Thanks for posting, great vid. For Ducati and other bikes with single-sided swing arms you will need a big hub adapter (32-68mm) as the Constands will only take hubs between 20-32mm. The Rabaconda model fits perfectly. Also the locking bar isn't long enough for single sided wheels so you'll need to extend it with a metal pipe to fit the lock bar. Hypermotard rear wheels have an offset drop-center, and must be put on the Constands with the drop-center at the top, and NOT on the bottom (I learned the hard way). Finally, especially for Ducati painted wheels, that the paint flakes off even if you breathe on the wheels, put 3 blocks of polystyrene or foam packaging, hollowed out, to fit over the 3 plastic feet that the wheel sits on, otherwise the plastic feet will damage the paint.
Thanks for a nice video! I have the same machine and used it to change the rear tire of my Tenere 700 with tire dimension of 150/70/18 with inner tube. It took me a while to figure out how to use the machine! With a more narrow tire and small diameter center axle I could not get the duckhead to grip the rim so had to remove the center V-shaped spacer. With that I managed to remove the old tire but found it difficult to put the new tire back on with the machine and ended up using tire levers. Adventure style tires have a very stiff carcass which makes it challenging to mount and dismount.
If price hadn't been an issue for me, I almost certainly would have purchased a Rabaconda. The problem is that it costs £200-250 more than the Constands tyre changer and I couldn't justify that jump up in price to make it cost-effective. The constands was the second best choice I think. But not having tried a Rabaconda, I can't say for certain. Anyway, thanks for watching and commenting.
Hi. Thanks for watching and commenting. I got mine from a website called Motea. I believe they're based in the Netherlands. I got a deal with a tyre balancer included. They do several different deals with the tyre changer. www.motea.uk/set-motorcycle-tyre-changer-for-12-21-tire-bead-braker-constands-md4-wheel-balancer-for-motorcycle-constands-wu-1-tire-balancer-black-a244661-0 But be aware, as they come from the EU (which we're no longer a part of in the UK) you have to pay 20% import tax on anything priced £135 or over. I waited a couple of weeks, checking the price every couple of days, until the exchange rate was such the the price had dropped from £140+ down to £132 and then purchased it. You also have to remember to apply the discount code they supply 'MOTEA30' at the checkout to get the actual price it will cost.
@@Petej728 ah I wasn’t aware of the cost ‘ceiling’, that’s good to know. I’ve also been looking at the olamaxmotors unit. That also looks impressive but face the same challenges with import duties 🤔
Great video thanks so much for taking the time and effort. I have quite a few tyres to put on, all brand new but wheels are spoked on classic 60's/70 Hondas. Bit concerned about the bar that stops the wheel rotating, as it might bend a spoke if you anchor against them. Maybe I could adapt it somehow to stop rotating by utilizing the holes for the disc in the front hub or the cush drive holes in the rear hub.
Thank you for watching and commenting. Maybe you could pack between the spokes to distribute the force applied by the bar? Never changed a tyre on a spoked wheel so not too sure what to suggest.
@@Petej728 Thanks for quick reply Pete.... on this factory Rabaconda video they use a strap because it's a spoked wheel.... so maybe that's the way forward with the Constands rig. th-cam.com/video/vc00r-kmm6w/w-d-xo.html
Sorry for the late reply, been busy stripping/rebuilding a bike to sell and only just saw your question. Not too sure what the inner diameter is for the bearing (wheel is now back on the bike), but the rod that the wheel bearing goes over is 19mm in diameter. Hope this helps.
Hello where did you get the constand from? I have seen it on a site called motea but had trouble at checkout and seemed a bit dodgy. seemed cheap at £110 as well. Thanks
I got mine from Motea. I believe they're based in the Netherlands. I got a deal with a tyre balancer included. They do several different deals with the tyre changer. www.motea.uk/set-motorcycle-tyre-changer-for-12-21-tire-bead-braker-constands-md4-wheel-balancer-for-motorcycle-constands-wu-1-tire-balancer-black-a244661-0 I had no issues with payment or delivery but be aware. As they come from the EU, you have to pay 20% import tax on anything priced £135 or over. When I first looked at their site, the price was £119. When I later decided to actually buy it, the price had gone up to over £140. It appears the price fluctuates depending on the exchange rate against the Euro. I waited a couple of weeks, checking the price every couple of days, until the price had dropped from £140 down to £132 and then purchased it. You also have to remember to apply the discount code they supply 'MOTEA30' at the checkout to get the actual price it will cost. Hope this helps.
Hello, great video. Just to check on the payment side, if the amount you pay, including postage, is under 135 pounds, is that all you had to pay? No more taxes to pay at the checkout or at the doorstep when delivered? The cost to change over tyres at the tyre shops is getting a bit silly now, for me it would be about 50 to 60 quid for a pair! Gonna start doing it myself.
When fitting the tyre the bead should be over the duck head not under. Going anti clock wise the leading edge of the duck head should be under the bead you’ll find the tyre goes on much easier.
Since buying mine I've changed two tyres and this tool makes it so simple. I looking forward to changing them now 😃
Thanks for posting, great vid. For Ducati and other bikes with single-sided swing arms you will need a big hub adapter (32-68mm) as the Constands will only take hubs between 20-32mm. The Rabaconda model fits perfectly. Also the locking bar isn't long enough for single sided wheels so you'll need to extend it with a metal pipe to fit the lock bar. Hypermotard rear wheels have an offset drop-center, and must be put on the Constands with the drop-center at the top, and NOT on the bottom (I learned the hard way). Finally, especially for Ducati painted wheels, that the paint flakes off even if you breathe on the wheels, put 3 blocks of polystyrene or foam packaging, hollowed out, to fit over the 3 plastic feet that the wheel sits on, otherwise the plastic feet will damage the paint.
