No-Mar

[NCrider]

OK. I believe in buying American and not having all the jobs go overseas. Also, I guess I'm at a point I enjoy doing the things I let others do for me.

I'm prety much set on getting a No-Mar. So help me out and make me feel better. What justification did you use (to yourself or spouse) when you got one... The spouse is actually supportive- when I tell her I can get one from China for $100.00 (Harbour Freight), SHE WON'T LET ME.

[Lynn_Keen]

Perhaps you could consider doing what I did. A riding buddy and I split the cost. Since I had the larger work shop we installed the changer in my shop and all I had to do was give him a key so he could have access if I was away. It works out well because there are situations when it's nice to have an extra pair of hands when mounting a tire.

[jzeiler]

Go for the No-Mar. The $100 you spend on the wobbly HF is not worth it. Plus you have to modify it if you don't want to scratch your rims and you will end buying the No-Mar bar and spoons anyway(more $$). You would be better off just getting the No-Mar in the first place. Like Lynn said get a few buddies to go in with you on it and get the really good one.

[MikeERideWNC]

Look on eBay for a Coats 220.

Much better than No-Mar, I don't care what their webpage says.

It is the computer balancer that is going to really hurt your wallet.


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[UncleMark]

OK. I believe in buying American and not having all the jobs go overseas. Also, I guess I'm at a point I enjoy doing the things I let others do for me.

I'm prety much set on getting a No-Mar. So help me out and make me feel better. What justification did you use (to yourself or spouse) when you got one... The spouse is actually supportive- when I tell her I can get one from China for $100.00 (Harbour Freight), SHE WON'T LET ME.

I did NoMar... for several reasons... If I had to do it again, I would. Well built, works as advertised and it can be compact in the garage. I can also throw it on the truck hitch and do tech session days with it.

I ride with other bikes and the change from an LT to a Duc to a dirt machine's rim is a breeze. Even the GW's tire (which is a bitch to get off and on) goes easy with the NoMar. I also do small boat/SeaDoo trailer tires with the NoMar rig. Now that people are adding the Doran pressure system, the NoMar does those very well.

The main reason is tires. I run Metz during the summer and Bridgey's during wet weather riding. I think this unit has paid for itself in a year...

[NCrider]

Thanks! I feel better already. :D I splained to the wife that between the K12LT and her 3-wheeled Ural, and my lawnmower, and maybe even the cars, hell, it'll pay for itself in... a little while, but hey who's countin'! :)

[oknplm]

Totally agree. I bought the NoMar Ultra II package and it makes quick work changing tires. The savings of buying tires off the internet and mounting them yourself adds up. Another perk having your own tire changer and balancer: I rebalance my tires about half way through their life to maximize tire life. If I had to go to a dealer to do this it would be costly or not get done.

May we never find the end of the road!

Perry Ridgway


I did NoMar... for several reasons... If I had to do it again, I would. Well built, works as advertised and it can be compact in the garage. I can also throw it on the truck hitch and do tech session days with it.

I ride with other bikes and the change from an LT to a Duc to a dirt machine's rim is a breeze. Even the GW's tire (which is a bitch to get off and on) goes easy with the NoMar. I also do small boat/SeaDoo trailer tires with the NoMar rig. Now that people are adding the Doran pressure system, the NoMar does those very well.

The main reason is tires. I run Metz during the summer and Bridgey's during wet weather riding. I think this unit has paid for itself in a year...

[Beemerider]

Item - recommended.

NC, I too have the NoMar. Works superbly. My only snafu with it was how to mount it. Not really wanting to drill and put holes in the garage floor, I just found a large 1/2 inch plywood and fastened to that. Now however I've seen they have a mount you can slide into a receiver hitch and use the changer that way. I guess so its portable. Hell I plan to get one and use it at home...

[UncleMark]

Item - recommended.

NC, I too have the NoMar. Works superbly. My only snafu with it was how to mount it. Not really wanting to drill and put holes in the garage floor, I just found a large 1/2 inch plywood and fastened to that. Now however I've seen they have a mount you can slide into a receiver hitch and use the changer that way. I guess so its portable. Hell I plan to get one and use it at home...
4' x 8' and 3/4 inch press board... Cut in half for 2 4' x 4'. Cut out square (or if you want to be precise about it, drill 2 inch [door hole saw] holes for the mounting bolts) hole in one of the squares slightly off center so you can stand on the board in front of the changer. Drill mounting holes using mounting stand as a guide. Glue and screw boards together. Get four (4) 1 3/4" bolts with nuts and washers. Mount that dude with the cut out board on the bottom. 180 degree locking casters so that you can roll and move the unit around the garage without getting a hernia. Takes approx. 1 hour and done. I even put a bit of rubber padding on the bottom edges so it won't slide around on my pristine clean (yeah, right!) garage floor when I'm wrenchin' on a rim...

To do the hitch mount, just remove the unit from the wood floor plate and toss in the truck. You can't drive with the thing hangin' off the hitch anyway. Crank on the bolts when you get to the tech session. Works like a charm.

[Beemerider]

4' x 8' and 3/4 inch press board... Cut in half for 2 4' x 4'. Cut out square (or if you want to be precise about it, drill 2 inch [door hole saw] holes for the mounting bolts) hole in one of the squares slightly off center so you can stand on the board in front of the changer. Drill mounting holes using mounting stand as a guide. Glue and screw boards together. Get four (4) 1 3/4" bolts with nuts and washers. Mount that dude with the cut out board on the bottom. 180 degree locking casters so that you can roll and move the unit around the garage without getting a hernia. Takes approx. 1 hour and done. I even put a bit of rubber padding on the bottom edges so it won't slide around on my pristine clean (yeah, right!) garage floor when I'm wrenchin' on a rim...

My typo - mine is 3/4" and 4' x 4' with drilled mounting holes in the corner. Still a PITA to move and store in the garage.:mad:



To do the hitch mount, just remove the unit from the wood floor plate and toss in the truck. You can't drive with the thing hangin' off the hitch anyway. Crank on the bolts when you get to the tech session. Works like a charm.

*Never* said I wanted to drive it any where. Just want that style hitch mount to use right here @ home.;)