Tire Spoon Bead Breaker

[From MARS]

This is something I have put together for breaking the bead on motorcycle tires either in the shop or on the road. I would like your feedback.

The kit consist of two 18" tire spoons, a couple of 1/4" bolts w/wing nuts, two metal straps, and two blocks of wood.

http://frommars.smugmug.com/Other/Tire-Spoon-Bead-Breaker/017/1150587508_GjFVa-M.jpg (http://frommars.smugmug.com/Other/Tire-Spoon-Bead-Breaker/15375688_pMoK4#1150587508_GjFVa-A-LB)

The tool is assembled by sliding one wood block on each spoon, and then connecting the ends using the metal straps and bolts.

http://frommars.smugmug.com/Other/Tire-Spoon-Bead-Breaker/009/1150600919_BUryM-M.jpg (http://frommars.smugmug.com/Other/Tire-Spoon-Bead-Breaker/15375688_pMoK4#1150600919_BUryM-A-LB)

To use the tool, slip the smaller, square ended block onto one of the spoons and attach the straps using one of the bolts/wingnuts. Slip this under the tire and position the wood block under the rim.

http://frommars.smugmug.com/Other/Tire-Spoon-Bead-Breaker/011/1150601595_tKAfh-M.jpg (http://frommars.smugmug.com/Other/Tire-Spoon-Bead-Breaker/15375688_pMoK4#1150601595_tKAfh-A-LB)

Next, slip the larger block onto the other spoon with the angle away from the rim and connect the spoon to the straps.

http://frommars.smugmug.com/Other/Tire-Spoon-Bead-Breaker/013/1150602256_nsLDs-M.jpg (http://frommars.smugmug.com/Other/Tire-Spoon-Bead-Breaker/15375688_pMoK4#1150602256_nsLDs-A-LB)

Then press down on the top spoon.

http://frommars.smugmug.com/Other/Tire-Spoon-Bead-Breaker/015/1150602966_nSuxK-M.jpg (http://frommars.smugmug.com/Other/Tire-Spoon-Bead-Breaker/15375688_pMoK4#1150602966_nSuxK-A-LB)

http://frommars.smugmug.com/Other/Tire-Spoon-Bead-Breaker/016/1150603703_uNc89-M.jpg (http://frommars.smugmug.com/Other/Tire-Spoon-Bead-Breaker/15375688_pMoK4#1150603703_uNc89-A-LB)

This is the prototype, and there are some extra holes in the handles; ignore them.

Although it is an easy tool to duplicate, I have several people interested in purchasing the kit at $75+shipping. I'm getting ready to order spoons. If anybody is interested in getting in on the first run, drop me a PM or email: tomseigler@gmail.com

All feedback is appreciated.
Tom

[20774]

Tom -

Interesting concept...you may have given enough info for people to make there own! Aerostich offers bead breakers, one for taking on the road for very cheap and one nicely finished one for the same price as you're offering. Theirs seems to have a bit more flexibility to adjust for different tire widths.

Plus, there's the good old sidestand as an impromptu bead breaker.

Good luck!

[From MARS]

True. They do offer a bead breaker, but its *only* a bead breaker. This kit is breaker and irons. Basically, a complete tire changing kit.

I'm not trying to compete with anybody. I've been asked to put together a couple of these kits and figured I'd see if anybody on here wanted them. The connecting plates will be made longer and have multiple holes on one end to fit different size rims.

Thanks for the feedback.
Tom