New Tire

[justbrian]

Got the Metzler ME880 mounted for bought and mounted for 254.00 at the BMW shop here in town. the Kawa shop wanted close to 400 dollars. I don't know if its common for BMW shops to charge less but its worth shopping around.

[coloradontexas]

dropped mine off today at the honda shop. gonna be 500 for tires mounted front and back and oil change.

[dogdoc]

is that cheap/high??

Originally Posted by justbrian

Got the Metzler ME880 mounted for bought and mounted for 254.00 at the BMW shop here in town.

That included taking the wheel off the bike too? If so I'd say you got a real deal. They charged you less than $100 for tax & labor.

[radco]

I got my Metzlers for FRONT and REAR(Radial) installed and balanced for $348.50 OTD.AND he grease the Final Drive, Did a SAFTY check, as Im riding from Maine to Fla. soon,,,,I Used him since 04 on my Honda,for things I dont do....He used to RACE bike,does ALL Brands,,,,,and ALOT CHEAPER the my DEALER,PLUS is hes not some kid learning about MCs.........Rich ::)

[kawgirl]

I ordered my front tire from American Motorcycle Tire for $122 which included tax and shipping. I took it to Ron Ayers Motorsports and they installed it for $51 and some change out the door.

[watchman]

That's it my prices just went up big time. I have been doing tire changes and balancing for a case of Busch Light. That is if you bring me the tire and wheel, not taking it off the bike.

[justbrian]

Originally Posted by watchman

That's it my prices just went up big time. I have been doing tire changes and balancing for a case of Busch Light. That is if you bring me the tire and wheel, not taking it off the bike.

is that from a case of busch light to a case of budwiser

[macmac]

radco, Where in blueblazes was that place? You mean he took the bike whole and did all that?

[radco]

Originally Posted by macmac

radco, Where in blueblazes was that place? You mean he took the bike whole and did all that?

Mac,,
Phil is in NorthPort Maine.. ALL I did was pull my bags and dropped the bike off a day in advance, I left it for 2 days I was in no rush and it was raining all week....I usually leave it the night before and pick up the next day...... BUT yea he grease the Final Drive, did a LOOK over,checked the breaks,Pulled the Tires,Mounted and balanced and he reinstalled the tires.. I do about 13/17k a year on my bikes.I had 2 rears and 1 front on my Sabre,, just got the Nad and First set of Metzs.so in 4 years I got 3 Metz Rears and 2 fronts,He takes care of regular customers ..PLUS I gave him a Shop Manual for the Sabre and 1 for the Nomad,,,so the goodies I GAVE him SAVE me $$$ ::)..Too bad hes too far away from you... OFF thread, KEEP a eye open for my NH Get Together ,Sept/Oct..............Rich

[macmac]

Radco, Well you got a good deal for tires, parts, and labor... It might not be too far for me, but there is a few other things I like done when the rear end is down. What got me is that it will cost me that much for just parts, unless I run a car tire on the rear.

Currently I am weighing that option. I wasn't fot it at all before, but with so many reports I have become interested in the idea. Not only that, but I was looking hard at my dead stone today, and all worn out it has a similar profile to a car tire now.

I am sort of hoping we can meet up sometime in good weather, as I haven't forgotten about letting you see the Nomad modified somewhat. I see your headed to Fla, but why in summer of all times? That just proves yer a mad man.... I hope you get there do yer thing and get out.... I lived for 2 years in Fla and summer is hard on yanks....

[radco]

Mac,, Yea Phil gives me a GREAT DEAL. BASICLY what the Tire Retails for is his install price to me,,,BUT I do spend some $$$ there ... I ll let you know when I hit NH,,,,AND maybe you can hook up w/us for our end of year ride .. I go to Fla allmost Every Year, Used to do August,BUT the HEAT WOW ,, JUNE No too bad...ALSO I did get 50 MPG on 1 tank,real Mild style driving. so far avg arounf 42,,,am running 89 now to see what I get,,,See ya over the summer.......Rich