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DomP:
I managed my xs650 tyres with rim protectors and just two tyre levers, easy? No but very much doable when you work out a technique and lube up

Moorey:


  I must be doing Ok then as I still do my own and carry a pair of levers under the seat in case of punctures.

Oddjob:
Queenies had one similar to this.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/303896564509?chn=ps&_ul=GB&_trkparms=ispr%3D1&amdata=enc%3A1_uBhNKaBTL-Wbt8h7etiSA98&norover=1&mkevt=1&mkrid=710-134428-41853-0&mkcid=2&mkscid=101&itemid=303896564509&targetid=1816181027979&device=c&mktype=pla&googleloc=1006886&poi=&campaignid=19090194174&mkgroupid=147009364227&rlsatarget=pla-1816181027979&abcId=9303860&merchantid=119137374&gclid=CjwKCAiA44OtBhAOEiwAj4gpOZndLhHvd0aSPPeBe4WwaQAX7YBDkbrjqVTsLRYrYQDAwkZFZV4rxxoCRHEQAvD_BwE

It's bloody expensive but you could do multiple changes in the same day, no effort at all. It also didn't tend to damage rims unless you were clumsy.

ST1100:

--- Quote from: Oddjob on January 12, 2024, 08:13:20 PM ---Queenies had one similar to this.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/303896564509?chn=ps&_ul=GB&_trkparms=ispr%3D1&amdata=enc%3A1_uBhNKaBTL-Wbt8h7etiSA98&norover=1&mkevt=1&mkrid=710-134428-41853-0&mkcid=2&mkscid=101&itemid=303896564509&targetid=1816181027979&device=c&mktype=pla&googleloc=1006886&poi=&campaignid=19090194174&mkgroupid=147009364227&rlsatarget=pla-1816181027979&abcId=9303860&merchantid=119137374&gclid=CjwKCAiA44OtBhAOEiwAj4gpOZndLhHvd0aSPPeBe4WwaQAX7YBDkbrjqVTsLRYrYQDAwkZFZV4rxxoCRHEQAvD_BwE

It's bloody expensive but you could do multiple changes in the same day, no effort at all. It also didn't tend to damage rims unless you were clumsy.

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Mine has a round table (Zipper ZI-RMM95) so it won't bang your thighs while working...
At € 950,- incl shipment I just couldn't resist... bike-wheel adapters make the job a breeze...
Sure, if you've only one ride to look after, you'd go to a dealer for the (maybe?) annual tire replacement...

K2-K6:
Associated information, but it's the same method really.

https://youtu.be/b8IiRrgdEZg?si=NROvKn3UFYdqI0AJ

He's using window cleaner, but the silicone method works better and doesn't put any detergent salts onto your rims.

Recently I've fitted car tyre, had a leaking rim from beed corrosion on old car, wanted to remove, refinish rim and refit original tyre prior to having the whole set changed (car doesn't have a spare) so made improvised beed breaker, demounted tyre, sorted rim and refitted....marked in reference to balance....to let me then get the whole set done when arranged.
Only thing I'd say is that it's easier with two of you at that final fit to hold beed into well while pushing the last bit over on opposite side. Same for bikes in tbat respect. Almost embarrassing in it's requirement for lack of force by using silicone grease.

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