Well i thought the post was very informative. I liked the pictures. I have changed out four gravely tires this year. However, they are a two part rim so it's easy to unmount and remount. The tire machine is a good investment. My Kissin 'cousin has the automatic Job-R-Do from Northern tool. If i had several to do I would go see him. I have never used the Yamaha tire lube. sounds like a good idea.

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Good thread.. enjoyed it

I got the last tire mounted on the rim it was a breeze the duckhead upgrade worked flawlessly, i didnt even have to use tire irons, just pushed it around, tire went right on. It fit the Harbour freight machine perfectly. Forgot to get a photo of it in action. I used Yamaha tire mounting lube it was the smallest amount i could find i didnt need a whole bucket or gallon jug. It worked good, after it dries its a little sticky but thats a good thing especially on this last rim i worked on. Got 20 pds of air in it and hasnt lost any yet, might be OK. It took about 30 to pop the bead. R Rim did get scratched a little before i got the Duckhead adjusted properly, the 2 bolts that hold it on will scratch paint off if you dont have it in the right position. Paint booth was kind of a joke it was windy and rainy out when i sprayed so i stuck it in this old cabinet to keep the wind down. I know this post has been rathar boring and eventless for most of you but thought it might help if anyone wants to try it. I only did it because i needed to really clean up and paint the rims. Checked with the local dealer and they only charge 20 per tire, very cheap, i wouldnt do it for 20 a tire, so it wasnt about the money, but for about the same price i now have the equipment to do it. I have 8 more to do, but for now they will have to wait, a few more issues to work out on this one first.

Well on battery disconnects I only open the DCcommon. safety of no com if Bat + is grd to frame accidentally. On a light yes I guess one could use a double pole discinnect but never two individual switches. I don't like chasing open com's.