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(03-31-2016, 03:31 PM)kmoney_imp Wrote: (03-31-2016, 02:00 PM)DaSwami_imp Wrote: Are you guys changing out your own tires? Would love to order online but local dealers cop an attitude and charge way more for mounting and balance if you bring tires in rather than if you bought the tires "there".
I've never really got why dealers and brick and mortar stores don't just do free installation (or at least free installation if you bring them the wheel removed from the bike) as an enticement for you to buy tires from them. All the dealers around here charge the same $30 or so if even if you buy direct from them at a premium over online sites -- then they complain that no one supports their local motorcycle store.
Bent Bike in Seattle does this. You bring in the wheels loose and buy tires from them they provide free mounting and balancing.
Last time I went with an online order and installed the tires myself at a non-profit Washington State Motorcycle Association garage. They charged $20 each tire for you to use the NoMar tire changer and balance machines. They were also there to show you how to do it yourself and actually changed the first tire.
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(03-31-2016, 08:24 AM)Jim21680_imp Wrote: You should definitely consider the 160/110 combo, as you'll find many more options available. I did exactly what Bob mentioned above, with the Angel GTs.
Haven't ridden on them yet, but gosh do they look cool...
What size rear tire? Fits on with no issues?
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160/60R-18...fits with no issues. Several others have gone with this same size on the Michelin PR3, and others are available as well (Dunlop Roadsmart 2, Avon Storm 3D, etc).
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Thanks man!!
Front tire same as stock size?
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(03-31-2016, 09:14 PM)The ferret_imp Wrote: Birds, that is an incredible price to mount tires. My dealer is double that (off the bike)
I just ordered tires from my local dealer. Could have bought them a little cheaper online. I took my online prices in and the Parts Manager and I negotiated. They couldn't match the online price, but they came close enough for me.
My tire service takes 33,-€ for each single tire change. All I do is to order the tire and bring him the bike. The rest is done by him.
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(04-01-2016, 04:18 AM)DaSwami_imp Wrote: Thanks man!!
Front tire same as stock size?
I went with a 120 front PR3 and like it. I will replace with same when the time comes.
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(04-01-2016, 04:38 AM)DaSwami_imp Wrote: Steve,
120/?
120/70 ZR18 Revzilla has them. My dealer got them through their supplier.
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I like Bridgestone T-30 for the front, BT-54 on the rear. I usually shop around for price, had the best luck at Revzilla and Bike Bandit. Bike Bandit also gives an additional 10% off for AMA members. Shipping free at both.
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I stopped at a local Honda dealer today for a quote to change the rear on my CB, using a tire I bought elsewhere. Wheel on the bike, not loose, so more labor required. $110! I nearly fell over.
