Motion Pro Bead Buddy II - 08-0471 Item # 122134
Description
Features:
- New and improved design of the original Bead Buddy
- Durable 6061 aluminum construction with blue anodized finish and 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
- No more fighting to keep bead down while installing off-road tires
- Patented design
Part Numbers for Motion Pro Bead Buddy II - 08-0471
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Rated 5 out of
5
by
BunniMoto from
Must have tool
I resisted buying a bead tool for way too long. Total time, tube and sanity saver. Makes tire changes a breeze!
Date published: 2019-01-16
Rated 5 out of
5
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Supermoto Junkie from
Must have tool!
Great product, I got this for a friend as a gift and it works wonders I must say. I had to borrow it after seeing it in action to change my dirt bike tires. Now I need to buy the Supermoto version as it won't fit my DRZ400SM rims. AWESOME!
Date published: 2014-06-03
Rated 4 out of
5
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zxzeus from
Handy Tool for Tire Changes
Not always a necessity for tire changes, but works great and as intended. Bought it for doing dirt bike tires, and it works perfect. Almost seems a little over-built with how thick and heavy the aluminum is, but maybe it's necessary for certain tires...? The blue anodized finish is nice, but it is just a tool... I'd rather pay half the price for the same thing without the fancy anodizing. IMO, it's worth the $$ for what you get, BUT I feel they could come out with a more economical piece that performs the same task.
Date published: 2021-04-09
Rated 4 out of
5
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mudrider from
Nice addition to tool box, makes installs easier
Bought 2 of these to ease the pain of putting mx tires on. I have to say they are quite useful. IMO it would be better if the tire was pushed farther into the rim meaning the PRO BEAD tongue would have to be a tad longer but they do help significantly. I was able to remove and install tire standing up, instead of using my knees to push the tire into the rim as I have done the past 25 yrs.
They are a bit pricey but would be a great Xmas stocking stuffer for the Mx or enduro guy.
Date published: 2016-08-19
Rated 5 out of
5
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Kowalsky from
A must have
Simply put, just not expensive enough not to own one. Unless you like to wrestle a tire for 1/2 hour...
Date published: 2017-12-13
Rated 1 out of
5
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soManyFish from
Well made but doesn't fit my bike
I bought this a couple of months ago, and finally got around to using it to change my front and rear tire on my bike. I was surprised to find it does not fit the front or rear wheel of this bike (2017 Versys-X 300). It seems well made but no tool is useful if it doesn't fit. I'll keep it in my garage because some day it may work on another bike or on a buddy's bike.
Date published: 2018-08-20
Rated 2 out of
5
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Dualsport from
Doesn't fit 09 klx250s rims
Bought a pair of m/p tire irons which are great plus the bead buddy. The bead buddy shape/dimensions do not allow the product to be used as intended on my rims (2009 klx250s). Although I did use it hold the start of the tire, while I pulled the iron out to use else where. I would have preferred to use a third iron. Product is machined well and is super beefy, just didn't work for me.
Date published: 2014-05-25
Rated 2 out of
5
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Tuk2023 from
Total meh
Everything I read said these would work with a 2017 Africa Twin. That should read "front" as it's nowhere close to working on the rear. The build quality seems fine but unless you're doing a front or perhaps a tubeless spoked rear with the spokes closer to the bead...I don't see these working on much.
Date published: 2025-05-19