Massey Student/Market Research - Manual Tyre Changer

[masseyPDstudent]

Hi there,

I am a student from Massey University working on a new product development project as part of my final year of study. I am investigating the market opportunity for a manually operated tyre changer that can be used on trail bikes. As part of market research I have developed a questionnaire that I would like to test run. If you have the time, please respond to the following 10 questions, they should not take long to answer. Also, if you have any suggestions for the product of this type or would like to be further involved please leave your contact details below. I will be running a focus group that I need a group of dirt-bike riders to attend...

Massey University Product Development
Questionnaire: Changing Motorcycle Tyres

1. How many motorcycles do you own?

2. Per year, how much would you spend on your motorcycle(s)? (not including fuel)

3. On average, how often do you change a tyre? if never, go to Q7

4. How long does it usually take you to change a tyre?

5. On a scale of 1 to 10, how difficult is it for you to change a tyre? (1= very easy 10=very hard)

6. What product(s) do you usually use to change a tyre? (describe your method or tyre changing)

7. Have you ever been injured in any way while changing tyres? (regardless of severity)

8. Have you ever damaged the rim or tube while changing a tyre?

9. Would you like to own a product that allowed you to change tyres quickly & easily?

10. If you were satisfied with the performance of the product, and it was offered at $299, would you consider buying it?

Thanks for participating, all input is much appreciated.

Regards

Peter Grylls
Massey University
027 249 0884

[ManDownUnder]

Hi there,

Massey University Product Development
Questionnaire: Changing Motorcycle Tyres

1. How many motorcycles do you own?
1

2. Per year, how much would you spend on your motorcycle(s)? (not including fuel)
$700

3. On average, how often do you change a tyre? if never, go to Q7

4. How long does it usually take you to change a tyre?

5. On a scale of 1 to 10, how difficult is it for you to change a tyre? (1= very easy 10=very hard)

6. What product(s) do you usually use to change a tyre? (describe your method or tyre changing)

7. Have you ever been injured in any way while changing tyres? (regardless of severity).
No - I don't do them myself at the mo

8. Have you ever damaged the rim or tube while changing a tyre?
No - I don't do them myself at the mo

9. Would you like to own a product that allowed you to change tyres quickly & easily?
Would certainly consider it but only if it also address the issue of balancing the wheel after the new tyre is on

10. If you were satisfied with the performance of the product, and it was offered at $299, would you consider buying it?
Possibly. That's about 7 or 8 tyre changes so it'd pay for itself for sure. Be nice to do it myself too

[Motu]

1)...8 at this present point in time.

2)...as little as possible,less than $500 anyway.

3)...when I want to,sometimes I only leave the tyre on for one ride.

4)...4 minutes.

5)...2,it's a dirty job.

6)...Corghi A 2001 S with motorcycle adapters.

7)...Come and look at my hands,35 years of damage.

8)...never,I'm a professional.

9)...for home use yes.

10)...after an inspection and trial,quite possibly.

[crashe]

Massey University Product Development
Questionnaire: Changing Motorcycle Tyres

1. How many motorcycles do you own? One - a cruiser m/bike

2. Per year, how much would you spend on your motorcycle(s)? (not including fuel) Only on general maintence stuff so hopefully never over $500

3. On average, how often do you change a tyre? if never, go to Q7 Once every 34,000 km

4. How long does it usually take you to change a tyre? Tyre shop does it

5. On a scale of 1 to 10, how difficult is it for you to change a tyre? (1= very easy 10=very hard) never done it on a m/bike

6. What product(s) do you usually use to change a tyre? (describe your method or tyre changing) never done it on a m/bike

7. Have you ever been injured in any way while changing tyres? (regardless of severity) nope

8. Have you ever damaged the rim or tube while changing a tyre? nope

9. Would you like to own a product that allowed you to change tyres quickly & easily? probably not

10. If you were satisfied with the performance of the product, and it was offered at $299, would you consider buying it? probably not


Good luck in your survey...
I've changed pushbike tyres heaps of times cos they are easy

[Flyingpony]

1. ... One

2. ... Least possible, expect this year to be $40 - exludes onroad costs + full-cover insurance.

3. ... Not yet because it's still running factory. Think rear is due in another 1-2 years.

