Ducati Monster Forum

  Fremont Motorsports, in Florence, colo., is having a sale on most all Dunlop tires. 30% off. and $5.00 off mounting per tire,( if purchased there, naturally)   This is Our local shop for Kawasaki, Yamaha, etc,.  they are a great bunch, and willing to help with anything.  Just in case Someone needs tires!!  [thumbsup]

Just got new tires in yesterday.  Ordered them from Motorcycle Superstore online.  Got a set of Pilot Power 2CT's for $220.  Now to get them mounted!  Anyone know of an affordable place in the Springs?

   In the springs I have not had any service work done, but have done a lot of business with Apex on Weber, they seem quite competent and easy to work with.  The next place would be Rocky mtn. cycle plaza.. other than that might be a gamble, Any body else have good dealings elsewhere??...  Apex sells Triumph, KTM, so they should be able on EU. machines, let Us know!

What'll they set me back?  Do you know?

Dusty,

I have had tires mounted by Apex cycle. I think it is in the neighborhood of $25 to $35 each if you have the rims off the bike. I have been real happy with them. They have been mounting tires on my Ducatis for quite a while and they really do have great prices on tires also.

Mytduk in NM now

Thanks KRJ and Mytduk.  Will definitely check them out!   [thumbsup]



Dusty in CO now :)

You moved in the wrong direction. I do my own, so does Kawboy. Can't help you up there though.  :-\

You're just jealous!  ;D



Good trade for us!  [thumbsup]

But back on topic...

A little farther north...

303 cycles
Faster Motosports

Even farther north...
Boulder Motorsports

Yeah, I am thinking Boulder for my overdue 24k service.  Just been a little busy with other things as of late.  Will tend to that very soon.

As for the tires, I will probably visit Apex this time around but wish I knew earlier Scottish.  I would have had them delivered to you and rode down. Like I need an excuse.   :-*  I do have to come down in the near future anyway to complete business I didn't get to last weekend.  See y'all soon!

   I have been looking to buy a NoMar tire changer for a while, just haven't done it, I've changed all My tires on other bikes, but am worried about chipping the finish on the Ducati rims. I have tried it once with the nylon boots on the spoons but it still left some marks. If I get enough demand for tire changes to justify the cost, I'll move ahead. Scottish, what are You Guys using??  the unit I'm looking at is around 500.00 clams, any input will be appreciated, thanks.

@Dusty:  If you get them done at Apex, you can hang out at my house while you wait since it is only three blocks away.  Also, make sure to say hi to Eric who sold me my first Monster.

@KRJ:  Ummmm, last time Scottish did my back tire, he used his redneckin' tire buster, after which Kawboy worked his magic with a homemade woodframed balancing contraption.

@MytyDuc:  Well, those guys up north may not get it, but the SoCO DOGS shore do miss you and your Paso.   [thumbsup]

Truthfully I use a bumper jack to break the beads. After that I use my armstrong to get the tires off the rims. In otherwords nothing but my hands touch the rims. Once the bead is broke on both sides I squeeze the ends down into the lowest part of the rim. There is more than enough room to actually pull the tire off one side at a time. No spoons needed, works the same in reverse, a little soapy water can help too. Of course one of my friends at work likes to joke that I'm "retard strong" but I don't think to much muscle is needed. It's mostly technique. THe hard part is resetting the bead with a bicycle pump, you REALLY got to pump fast. [laugh] It's sad cause it sounds like a joke but I've done it. :P

And Kawboy has a homemade balancing tool that's pretty nifty.


Oh when breaking the bead I set the rim on plywood, or carpet so it isn't grinding against concrete.

I don't think I have ever changed a tire without using tire irons Scottish. Putting them on too especially the last part before the tire is completley on the rim. I change all the tires on my dirt bikes and my Honda but they have spoked wheels and use tubes.  Knobbies are the toughtest tire carcass I have ever messed with. I too am afraid to chip the beautiful powder coating on my wheels on the 907.

By they way Taint Paint in Colorado Springs has done some great work for me. They have painted a couple of gas tanks and some wheels for me. Great work and the price is not bad. I had two Bridgestone tanks painted a beautiful candy apply red and it cost me about $100.00. Try getting your gas tank painted for that much.

Thanks Bonfy, I miss Colorado, the SOCODOGs, and you, Lance, and the Ferrets

MYTDUK

Yeah knobbies are rough...


... hold on, I retract that, I do use spoons. I forgot you do need them to get the first part of the tire over the rim... sorry guys it's been awhile. What I do there though is place a leather glove between the spoon and the rim. I'm sorry I lied I forgot.  :P  [laugh]


THe Pilot Powers are usually getting pretty thin through the center by the time they need replacing, it makes it easier to squeeze the ends together.