Rabaconda Street Bike Tire Changer Tutorial - How to change a motorcycle tire 

I have been paying dealers to change tires during 50+ years of riding, on over 40 different motorcycles; I just used the Rabaconda for the first time and I wish I would it would have been available years ago. Over the years dealers have scratched my rims, taken too long to change tires on wheels taken in off the motorcycle, and appointments and drive time have been required. I consider any comment on this channel submitted by anyone whining about the price to be an irrelevant comment; there is a point on the graph where the inconvenience of having to pay someone else to do a job that is not difficult to do yourself combined with the ineptitude and/ or lack of caring of many shops crosses over any price I pay to enjoy the convenience of installing a new tire any day of the week, any hour of the day, at my convenience. If you seldom ride, don't ride very far in a season, have high mileage tires, are a penny-pinching oaf in a sport/ hobby that requires an infusion of cash.. or if any single one of those things by itself applies to you, keep in mind that no one is forcing you to buy this product; keep paying someone else to change your tires and feel free to put your silly comments here complaining about the price. This is a great product for a decent price; anyone who has ever attempted paying for research & development, engineering, legal fees, marketing, patent application, and production for a new item, may understand this.

This is such an awesome tool. Can’t wait to get one delivered. Keep it up, mates

This is the real deal. I’ve now changed 4 tires and each time it gets much easier. Changed tires on a BMW K1600 and a Kawasaki Concours 14 so far. The first few times are a struggle as you need to learn the proper technique but after that this thing is golden. Thanks to the Rabaconda folks for making this awesome tool! No more wasted time at the dealer, it’s so nice being self sufficient.

I currently own 7 motorcycles, two of which are dirtbikes. This tool will save me a fortune in tire changes.

It was a pleasure meeting you at Sturgis this year! I can't wait to receive my machine and put it to work!

Hello, I just bought one of these tools. It really works that easy. I just changed the tires on my KTM 890. I'm very satisfied.

Used mine for the first time today. Definitely a small learning curve but the second tire I got finished in 5 minutes. This thing will be a money saver!

I plan on buying a Harley Softail Standard which up until this year has spoke wheels so I'm glad you showed the strap.

Rabaconda for the win!

I just received a Rabaconda Street Tire Changer and am most impressed with the quality of construction and the company really has done everything possible to make this task simple and easy. The manual with the changer is excellent as are the online videos. I've tried tire irons and jumping on the tire to break the bead in the past. This is a much better, clean, safe way with no wheel damage. I am very pleased with this acquisition especially when you consider I live in somewhat of a backwater region, nearest dealer is 50 miles away, charges exorbitant prices for tires and even charges me to damage my wheels. I have three older bikes, difficult to get parts for and really can't tolerate wheel damage. This is an excellent tire changing system.

Excellent tutorial! Just waiting for my unit to arrive. I've got two tires to change out as soon as it gets here.

I just got my rabaconda changer yesterday (Sept 7th) And I can do changes in about 10-15 minutes now within the first 2 changes of doing it for my 2014 R6. BEST PURCHASE EVER 1000000% worth the wait for this amazing work of art. Keep it up!!! I would love to see an attachment for the tire iron when working on changes the tires instead of putting the iron on the floor. I was probably going to get some piping and zip tie it around the leg for the tire iron.

What a great tool!!! Definitely will save riders money in the long run on tire changes

Just received the starter kit 3 weeks earlier than expected, very happy about that! Tried it out this morning and was soon reminded that IT PAYS TO READ THE MANUAL CAREFULLY! 😋 I seriously struggled to dismount the first bead over the duck head with the tire iron, then went over the instructions and watched this video again. Don't know why it works, but putting the valve stem at 3 o'clock works. After that, everything went smoothly, it gets easier with practice. As others have said, the included brush has an issue with the bristles pulling out, but not a big issue, everything worked as advertised and I'm very pleased with it, except now all of my riding buddies want to use it.... 😛

Wow, this would have been SO much nicer than drilling holes in my floor way back when I did trackdays. I'm definitely ordering one before my next tire change

Just ordered my Street Tire Ultimate kit, on the waiting list for restock in April 2023 . All good things are worth waiting for. I'll probably be putting my No-Mar up for sale/free. I'm on my 4th house move in 7 years, and I just don't have it in me to unbolt that thing from the slab and move it again. What really sold me on the Rabaconda was the portability vs. the No-Mar. So wish me luck thanks for the vids!

Superb tool. Worth every penny. Makes tyre changing an enjoyable hobby.

