Cost Of Tires?
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Jack Klarich
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Just had a new front tire put on at the local dealer, new tube and rim strip for free, mount balance out the door under 200 dollars, peace of mind:s Took less than 1 hour free coffee and popcorn at 6 pm on a Friday:s
I ended up changing out mine at just shy of 12K with 3/32 of tread left on the rear....the wear bars were not showing but I did not want to push them any more. Rear is pretty flat on the bottom making me push a bit harder to get her to lean into a corner. I ride highway alot so guess it is normal to get the flattening on the bottom. Probably could have got much more out of my front but I want a matched set and the stock michelin scorchers are big $$$$. I'll feel better with the matching set anyway. Dunlop K591s.....description says they are a sport touring tire rather than a basic cruising tire. I can't wait to get her picked up tonight and see how she handles.......but I know I have to wait a good 100 miles to scrun them in before pushing any turns.
I have typically purchased my tires and had them installed through the dealer. At no small expense! This time I will be Metzlers doing the work myself probably saving around $130... Haven't purchased the front tire yet because I want to go with a 23 front instead of the 21 in OEM on the front (still ok rubber and haven't worked out the logistics yet). Anyway the rear (ME880 170 60R 17) was $206 from JPC shipped to my door (tax & shipping included) the actual cost of the tire was $173.99. I will secure any other necessary parts from the dealership. Tires are expensive but being we are on 2 wheels the obvious applies.. Try an independent if you want to save money they can secure pretty much any tire you want and tire & labor can be a real savings.
Whitehair
Going to a 23" wheel on the front of a deuce isn't the ideal solution from a safety standpoint. The profile of the tire would be such that if you contact any road hazards that you would be in for the ride of your life if the tire blows out. The larger wheels have a low profile tire and if you aren't using the bike as a show bike and using it as a daily rider, IMO, it's a bad move.
Going to a 23" wheel on the front of a deuce isn't the ideal solution from a safety standpoint. The profile of the tire would be such that if you contact any road hazards that you would be in for the ride of your life if the tire blows out. The larger wheels have a low profile tire and if you aren't using the bike as a show bike and using it as a daily rider, IMO, it's a bad move.
Dealer here told me about the same thing - I went online and bought the same tires for Heritage for front - $115 and rear - $129 -- tubes, tires, 90 deg valve stems and shipped for 280. A guy here will install them for $100 and brake pads for free. Thats $380 instead of the $650 at the dealer. Quite a savings.
Bill
sonderkind88
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+ 2 on motorcyclesupperstore awsom service and good discounts they always send you discount vouchers for your next purchace and with free shiping its hard to beat i paid about 220 for a set of me880's and had them installed,balanced and laser aligned for 75 so all said and done for under $ 300