Ducati Monster Forum

It's about time to replace the rear tire so I called several local shops for prices. I asked for an install on the bike price and off the bike price. I figured that shops charge a premium when people bring the bike to the shop, but I was still shocked to be quoted $76. Kinda ridiculous imo and that's one of the reasons I have a rear stand.

sometimes that is where they make up the bread and butter from when they aren't selling you the tire...small important distinction there.

I understand and kinda agree if I brought in my own tire, but the $76 quote was with me purchasing one of their tires.

WHOA...THAT'S FUGGED UP!

Damn.

Go to a WERA / CCS weekend and have someone there mount it while you watch the races (provided you call them first and order the tire).

no experience but this might help: http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/nva/mcy/3721274565.html (http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/nva/mcy/3721274565.html)

Quote:
"$80 mount and balance BOTH tires on the bike (I can do sport bikes, touring, dual sports. . . etc, please let me know what you have. Extra charges for cruisers may apply depending on the model of bike.)

$45 for mount and balance 2 tires OFF the bike. (ie: you bring my wheels and tires only already removed from the motorcycle.)
I use plastic covers on my tire iron and tire machine clamps which prevents your motorcycle rims from being scratched and I have the tools needed to balance single sided swing arm rear wheels.

I am available to take on side jobs after 7 pm during the weekday and anytime on the weekend pending my schedule is clear. My shop is located in Herndon, VA near the Dulles Air and Space museum."

only contact info is throught CL.


Also, I think the guys in Balmer might have a tire changer machine hidden somewhere ;-)

Thanks for the info, but I'll probably take bike to Cyclemax since it's located about 10 mins from work and there OTD prices are reasonable.

Going forward, I'd gladly contribute to the CAM No-Mar fund if the logistics could be worked out.

or you can get fresh DOT takeoffs !!!

Cross Roads will do a mount and balance for $35 - with the wheel off the bike.
And yeah -the Balmer crew have a No-mar. So make nice with them.

I wouldn't recommend race compound tires on the street, especially used-up ones. YMMV.

I went to colemans - Alex, va  I believe I paid 25.00 off the bike  [Dolph]

I paid $20 each tire, off the bike at Brooks Cycle Center in Chantilly.

+1 for brooks cycle center! the owner is very nice too. just take off your wheel and bring it in

Yeah I took my front tires to Crossroads Cycle in Falls church and man... They initially quoted $40 for the installation of rear but i ended up paying $45.
To be honest, I'd rather had done the tire change myself... BY HAND.

Anything around $30-40. no more. Is a deal imo.

I brought my wheels and 2 tires to Cycles of Silver Spring. 56$ to put on the tires and balance them. They will unmount / mount the wheels on the bike for an additional charge.