Thanks for a nice video! I have the same machine and used it to change the rear tire of my Tenere 700 with tire dimension of 150/70/18 with inner tube. It took me a while to figure out how to use the machine! With a more narrow tire and small diameter center axle I could not get the duckhead to grip the rim so had to remove the center V-shaped spacer. With that I managed to remove the old tire but found it difficult to put the new tire back on with the machine and ended up using tire levers. Adventure style tires have a very stiff carcass which makes it challenging to mount and dismount.
If price hadn't been an issue for me, I almost certainly would have purchased a Rabaconda. The problem is that it costs £200-250 more than the Constands tyre changer and I couldn't justify that jump up in price to make it cost-effective. The constands was the second best choice I think. But not having tried a Rabaconda, I can't say for certain.
Anyway, thanks for watching and commenting.
Hi , did you have any problems with the wheel rotating ? Did you use the large bar against the spokes to stop the wheel rotating?
No, I didn't. A friend helped to stop it from rotating.
Great video, very helpful, thanks !
Glad it was of help and thanks for watching/commenting
Very helpful, thank you.
And thank you for watching and commenting.
Thanks ever so much. Great video.
Appreciated. Thanks for watching and commenting.
Thanks for the video. Where did you purchase the tyre changing tool?
Hi. Thanks for watching and commenting.
I got mine from a website called Motea. I believe they're based in the Netherlands. I got a deal with a tyre balancer included. They do several different deals with the tyre changer.
www.motea.uk/set-motorcycle-tyre-changer-for-12-21-tire-bead-braker-constands-md4-wheel-balancer-for-motorcycle-constands-wu-1-tire-balancer-black-a244661-0
But be aware, as they come from the EU (which we're no longer a part of in the UK) you have to pay 20% import tax on anything priced £135 or over. I waited a couple of weeks, checking the price every couple of days, until the exchange rate was such the the price had dropped from £140+ down to £132 and then purchased it.
You also have to remember to apply the discount code they supply 'MOTEA30' at the checkout to get the actual price it will cost.
@@Petej728 ah I wasn’t aware of the cost ‘ceiling’, that’s good to know. I’ve also been looking at the olamaxmotors unit. That also looks impressive but face the same challenges with import duties 🤔
Great video thanks so much for taking the time and effort. I have quite a few tyres to put on, all brand new but wheels are spoked on classic 60's/70 Hondas. Bit concerned about the bar that stops the wheel rotating, as it might bend a spoke if you anchor against them. Maybe I could adapt it somehow to stop rotating by utilizing the holes for the disc in the front hub or the cush drive holes in the rear hub.
Thank you for watching and commenting.
Maybe you could pack between the spokes to distribute the force applied by the bar? Never changed a tyre on a spoked wheel so not too sure what to suggest.
@@Petej728 Thanks for quick reply Pete.... on this factory Rabaconda video they use a strap because it's a spoked wheel.... so maybe that's the way forward with the Constands rig. th-cam.com/video/vc00r-kmm6w/w-d-xo.html
Silly question, what size are your wheel bearing size. Want one but worried it won't fit through my wheel 😂
Sorry for the late reply, been busy stripping/rebuilding a bike to sell and only just saw your question.
Not too sure what the inner diameter is for the bearing (wheel is now back on the bike), but the rod that the wheel bearing goes over is 19mm in diameter. Hope this helps.
Hello where did you get the constand from? I have seen it on a site called motea but had trouble at checkout and seemed a bit dodgy. seemed cheap at £110 as well. Thanks
I got mine from Motea. I believe they're based in the Netherlands. I got a deal with a tyre balancer included. They do several different deals with the tyre changer.
www.motea.uk/set-motorcycle-tyre-changer-for-12-21-tire-bead-braker-constands-md4-wheel-balancer-for-motorcycle-constands-wu-1-tire-balancer-black-a244661-0
I had no issues with payment or delivery but be aware. As they come from the EU, you have to pay 20% import tax on anything priced £135 or over.
When I first looked at their site, the price was £119. When I later decided to actually buy it, the price had gone up to over £140. It appears the price fluctuates depending on the exchange rate against the Euro.
I waited a couple of weeks, checking the price every couple of days, until the price had dropped from £140 down to £132 and then purchased it.
You also have to remember to apply the discount code they supply 'MOTEA30' at the checkout to get the actual price it will cost.
Hope this helps.
Hello, great video. Just to check on the payment side, if the amount you pay, including postage, is under 135 pounds, is that all you had to pay? No more taxes to pay at the checkout or at the doorstep when delivered? The cost to change over tyres at the tyre shops is getting a bit silly now, for me it would be about 50 to 60 quid for a pair! Gonna start doing it myself.
@@fortboy66 Yes. I just paid £132 and that covered all costs including delivery. No hidden extras, import duties. Just the £132
@@Petej728 many thanks
When fitting the tyre the bead should be over the duck head not under. Going anti clock wise the leading edge of the duck head should be under the bead you’ll find the tyre goes on much easier.
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