i was quoted 55$ to swap the front tire on my m750 wheel w/balance ,not too mount the rim on the bike. is this a high price?
That's what I pay in overtaxed overpaid Norway, including wheel off/on.
So, I'd say YES. (but, what do I know?)
Quote from: elephantrider70 on November 09, 2009, 01:13:17 PM
i was quoted 55$ to swap the front tire on my m750 wheel w/balance ,not too mount the rim on the bike. is this a high price?
Uhhh - yes that is way too much
I was about to be charged $50 to mount/balance a tire on a front wheel off the bike. It's $55 if you roll the bike in. I complained that that was ridiculous and the guy gave it to me for $40.... Then later that day I found a smaller shop that does off-bike tire swaps for $30. Go figure.
Quote from: afrozenfyre on November 09, 2009, 01:59:54 PM
I was about to be charged $50 to mount/balance a tire on a front wheel off the bike. It's $55 if you roll the bike in. I complained that that was ridiculous and the guy gave it to me for $40.... Then later that day I found a smaller shop that does off-bike tire swaps for $30. Go figure.
i do it myself with 2 tire irons. FREE. you just need to figure out a way to break the bead and your set.
Quote from: elephantrider70 on November 09, 2009, 01:13:17 PM
i was quoted 55$ to swap the front tire on my m750 wheel w/balance ,not too mount the rim on the bike. is this a high price?
Yep...but it's pretty standard for shops. If you didn't buy the tire from them they need to make some money off the deal somehow.
Quote from: Triple J on November 09, 2009, 02:20:55 PM
Yep...but it's pretty standard for shops. If you didn't buy the tire from them they need to make some money off the deal somehow.
^
We aren't in the business for our health.
Quote from: He Man on November 09, 2009, 02:18:34 PM
i do it myself with 2 tire irons. FREE. you just need to figure out a way to break the bead and your set.
I recommend a very large hammer.
Just kidding... You can do it. [thumbsup]
cycle gear does it for $20.
Quote from: kingbaby on November 09, 2009, 02:28:50 PM
I recommend a very large hammer
id like to see someone try that. ambluance en route. lets see how fast ur reaction is!
Quote from: He Man on November 09, 2009, 03:10:53 PM
id like to see someone try that. ambluance en route. lets see how fast ur reaction is!
[laugh]
The hammer would be bigger than both of us. ;D
Visit:
http://www.ehow.com/how_4711095_build-motorcycle-tire-changer.html (http://www.ehow.com/how_4711095_build-motorcycle-tire-changer.html)
http://no-scufftiretool.com/Tiresetup.html (http://no-scufftiretool.com/Tiresetup.html)
http://www.webbikeworld.com/Motorcycle-tires/motorcycle-tire-changer/ (http://www.webbikeworld.com/Motorcycle-tires/motorcycle-tire-changer/)
http://www.webbikeworld.com/Reviewed-motorcycle-products/balancer/ (http://www.webbikeworld.com/Reviewed-motorcycle-products/balancer/)
Good luck!!!
Quote from: kingbaby on November 09, 2009, 02:28:50 PM
^
We aren't in the business for our health.
I recommend a very large hammer.
Just kidding... You can do it. [thumbsup]
Quote from: kingbaby on November 09, 2009, 03:16:53 PM
[laugh]
The hammer would be bigger than both of us. ;D
You're so naive...
Yup...
you can.
(http://www.motionpro.com/images/items/08-0439.jpg)
http://www.motionpro.com/motorcycle/partno/08-0439/ (http://www.motionpro.com/motorcycle/partno/08-0439/)
BTW...
It works, ;)
alright, so how do u get the tire off after the bead is broke?
Great DP, Now my girl wants to know where you got that dildo [laugh]
Thanks alot >:(
;)
Quote from: ducpainter on November 09, 2009, 03:44:34 PM
BTW...
It works, ;)
i saw that thing. does it really work? i mean come on... whats it do, wedge the bead off?
It will only be $3 in Malaysia
Quote from: slyfox on November 09, 2009, 06:41:59 PM
It will only be $3 in Malaysia
Its also a $90 dildo :P
Quote from: kingbaby on November 09, 2009, 04:34:18 PM
Great DP, Now my girl wants to know where you got that dildo [laugh]
Thanks alot >:(
;)
Quote from: He Man on November 09, 2009, 06:54:37 PM
Its also a $90 dildo :P
Dildo? Amateurs... [roll]
That is very obviously a Butt plug ;)
Quote from: He Man on November 09, 2009, 06:38:08 PM
i saw that thing. does it really work? i mean come on... whats it do, wedge the bead off?
It doesn't do anything.
You put it on the bead and hit it with a hammer...3 pounder works great...
and voila...bead broken.
for all you guys who put your own tires on... how do you balance them?
Quote from: corey on November 10, 2009, 04:57:25 AM
for all you guys who put your own tires on... how do you balance them?
you can get one of these, which is quite accurate.
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=98488 (http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=98488)
Cycle Gear is about $20 to mount and balance. I have changed many dirt bike tires but they don't require balance other than aligning the dot to the valve stem. For street tires I just have them mounted by machine and balanced.
Quote from: yoreese on November 11, 2009, 04:48:26 AM
Cycle Gear is about $20 to mount and balance. I have changed many dirt bike tires but they don't require balance other than aligning the dot to the valve stem. For street tires I just have them mounted by machine and balanced.
You in Miami?....
Quote from: yoreese on November 11, 2009, 01:26:07 PM
Nope I'm in Cocoa.
Asking cause of the beer... Landshark Stadium, et al...
Nope just a Parrothead! We make it down to the Keys and Miami occasionally. [drink]