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Mckennaxb12r
Posted on Saturday, October 01, 2005 - 03:35 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Just would like to say, "thanks" to everyone who gave me advice regarding tires, prices and mounting costs. I purchased the michelin pilot powers for $228 and had them mounted on the bike for $75 per wheel at the local h.d./buell dealer. Inquired around first about mounting, balancing prices and here in chicago it's all @ around the same of $75 per wheel. The new tires are on and what a difference. Besides changing over to the pro-series exhaust and putting a steering damper on, this has to be some of the best well spent money on the bike so far. The bike's steering is lighter, more responsive and sticks to the pavement like glue. The stock dunlop 207's are crap! Just wanted to throw that bit of info out there. Thanks again badweb for the input.
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Nutsosane
Posted on Saturday, October 01, 2005 - 08:58 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

$75 bucks per wheel! The service writer had to have been wearing a ski mask. I love my dealer but they know when tire time comes I head to the local rice shop. I pay 25 per wheel ~ off the bike and I'm not happy about paying that much. You've got at least 3000 miles to do some secondary research, I suggest more legwork less phone work! I don't want to beat you up but come on you're a BUELLER figure it out. NUTS
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Dstrat1
Posted on Saturday, October 01, 2005 - 09:10 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Got my pilot powers at cycle gear, and they mount and balance for 14.95 per wheel..i will never go back to stubbs hardley davidson...in my opinion pilot powers are probably the best handling mod you can make to your buell......
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Tommy_k
Posted on Saturday, October 01, 2005 - 10:32 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

This is new to me having come off a Bandit 1200. The B12 comes stock with crap Macadams...and quite a few banditos said the best handling improvement they made was ditching the Macs in favor of some Dunlop 208's. So when I saw my Ss came with 208's I was very pleased. However, I've now heard XB riders saying that going to pilot powers or pirelli(diablos I think) make it even better...lighter turn in/more flickable? Is this the difference you're experiencing?? Thanks guys.
TK
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Fran_dog
Posted on Saturday, October 01, 2005 - 11:07 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Tommy_K: Yes.
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Lake_bueller
Posted on Saturday, October 01, 2005 - 11:13 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I have 3 words on tire changing....

DO IT YOURSELF

For a small investment (under $200), I bought a tire changer and static wheel balancer. With 3 bikes in the garage, it's was well worth the investment.
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Djkaplan
Posted on Saturday, October 01, 2005 - 12:04 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

$75 to R&R a wheel and mount and balance a new tire doesn't sound too outrageous, especially considering you brought your own new tires in. The local HD dealer will mount and balance tires for $25 if you bring your wheel off the bike - that's a screaming deal in these parts. Local independent shops charge $60 to mount a tire if you don't buy the tire from their shop - screw that.
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Rubberdown
Posted on Saturday, October 01, 2005 - 12:17 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Lake, could you list the tools and source for tire changing and balancing? Thanks.
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Blake
Posted on Saturday, October 01, 2005 - 05:41 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Please post all future threads like this in the applicable Knowledge Vault topic. We'll be moving this one there soon.

Thanks,

Blake

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