Baby got new shoes

flavor · 11-01-2008, 04:33 PM

Had the cobra's put on the '07 Nomad yesterday. From the first turn I noticed an unbelievable difference in handling. Went to the 180/70's in the rear. Had Metlers and elites on different bikes but at this point I'm going to have to say these could be the best tires I've had for any of my motorcycles. The bike felt like you could throw it into turns like my old st1100.

I read a number of months ago about the difference between the stock stones and new tires (metzlers) made him realize that his riding skills weren't as bad as he had thought. He was talking about having trouble keeping his intended lines etc. and when he got the new tires it was like a new bike and was amazed at the difference. I'm there with him now. Again, totally amazed. Don't know about wet weather yet.

Thanks Mac. The right side swingarm bearing was dry. U-joint OK driveshaft splines lubed. Didn't have them do the needle bearings in the shocks yet.

VulcanE · 11-01-2008, 08:15 PM

Them new Cobras are nice ain't they. They hold great on wet pavement. the only other bike I know of that rides as good as a Nad with the Cobras, may be a Goldwing. I am very impressed with the Cobras, I do like'em a whole lot better than the last 2 sets of Metzelers I had.

flavor · 11-02-2008, 08:08 AM

Vulcan E:

I am amazed. Maybe it has to do with the fact they have 5 ply sidewalls.

nomad561 · 11-03-2008, 06:13 PM

I'm looking at a set for my Nomad.
Thanks for the review.

topcat59 · 11-05-2008, 03:25 PM

anybody have an idea on the cost to mount these? assuming that I would not remove the tires/rims from the bike..
any help is appreciated... I was estimating $50 per tire..

thanks
Tom

phenrichs · 11-05-2008, 05:16 PM

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Originally Posted by topcat59

anybody have an idea on the cost to mount these? assuming that I would not remove the tires/rims from the bike..
any help is appreciated... I was estimating $50 per tire..

thanks
Tom

That sounds about right. All the shops in my area told me $100 if I bring in the whole bike.

redjay · 11-06-2008, 07:23 PM

Hi, I pay $20 (Canadian +tax) per tire to have them installed and balanced if I take the wheel off the bike.

rewindgy · 12-11-2008, 03:42 PM

As the new 1700's all come with 130/90 - 16 front tires anyone tried that on the 1500 / 1600 Nomad? Wonder if that would help with the headshake? Stealer has put new steering head bearings in / re-torqued twice and check rear swingarm - shake is still there. Second new tire on front ( no change). Wonder if the skinnier front would make a difference?

cactusjack · 12-11-2008, 03:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by topcat59

anybody have an idea on the cost to mount these? assuming that I would not remove the tires/rims from the bike..
any help is appreciated... I was estimating $50 per tire..

thanks
Tom

That's pretty much the going rate. I was sick the last time I needed tires so I went to the dealer and had them installed. I didn't care what it cost. I do now. I'll be buying a new set soon and will at least remove the wheels myself if not install the tires myself and balance with Dyna Beads.

**Top Cat** · 12-11-2008, 10:59 PM

I had the local independent shop put my Cobra on the back. I bought the tire online and took the bike to him with the tire. He charged me $50 to install it. Worth it to me.
This coming spring I will have a Cobra put on the front. I like them.

**schoeney** · 12-12-2008, 02:01 AM

My dealer charges $35 per tire....you don't need to take the wheel...bring in the whole bike. You don't even need to buy the tire there...kind of weird.

I also heard Cycle Gear only charges $20 if you buy the tires through them but you have to take wheel off + on the bike yourself.

cactusjack · 12-12-2008, 09:55 AM

I will be watching this closely. I am considering Cobras for my next set.

nomad561 · 12-12-2008, 10:00 AM

I had my rear tire installed at the dealer.Sign said $60 for rear.Dropped it off but when I picked it up they said it was going to be more because they had to remove the bags.
Total was $129 and some change. I told them that I would take the bags off for $70.
Needless to say,I'm looking for a new shop or I'm going to accessorize my garage.

rhunt4 · 12-12-2008, 10:25 AM

The dealer in Vonor Tn charged me 315. To put on the rear last aug, He did furnish the elite 3 needless to say that is the last I will be trading with him.

**Top Cat** · 12-12-2008, 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Wandering Nomad "Darksider"

I had my rear tire installed at the dealer.Sign said $60 for rear.Dropped it off but when I picked it up they said it was going to be more because they had to remove the bags.
Total was $129 and some change. I told them that I would take the bags off for $70.
Needless to say,I'm looking for a new shop or I'm going to accessorize my garage.

I took the bags of mine just so I knew they wouldn't get scratched.

