05-24-2018, 05:52 AM
(05-24-2018, 04:41 AM)2017EX_imp Wrote: You are welcome. Is the reason for a new tire on a new bike, a puncture ( you did not post the reason )? If it is a puncture, and the tire is otherwise intact in good shape, then maybe having the dealer just install a new inner tube might be a solution, since what maintains air pressure is the tube not the tire. I am not a tubed tire expert, and do not know if there might be some reason that the tire would need to be patched IN ADDITION to a new inner tube. The $23 for a new tube is peace of mind whether the end result is just a new tube, or a new tube AND a new tire.
A different tire brand or model option other than OEM, generally means replacing both front and rear tires to get matching tread for smooth ride, a more expensive and less desirable option.
I dont know what your mechanical experience, and tools level is, or whether you know about this option, but if confident in those areas you can save a bunch of time and expense by removing and taking just the wheel and tire assembly to the dealer for the new tire and/or tube.
Most of us would probably like to know how this turns out, so please post the end result. I hope Babbits comes through for you.
I ordered the tire the minute I received your reply.As it is the oem tire it will match the front.It was a nail puncture on the shoulder of the tire so I wanted a new tire.Thankfully this bike has a center stand unlike most bikes of today so I removed the wheel and took it to the dealer however I had no idea that replacement tires for the bike do not seem to exist,like you I hope this changes as the Dunlops that are on it are not the best.Anyway the new tire is scheduled to arrive on June 5th in time for my son and I to go on a trip to Gaspe Quebec.Again thanks and happy riding this summer.