What does everyone use? I use to throw it on the ground with my 3 tire iron and have it back on the bike in 3 minutes... After my accident I can't use my knee to help and can't even kneel right without pain.... I see a bunch meant for mouse but not really tubed.... I don't do a whole lot but 3-4 big bike and a few mini a year don't justify a $600 tool....
Simple, cheap bead breaker on a stand is all l use similar to this http://mxrd.com.au/media/catalog/pr...d6b213601e268f0dc01a58efc8a359f/1/4/14105.jpg If your handy, you can use an old steel 13 or 14" rim and some tube steel to make the bead breaker, similar to this but for a motorcycle tyre http://www.fjowners.com/index.php?topic=3437.0
When I started working at 16yo in a gas station I was changing tires manually on the changer. I purchased one from harbor freight for doing car tires and tractor tires. I need to get the adapter for doing motorcycle tires next.
https://ziptyracing.com/collections/tools/products/tire-changer-damn-good-tire-tool-dgtt Use for tubes or mousses, floor stand or hard mount or hitch mount, from minis to maxis 14-21in. compound linkage on lever arm. simple and effective. Good price point. We have one in professional service at NCMoto.net View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HZVadFn-UHU
Those ZT tire changers are nice. A few years ago I bought a cheap MP or Tusk changing stand, works great for me. No bead breaker or much else, just an adjustable stand.
Sorry, couldn't resist. But seriously the DGGT is a great tool. If I wasn't associated with them I'd still get one. Maxxis Tires uses them at the races for customer installs.
Being a mechanic, lead engineering tech, class A machine builder this tire changer looks awesome. Great present for my son.
