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And if so, does anyone use the No-Mar system?
Pros?
Cons?
Others?
Thanks.
HORNETDRIVER
Pros?
Cons?
Others?
Thanks.
HORNETDRIVER
Anyone Change Their Own Tires????
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IMO changing a tire on a bike or a car is for the experts - unless you have replacement rims handy.
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I think if you have the means to do it, do it. The more you can do yourself knowing you took the time to do it right, the better. On that note, I personaly let the garage take care of this. I like working on my bike as much as I can but there are something I just would rather not get involved in.
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No-Mar tire changing system
My friend and I just bought one each of the No-Mar systems. My friend has tried his out and said it takes about five minutes to change a tire out. My system is still in the boxes as I have not had a chance to mess with it yet.
It will take a lot of tire changing to pay for that bad boy but from what I have seen first hand and from what my friend says it is the cats ass.
No dings or scratches in your rims either and you can move your tires around so you don't end up with five pounds of weights on one side to balance them.
If you get the No-Mar system be sure to get the big spool set for the balancer for the single sided swingarm Ducatis. I think it was like $100.00 extra.
Doing as much work as you can yourself is a reward in itself. I have four bikes and I change out tires every year just because. There are track tires, street tires and tires that need to be switched around. In about five years I will have paid for the machine, maybe, but I don't really care.
We got a sweetheart deal because we saw them at the AMA races at VIR in August, 10% off, we bought two systems, free shipping. Mine ran me $811.XX US green backs.
My friend and I just bought one each of the No-Mar systems. My friend has tried his out and said it takes about five minutes to change a tire out. My system is still in the boxes as I have not had a chance to mess with it yet.
It will take a lot of tire changing to pay for that bad boy but from what I have seen first hand and from what my friend says it is the cats ass.
No dings or scratches in your rims either and you can move your tires around so you don't end up with five pounds of weights on one side to balance them.
If you get the No-Mar system be sure to get the big spool set for the balancer for the single sided swingarm Ducatis. I think it was like $100.00 extra.
Doing as much work as you can yourself is a reward in itself. I have four bikes and I change out tires every year just because. There are track tires, street tires and tires that need to be switched around. In about five years I will have paid for the machine, maybe, but I don't really care.
We got a sweetheart deal because we saw them at the AMA races at VIR in August, 10% off, we bought two systems, free shipping. Mine ran me $811.XX US green backs.
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Good gouge!
That was what I was looking for!
Thanks. I was looking for some practical experience. I've done a fair amount of research on these. I'm on my way to get one (via the internet, of course).
HORNETDRIVER
That was what I was looking for!
Thanks. I was looking for some practical experience. I've done a fair amount of research on these. I'm on my way to get one (via the internet, of course).
HORNETDRIVER
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The only issue with tire changing on the 1098...other than needing to be gorilla strong to remove the rear wheel nut...is getting the front calipers off without scratching your rims. The is NO margin for error so be very careful and I'd recommend taping your rim in case of an "oops"!
Doug
I've been using a No Mar for about 3 or 4 years. I go thru a lot of rubber and since any dealer I trust is about 2hrs away...it's been worth it. Also, I'd highly recommend the Marc Parnes balancer...great product.HORNETDRIVER said:
The only issue with tire changing on the 1098...other than needing to be gorilla strong to remove the rear wheel nut...is getting the front calipers off without scratching your rims. The is NO margin for error so be very careful and I'd recommend taping your rim in case of an "oops"!
Doug
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Already on that one (rim scratching). I put two layers of duct tape over the rim to avoid the inevitable "clunk" that happens when pulling them off. It's worked 4.0 so far. Anyone got any good tips (besides rocking the caliper back and forth to loosen the pads) to get the calipers off? Rumor has it Ducati has a mod kit for the caliper that moves that synch line for easier removal.buckeye said:
I havent heard of the Parnes balancer. I'll look into that.
Thanks for the info.
HORNETDRIVER
+1 on the Nomar. After the calipers are off I place each of them in a sock to prevent them from dinging anything. Best bet is to go side to side with the calipers while on the rotor to get the pistons to retract. Once calipers are reinstalled don't forget to pump your brakes back up.
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That's what I do as well with the exception that I hang them from the bars with a coat hangar.
Good sanity check for myself (technique-wise). I appreciate the replies.
No-Mar on order. I figure I'll go through 7 sets of tires in the first year at the current rate, plus pick up a few from guys at work. Should pay for itself in the first year.
HORNETDRIVER
Good sanity check for myself (technique-wise). I appreciate the replies.
No-Mar on order. I figure I'll go through 7 sets of tires in the first year at the current rate, plus pick up a few from guys at work. Should pay for itself in the first year.
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NVBoy,NevadaBoy said:
Check out this link, about mid-way down the page (Large Balancer Cone Set):
http://www.king-cart.com/n0m5rent/product=Accessories/exact_match=exact
I talked to Steve at No-Mar and he said this is perfect for the 1098 and he has used it many times on one.
HORNETDRIVER
No-mar is great. A friend that is renting a room out in my house and another guy purchased one and it is currently stored at my house!! I changed my tires last night and used their balancer. Very easy. Easier than getting the front calipers off. The only thing is that the front tire is a little hard to get on but if you follow their instructions exactly it is not hard at all. Great videos on their website.
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