Tire machine & disassemble motorcycle tires

What tools to change your enduro tyres yourself?

Whether your motorcycle is equipped with air chambers or foam bibs, changing its enduro tyres is a recurrent operation, which requires being well equipped with good tools so as not to quickly turn into a nightmare. A pierced air chamber, a flying tyre remover, damaged rims or a panicked biker, lead kneading can happen quickly when it comes to changing your tyres.

With the right equipment, the operation will be much easier than it seems. With a little practice, it should not last more than 15 minutes!

With a tyre machine, changing your tyres is no longer a constraint, it becomes child’s play!

In recent years, the Tire Machines They have become more democratic and are no longer reserved for pro pilots. It is quite possible to change a tire without a machine. But if you want to avoid a nervous breakdown by changing your bibs: invest in a tire machine. Convenient also if you do not have a dealer next to you or simply want to save a few euros by not paying for the assembly at a pro.

Let’s take a look at the best products on the market together.

RABACONDA 4th Generation Tire Machine

Used by many enduro teams, the Rabaconda is probably the best known tire machine. Developed by two Estonian enduro buddies and drivers, this machine has been the reference in the paddocks of the Estonian championships for some years now.enduro whether in France or worldwide. 

For 16- to 21-inch tires, the Rabaconda is a very strong, lightweight machine that can be mounted without tools. It will be easy to fit in a van or store in the garage. Simple to use, with a little training, it will allow you, too, to change your tyres without struggling. If you are good enough, you can try to do it in less than 3 minutes as in the video with Mathias Bellino below.

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• Easy transport and assembly thanks to its transport cover
• Working height that does not break the back
• Long pressure arm for easier tire take-off
• Effective maintenance of the rim
• Adjustable according to the size of the rims
• Solid material

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• Pretty high price
• Protective rubbers under the feet tend to remove over time

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Rabaconda Tire Machine Video

Tire Disassembly Machine – SIFAM

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• Height that avoids breaking the back
• Fits 17-, 18-, 19- and 21-inch wheels

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• Lack of wide bases under the feet to improve stability

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Tire machine – Bihr

In a range of more affordable prices, we find the Bihr tyre machine which is not only dedicated to enduro but which is a universal tool. It will allow you to change tyres on rims from 14 inches to 21 inches on your enduro bikes, but also on quads or any type of off-road vehicle.

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• Simple to use
• Effectiveness for the take-off of tyres
• Attractive price
• Easy transport

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• Height that requires you to change the knee tires
• Basic design that lacks options to keep the tyre disassemblers in position

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Tire removers

The choice of tyre disassemblers is essential when you want to assemble or disassemble your tyres yourself. It is imperative to select quality tire disassembly. They must be made of forged steel and cut from a single piece. For a good lever effect and a better grip on the tyre of your motorcycle, the tool must be at least 24 centimetres long.

The use of Kit of 3 professional tire release levers (2 x 350 mm + 1 x 240 mm) will be enough for you to assemble and disassemble your tires. If you want to make your life easier, especially to mount foams more easily, it is advisable to use 5 tyre removers. 

Removal of Michelin tyre type “FUSIL” 380 MM:  It is a bit expensive, but it has been the best tyre remover on the market for many years. Very solid, practical, unbreakable, the Michelin Fusil is THE disassembled tires to have absolutely in its toolbox.

Kit of 3 tyre removers: price placed and interesting quality for this kit of 3 (2 lengths of 350 mm + 1 yard of 240 mm)

Tire grease: to maximize the longevity of your enduro foams

Using tyre grease makes it possible toprevent the foam from overheating and donations from deteriorating prematurely. Moreover, foam manufacturers always provide a grease tube for mounting foam in the tyre. If the manufacturer's grease tube is enough to successfully mount the bib, the amount provided is too small to grease the bib well and ensure its longevity.

When you buy a new foam bib, manufacturers always supply a small grease tube for mounting. If this tube is usually enough to make a bib assembly, the amount provided is too small to make several changes. If you want to save money, the trick is to buy tyre grease in larger containers.

Mounting grease 1kg KS tools(to lubricate the rim)

Vaseline white grease 1 Kg (to lubricate foam bibs)

Pharmaceutical Vaseline Works Well to Lubricate Bibs

Workshop gloves

To avoid rotting your hands when mounting/disassembling your tyres, the best thing is to use gloves or not to bite your super motorcycle gloves, the best thing is to invest in a good pair of workshop gloves. 

The Mechanic's Gloves Mechanix Wear Original are one of the best choices on the market. They come from a professional development and design that preserves the sensations to the touch of the mechanical parts. Comfortable, sturdy while remaining thin and light, they will quickly be essential for you to mechanize on your word