Splendidly demonstrated 👌👍

I got this a few days ago and just got to try it changing a 250 tire on an 18" rim, and it worked awesome even with a fairly cool temp tire. Awesome job on an awesome machine!

This thing works great....i followed along with the video and it worked perfect.....even on a 250 r18....Pretty sweet!

Great video - thanks

Just bought one of these street tire changers and did the front tire on my ‘14 Indian Chieftain. Dunlop’s American Elites are very stiff but warming the new tire up, 2 of the black drop center tools and plenty of tire lube helped. Getting the old tire off was more work than mounting the new tire. Have to use the supplied strap since the large brake rotors won’t let you use the pin to prevent rim rotation. Great system and I like how it breaks down and stows in the supplied bag.

Just got mine and it worked perfectly to mount some Rosso IV's to Warp 9 supermoto wheels. Recommended!!

Just finished changing the rear tire on my KTM 1290 Super Adventure. I replaced the old Heidenau K60 Scout with a new one of the same type. They are extremely stiff, so it was a bit of a challenge on that type for my first try with the Rabaconda Street Bike tire changer. To be honest the hardest part was breaking the bead on the old tire. It was a slow go for me with several trips back into the house to watch the next part of the tutorial video, but I can say with complete assurance that I would never have manged to change the tire by hand without the Rabaconda. Great device! Now my only problem is that I don't have an air compressor that puts out enough air to seat the bead on the new tire. Off to Harbor Freight I go. LOL. Good work guys!

This device is perfect... I do trackdays, and having the power to do your own tire changes when it suits you is the way to go. It took me no time to learn how to do it. One of the best investments I'v done on gear!

This is a really cool life changing tool! Every bike enthusiast should have one. No more paying Stealers to do it for you.

Great video. Will this work with a dunlop slick racing tyres which is extremal hard and ridged?

The first tire I ever changed was with my new Rabaconda tire changer, and it was the rear tire of a Honda VTX 1800C. That was a tough one to learn on! The wheel stop pin wouldn’t fit with the rim & brake rotor configuration, so I had to use the strap. The wheel & tire are extremely heavy, the tire is extremely stiff, and they both fought me every step of the way. It was not easy! After that experience, I feel like I can change any motorcycle tire.

Looks good!

My shop here locally charges too much, 3 uses and this tool will more than pay for itself.

Would this work for surron lightbee and ultra bee tires? Around 16-21 inch tires

Just got mine two tires changed relatively easily however, I found the duck head a little flexible?? it slipped off the rim and jammed against the tire. Had a hell of a time getting it apart because there’s no way to back it out. I’m not sure if I did something wrong. It was my first attempt. Otherwise seem to work fine. Any thoughts?

I currently own 2 motorcycles ('15 FJR1300 & '14 CTX1300D). I ride commute to work 5 days a week, plus pleasure riding on weekends. On a yearly basis, I replace both tires in each bike. The last time I swapped tires they charged me $70 per tire. , this is me bringing my own wheels to them. After doing the math (70 x 4 = $280 dollars), that's half the cost of the machine. This machine will pay itself in 2 years.

I have the No-Mar system - and I can't wait to throw it in the garbage.... going to purchase this one.

Amazing invention... Goodbye Nomar Tire Changers.

For the win 😊

can i use this in my scooter click which its tire is 100/80 14?

Hola para realizar una compra, realizan envió internacional ??

When the rim is completely closed like the fatboy, how do you lock it?

So it true it won't work on a 15" rim?

Just did my first tire change using my brand new Rabbaconda machine. Only two complaints... The supplied bead grease brush is terrible, it sheds bristles all over the tire and inside the tire as I was lubing it with the lube. I used a tire warmer to heat the new tire before fitting it and this made the tire lube dry out a lot more quickly so I had to re-apply it as I was working the tire onto the rim with the machine, which meant more loose bristles from the brush. My second complaint is that the supplied drop centre tools are useless on a twin disc 2010 Triumph, they just don't fit onto the rim unless you remove one of the discs first, which is a pita. However, let me say that this is without a doubt, the easiest to use tire changing machine that I have used so far in many years. I think the design is great, and once you get the hang of how it works, it is easy to use. Thank you..

Very good. Don’t tyres have a coloured dot to position at or opposite tyres valve to help with balancing?

We use a similar tool from another manufacturer. We tend to have a lot of problems with the front wheels. Is there a video of how this machine works with front wheels? Thanks

After watching several videos i have come to the conclusion that im soooo glad i bought a nomar tire changer.

