Tire size question

[Kath]

That's what we're going to have to do. The local dealer wants $100 per tire to mount and balance...and that's if we buy the tires from them, which would be $65 more than buying them online. Having them install tires from elsewhere would be more he said. LOL Talk about rape.

So, looks like this will be a DIY job.

[the dude himself]

That's what we're going to have to do. The local dealer wants $100 per tire to mount and balance...and that's if we buy the tires from them, which would be $65 more than buying them online. Having them install tires from elsewhere would be more he said. LOL Talk about rape.

So, looks like this will be a DIY job.

I've got a garage, tools, irons, and experience if anyone wants to make a fun evening of it. Even got a freezer full of Flavor-Ice for when it gets hot. They do get easier with time - I'm down to about an hour per tire, including removing/reinstalling on a bike with no center stand.

I could show you the Dude's method (it's like the wrong way, only faster and with more cussing and beer).

[Kath]

Well, I'm going to go ahead and order the tires and maybe we'll take you up on that. Sounds fun! LOL My only goal is to get them installed and scrubbed a bit before 777.

[Bucho]

$100 for a tire swap!
You should firebomb that place just for suggesting that.


As everyone else has said, its a huge pain in the nuts, but honestly not really that hard. Especially if the Dude or someone shows you how to do it once or twice.

[Rut Row]

if doodly bails on you, I can help.

[the dude himself]

if doodly bails on you, I can help.

Why don't you join us Ken? Did I mention a fridge full of fancy beer and the only legal water crossings in MoCo are within 2 miles of either direction of me?

[Rut Row]

if doodly bails on you, I can help.

Why don't you join us Ken? Did I mention a fridge full of fancy beer and the only legal water crossings in MoCo are within 2 miles of either direction of me?

I do need to mount my trials tire... but time is running out and I have way to many honey-does to get done before I go to Pike's Peak. My riding schedule has infringed on my spousal task list and domestic bliss is being jeopardized.