Tire Time - Page 2

Todd · 09-25-2007, 06:02 PM

<marquee>Think it was time to go tire shopping ??? ??? ??? ??? ::) ::)</marquee>

socwkbiker · 09-25-2007, 07:17 PM

Naw, I think you have at least another 2 miles in them...doofus...

Todd · 09-25-2007, 07:29 PM

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Naw, I think you have at least another 2 miles in them...doofus...

Kept waiting for a Rally with a burnout contest!!!!! and the sides are still good ??? ???

blowndodge · 09-25-2007, 09:10 PM

Sh*t, she ought to be hooking up good now that all that useless siping is gone! Go drag racing Todd.

Scoot · 09-25-2007, 10:14 PM

I just replaced both of mine this week. I called around for prices the best I got was $358.98 free mount and balance plus tax. I went with that one metezlers. All the shops I called had them in stock. I think there the most used tire in my area.

jayc · 09-26-2007, 06:06 AM

mounting price is but I think it's around $50

??? Does that include removing the rear wheel from the bike, or are you bringing the wheel in?
If it includes removal, not bad. I did mine, what a PIA.
Even with the bike all the way up on the lift, I still had to remove almost the whole rear end (fender, bag mounts etc.).

bobzinger · 09-26-2007, 09:55 AM

CruiserCustomzing.com (had good luck with this company)
Metzeler ME 880 Marathon 150/80H-16 Front , Price: $124.76 + Free Shipping
Avon VENOM AM41 150/80H16 Front, Price: $135.16 + Free Shipping
Dunlop D251 150/80R16 Front, Price: $153.26 + Free Shipping
Dunlop 491 Elite II 150/80H16 Front, Price: $108.47 + Free Shipping
Metzeler ME 880 Marathon 180/70HR-16 Rear, Price: $195.16 + Free Shipping
Avon VENOM R 180/70HR16 Rear, Price: $203.96 + Free Shipping
Dunlop Elite 3 Radial 180/70R16 Rear, Price: $185.47 + Free Shipping

Todd · 09-26-2007, 10:42 AM

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Sh*t, she ought to be hooking up good now that all that useless siping is gone! Go drag racing Todd.

Good thought...couldn't you see me pulling up to the burnout pit on an 800+lb Nomad...

Sounds like a decent price I got from all the comments and the checking around I did...putting it on Sat morning

**ringadingh** · 09-26-2007, 12:01 PM

I dont think you can go wrong with the Me880s, Dunlop Elites, or the Avons. Its a matter of choice depending on size , whitewalls etc. I bought my front ME880WWW at Ron Ayers motorsports in march for $99.00

spork · 09-26-2007, 03:14 PM

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mounting price is but I think it's around $50

??? Does that include removing the rear wheel from the bike, or are you bringing the wheel in?
If it includes removal, not bad. I did mine, what a PIA.
Even with the bike all the way up on the lift, I still had to remove almost the whole rear end (fender, bag mounts etc.).

YEP! PIA! Doing it right means dropping the pipes also.

$50 would be worth it in time alone. But my bad experiences with shops leaves to me doing it myself. That way I know everything was torqued to spec and stripped out!

Long story...........

spork · 09-26-2007, 06:46 PM

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YEP! PIA! Doing it right means dropping the pipes also.

There's only one way to remove and replace the rim on the final drive that I know of and I've never dropped or removed my pipes. I've also done it with stock and V&H baggers with no difference.[/quote:7l2zc1gz]

Then You be DA man!!!!!

According to the Kawasaki Factory Manual you are to remove the exhaust sytem.

Hey! If you can do it another way that is great!! I have the V&H Baggers and they were in the way so I removed them.

09-26-2007, 08:58 PM

The Ron Ayers dealership is right here in Greenville. That's where I got my quote from on the tires. I forgot to ask what the cost of mounting is when I was out there picking up my new headlight bulb. I'll try to remember to check out the mounting price and yes that would include removing it from the bike. I'm not gonna do that. I only do the bare basics.

bobzinger · 09-26-2007, 09:16 PM

I just unbolted the rear of my V&H baggers and let them sag enough to get the axle bolt out.

unwind2 · 09-27-2007, 02:38 PM

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The Ron Ayers dealership is right here in Greenville.

There ya go stirring up my travel nurse memories again.......I must have gone out to Ron Ayers a zillion times when I was in Greenville.....nice folks. You're giving me the itch to travel again. :-/

dragon57 · 09-27-2007, 02:55 PM

I put Metzeler ME880's on mine, and, I'll definitely be using them next time, too ! much tighter in the corners, and excellent traction all the time.

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09-25-2007, 10:14 PM	#20
Scoot Advanced Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Selma, Alabama Posts: 878	Tire Time I just replaced both of mine this week. I called around for prices the best I got was $358.98 free mount and balance plus tax. I went with that one metezlers. All the shops I called had them in stock. I think there the most used tire in my area. __________________ 2002 1500 VBA #00077 _____________________ 2013 Ultra Classic (Pearl White) Login or Register to Remove Ads
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09-26-2007, 06:06 AM	#21
jayc Advanced Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bristol, CT Posts: 523	Tire Time mounting price is but I think it's around $50 ??? Does that include removing the rear wheel from the bike, or are you bringing the wheel in? If it includes removal, not bad. I did mine, what a PIA. Even with the bike all the way up on the lift, I still had to remove almost the whole rear end (fender, bag mounts etc.). __________________ 2005 Black/Silver Nomad "Kaw Cow" (sold) 2012 Candy Lime Green Vaquero the "Hulk" 2007 Road King Peace Makers LEMC
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09-26-2007, 09:55 AM	#22
bobzinger Sr. Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Livermore CA Posts: 1,334	Tire Time CruiserCustomzing.com (had good luck with this company) Metzeler ME 880 Marathon 150/80H-16 Front , Price: $124.76 + Free Shipping Avon VENOM AM41 150/80H16 Front, Price: $135.16 + Free Shipping Dunlop D251 150/80R16 Front, Price: $153.26 + Free Shipping Dunlop 491 Elite II 150/80H16 Front, Price: $108.47 + Free Shipping Metzeler ME 880 Marathon 180/70HR-16 Rear, Price: $195.16 + Free Shipping Avon VENOM R 180/70HR16 Rear, Price: $203.96 + Free Shipping Dunlop Elite 3 Radial 180/70R16 Rear, Price: $185.47 + Free Shipping __________________ Life is Good! Eternal Life is better!
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09-26-2007, 12:01 PM	#24
ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	Tire Time I dont think you can go wrong with the Me880s, Dunlop Elites, or the Avons. Its a matter of choice depending on size , whitewalls etc. I bought my front ME880WWW at Ron Ayers motorsports in march for $99.00 __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951
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09-26-2007, 08:58 PM	#27
Guest Posts: n/a	Tire Time The Ron Ayers dealership is right here in Greenville. That's where I got my quote from on the tires. I forgot to ask what the cost of mounting is when I was out there picking up my new headlight bulb. I'll try to remember to check out the mounting price and yes that would include removing it from the bike. I'm not gonna do that. I only do the bare basics.
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09-26-2007, 09:16 PM	#28
bobzinger Sr. Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Livermore CA Posts: 1,334	Tire Time I just unbolted the rear of my V&H baggers and let them sag enough to get the axle bolt out. __________________ Life is Good! Eternal Life is better!
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09-27-2007, 02:55 PM	#30
dragon57 Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Gainesville, Ga Posts: 377	Tire Time I put Metzeler ME880's on mine, and, I'll definitely be using them next time, too ! much tighter in the corners, and excellent traction all the time.
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