Posted by Calgary (Don) on September 22, 2011, 9:03 pm
I don't often see these advertised locally. It is a Coats 220 tire
changer. I have no idea what they are worth. I was able to find a
slightly different looking Coats 220, new $1350.00
This one is different, maybe an older model.
http://tinyurl.com/3atk4fa
or
http://alberta.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehicles-motorcycles-motorcycle-parts-accessories-Tire-changer-Coats-220-motorcycle-manual-unit-W0QQAdIdZ298449232
Now for the dumb questions. Is $400 a fair price for a tire changer? Do
these things wear out? Is Coats a quality brand?
I think this one is being sold by Blackfoot Motorcycles, one of our
busier multi brand dealers. I suspect it has been well used.
For $400 it might be nice to be able to do my own tire changes and I
need new tires right now.
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Posted by J. Clarke on September 22, 2011, 10:15 pm
actual.rider***r@telus.net says...
>
> I don't often see these advertised locally. It is a Coats 220 tire
> changer. I have no idea what they are worth. I was able to find a
> slightly different looking Coats 220, new $1350.00
>
> This one is different, maybe an older model.
> http://tinyurl.com/3atk4fa
> or
>
http://alberta.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehicles-motorcycles-motorcycle-parts-accessories-Tire-changer-Coats-220-motorcycle-manual-unit-W0QQAdIdZ298449232
>
> Now for the dumb questions. Is $400 a fair price for a tire changer? Do
> these things wear out? Is Coats a quality brand?
>
> I think this one is being sold by Blackfoot Motorcycles, one of our
> busier multi brand dealers. I suspect it has been well used.
>
> For $400 it might be nice to be able to do my own tire changes and I
> need new tires right now.
The changer makes it easier, but all you really need to do tire changes
is a set of good tire irons and a compressor.
Harbor Fright used to sell one similar to what you're looking at for
very cheap--it works fine.
Note that any such changer is going to have to be bolted down to
something solid.
Posted by Calgary (Don) on September 23, 2011, 5:34 pm
On 22/09/2011 8:15 PM, J. Clarke wrote:
> actual.rider***r@telus.net says...
>>
>> I don't often see these advertised locally. It is a Coats 220 tire
>> changer. I have no idea what they are worth. I was able to find a
>> slightly different looking Coats 220, new $1350.00
>>
>> This one is different, maybe an older model.
>> http://tinyurl.com/3atk4fa
>> or
>>
http://alberta.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehicles-motorcycles-motorcycle-parts-accessories-Tire-changer-Coats-220-motorcycle-manual-unit-W0QQAdIdZ298449232
>>
>> Now for the dumb questions. Is $400 a fair price for a tire changer? Do
>> these things wear out? Is Coats a quality brand?
>>
>> I think this one is being sold by Blackfoot Motorcycles, one of our
>> busier multi brand dealers. I suspect it has been well used.
>>
>> For $400 it might be nice to be able to do my own tire changes and I
>> need new tires right now.
> The changer makes it easier, but all you really need to do tire changes
> is a set of good tire irons and a compressor.
I like toys and new tools. I have seen people trying to coax a tire off
a rim with tire irons and it was not a pretty sight. If I were to take
on this chore I'd want a dedicated changer.
> Harbor Fright used to sell one similar to what you're looking at for
> very cheap--it works fine.
We have a place called Princess Auto and they sell cheaper tire
changers, but I am not sure if they have a motorcycle adapter.
> Note that any such changer is going to have to be bolted down to
> something solid.
If I buy one I will build a base for it. I would not hilti it into my
existing concrete floors.
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Posted by Snag on September 23, 2011, 9:07 pm
Calgary (Don) wrote:
> On 22/09/2011 8:15 PM, J. Clarke wrote:
>> Note that any such changer is going to have to be bolted down to
>> something solid.
>>
> If I buy one I will build a base for it. I would not hilti it into my
> existing concrete floors.
I set some barrel nuts (abt 1.5" long) into my concrete driveway with some
epoxy resin . Blow 'em out with the air hose (yer gonna need it anyway to
air up that new tire) before I bolt the FHF tire machine w/Mocycle aydapter
down .
Works very well even on pickup truck tires .
--
Snag
Learning keeps
you young !
Posted by CS on September 22, 2011, 10:52 pm
"Calgary (Don)" wrote in message
I don't often see these advertised locally. It is a Coats 220 tire
changer. I have no idea what they are worth. I was able to find a
slightly different looking Coats 220, new $1350.00
This one is different, maybe an older model.
http://tinyurl.com/3atk4fa
or
http://alberta.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehicles-motorcycles-motorcycle-parts-accessories-Tire-changer-Coats-220-motorcycle-manual-unit-W0QQAdIdZ298449232
Now for the dumb questions. Is $400 a fair price for a tire changer? Do
these things wear out? Is Coats a quality brand?
I think this one is being sold by Blackfoot Motorcycles, one of our
busier multi brand dealers. I suspect it has been well used.
For $400 it might be nice to be able to do my own tire changes and I
need new tires right now.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
If it makes changing tires significantly easier, and you change tires often,
it's not a bad deal. Not a great deal, but not bad.
If I were you, I'd have the tires shipped to the shop and have them walk you
through the whole mounting process start to finish. That way you'll avoid
damaging your rims, cutting a tire, or otherwise screwing something up.
You'll also find out just how much elbow grease it takes to get that rubber
on the rim. You might have second thoughts if you don't have a strong
back/arms/curse-word-vocabulary.
I suggest you also ask about any consumables, such as the plastic guards
that keep the hard metal tools from scratching the rims. Make sure you can
replace them without a lot of drama and cost.
Also, you have to bolt this thing down into concrete, and you'll need quite
a bit of elbow room around it.
Personally, I'd prefer a power changer. I was fine doing that stuff in auto
shop and the military, back when I was young and studly.
Now, screw that. I'm too old and beat up.
Anyway, around here, the biggest labor cost is removing and replacing the
wheels on the bike itself. The actual mounting and balancing is cheap to
free.
CS
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> I don't often see these advertised locally. It is a Coats 220 tire
> changer. I have no idea what they are worth. I was able to find a
> slightly different looking Coats 220, new $1350.00
>
> This one is different, maybe an older model.
> http://tinyurl.com/3atk4fa
> or
>