Yes, you used it correctly. :) I built one just like it for $100. Going to use it tomorrow! Can't wait! It does make it so much easier! Well done!

Although I made my own attachment, we have very similar setups..... including the bent/flimsy HF bar! Noticed that you were missing the HF anti-rotation pin; I bent & removed mine too. A couple of other things I found helpful; I bought a cheap hold-down/depressing tool which makes installation even easier. I'm currently building a centering cone, which will also hold the rim to the machine. Great video-

That drill job is nice! Good tip!

Thanks for the great video! All meat, no fluff.

I like the way you mounted it to your garage floor. I might do that so it can be moved away and stored when not in use! Good Video!

Well done and thanks for sharing

I bought one of these junker tire changers and after some major modifications I can finally use it. The accessories that come with it is pot metal. Its quicker just to lube the bead and spoon it on than to use the supplied junk.

I use a large clamp to hold it down when putting it on keeping it from popping back off that frees your hands to pull the bar so much simpler

Outstanding sir .

Thnx for your video much appreciated 🙏

Great video, thank you!

We are all learning, and learning together! I think I am buying me one. Thanks!

Good job

Great video thanks

Thanks for making this video, I'm currently building this setup ,for my tire changer. Best regards to you and your channel.

Leaving the valve core out helps when inflating/ seating the bead. Allows air in quicker 👍🏼

cool vid

When you install the second bead, You need to put lube on the underside of the tire bead, where it contacts the duck head because that's where the friction occurs; not on the top surface of the tire.

Good idea

I love how you did not edit out the part where you were having problems. I'm glad you showed that. About 10 years ago on Craigslist somebody was giving away one of these and the motorcycle part to it for absolutely no money. Ever since I've had it I've never used it. My problem was I did not want something that big sitting in the middle of my garage floor bolted to the floor. A month or so ago I saw someone using the floor anchors like you have. It looks like it worked pretty well for you and watching this video is perfect timing I have to run to Lowe's today so I'm going to pick up some of these fasteners and try breaking down some tires. Thank you for sharing your experience with this. Do you happen to have a link to where to buy the top part of the tool? I'm really not even sure what that would be called so it wouldn't help me to Google it.

Looks like another good mod to that would be in the area of the bead breaker. Make a tube with a round plate at the bottom - like the top where the tire mounts. Put lug bolts thru the plate. Weld that to a piece of 1x3 tube and bolt it down. Maybe make it adjustable fir different size tires. Then the tire stays flat while you push down to break the bead with a longer bar.

A little bit of soap water in the bead when your breaking it really helps I found

This is the most helpful video on YT on the correct position (5:21) of the duck head and the tire when mounting.. You saved me hours of trying to figure this part out. Thanks a million! Folks: If you're doing it right, manual tire removal and installation using the duckbill adapter should almost be as smooth as butter and it should not be a struggle.

Helps if you put a clamp on the rim so the tire can't wiggle off just as fast as you can put it on. Also, for really stiff or reluctant tires, you have to make sure the opposite side of the tire is down in the channel so it gives enough room so the bead can fit over the rim on the other side. Sometimes a big C-clamp on the sidewall can help with that.

You doing good job but I see some mistakes you doing great 👍

BRAVO👍

Thanks

when breaking have the arm pointed so its pushing inward, and reinforce the arms as they crumple easy my cousin said.

That bead breaker doohickey looks like it could use some extra meat on its Bones. Beats the hell out of using a screwdriver and a hammer

When you went to put the top bead back on make sure you start away from the valve stem especially if it has the air pressure sensors , & push the bead down below the rim flange . That's the reason it slipped back off the first time you tried . 50yrs. in the tire business. & still going at 70yrs. Young

What type/brand of tire lube did you use? I couldn't make out the brand name. I purchased a liquid version that seems to dry up before I can even start mounting. I've been looking on Amazon but most come in these large pails that would last me ten lifetimes and cost more than I'm willing to spend. I really enjoyed the video. In particular the part about placing the tire the wrong way on the duckbill. I did the same thing many many times before figuring it out.

Move your bead breaker to the hole closest to the pivot point according to the tires profile size it will give you more leverage to help with the bead breaking

on the back of your wheels spray this and scrub with a brush than rinse with water, it will take the caked on rust and grime off like magic, I'm not advertising this, I used it and was shocked it actually worked like magic, Eagle One Etching Mag Cleaner

How did you make the stand removable from the concrete? What did you use? Concrete threads

Wat is de afmeting van de koker en buis?

