Rabaconda has become synonymous with making the process of changing motorcycle tires easy, efficient, and hassle free. Developed by riders, our Dirt Bike and Street Bike Tire Changers, and slew of accessories, are tailor made to help you change your tires quickly and easily so you can get back to what you'd rather do with your bike - which is riding!
AVOID AVOID!! Sadly your wonderful support seems to have vanished. I used to love my street tire changer but no longer recommend due to issues that they are unable or unwilling to fix
Used mine for the first time a couple days ago. Replaced both tires on my '08 Harley Dyna (installed Shinko SR999s). Prior to this I had watched countless videos on using the Rabaconda which proved immensely helpful. Putting the new tires in the hot summer sun for an hour before mounting, using soapy water for dismounting and plenty of bead grease for mounting, insuring the bead stayed in the drop center and using Dyna Beads for balancing made all the difference in an easy install. As others have said, remounting the wheels (particularly the back one) took way more time than replacing the tires. I am now independent from dealerships (no more struggling with getting the bike to the shop, no more waiting at the shop for hours while the tires are mounted, no more having to accept whatever the shop had in stock rather than being able to choose my own tires, no more shoddy work or inflated prices). Whole tire change cost me $297, half of what the dealership would charge. The machine is extremely well-made, comfortable to use, easy to set up and break down. No floor mounting required, it can be used anywhere. Breaks down to a small package to be stored in a corner of the garage. Win/win in every way.
Wow! I have changed tires on the ground with spoons. I've ran tires over to break the beads. This thing looks awesome! Tractor tires get ran over. I wouldn't do it to my bike.
I’ve been wanting something like this for years 😭 I’ve been changing my tires by hand and accepting a scratch or 2 just for the convenience. I was about to buy a real motorcycle/car changer until I came across this - AI 🤖 is definitely getting it right with what interests me 😁
@@deaczorz I don’t know what to tell you bud, most of the race bikes outside of professional teams, on tracks are statically balanced. They change tires out right there, and balance them.
Jacob looks fit and trained and has difficulty breathing at work. I don't even want to imagine what would happen if I had to work for the first time in my life.
What do I do if my support blocks are too short for the wheel/tire combo I have on Kawasaki Z900? I've been trying to put wood blocks under, but it's very unreliable...
I own one of these awesome tire changers.Have done the Dunlops on my 3 Indians and a few tires on my club membership bikes too. Great customer service as well..
You should have him Do this over and Utilize the tools and technique you have it works much better ...I did it in under 8min off and on never having used it before..followed the Instructions super simple
I have a Rabaconda, I use two rim locks with Nitro Mousse and Golden Tire. Had mine for a few years now. Makes the job a lot easier. A must have for any serious rider that uses mousse's.
Just got mine today, put new Shinkos on my '84 Magna. It took me longer to take the wheels off the bike than to change the tires. It was worth every. Single. Penny. Gonna do an '81 Goldwing tomorrow and an '06 V Star in the near future. Other commenters have mentioned the brush shedding bristles. And it does. But. Small potatoes compared to the main event. I do not regret my purchase, I have 4 bikes, Ima wear that thing out lol.
Just received my Rabaconda balancer. I have been using a NoMar balancer, but the ability to wall mount made me decide to purchase the Rabaconda. The quality of this product is top notch. Even the branding stickers are really nice quality. It's a much better made product than the NoMar (which is also very good) and it costs less money as it uses the wheel hub adapters you already have from the tire changer. Great job Rabaconda!!
The wheel balancer works with the hub adapters, including the Ducati wheels adapter. Most single-side swingarm bikes are covered by the Universal Big Hub adapter. ⚠️ The WB does not work with the Ducati 56mm adapter. It is compatible with Universal and BMW 62/72mm adapters.
It works with the hub adapters, including the Ducati wheels adapter. ⚠️ The WB does not work with the Ducati 56mm adapter. It is compatible with Universal and BMW 62/72mm adapters.
@@Rabaconda so to be clear, I already purchased "Ducati 56mm adapter for Street Bike Tire Changer" and you're saying this will NOT work for the wheel balancer. I need to purchase "Universal Big Hub Adapter (32-68mm) for Street Bike Tire Changer" to make this work, right? Thanks again.
Bought about a yr ago, used it first time today, it will be awhile before I change a tire in 8 minutes, little things to remember to make it work..... especially getting tire iron correct angle 2 more tires to go......last year after having someone else do it $$$ I decided I just have to do it myself.....in the next 2 yrs I'll be doing 10 tires and this paid for.......then I retire and start making money with it Have Harbor Freight static tire balancer, eventually get a dynamic balancer
I had the "other guy's" manual tire change machine for years. Unbolted it from the floor and moved it twice. Bought the Rabaconda last winter and just used it for the first time this week, with Dunlop TMMs on a R1200GS. Wow! How stupid easy! I fiddle-farted around with the front as I figured out how to use the machine. Screwed up, watched this video several times, redid it, etc. bingo! Got it! When it came to the rear, I kinda had the hang of it and it went almost flawless. Won't say I didn't break a sweat but, it was really simple. I'm sure in another pair of tires I'll be as good as this guy - haha. Bottom line, yea it's pricy, but it does indeed work, well. Very well. And portable! I'm a convert. Would recommend, two thumbs up, would buy again, and all that.
Bought it, got it yesterday. And indead. There is a learning curve. Tried it firat with a 16inch scooter tire that is very narrow. So it was a bit triggy. I was deffinetly affraid of damaging the duckhead with spooning the tire over it at the first time. Think i need to learn to trust the plastics. But man o man. What an enjoyement. From operating to building quality. Rabaconda nailed it. This is a company they worked out everything you get in the package!(thats based on my 1st impression and 1st use) How often you get a bag with something and it wont even fit or tear when looking at it! Not with the rabaconda bag! So far guys i am very happy with my purchase. As you state in the first minute. You buy yourself some freedom💪🤙
My first couple of attempts were on stiff ADV tires. It's definitely a learning curve on those, but when I went to sport bike tires, it was so easy haha.
I was just defeated by a Tenere 700 front tire with tube, Mitas E07, very stiff tire with very deep beads. I could not get tire into the drop centre to gain room because the bead is so deep, it is pretty well in there already. The tire is so stiff that the iron puts pressure on the duck head to the rim, I could not move the duck head even with bead grease and soap water. I have done my GS tires and tires on an old Kawasaki Voyager(15” wheel ) with it, I love the machine. Can you do a video with this Tenere/tire combination please.
The KTM and Tenere rims have the same dimensions, and the technique is the same regardless of whether it is a Mitas or not. So I don’t really have any additional suggestions other than getting as much of the tire into the drop center as possible and using lube, which you already did. Warming up tires before is also a good tip. Hope it helps!
