*Cough* *choke* you want to charge HOW MUCH? - Page 2

gman47 · 08-05-2011, 06:29 PM

I went through the same exercise pricing tires, me removing/ reinstalling the wheels, driving to my local shop, my time, drive time, fuel, etc. I decided to drive the bike in and let my dealer remove, mount and balance, reinstall. It was an extra $50, got a warranty and was in and out in 40 minutes.

Well worth it and oh, by the way, they did a quick detail!!!!!!!

**ringadingh** · 08-05-2011, 06:58 PM

I got my tire irons at Princess auto for about $4.00 each they work well.
It must the big oil feild paychecks there that have businesess jacking up the prices.

jandreu · 08-05-2011, 07:14 PM

Check out the tire changing with no tools video in the tech section. I'm changing mine next week and plan to try this.

cantridenuf · 08-05-2011, 08:38 PM

When I wanted a car tire mounted I called a small two man shop that specializes in metric bikes. He said "no problem - I'll mount anything.". He mounted and balanced my car tire for twenty bucks.

Hopefully you have some options available. Most small independent guys really value your business and will treat you like gold.

The next time I need a new helmet or some accessory I'll remember that those guys treated me right and I'll throw them my business - even if it means paying a higher price than Motorcycle Superstore.

Enjoy that car tire.

hammer · 08-06-2011, 12:38 AM

Hard to believe a shop would quote you that. A company called Azzkicker Customs did mine for $30 off the bike.

racinfan101 · 08-06-2011, 08:08 AM

Now just bend over you might enjoy it! Lol crazy amount 75 per tire!

**Jared** · 08-06-2011, 09:25 AM

My local motorcycle shop charges $28/tire. Local car tire and brake shop charges me $10/tire.

blackdogbrian · 08-06-2011, 05:58 PM

yellow - I know, that's why it hurt so bad to pay this much.
But it was one of those things where I didn't realize how much they were going to take me for till I needed them (and I couldn't wait for shipping)

So.... this am I got together with steve and for the cost of a good bottle of cdn rye and a 6 pack of working pops - we gotRdone!
both front and rear (darkside) tires are on the rims.
Tomorrow I might get a chance to put the rims back on and take it for a test ride!

This rea

Bdog · 08-06-2011, 07:30 PM

Brian..I went to Alberta Cycle..got the best deal on a tire and charged me 35 to mount and balance. Although I had to drop it off and come back 4 hrs. later...John

nomad72 · 08-07-2011, 07:49 AM

Wow. I doubt I would ever call that garage or sent my friends again.

deacon · 08-07-2011, 09:02 PM

Some folks use BB's instead of dyna-beads, they put them in before they mount the tire.

08-05-2011, 06:29 PM	#16
gman47 Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Elk Grove, Ca. Posts: 187	Cough choke you want to charge HOW MUCH? I went through the same exercise pricing tires, me removing/ reinstalling the wheels, driving to my local shop, my time, drive time, fuel, etc. I decided to drive the bike in and let my dealer remove, mount and balance, reinstall. It was an extra $50, got a warranty and was in and out in 40 minutes. Well worth it and oh, by the way, they did a quick detail!!!!!!! __________________ When you come to the fork in the road ..... take it! Login or Register to Remove Ads
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08-05-2011, 06:58 PM	#17
ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	Cough choke you want to charge HOW MUCH? I got my tire irons at Princess auto for about $4.00 each they work well. It must the big oil feild paychecks there that have businesess jacking up the prices. __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951
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08-05-2011, 07:14 PM	#18
jandreu Sr. Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Makawao, Hawaii Posts: 1,409	Cough choke you want to charge HOW MUCH? Check out the tire changing with no tools video in the tech section. I'm changing mine next week and plan to try this. __________________ James Andreu '07 1600 Red/Silver VBA Member #1356 jandreu@hawaiiantel.net
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08-05-2011, 08:38 PM	#19
cantridenuf Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Bend, Oregon Posts: 258	Cough choke you want to charge HOW MUCH? When I wanted a car tire mounted I called a small two man shop that specializes in metric bikes. He said "no problem - I'll mount anything.". He mounted and balanced my car tire for twenty bucks. Hopefully you have some options available. Most small independent guys really value your business and will treat you like gold. The next time I need a new helmet or some accessory I'll remember that those guys treated me right and I'll throw them my business - even if it means paying a higher price than Motorcycle Superstore. Enjoy that car tire.
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08-06-2011, 12:38 AM	#20
hammer Sr. Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 1,329	Cough choke you want to charge HOW MUCH? Hard to believe a shop would quote you that. A company called Azzkicker Customs did mine for $30 off the bike. __________________ Hammer aka CrocHammer KawaNow#00988, VROC#26389, VR#2202 Abbotsford, BC, Canada 2006 Black Nomad Login or Register to Remove Ads
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08-06-2011, 08:08 AM	#21
racinfan101 Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Lewistown IL Posts: 301	Cough choke you want to charge HOW MUCH? Now just bend over you might enjoy it! Lol crazy amount 75 per tire! __________________ Randy aka racinfan101 VBA #01806 Central IL Vulcan Riders
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08-06-2011, 09:25 AM	#22
Jared Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Greeley, Colorado Posts: 6,772	Cough choke you want to charge HOW MUCH? My local motorcycle shop charges $28/tire. Local car tire and brake shop charges me $10/tire. __________________ Jared VBA #1051 (Former President)
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08-06-2011, 05:58 PM	#23
blackdogbrian Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Edmonton Canada Posts: 384	Cough choke you want to charge HOW MUCH? yellow - I know, that's why it hurt so bad to pay this much. But it was one of those things where I didn't realize how much they were going to take me for till I needed them (and I couldn't wait for shipping) So.... this am I got together with steve and for the cost of a good bottle of cdn rye and a 6 pack of working pops - we gotRdone! both front and rear (darkside) tires are on the rims. Tomorrow I might get a chance to put the rims back on and take it for a test ride! This rea __________________ Cheers, Brian 2004 1500fi - Blue and Grey Ultra Nomad - In progress CMC#12065 - Edmonton
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08-06-2011, 07:30 PM	#24
Bdog Sr. Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Ft. Mcmurray Ab. Posts: 1,447	Cough choke you want to charge HOW MUCH? Brian..I went to Alberta Cycle..got the best deal on a tire and charged me 35 to mount and balance. Although I had to drop it off and come back 4 hrs. later...John __________________
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08-07-2011, 07:49 AM	#25
nomad72 Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Concord, NH Posts: 122	Cough choke you want to charge HOW MUCH? Wow. I doubt I would ever call that garage or sent my friends again.
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08-07-2011, 09:02 PM	#26
deacon Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Spencorport, NY Posts: 325	Cough choke you want to charge HOW MUCH? Some folks use BB's instead of dyna-beads, they put them in before they mount the tire.
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