4. ... Skipped to Q7

5. ... Skipped to Q7

6. ... Skipped to Q7

7. ... No

8. ... No

9. ... Maybe, could at least be handy to have in garage for fixing a puncture. But then again, I've never had a puncture.

10. ... No, too expensive. Product wouldn't pay for itself within 1 year, or in my case within the life of bike because tyres last 5-6 years. I'm also assuming this tool is just a bigger version used to fix bicycle tyres.

Does it balance the tyre?

Is it aimed for using for emergency field repairs, in that case, how heavy and bulky is it for carrying in tool bag under seat?

Could this tool also be used on car/4x4 tyres?

[bungbung]

1. How many motorcycles do you own?
2

2. Per year, how much would you spend on your motorcycle(s)? (not including fuel)
$1000

3. On average, how often do you change a tyre? if never, go to Q7
4/year

4. How long does it usually take you to change a tyre?
10min

5. On a scale of 1 to 10, how difficult is it for you to change a tyre? (1= very easy 10=very hard)
3

6. What product(s) do you usually use to change a tyre? (describe your method or tyre changing)
tyre levers, big rubber mallet

7. Have you ever been injured in any way while changing tyres? (regardless of severity)
no

8. Have you ever damaged the rim or tube while changing a tyre?
pinched tube with levers

9. Would you like to own a product that allowed you to change tyres quickly & easily?
yes
10. If you were satisfied with the performance of the product, and it was offered at $299, would you consider buying it?
no

[Ivan]

1. How many motorcycles do you own? 11

2. Per year, how much would you spend on your motorcycle(s)? (not including fuel)
13,000
3. On average, how often do you change a tyre? if never, go to Q7
1 a year
4. How long does it usually take you to change a tyre?
3 minutes
5. On a scale of 1 to 10, how difficult is it for you to change a tyre? (1= very easy 10=very hard)1

6. What product(s) do you usually use to change a tyre? (describe your method or tyre changing)Tyre Machine or Tyre Irons

7. Have you ever been injured in any way while changing tyres? (regardless of severity)Nah Bro

8. Have you ever damaged the rim or tube while changing a tyre?
Yep Bent one rim and popped my tube
9. Would you like to own a product that allowed you to change tyres quickly & easily?
Hell Yeah
10. If you were satisfied with the performance of the product, and it was offered at $299, would you consider buying it?

Yes

[clint640]

1. How many motorcycles do you own?

1

2. Per year, how much would you spend on your motorcycle(s)? (not including fuel)

$1500

3. On average, how often do you change a tyre? if never, go to Q7

once per year or less

4. How long does it usually take you to change a tyre?

30 min

5. On a scale of 1 to 10, how difficult is it for you to change a tyre? (1= very easy 10=very hard)

6

6. What product(s) do you usually use to change a tyre? (describe your method or tyre changing)

Break the bead with stand then Tyre levers & bike pump.

7. Have you ever been injured in any way while changing tyres? (regardless of severity)

No

8. Have you ever damaged the rim or tube while changing a tyre?

Yes

9. Would you like to own a product that allowed you to change tyres quickly & easily?

Yes

10. If you were satisfied with the performance of the product, and it was offered at $299, would you consider buying it?

No

Comments:

I usually only change tyres in the field to repair a puncture. Otherwise it only costs like $20 for both wheels at the shop & is not worth the hassle.

Will there be free beer at the focus group?

Any product trying to appeal to dirt bikers will have to be very light & small enough to be carried easily. It's simple to build a stand to make tyre changing easy at home so to be really useful your product would have to be extremely portable.

Cheers
Clint

[masseyPDstudent]

The product itself has not been developed yet, but we do have a few ideas in mind. Some constraints however 1. We are targeting the "off-road" market with possible other markets such as ATV's, or other vehicles with tubular tyres. 2. A wheel balancing product is a bit beyond the scope of this project.

Clint - This is what we are looking at. Portability will definately be considered. And yeah refreshments should be in budget! even if there not ill shout!
A question for you... How much would you pay for the product you are envisaging?

