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The C10, aka Kawasaki Concours - The Original => Accessories and Modifications - C10 => Topic started by: Strawboss on April 08, 2013, 10:23:16 AM

Title: Anybody here use a Mojolever to change tires?
Post by: Strawboss on April 08, 2013, 10:23:16 AM

I got one coming in the mail this week along with the protective Mojo blocks for the HF tire changer, looks like a BIG improvement over the supplied Harbor Freight units. Got all the manuals downloaded and watched the video, its what I already do anyhow. Anybody else here use one, I did a search and it looks like a few do. Comments.

http://home.comcast.net/~prestondrake/mojoweb.htm (http://home.comcast.net/~prestondrake/mojoweb.htm)

Title: Re: Anybody here use a Mojolever to change tires?
Post by: Rhino on April 08, 2013, 11:12:43 AM

looks similar to the No-Mar mount/dismount bar that I use. And if so it is a snap to use as long as the wheel is held firmly. Takes about 10 seconds for each bead to dismount. Spray on some lube, put the nylon end between the wheel and the tire bead, pry up and swing it around. Mounting takes a little more but still once you get the knack it is about a 1 min to put the tire back on.

Title: Re: Anybody here use a Mojolever to change tires?
Post by: 1 wheel peel on April 08, 2013, 02:44:59 PM

I have the Mojo and the NoMar, use the Mojo probably 90% of the time.  Dismount is the same for either, Mojo is a little longer.  The mounting is a little easier due to the way the end of the Mojo is manufactured in *most* applications IMO.

Title: Re: Anybody here use a Mojolever to change tires?
Post by: redzgrider on April 08, 2013, 06:28:28 PM

Well that's good news! I've had a Mojo and blocks for a while now, just looking for a spot to mount the machine.

Title: Re: Anybody here use a Mojolever to change tires?
Post by: Strawboss on April 09, 2013, 06:42:03 AM

Thanks, just looks so much easier than the HF POS lever. No scuffs too!

Title: Re: Anybody here use a Mojolever to change tires?
Post by: kzz1king on April 09, 2013, 04:15:45 PM

What HF tire changer are you using? Is the mc adapter for it still available?
Wayne

Title: Re: Anybody here use a Mojolever to change tires?
Post by: redzgrider on April 09, 2013, 05:01:00 PM

HF dropped both the tire machine and the motorcycle adapter about two years ago. They brought the tire machine back late last year, but still haven't brought back the MC adapter. I found a used one on Craig's list for pretty much what used to be HF's full price...

Title: Re: Anybody here use a Mojolever to change tires?
Post by: Steve in Sunny Fla on April 10, 2013, 06:02:10 AM

I have the mojo lever and blocks. Radial tires are a snap, some bias, like the pilot gt's, not so much. Steve

Title: Re: Anybody here use a Mojolever to change tires?
Post by: Strawboss on April 10, 2013, 09:57:10 AM

Thanks all, I just got my stuff in the mail, got to wait for it to warm past 45 degrees! I'll keep you all posted.

Title: Re: Anybody here use a Mojolever to change tires?
Post by: 1 wheel peel on April 10, 2013, 11:01:54 AM

Lots of good instructional videos on the NoMar website for anyone interested.
http://www.nomartirechanger.com/Articles.asp?ID=256 (http://www.nomartirechanger.com/Articles.asp?ID=256)