A motorcycle tire changer is a specialty stand where you can mount the wheel and utilize a support bar with two different tools for changing tires. One tool helps pry up the old tire to detach it, and the other guides the new tire around the rim. The support bar and pry tool, which provide leverage, attach to the wheel mount so you can move circularly around the rim. Some models are portable, so you can quickly take them apart and carry them in a transport bag for easy use on the go. In addition to tire-changing tools, there are several other essential motorcycle accessories that make a difference and can improve your experience dramatically.
You are looking at anywhere from $100 for a bare-bones tire changer to $800 for a more robust unit with several accessories. Since high-quality tire changers can cost several hundred dollars, some motorcycle owners opt for the less expensive tire spoons, which can cost under $15. Tire spoons are long tools with a flat end that help you pry off or attach a tire to the rim. Many tire spoons come in a set because it can require the use of several of them on one tire simultaneously to get the job done. A tire changer is preferable over tire spoons because it’s easier to change tires and offers a stable platform to mount the wheel.
