Well the HarborFreight tire changer is on sale for $80.00 total so a riding friend and I will split the cost since we are both changing our tires before the riding season starts.
Here is another link describing in DETAIL with hints on how to use the equipment.
Tire Change Details w/photos *Note: the harborfreight is one interesting store. I visited one in Cincinnati and I have never seen so many tools/gadgets. I can see myself spending some serious $$$ there.