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Xbmacon
| | Posted on Wednesday, June 03, 2009 - 06:28 am: | 
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My bike came (to me) with a 190/55/17 on it, so it will fit and rode really well. I wouldnt have put it on there myself because, as Froggy says, its not designed for it.
I dont think you can go wrong going 190/50.
I have an independant shop that knows Harley well but works on all bikes do most of my maintenance. Maybe try to find one of those around you. |
Ravensmith22
| | Posted on Wednesday, June 03, 2009 - 08:29 am: |
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Jake, if you want to take a look at my Stradas, I'm in Saint Paul. Just send me a note and we could get together.
I might be at First Thursday tomorrow, we could meet there, also.
I also know someone who will sometimes (when he can) change tires for beer.
(Message edited by ravensmith22 on June 03, 2009) |
Jakecheez
| | Posted on Wednesday, June 03, 2009 - 10:41 am: |
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Mount tires for beer? Awsome!! I'm actually out of town working untill next Tuesday. Maybe we can hook up next week sometime? |
Ravensmith22
| | Posted on Wednesday, June 03, 2009 - 11:14 am: |
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Sure, let me know. |
Redbuelljunkie
| | Posted on Wednesday, June 03, 2009 - 11:23 am: |
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Not a single dealership I have worked for would install tires not purchased from them. It has absolutely nothing to do not wanting a customer's business- it's about liability.
Many people do not grasp the amount of liability businesses have- especially when it comes to motor vehicles. The world of personal injury law makes The Twilight Zone seem tame. My brother (an attorney) told me years ago that the important thing to remember is there is no connection between justice and the law. That seemed totally ridiculous to me until I experienced it myself, and I now understand that he was right.
A dealer who installs tires will be held responsible if a tire fails- even if it's a defective tire. When a failure causes injury, things get nasty very quickly. If the tire was purchased from a distributor by the dealer, then the dealer has direct recourse through the distributor, and indirect recourse from the manufacturer. In a worst-case scenario (lawsuits filed), the dealer would be the "little fish" when considering who has the biggest bank to go after.
If a dealer installs tires brought in by a customer who bought them from "Fred's Discount Internet Tire Company", and they fail- who do you think the personal injury lawyer is going after? A dealership must do everything possible to limit their liability, and not having control over or recourse for products they install is too big of chance to take. After seeing how the legal world really works, I do not blame dealerships one bit for not installing tires that they have no control over. |
Dlwilson
| | Posted on Wednesday, June 03, 2009 - 12:53 pm: |
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Cycle Gear will install tires for you. They did a set for me last weekend that I bought off the internet. They've done this for me five or six times. It's $20/tire. I've also used a local independent shop (that only works on Harleys). |
Jakecheez
| | Posted on Wednesday, June 03, 2009 - 01:45 pm: |
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Agh!! Redbulljunkie- so that all makes sense. That also explained why the dealership charges $100 more for the same tire as the local shop down the street. They need to pay their attorneys.
Found Moto Primo in Lakeville, MN. They will mount balance for $100. That's what I was lookin for. Twin City Harley doesn't even work on Buells anymore and St. Paul Harley charges $240 to mount and balance on top of the already overpriced parts. Wow- when did Harley become a rich man only company?
Raven- thanks for the offer, but I'll go with MotoPrimo, ya know, I don't want my lawyers to sue your buddy for a case of beer if the tire blows up on me!
That was a joke-
Anyways, we should go ride sometime. Bush lake road is sick! Good twisties up hill and downhill.
Bought the PR2's 190 rear. Got em both for $334.
Thanks everyone! |
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