[Warren]

1. How many motorcycles do you own? 2 (but look after another)

2. Per year, how much would you spend on your motorcycle(s)? $300

3. On average, how often do you change a tyre? 1.5 per year

4. How long does it usually take you to change a tyre? 40mins

5. On a scale of 1 to 10, how difficult is it for you to change a tyre? (1= very easy 10=very hard) 7

6. What product(s) do you usually use to change a tyre? (describe your method or tyre changing) Blood, Sweat, Tears, bicycle tyre thing +screwdrivers

7. Have you ever been injured in any way while changing tyres? (regardless of severity) no

8. Have you ever damaged the rim or tube while changing a tyre? A few scratches

9. Would you like to own a product that allowed you to change tyres quickly & easily? No, I would normally take it to a shop if possible (especially with newer bikes)

10. If you were satisfied with the performance of the product, and it was offered at $299, would you consider buying it? No, I do not think it would pay itself with my little use and the garage is already too cluttered

Thanks for participating, all input is much appreciated.

no probs

[scott411]

1. How many motorcycles do you own?

personally 1

2. Per year, how much would you spend on your motorcycle(s)? (not including fuel)

$1-3000

3. On average, how often do you change a tyre? if never, go to Q7

every couple of months

4. How long does it usually take you to change a tyre?

10 minutes

5. On a scale of 1 to 10, how difficult is it for you to change a tyre? (1= very easy 10=very hard)

1st time 10, with practise 3

6. What product(s) do you usually use to change a tyre? (describe your method or tyre changing)

i have a tyre machine, but can do it by hand

7. Have you ever been injured in any way while changing tyres? (regardless of severity)

skinned knuckles early on in the peice

8. Have you ever damaged the rim or tube while changing a tyre?

yes, not lately

9. Would you like to own a product that allowed you to change tyres quickly & easily?

already do

10. If you were satisfied with the performance of the product, and it was offered at $299, would you consider buying it?

no, bit sceptical, have seen some machines like this, however never been a big fan

[Bert]

1. How many motorcycles do you own?
4.25

2. Per year, how much would you spend on your motorcycle(s)? (not including fuel)
I work on the 10% of my salary

3. On average, how often do you change a tyre? if never, go to Q7
6-7 sometime more, depends on mates bikes

4. How long does it usually take you to change a tyre?
5 mins --- nah more like 15-20

5. On a scale of 1 to 10, how difficult is it for you to change a tyre? (1= very easy 10=very hard)
2-3
6. What product(s) do you usually use to change a tyre? (describe your method or tyre changing)
tyre irons and rubber hammer and a special tool

7. Have you ever been injured in any way while changing tyres? (regardless of severity)
yep

8. Have you ever damaged the rim or tube while changing a tyre?
nope not that i'd admit it

9. Would you like to own a product that allowed you to change tyres quickly & easily?
maybe

10. If you were satisfied with the performance of the product, and it was offered at $299, would you consider buying it?
it would have to prove itself
Thanks for participating, all input is much appreciated.

[Motu]

9. Would you like to own a product that allowed you to change tyres quickly & easily?
Would certainly consider it but only if it also address the issue of balancing the wheel after the new tyre is on

A balancer is a completly different machine,a delicate and precision device....not something you'd ever want to combine with the rough and tumble world of getting a tyre on an off a rim.

[clint640]

The product itself has not been developed yet, but we do have a few ideas in mind. Some constraints however 1. We are targeting the "off-road" market with possible other markets such as ATV's, or other vehicles with tubular tyres. 2. A wheel balancing product is a bit beyond the scope of this project.

Clint - This is what we are looking at. Portability will definately be considered. And yeah refreshments should be in budget! even if there not ill shout!
A question for you... How much would you pay for the product you are envisaging?

I'd probably pay about $100 max, but as I've said I very rarely get a puncture & have to change a tyre. The local terrain is not often rocky & as I don't run rim locks I keep the pressures a bit higher that most which helps.
Given I hardly ever use the tyre levers I sometimes carry I certainly wouldn't be lining up to put anything bigger or heavier in my backpack. BUT If I was doing trail rides or enduro's on rocky ground most weekends & getting frequent flats then maybe $300 wouldn't look too bad.

Cheers
Clint

Cheers
Clint

[Motu]

I'm lucky to have a tyre machine the same as the bike shops use for my own personal use,but I'm not always going to have it....and I find it embarassing to take a wheel into a bike shop so they can fit it,a job I am capable of doing myself thank you.I am capable with levers,but would like to have a better system for home use,and for when I no longer have a machine at my disposal.I change my tyres on a whim,and at times I've just gone down the road,come back and changed them again....I can waste a bit of my own time there,time that could be better spent with a cold beer....