A must have item if you have a BMW wheel.
BMW Shaft Drive Type Adapter for Rabaconda Street
$45
BMW Shaft Drive Type Adapter for Rabaconda Street
BMW shaft drive wheels run hub dimensions that sit outside what the Street Bike Tire Changer's standard 20mm spindle and stepped bushings cover. The BMW Shaft Drive Adapter fills that gap. It's purpose-built for the 62mm and 72mm hub sizes found across BMW's shaft drive lineup, and compatible with both the Street Bike Tire Changer and the Motorcycle Wheel Balancer.
Confirmed fitment covers the 62mm hubs on the GS/GSA, K1200, R1200, R1250, R nine T, F800GT and F800 ST/S, and the 72mm hub on the K1600. If your model isn't on that list, measure the hub before ordering to confirm this adapter will work with your BMW.
Best for: BMW shaft drive owners using the Street Bike Tire Changer or Motorcycle Wheel Balancer who need correct hub fitment without improvising.
KEY BENEFITS
- Dedicated fit for BMW shaft drive hub sizing: 62mm and 72mm (covers most BMW shaft drives plus K1600)
- Compatible with both the Street Bike Tire Changer and the Motorcycle Wheel Balancer
- Confirmed fitment across GS/GSA, K1200, R1200, R1250, R nine T, F800GT, F800 ST/S and K1600
- Included in the Street Bike Tire Changer Ultimate Kit; sold separately for base and Starter Kit owners
TECHNICAL SPECS
- Hub compatibility: 62mm and 72mm
- Compatible tools: Rabaconda Street Bike Tire Changer, Rabaconda Motorcycle Wheel Balancer
- Not compatible with: Universal Big Hub Adapter applications (separate product)
- Installation: Hand-tighten onto hub, no tools required
Customer Reviews
Overall rating: 4.9 / 5 from 51 reviews.
Worked like a charm for my 2016 bmw gsa
A perfect fit for my rear wheel from a 2019 BMW R1250RT. This adapter has a great finish. I am happy to have purchased this.
Have not even unwrapped the adapter yet, but just by the heft of it it is obviously well made.
Solid build. Fits perfect on rear wheel R1250RT. Very well made
Perfect fit!
This adapter makes it less clumsy to change the tire on BMW and Ducati’s. I did have a problem with the post that keeps the wheel from spinning, the rubber coating came off on the first use when it butted up against the spokes on the bmw wheel I was changing tires on.
I really like the build quality of the tool Made it so much easier Thank you
Works perfectly on my 2023 BMW K 1600 GTL. It’s needed for the back tire. Front tires is fine with the original. But the back needs the extra spacer.
Awesome it took me a couple of minutes to figure out how to use the rabaconda but I've been changing my own tires for 50 years and the rabaconda definitely made my life easier !!!
Great
Really is a game changer for the home shop. I only knocked off 1 star for a couple reasons. 1. The spindle that I needed for my wheel would not thread correctly into the frame of the stand, it kept wanting to bind up. Luckily I have thread chasing tools so was able to clean them up myself and take care of it. Not a big deal, but if you didn't have the right tools you would have to try and force it and potentially strip the threads. 2. Tube tires are still kind of a pain. Maybe there's a certain method I still need to learn, but after you put on the first bead, you need to fight the tube around the duck head before putting on the second bead. On one tire with a stubborn sidewall, I actually had to unbolt the duck head to make room for the tube and reattach it before continuing. I feel like this part of the design could be improved if you were to do a lot of tubed tires. Overall I would still enthusiastically recommend. The tubeless tires I've done were a breeze. Tubed with a little creative thinking still weren't much of a problem. Still need to use some muscle but still way easier than by using spoons.
BMW Shaft Drive Type Adapter for Rabaconda Street
Store owner replied: Hello and thank you for your review. Here is a video link showing a tire change with a tubed tire that I think you will find helpful. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r0_FTR8nk0I Please also let me know if you need a warranty replacement Spindle. I can be contacted at support@reabaconda.com Thank you and happy tire changing!
Perfect fit
I haven’t really used the unit yet. I expect two in a few weeks. I like the way it’s built and I have no doubt it’s gonna be far easier to use it than to just use spoons I appreciate the design and the ergonomics of use.
I used this to change the tires on My R1200RS. Due to the raised lettering on the Wheel, the adapter would not quite fit flush. I noticed when the duck head wouldn't quite line up on certain sides of the wheel. Luckily I had another adapter that I had purchased years ago that fit. This is the only problem that I've had with the Rabaconda. Everything else is smooth. Best tire tool ever.
Good quality
Very well made!
Fits well / works well 👍🏼
It is great
Very well constructed!
Fit perfect solid build
If you are a BMW rider you both want and need this solidly built piece of kit
Great service at Sturgis. Well, great product and service overall.
Awesome item thank you
Instructions were rather vague. Once I figured out how to use it, no problem mounting or balancing the tires.
So far, my Rabiconda tire changer has been a lifesaver. I love it! I'm having a little trouble keeping the duckhead on the rim when reinstalling a tire but, I'll figure that out by watching some of the many tutorial videos.
Works as designed and essential if you have a BMW single swing arm
I haven’t used it yet, but the quality is excellent.
Makes changing tires on the K1600 GTLE and R1250RT a breeze.
seems very nice also
It did the trick for getting the rear wheel balanced. Well made adapter.
Fit perfectly on my 2014 R1200RT
Love the products
Worked great
Muy bien hecho
Quality piece
works great.
Haven’t tried the adapter for my BMW rear wheel but it will work well with my No pinch tire tool.
A must have for BMW R1250GS.
Every thing was perfect