| Author | Message | ||
     Tstone |
Can you guys help me keep my dealer honest? My local dealer just quoted $300.00 dollars to replace the rear Dunlop on my 2006 Uly (tire = 200 + 100 to install). That's about what I expected, but can anybody confirm? | ||
| Bienhoabob |
You can do better than that. I purchased a D616 off the internet for $119.00 delivered to my door. I took off the rear wheel and brought it to my local HD/Buell dealer. They charged me $37.50 to mount and balance it. Total cost: $156.50 | ||
| Soloyosh |
Last time I purchased for Southwest Moto Tire. Got a set of 616s (front and rear)for $230. Took the wheels and tires to cycle gear and had them mount and balance them. Total for two tires was under $300. | ||
| Froggy |
I'd have to check, but I believe I paid about $400 for my dealer to change both my front and rear from duncraps to the pirelli's. Cost was about 300 for the rubber and about 100 for the labor | ||
| Teeps |
$200 is apparently MSRP: http://www.motosport.com/street/productDetail.php? prodId=504947 Google D616 and you should be able to find that tire delivered to your door for less than $125. I can't believe what shops are getting to change a tire, these days. A C-note to mount the tire is a bit much, IMO. Man, I'm so spoiled, having access to modern tire changing equipment. (Message edited by teeps on August 24, 2007) | ||
| Lorazepam |
You can change the tires using a 5 gallon bucket, and a set of spoons. Get the tire lubricant, and an applicator. You can break the bead using a short and long piece of 2by4. http://www.webbikeworld.com/t2/bead-breaker/motorc ycle-tire-bead-breaker.htm Most tires have a dot painted on them that matches up with the valve stem. Get the arrow in the correct direction, and that is about it. | ||
| Electraglider_1997 |
I just got a D616 from motosport.com for $119 delivered to my door. This was just before Sturgis. | ||
| Desmo900 |
I have not tried this but for $50 i gotta give it a try. http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem. taf?Itemnumber=34542 | ||
| Dynasport |
I bought an Avon Venom for my Dyna at an independent shop for $120 and they charged $50 to mount it including removing the wheel from the bike and putting it back on. I guess I got a decent deal. I thought I paid too much at the time. | ||
| Lorazepam |
dont forget to add the 50.00 for the motorcycle adapter | ||
| Froggy |
Ok i got my old bill here: Parts: Rear Scorpion $189.95 Front Scorpion $134.95 Labor: .5 hr each wheel at $97.50 an hour, so $97.50 Total was $455.71 after tax and shop fees and stuff. Perhaps next time ill do the front myself, but i lack the ability and tools to do the rear. | ||
| Geopatr |
I just paid $220.00 for a pair of Scorpions. Total was $250.00 delivered to Canada. Bought on line from MAW.  | ||
| Dr_greg |
I have not tried this but for $50 i gotta give it a try. http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem. taf?Itemnumber=3454 You need the motorcycle adapter (another $50) then you have to modify the "tabs" that hold the wheel. I've done all that and it works fine. You do have to remove the rear pulley, however. I'll post pics and details soon. | ||
| Kc69xlch |
i am definitely gonna try that bead breaker idea, looks like it should work just fine. i have some tire spoons that i bought from a harley dealer many years ago that work very well. they were cheap too, about 12 buck a piece if i remember correctly. they dont have an hd emblem on them and are not chrome that might explain the low price. | ||
| Teeps |
Lorazepam Posted on Friday, August 24, You can change the tires using a 5 gallon bucket, and a set of spoons. Get the tire lubricant, and an applicator. You can break the bead using a short and long piece of 2by4. Easier said than done; I have changed hundreds of standard profile tires that way. I would only attempt changing a low profile tire, on a bucket with irons, in an extreme emergency. | ||
| Dfishman |
I have the Harbour Freight changer with MC adapter.I only use it to break the bead.You have to remove the pulley to use it.(too much trouble)I then use tire irons & lube to change the tire.I just changed out to Pirelli Diablo Stradas.Front & rear $289 including tax & shipping at my local indy shop.I could have beat the price on the internet,but supporting a shop always benefits later.Do the job in under 1 hr. | ||
| Lorazepam |
Teeps, I have the harbor freight changer, and finally decided that the bucket is less hassle. I guess it is the cheapass in me that doesnt want to pay someone 50.00 to do something I can do in less than 20 minutes.  | ||
| Bigdaddy |
1 bucket, 3 spoons, 1 c-clamp to bust the bead (I use a 1/2 inch drill to spin it.) One hour to change 'em both out on the Uly and I'm slow, lack motivation, and I'm easily distracted -- did you see that shiny ball rolling by? | ||
| Sanchez |
I got a pair of Avon Storm ST's mounted and balanced on my rims for $280 at a local motorcycle tire shop here in the Atlanta area. This particular shop charges $35/tire on the bike or $15 if you just bring them the wheel. I'd avoid buying a Dunlop. You can do much better for the price. | ||
| Jk3campbell |
I use the harbor freight setup and made my own static balancer. I got the changer and the mc adapter for around $75 and they worked well for what it is. I've only changed the rear so far but I did it without removing the pulley. I smoothed off the wheel holding tabs with a file and wrapped em up with electrical tape and didn't leave a mark. Two tire spoons and some chunks of a milk jug to save the rims. I was paying about $30 a wheel if I took them off myself when I had the SV. First shop did a good job but went somewhere else another time and wound up a ton of weights on the rim and abunch of scratches. | ||
| Gtmg |
Sanchez how do you like the Storms some bad reports on one of the BMW sites | ||
| Sanchez |
I've been quite happy with the Storms. I haven't pushed them real hard yet because I haven't really worked my confidence back up since breaking my ankle, but so far they've been very solid. They don't have the head shake of the Dunlops, and they feel very confident on wet pavement. | ||
| Tstone |
Thanks all for the input. I ended up taking the wheel out to Donelson's in St Ann, MO. They charged me $168 - mounted. Check them out if you're in the St Louis area. I wish they sold Buell. www.donelsoncycles.com |