11-01-2008, 04:33 PM	#1
flavor Sr. Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: RI Posts: 1,352	Baby got new shoes Had the cobra's put on the '07 Nomad yesterday. From the first turn I noticed an unbelievable difference in handling. Went to the 180/70's in the rear. Had Metlers and elites on different bikes but at this point I'm going to have to say these could be the best tires I've had for any of my motorcycles. The bike felt like you could throw it into turns like my old st1100. I read a number of months ago about the difference between the stock stones and new tires (metzlers) made him realize that his riding skills weren't as bad as he had thought. He was talking about having trouble keeping his intended lines etc. and when he got the new tires it was like a new bike and was amazed at the difference. I'm there with him now. Again, totally amazed. Don't know about wet weather yet. Thanks Mac. The right side swingarm bearing was dry. U-joint OK driveshaft splines lubed. Didn't have them do the needle bearings in the shocks yet. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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11-01-2008, 08:15 PM	#2
VulcanE Sr. Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Cartersville, Georgia Posts: 4,838	Baby got new shoes Them new Cobras are nice ain't they. They hold great on wet pavement. the only other bike I know of that rides as good as a Nad with the Cobras, may be a Goldwing. I am very impressed with the Cobras, I do like'em a whole lot better than the last 2 sets of Metzelers I had. __________________ Cliff "VulcanE" Evans 2005 Blue & Silver 1600 Nomad VBA # 320 VROC # 20381
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11-02-2008, 08:08 AM	#3
flavor Sr. Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: RI Posts: 1,352	Baby got new shoes Vulcan E: I am amazed. Maybe it has to do with the fact they have 5 ply sidewalls.
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11-03-2008, 06:13 PM	#4
nomad561 Sr. Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Pasco , Wa Posts: 1,445	Baby got new shoes I'm looking at a set for my Nomad. Thanks for the review.
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11-05-2008, 03:25 PM	#5
topcat59 Jr. Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Staten Island, NY Posts: 19	Baby got new shoes anybody have an idea on the cost to mount these? assuming that I would not remove the tires/rims from the bike.. any help is appreciated... I was estimating $50 per tire.. thanks Tom Login or Register to Remove Ads
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11-06-2008, 07:23 PM	#7
redjay Top Contributor Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ontario Posts: 7,016	Baby got new shoes Hi, I pay $20 (Canadian +tax) per tire to have them installed and balanced if I take the wheel off the bike.
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12-11-2008, 03:42 PM	#8
rewindgy Advanced Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada Posts: 959	Baby got new shoes As the new 1700's all come with 130/90 - 16 front tires anyone tried that on the 1500 / 1600 Nomad? Wonder if that would help with the headshake? Stealer has put new steering head bearings in / re-torqued twice and check rear swingarm - shake is still there. Second new tire on front ( no change). Wonder if the skinnier front would make a difference?
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12-11-2008, 10:59 PM	#10
Top Cat Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Peoples Republic of New York State Posts: 15,154	Baby got new shoes I had the local independent shop put my Cobra on the back. I bought the tire online and took the bike to him with the tire. He charged me $50 to install it. Worth it to me. This coming spring I will have a Cobra put on the front. I like them. __________________ Tim "TC" Conley VBA #9 2011 Victory Kingpin mine 2013 Victory Boardwalk -hers [LEFT][COLOR=#000000] [SIZE=4]
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12-12-2008, 02:01 AM	#11
schoeney Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: NW Region Posts: 5,222	Baby got new shoes My dealer charges $35 per tire....you don't need to take the wheel...bring in the whole bike. You don't even need to buy the tire there...kind of weird. I also heard Cycle Gear only charges $20 if you buy the tires through them but you have to take wheel off + on the bike yourself. __________________ VBA #659 2003 Nomad 1500 (Gone but never forgotten) 2005 Honda ST1300 - Sweet and still kickin 2006 Honda Goldwing - Best Boat in the Marina
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12-12-2008, 09:55 AM	#12
cactusjack Mega-Contributor Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever! Posts: 21,926	Baby got new shoes I will be watching this closely. I am considering Cobras for my next set. __________________ Scott "Cactusjack" Hanks VBA #00105 H.O.G. #4250060 2011 H-D Ultra Limited 103ci :: 2011 HD Electra Glide Ultra Limited w/Stage 1 :: Rallies: Mesquite '08\|Custer '09\|Cortez '10\|Crescent City '11\|Kanab '12\|Antlers '12\|Estes Park '13\|Antlers '13\|Orofino '14\|The Dalles '17
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12-12-2008, 10:00 AM	#13
nomad561 Sr. Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Pasco , Wa Posts: 1,445	Baby got new shoes I had my rear tire installed at the dealer.Sign said $60 for rear.Dropped it off but when I picked it up they said it was going to be more because they had to remove the bags. Total was $129 and some change. I told them that I would take the bags off for $70. Needless to say,I'm looking for a new shop or I'm going to accessorize my garage.
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12-12-2008, 10:25 AM	#14
rhunt4 Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Maryville Tn Posts: 489	Baby got new shoes The dealer in Vonor Tn charged me 315. To put on the rear last aug, He did furnish the elite 3 needless to say that is the last I will be trading with him. __________________ Ronald C Hunt:\Users\cat\Pictures\goldwing 1.jpg
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