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Reddit mentions of Motion Pro 08-0471 Bead Buddy II
Sentiment score: 3
Reddit mentions: 4
We found 4 Reddit mentions of Motion Pro 08-0471 Bead Buddy II. Here are the top ones.
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- Improves on the original Bead Buddy with durable 6061 aluminum construction, a blue anodized finish and a laser engraved logo
- A must for installing Bib Mousse tubes
- Used to push the tire bead down into the drop center of the rim on off-road wheels while using tire tools to change tires
- Hooks over spoke and pushes bead down on opposite side of tire from tire irons
Features:
Specs:
| Color | Blue Anodized |
| Height | 1.4 Inches |
| Length | 8 Inches |
| Size | 6061 Aluminum |
| Weight | 0.25 Pounds |
| Width | 1.4 Inches |
This sounds like a good reason to start changing your own tires. It sucks at first, but after you do it a few times it gets much easier. A good set of spoons/levers will cost you around $20-30. Get 3 of them, it makes it easier. Maybe consider getting this guy for $12: http://www.amazon.com/Motion-Pro-08-0471-Bead-Buddy/dp/B0035UDHZ2 (it acts like a third hand to keep bead on tire when putting tire back on). Then you just need a valve core remover ($1-2). Balancing tires is actually really easy too. http://www.amazon.com/SMI-Motorcycle-Wheel-Balancer/dp/B0040HE8OS/ref=sr_1_1?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1407863820&sr=1-1&keywords=motorcycle+wheel+balancer
Let me know if you want help learning, I can point you to some good install vids. It's not as easy as they make it out on the videos though when you first start, but after you do a few you'll be a pro and never take tires in again.
Start with a metric wrench set, and a Metric Socket set, I would get 6 Pt sockets instead of 12, so you don't strip things. Then also screwdrivers, and a hammer.
The common sizes you need are 8, 10, 12, 14, 22 is the front axle nut, 27 is the rear.
These metric drivers make life so easy.
Also something like these T handled metric Hex Key. Having different colors makes it super easy to just reach and get the right tool you need.
Also I would get tire iron set. And a bead buddy2 For changing tires.
Tire iron kit,
Bead buddy (helps when taking the tire off), Lift (this has worked well for my KLR, combine with a couple of jack stands for more stability)
Other things that help: rubber mallet, needle nose pliers, SERVICE MANUAL, torque wrenches.
How does this list look:
http://www.amazon.com/Stanley-87-473-12-Inch-Adjustable-Wrench/dp/B000628RIE/ref=sr_1_sc_3?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1381203254&sr=1-3-spell&keywords=cresecnet+wrench
http://www.amazon.com/Motion-Pro-08-0471-Bead-Buddy/dp/B0035UDHZ2/ref=sr_1_8?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1381203136&sr=1-8&keywords=motorcycle+tire+spoons
http://www.bikebandit.com/motion-pro-assorted-tire-iron
http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/2/9/203/24520/ITEM/Moose-Racing-Heavy-Duty-Tube.aspx
http://www.rematiptop.com/part.php?pid=242&cid=43&sid=18
http://www.amazon.com/Puncture-Repair-Inflation-Inflator-Motorcycle/dp/B004QP47NG/ref=sr_1_9?ie=UTF8&qid=1381203775&sr=8-9&keywords=co2+dirt+bike