
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  • Maple Leaf MXMaple Leaf MX
    Posts: 12,823
    Boom goes the dynamite bhaha
    Expect to die whenever but dream to live forever

    ..the good times on the old DR board will never be back! RIP!
  • BleedMarshallBleedMarshall
    Posts: 2,572

    Thank you very much I have gone through three tires this year on the 300, and working on a fourth, for the rear alone. Shows what you know, sheep shagger.

    Maple, stfu. You have yet to wear the chalk off any tire you have ever owned. Don't you have a bucket to fill up?

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    2006 YZ125
    2006 300 XC-W
    "I do dumb things."
    "God hates a coward."
    "I may not always know, but I'll find the answer."
    http://www.facebook.com/dirtbikesrock
    http://dirthammers.com/
    http://ryandhackney.wordpress.com/
    https://twitter.com/RyanDHackney
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  • Kiwi450xKiwi450x
    Posts: 3,636
    Well, you have a vivid imagination at least, I'll give you that...
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    If you can't fix it with vicegrips and/or a sledge hammer, it ain't worth fixing...
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  • BleedMarshallBleedMarshall
    Posts: 2,572
    Nope. All true. Don't make me post pictures of your life again.
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    2006 YZ125
    2006 300 XC-W
    "I do dumb things."
    "God hates a coward."
    "I may not always know, but I'll find the answer."
    http://www.facebook.com/dirtbikesrock
    http://dirthammers.com/
    http://ryandhackney.wordpress.com/
    https://twitter.com/RyanDHackney
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  • PaulB14PaulB14
    Posts: 8,012
    Here is a picture of my tire changer, named Jim:  

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    All I do is take the wheel to Jim's garage and let him have fun.   He actually enjoys it!   
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    NW Montana - Where the pavement ends and the fun begins
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    2005 KTM 300exc
    1977 SUZUKI PE250
  • masterlinkmasterlink
    Posts: 9,989
    he could use a more "MANLY" beer tho 4 sure. Michelob ULTRA??  Cmon man we're talk MONTANA here dude!   where men r men and sheep r scared!  U guyz r gettn soft me thinks. :\
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    herby ur useless. MAPLE 2010
    Suzukidude, shut up. CS 2010
    Yeah der, errone be using no seize CRWOODS 2013

    So forward thinking everything else seems SDRAWKCAB.
  • BleedMarshallBleedMarshall
    Posts: 2,572
    Maybe the beer was a freebie from some woman. *shrugs*
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    2006 YZ125
    2006 300 XC-W
    "I do dumb things."
    "God hates a coward."
    "I may not always know, but I'll find the answer."
    http://www.facebook.com/dirtbikesrock
    http://dirthammers.com/
    http://ryandhackney.wordpress.com/
    https://twitter.com/RyanDHackney
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  • Maple Leaf MXMaple Leaf MX
    Posts: 12,823
    I heard anericans drink that crap lite beer
    Expect to die whenever but dream to live forever

    ..the good times on the old DR board will never be back! RIP!
  • PaulB14PaulB14
    Posts: 8,012
    Bleed you hit the nail on the head with that one.    And she's a Canadian BTW, Maple   ;)


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    NW Montana - Where the pavement ends and the fun begins
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    2005 KTM 300exc
    1977 SUZUKI PE250
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