TurboBlew
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posted November 02, 2005 07:59 AM
Wikco MC Tire changer....NO GOOD.
Uh, I purchased this with the intent on using it as a portable tire changing unit.
While the unit itself is not bad construction, the tech/product support SUCKS ASS. After wanted all the "original purchaser" information and hassling me about the purchase, they proceeded to deny a sale of a new mount/demount bar for their product. I wasn't expecting a freebie, but christ, they wanted $130 for a stupid bar that broke when used properly. The whole unit cost $400 brand new!
Anyway, I solved the problem by purchasing a replacement unit from NoMarr enterprises for about $80.
http://www.nomartirechanger.com/
Honestly, for the additional $100, this changing unit looks ALOT better than the Wikco one.
  
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frEEk
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posted November 02, 2005 09:35 AM
damn woudl i ever love to have a tire changer at home. i remember harbour frieght havnig one for little more than $100 but it certainly wasnt as nice.
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MadMike
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posted November 02, 2005 10:08 AM
the No Mar says 500 bucks??? so I dont understand.
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posted November 02, 2005 01:56 PM
Yes, the NoMar is $500.. the Wikco is $400. I recommend spending the extra $100 on the No Mar if thats your bag. The Coats 220 is $850 delivered and works the same way.
May seem expensive at first.. but changing tires at YOUR convienience and not having to rely on anyone is priceless. Plus, you can charge your friends $10-$15 till you get it paid for....lol 
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TurboBlew
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posted November 02, 2005 01:57 PM
The $80 is for the replacement tire lever/demount bar... sorry should have clarified that.
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posted November 02, 2005 07:31 PM
Those of us in the R&D side of things where we change alot of wheels on sportbikes, as well as MX wheels for dyno testing (take off knobbies, mount smooth treads) definetly recommend the Coats 220. The thing flat works and is no maintance at all.
Freek - I have that Harbor freight one also. But I didn't buy the motorcycle attachment . I use it alot for automotive tires and it works great. I just put some duck tape on the ends when doing alloy wheels to not scratch them. Bet I've done over 200 tires on it. Only cost me $55 on sale!
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TurboBlew
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posted November 02, 2005 09:57 PM
Yeah Kerry, Im pretty sick of pimple faced know it all dinging up my expensive wheels...
I went with this unit....
https://www.gregsmithequipment.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=22&products_id=83&osCsid=f8f33951ff3b482678ca45444af0256c
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frEEk
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posted November 03, 2005 12:30 AM
hot damn that's a real unit. definitely would love one of those. just need to get some of those plastic blocks for the wheels like on the nomar.
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posted November 03, 2005 07:09 AM
Yep. They only dings on my Dymags are from ham-fisted tire changers on crapola machines.
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posted November 03, 2005 01:13 PM
Yep TB that's a good one. I have looked at that several times. I just worry that it's "too cheap". Definetly an awesome price for an automatic/air changer. I just wanted the simplicity and no maintance of manual operation and the Coats is just the ticket. It probably takes me another 30 seconds (if that) to do it manually. No biggee.
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MadMike
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posted November 04, 2005 08:23 AM
you mean these things are better then hand tools and a 2x4???
I might have to look into one...
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posted February 12, 2006 11:10 PM
Turboblew....what are you using to balance your wheels?
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MadMike
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posted February 13, 2006 10:19 AM
there was one of the Members that sold a GREAT wheel balencing tool!!
slick and easy to use....
MM
Oh I bought a harbor Freight tire remover!!!
I can not wait to try it....
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posted February 13, 2006 12:22 PM
you referring to this one Mike? http://www.bikeland.org/board/viewthread.php?FID=16&TID=11516&set_time=1081350614
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