Rabaconda vs Constands Motorcycle Tire Changer: IS RABACONDA WORTH THE MONEY???

Is the Rabaconda motorcycle tire changer worth the money and how does it stack up against the Constands motorcycle changer? Get the best tips step by step on how to change motorcycle tires regardless of the machine you use. See full comparison with real time changing tires with both machines. I will discuss the pros' and con's of each tire changer and let you decide which is would be better for you and your budget. The tips I give you hopefully makes your tire changing easier and speeds up the learning curve.

00:00 Introduction
00:36 Tools needed
01:03 Constands dismount and mount tire
10:14 Rabaconda dismount & mount tire
18:40 Pro's and Con's of the Rabaconda
20:04 Pro's and Con's of the Constands
22:25 Tips for easier tire changes
24:59 Final thoughts

[michaeltait]

My father and uncle was single engine pilots in 70s and that heat gun tire trick you did brought back a flood of forgotten memories. Thanks for bringing back that forgotten helpful tidbit to me 😊 Have a 2 motorcycle garage now and the new Burro Verde KlR650 will be going thru rubber quicker than the now antique Valkyrie. Changing my own rubber is now more important.

[chrissunde]

You have done a great service to the motorcycling community; excellent video tutorial.

[CVMA_Stretch]

Great side by side comparison. I just changed the tires on my bike the old fashioned way; been doing it that way for 20 years and can make quick work of it most of the time. But, like you, I'm getting older and that has a vote.

[ejnl]

Great video and many thanks for the hair dryer trick. I've never thought about doing that way.

For me, priced locally, 2 sets of tire change at the dealership would pay for the Constand tire changer vs 7 for the Rabaconda.

[ronducharme]

I also mounted my Constands to the wall (I saw a YouTube video on this) and it works great and saves from working on the ground!

[mariusmuranyi]

Thank you for taking the time sir. Great job.

[richardkoehler]

This really cares about the finish on his rim . Great job 👍🏻🇺🇸🙏🏻

[duncanidaho]

Excellent video!!!
Just to reinforce one of the tips: HEAT THOSE TIRES UP TO THE MAX U CAN!!!
The tires in the video are relatively soft easy to mount sport bike tires.
Heat and Lube for sport touring, cruiser, Gold wing tires!!!!

[kuykutz]

Nice comparison ! The reason your tires are slipping when trying to dismount the tire is because of soapy water on breaking the bead....Rabaconda does not use lube to break the bead as it not necessary only lubing the area the duck head sits to remove.... that allows the friction of the rubber to keep the tire from rotating ....ive done a couple dozen tires with my Raba and never had a tire slip on removal or install, thanks for the comparison !

[SuperSneakySteve]

I've done tires the hard way for years. The Rabaconda is worth the price for me.

[RYwoodview]

Thank you, Mark. Very helpful comparison between 2 effective tire changers.

[wernerxldata]

For the bead breaker on the constands I added a rubber u like strip, just glued it on, works like a charm.
And there are actually similar tools like it on a stand, makes the position to work a lot nicer, but you will need to mount it on the floor as it rotates quite easily, and it'll take some space as you need to be able to work around it... Love the ratchet style in the Rabaconda for that...

For me, I've got a constands right now... works pretty good. If the amount of tyres to mount will grow I'll switch to a complete electrical tyre changer.

By the way thanks for pointing me to the bead clamps, brilliant option ! Already had a 'bead buddy' for motocross tyres but it needs spokes to hook after. I ordered me a set of the same ones you used in the video ♥

[maxhoonigan]

Iv just received mine in the UK looks good quality compared to the rest 🎉
Once you own it you got it for life.
I will get my money back in 2 years iv worked it out 😂

[thenovalabs]

Very few people comparing street tire changers Ive used rabaconda, no complaints, gonna try olmax

[zeus]

Liked your tire changer review. Not sure it’s usable on Harley fat boy rims. Checking with them to find out.

[jreberanlc]

You can also warm the tyre using tyre warmers

[ayowser]

One of the added benefits to owning a Rabanconda is that the dealership will no longer damage your rims. If you have expensive wheels, they're safe from careless hands.

[plap.]

Rabaconda needs to be half the price. $700 is absolutely ridiculous. You can buy a full size, stand up electric tire changer for the same or just a bit more.
They are being greedy because you know it doesn't cost anywhere near even half price, $350, to make the thing. Then it will be fair and competitive on the market. They would sell a hell of a lot better and with quantity profit margins will go up as well. Would fit nicely between the cheapos and the expense of an electric. Right now the price doesn't make it competitive in either direction. They want full size shop changer money and won't get it from most people including me. Just being more portable is not a benefit enough to charge what they want. As it happens many inventors are not business men at all, this is a perfect example.

[williamdrinkard]

It looks like neither one of those would work with a Harley Fat Boy solid disc wheel because you couldn't put the pin in to keep the wheel from spinning. Thanks for making this video. I can scratch both of those off my list.

[MrSlowestD]

I have a bunch of bikes and I furthermore buy/sell often so one bike doesn't get a bunch of miles & I find myself not changing tires as often as I did when I was younger. But when I do, rolling around on the ground with tire spoons is about the least appetizing thing in the world. Both of these look pretty cool, but that Rabaconda is totally next level. Being able to push downwards on it and with the rubber bill and ratchet is a total game changer, as-is being able to pack it up and stick in the corner until it's needed again. $650 is a lot for not using it often, but that's a serious unit right there. IDK, I'm really really tempted. Does it go on sale at all?