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Title: mounting rear sssa tire on an automotive tire changing machine
Post by: wannabfast on June 28, 2012, 07:28:36 AM
wondering if anyone has done this?

i have access to an automotive tire machine, i dont forsee any issues with doing this, but i want some input

i understand doing the front tire you need special adaptors to raise the wheel up so it doesnt interfere with the rotors, but the rear has really no such issue
Title: Re: mounting rear sssa tire on an automotive tire changing machine
Post by: Novelo on June 28, 2012, 06:33:01 PM
Call me crazy but I don't even balance mine anymore bought a Marc Parnes balancer and everything. I was all super meticulous about it but one day I couldn't wait to ride and couldn't tell the difference so no more balancing for me (don't track the Monster). Sorry I couldn't answer your question but if you intend on removing your rotors heat then remove rotor bolts or you could possibly just do one side and leave the other on.
Title: Re: mounting rear sssa tire on an automotive tire changing machine
Post by: wannabfast on June 28, 2012, 08:14:03 PM
well seeing as the rear wheel on an SSSA has the rotor attached to the axel and not the wheel, changing a tire on a regular automotive tire machine was cake, so long as the machine can clamp the wheel from the outside

balancing cannot be done with a regular automotive machine BTW just have to make sure you dont scratch the wheel, the front on the other hand, i wouldnt want to change that without the proper clamps
Title: Re: mounting rear sssa tire on an automotive tire changing machine
Post by: captinRob on June 30, 2012, 04:12:18 PM
I've always used an automotive tire changing machine to change tires, even at MMI they were just regular out side griping clamps, I don't think it will be a problem, as for balancing I never balance motorcycle tires either.   
Title: Re: mounting rear sssa tire on an automotive tire changing machine
Post by: He Man on June 30, 2012, 04:22:39 PM
shouldnt be a problem. just be careful not to scratch your rim and your fine.
Title: Re: mounting rear sssa tire on an automotive tire changing machine
Post by: wannabfast on June 30, 2012, 04:36:58 PM
well its done... im a tire changing pro, however i have a lot less experience with the 2 wheeled variety