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86129squids
Posted on Tuesday, February 23, 2016 - 02:46 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Hey all- post up your go-to peeps to order new MC tires... getting ready to re-shoe my '77 Beemer R75/7, with tubes, to roll to Suches soon!

Thanks!
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Pwnzor
Posted on Tuesday, February 23, 2016 - 03:14 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I've been using Amazon... free shipping on a lot of them.

What brand and sizes do you need? I'll see if I can get a deal with free shipping on my Prime membership.
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Hughlysses
Posted on Tuesday, February 23, 2016 - 03:17 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

+1 on Amazon. Seems like no single place has the best deal every time, so Amazon makes fining the best deal a lot simpler.
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Jcjohnson33
Posted on Tuesday, February 23, 2016 - 03:59 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I use Amazon a lot but I've always went through rockymountainatv.com for tires. Mostly because I live in California and by using them I get free shipping and pay no taxes.
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Kenk
Posted on Tuesday, February 23, 2016 - 04:05 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I got the Michelin Pilot Activ tires for my '77 R100RS. I see the proper sizes on amazon.com with free shipping.
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Crusty
Posted on Tuesday, February 23, 2016 - 04:24 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I just bought two Michelin Commander 2 tires for my Roadster from Dennis Kirk. They had the best price.
I usually buy from American Moto Tire, Competition Accessories or Dennis Kirk as they usually have the best deals I can find.
I've been avoiding Amazon ever since they started adding Mass. Sales Tax to my purchases.
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86129squids
Posted on Tuesday, February 23, 2016 - 10:06 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Got a Prime membership too. Gonna look into all suggestions...

Thanks all!
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Natexlh1000
Posted on Wednesday, February 24, 2016 - 07:51 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I've been doing Amazon too.
No complaints.
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Froggy
Posted on Wednesday, February 24, 2016 - 08:41 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I've been buying from Revzilla, if they are not the cheapest they will price match, but given how good their service is I don't mind spending a couple bucks more.
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Pwnzor
Posted on Wednesday, February 24, 2016 - 08:42 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

The thing I like best about using Amazon prime is, they pay shipping in both directions if for some reason I need to send them back.
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Xbimmer
Posted on Wednesday, February 24, 2016 - 09:43 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Jake Wilson in Utah mostly. Good prices, shipping quick, good CS. And I like Utah.
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Xbimmer
Posted on Wednesday, February 24, 2016 - 09:44 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Squids, gotta pic of that /7?
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Fast1075
Posted on Wednesday, February 24, 2016 - 10:47 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I have also used American Moto Tire. Awesome service.
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Teeps
Posted on Wednesday, February 24, 2016 - 11:06 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

In no order of preference:
M/C Superstore
M/C Accessory Warehouse
Ridenow Online
PowerSports Superstore

Or, any new player that has the lowest price to my door.
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Arcticktm
Posted on Wednesday, February 24, 2016 - 01:02 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Here's a throwback idea: a local dealer.

I don't want the hassle of mounting street tires when my local shop will do it for $20-$25.
So, I finally asked them how close they can come to my best researched internet to-my-door price, since I had to take the wheel to them to mount anyway.
They have been able to match or come close enough to internet price each time I have done this over the past couple years.
I just did this on a Michelin Pilot for the Buell front, and a Conti TKC70 rear for the KTM. They beat the internet price on the Michelin (it was a non-current model and they had it in stock). They were just a few dollars more on the TKC70, but it saved me time, as they can get Parts Unlimited stuff often the same day (or next) due to our location right near their warehouse.

Just something to think about. Let your local dealer make the decision if he wants your business badly enough or not.
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Noone1569
Posted on Wednesday, February 24, 2016 - 01:11 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

www.americanmototire.com

Ran by a couple brothers, good guys there. Always arrive super fast, and generally the lowest prices
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86129squids
Posted on Wednesday, February 24, 2016 - 01:44 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Tim- I've already gotten a quote from my good friends down the road, local, who run Dual Sport Touring... I go to them first because they KNOW their stuff, are very thorough, and are just good peeps. My friend Megan was very up-front that her price may not come close to online stores, and she said no harm no foul if I went that way.

Thanks all for the tips... the Beemer goes to Vern's this Sunday to have the fairing done, then my mechanic for a tuneup and tires, then... Suches!
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86129squids
Posted on Thursday, March 03, 2016 - 03:12 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Looks like prices have plateau'ed on the tires I need/want, whether it's Amazon or anyone. I'm gonna blow about $215 for tires and tubes if I go Avon, or more if I go Metzeler, which I used on my old R65.

Dang price of gas is going up quick though! "Summer blend" was blamed in a piece I read recently... to that.
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Crusty
Posted on Thursday, March 03, 2016 - 03:43 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Yeah; and next fall, the price will go up because they'll have to switch to "Winter blend". They pull that crap nearly every year.
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Greg_e
Posted on Thursday, March 03, 2016 - 04:13 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I have decided to just go to a local independent shop, the price after install is the same as buying on the internet and then having them install it if I bring them the wheel. http://microbore-inc.com/

Unless you are installing and balancing yourself, hopefully you have a similar shop near you.
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