Get a “rim clamp drop center tool”. It’ll help hold the tire into the drop center portion of the rim when you mount it back onto the rim. Helps a lot!

I did the same mistake during mounting stage and tore the beed. Watched similar videos a long time ago and forgot about this small detail regarding positioning of the tire on the duckbill - it's crusual.

Drop carriage bolts into the anchor holes to keep crap out

Remove tire start at valve stem. Install tire end at valve stem. Tube or tubeless you will damage stem or sensor eventually.

Where to buy the part?

Basically, by using your body weight, you can step on the tire to press it into the rim - try it.

Where did you get that duck head attachment ?

What size is the bolt that you mount to the floor, there are 2 parts, 1 is the bolt and the things you drill to the floor and inserted what do you call that, thanks

where do you buy duckbill mod set ? I need that one.

Definately went much quicker. How is it with big truck tires? Or is there a diffrent model for that?

nice tool. i want to make the same. is the duckhead tool plastic?

where did you get the attachment. I can't find it on the Harbor Freight website

This is cool tool.for tyire sweet

Good enuff....Yes always at an angle cross the duck bill....And plenty of lube.

Thanks. Good video. A piece of cake. right?

Do you have any pointers on keeping the valve stem aligned with the yellow dot on the tire. I make a best effort then twist the tire against the rim with it mounted but prior to airing up. It is a bit much for me to do a 245/45 17 tire on a 7.5 inch rim. It takes all my strength. I feel fine at the time but can't bare the thought of out sourcing to a pimply faced kid at a shop who doesn't care and who I will have to see many times due to slow leaks. I have alot of money invested in this due to situations like this. That one detail is causing me back pain for a month. I am going to be 50 soon so anything that I can do to mitigate that one issue would be helpful. The other parts of the process are cakewalk using the duckbill. Any ideas? Thanks.

Have you done 18" wheels with this?

don't forget to lube it when you break the bead... Also, static friction is greater than kinetic friction, so get it in motion.

Where did you get the tool for $200 at is it at Harbor freight and if so can you give me the part number

Where did you get the duck attachment.

Were did you get your duck bill add on iv look for one harber freigth dont care it

Ive been doing it wrong too. No wonder its been a struggle.

Hey now! This is the internet. NEVER admit you were wrong. You're supposed to simply dig in your heels and insult those that pointed it out.

What's the name of the product and where can you buy one

Go ahead and reenforce the bead breaker before it bends, as it surely will. It's easier to seat the beards with out the valve core in place.

Where do you buy the attachment

I NOTICED THE TIRE MACHINE WAS MOVING TOO MUCH ... I MOUNTED MINE ON A HEAVY WOODEN PALLET ,,, NOW IT DOESNT MOVE AT ALL ... PLUS IM STANDING ON THE PALLET.. AND I CAN MOVE THE WHOLE THING AROUND IF IN THE WAY....

So where did you get the duck bill parts for the tire changer

Skip the lube if you're using sticky rubber, making power, or have big brakes. Use hairspray when popping the beads in place.

can u post where u bought The adaptor at?

If you soap water around the frame before you try to break it, it comes off a lot easier just a thought

Amigo cuánto cuesta la modificación de esa herramienta o ya viene todo incluido Gracias por tu video

Where can U purchase that top adapter to the tire changer ?

do you have the link to the tool please?

Byt, did he repair the leak?

I don’t know why HF doesn’t sell that adapter…

Do you have a link or model number to the black duck bill?

Please send me the EBay link for the swing arm

Where i can buy the duckbill mod?

I wish Amazon sold it all like this

So if u put a little gas around that bead when trying to pop off the bead it will pop MUCH EASIER... just FYI

What about some 225/40-18 summer tires?

Why are you mounting a worn out tire, for practice?

Will this remove Run Flat Tyres?

one thing I never see anyone do is clean the rim where the bead of the tire sits ., especially on steel rims .you'll never see a shop do this

You need a holder makes it much easier

Clean the lip of rim of debris and stuck rubber while tire off Good job though

What about balancing?

After watching this, I believe it’s just best for me to have a technician charge me $30/wheel for my motorcycle. $60 every 3 years isn’t worth doing all this for my case I guess

Harbor freight don't sell that product anymore 😕😔, someone made them stop selling them

7:35 easy peasy ??? Do that on a 30 series tire and see how easy it is LOL

Where is the balancer lol

Jesus, help this man...

Make it easy on yourself and spray plenty of soapy water on bead.

Put some soap on it

Now balance it. You can get just as good of a balance with a bubble balancer

Thanks