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The C-14, aka Kawasaki Concours-14, the new one :) => Accessories and modifications - C14/GTR 1400 => Topic started by: roadie on September 02, 2011, 08:14:36 AM

Title: Harbor Freight Tire Changer replica
Post by: roadie on September 02, 2011, 08:14:36 AM

Can anyone tell me if this is the same equipment under a different name as the discontinued Harbor Freight Tire changer model 34542 with the 42947 tire changer adaptor? 
 
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/NEW-MOTORCYCLE-TIRE-CHANGER-BEAD-BREAKER-TOOL-WHEEL-/330607146380?pt=Motors_Automotive_Tools&hash=item4cf9b8b58c (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/NEW-MOTORCYCLE-TIRE-CHANGER-BEAD-BREAKER-TOOL-WHEEL-/330607146380?pt=Motors_Automotive_Tools&hash=item4cf9b8b58c)
 
I'm too much of a simpleton to deviate too much from Fred's videos when doing maintenance, and seem only to be missing the capability to change my own tires becuase HF discontinued that particular tire changing rig.

Title: Re: Harbor Freight Tire Changer replica
Post by: bikelee on September 02, 2011, 08:20:07 AM

 8) Yes it appears to be the same one. I own one.

Title: Re: Harbor Freight Tire Changer replica
Post by: roadie on September 02, 2011, 11:50:40 AM

thanks!  Do you like it?  Doing the job?  Do you use the mojo lever as well?

Title: Re: Harbor Freight Tire Changer replica
Post by: Arata on September 02, 2011, 12:10:39 PM

I have that combo, and I like it.  It is not as nice as the more expensive changers, but it get's the job done.

I do use the mojo lever, and check out his mojo blocks for the HF setup as well.

That price is a bit higher than the sale prices from HF, but of course, you can't get them any more.

Title: Re: Harbor Freight Tire Changer replica
Post by: B.D.F. on September 02, 2011, 07:19:11 PM

Well, that certainly does look like the Harbor Freight tire changer with the motorcycle wheel adapter.

I guess it had to happen sooner or later.... there are now cheap knock- off of Chinese products being marketed.  ;D  Really, I assume it is the same product from the same source but Harbor Freight just stopped supplying them through their stores and outlets. Probably cost more to ship them than it was worth.

Brian

Quote from: roadie on September 02, 2011, 08:14:36 AM

Can anyone tell me if this is the same equipment under a different name as the discontinued Harbor Freight Tire changer model 34542 with the 42947 tire changer adaptor? 
 
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/NEW-MOTORCYCLE-TIRE-CHANGER-BEAD-BREAKER-TOOL-WHEEL-/330607146380?pt=Motors_Automotive_Tools&hash=item4cf9b8b58c (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/NEW-MOTORCYCLE-TIRE-CHANGER-BEAD-BREAKER-TOOL-WHEEL-/330607146380?pt=Motors_Automotive_Tools&hash=item4cf9b8b58c)
 
I'm too much of a simpleton to deviate too much from Fred's videos when doing maintenance, and seem only to be missing the capability to change my own tires becuase HF discontinued that particular tire changing rig.