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Old 01-26-2012, 09:51 PM   #166
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Look for the private and/or custom shops. The "word" is out with the Name Brands, "Don't give them what they want, give them what WE sell". They might get the hint if we all go elsewhere.

P.S. I've already dropped several $$$ @ North Valley Kawasaki in Phoenix. I'm in the market for a new wrench after finding they won't service Darksiders.
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Old 01-26-2012, 10:39 PM   #167
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I am having trouble finding a shop in Tucson to do the work. Any suggestion? another forum lists Firestone @ Tucson Mall, but they no longer will wok on MC wheels.
I just found one in my neighborhood (Glendale) that does em without question and very inexpensively.

Like Mark said, look for the small mom and pop (non-brand) tire shops. If you can find one that sells, mounts and balances used tires only (that's what I did) would probably be your best bet.
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Old 01-27-2012, 10:38 PM   #168
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As of 5:47 PM, I am the owner of a new Bridgestone Potenza G019 Grid 195/55R-16. And I have found a place to mount it. Now I just have to pull the rear wheel. Looking at it sitting in the living room, it is hard to believe it will fit. See ya on the DARKSIDE very soon.
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Old 01-27-2012, 10:54 PM   #169
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I just picked my mine up too about 4hrs a go. I am going to try and mount it my self! I compared my 195/55 to 195/65 and Mark is right on how much smaller the 195/55 is! Just have to ride a lot faster than what the speedo says!!
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Old 01-27-2012, 11:34 PM   #170
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I would like to mount mine on my own, but I don't know how to get the old one off. I guess I could go buy a set of spoons. I have all the straps I need to get the new one on but no compressor and there is no way in hell I can pump my bike pump fast enough to get it to seat. So I am just going to take it in.
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Old 01-28-2012, 12:00 AM   #171
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I would like to mount mine on my own, but I don't know how to get the old one off. I guess I could go buy a set of spoons. I have all the straps I need to get the new one on but no compressor and there is no way in hell I can pump my bike pump fast enough to get it to seat. So I am just going to take it in.
Might want to check the forum first and then make the call next time. Phoenix is less than 2 1/2 hours from Tucson. Have compressor, will travel. Just sayin'. Sounds like a good excuse for a ride to me.
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I use a Vredestien light duty truck tire, 175/75/16. I have pushed it so far as to scrape boards, I have ridden the Dragon and my tire still has the molding nipples on the side of the tread. So that tells you that i'm not riding on the side of my tire in turns. so my contact width is not the edge of tire. It amazes me how some people can come to conclusions without do some do diligence. I went with the 175 cause (and this is my opinion) it was a little wider than stock and I felt that I would not have to put as much effort in to pushing the bike over thru a corner, as say a 195 or a 205. I maybe wrong in this assumption but I'm very happy with the tire and I have 8000 miles on it and it doesn't even look worn.
 
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185/75/16 2 inches taller than stock puts the speedometer almost a right on the money
Got this size tire (Continental Vanco-8) comiing in a couple days! I am taking the 195/55/16 back since it is a low profile tire and is a lot smaller than the stock, height wise.Thanks for your help Brad.
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Glad i could help. You'll be surprised at the difference in gearing.... You'll do a lot more downshifting going up grades because 5th is higher... Take it easy in the beginning for about 500 miles then try 28lbs... Mine handles perfect and the tread is wearing (hardly) very flat and even.
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Old 01-31-2012, 05:29 PM   #175
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Might want to check the forum first and then make the call next time. Phoenix is less than 2 1/2 hours from Tucson. Have compressor, will travel. Just sayin'. Sounds like a good excuse for a ride to me.
Well my friend, my planed swap date is Feb. 3rd. If you want to come down and give me a hand I will have of your choice waiting. If you would like me to come up there, i will pick-up of your choice on the way. down side to working here is I am on dirt. Nice level, solid dirt, but dirt all the same. Let me know.
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Old 01-31-2012, 07:57 PM   #176
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Well, I was wishing I had a CT today, or maybe even an AT truck tire LOL. Yes, I was literally stuck in the mud...well a very soft yard anyway. Left a 20 foot 1-2 inch trench (mud half way up rear tire) before hitting more solid ground
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