Can this tire changer be used on street bike carbon wheels? I have a set of BST wheels on one of my bikes and this tool would be a great addition to my garage if it is "carbon safe."

If I still had my road bike, this looks awesome! I have watched mechanics change car tires with a similar method. However, not sure if this will work with 18" to 21" dirt bike tires with tubes and rimlocks. It seems the first side takeoff would be fine, but "backside" would hang on rim lock. Do I assume you'd flip the tire, take off that other side, reach in to remove rimlock, then get tire off on one side? I am probably missing a video ... sorry!

Genius engineering here.

How to order? N how much?

How important is the second drop set tool lol? Pretty sure i just have one. Its still changeable with only 1 correct?

I have a pristine Honda SP2 still on the original tyres, which now, of course, need changing. I am admittedly a little paranoid about marking/bruising the rim finish😳 . Is there a part of the Rabaconda process that has particular risk? If so, are there any techniques that can eliminate or at least reduce the risk?

does this work with 18 and 21 inch enduro/cross rims as well?

Can this tire changer be used for a YZ450FX or any dirt/trail bike?

Will this work on cruiser tyres like Harleys and Indians ??

Please make a video with a full dress bagger back tire. I keep seeing speed bike and cross bike videos.

Can it also be used for car wheels?

I have a 2018 harley-davidson fatboy with solid rims will this work on these

How do you secure the wheel if it is a solid wheel design?

Please do a carbon wheel. I’m tired of turning “tire guys” loose on my expensive BST carbon wheels. Also, can this function with dual 330mm front disks? Thanks.

any issues with 2016 BMW R1200gsa's?

0:45 do not use with big mousse? What are you saying there? That being said, I own one and it works great

Anyone fit 200/65 Pirelli Superbike slicks with this?

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I would like a Japanese instruction manual and a video. Please let me know the agency in Japan.

Does it ship to Indonesia way across the earth?

Does this work with car tires to?

Is this tool meant to be used with the wheel bearings taken out of the wheels first?

I search every where using this Rabaconda taking the front tire of street bike, but some how I can't find any? all I see is it's all rear tire? thanks

KTM 1290R ..working ?

you should make one of these for E-scooters

Saya ingin membeli alat ini .. tapi jarak jauh karena saya dari indonesia

Unless you want a Wilde goose chase I recommend you look elsewhere for a tire I preordered the first batch in July 18 2022 and I still have not received an answer a tracking number or refund they are just ignoring me at this point I had to call the bank and file a dispute this Will follow with a formal complaint!

if you are a light dude trying to break a hard bead, you might need to get a fat friend to help you out. otherwise this tool works very well

No way thats the right size tire for that rim 😅 make it make sense 😊you gotta be kidding us

This machine is almost perfect but I have to change my tyres 65x to even out the cost If the machine cost 200-300€ i would buy it right away

Just make sure, everyone, that the sprocket is either off or on the bottom. :( Otherwise it's very easy to use.

It's all about the duck head in the ratchet that makes this stand out from most home garage changers.

Wow that tyre must have been put in an oven first to go on that easily!

what? @ :47 Pete Moss?

seems like a very complicated procedure...

For 20% more I can get a professional pneumatic machine which requires close to zero effort. Good invention though.

The music sounds like something out of an old porn movie?

I mean, this set looks cool, but my rear tire on my Goldwing runs me around 15K, the front 18K. The dealer charges me $56.00 to swap, if I bring the wheel. I walk around the dealer, looking at new bikes, have coffee and bagel and I happy. I am ok with that. Granted, I enjoyed watching this. Not for me.

don't take it, non-existent technical support, they don't respond to emails, it's not possible to request a refund, they say it works for 12" wheels but it's not true, non-existent assistance, I don't know how to get my money back. I'm sorry to write this but in 10 days they never responded to emails

Unfortunately, I cannot justify the expense of this tool. I mean, you're changing a brand new tire that hasnt been installed for any legnth of time, so of course, it's going to be easy. Demonstrate a real life scenario of a tire mounted for 6k miles. Also a local shop just did my Busa rear tire for $38.60. That was mounting, balanced and a new valve stem.

All these comments saying that they used this product is b*******! ..But the sheep will believe 😂

Just bought a Constands, it's a complete piece of shit compared to this Rabaconda, yes these are pricey, but considering a piece of shit tool cost me £145 plus £50 import tax, it's worth the extra for a Rabaconda.

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Would this work on a scooter wheels size 14 and 15 ?

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