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BoulderBlues

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Tire installs DFW
« on: November 28, 2007, 10:06:56 PM »

OK so i have a beautiful brand new ME880 rear tire, but now I need to get it mounted balanced and put on the bike. I called the guys over at the local dealership and they told me it would be about $100 cause of the labor to take off one of my beetle bags etc....I think thats a load of crap, but then again I know I dont want to do it. Can anyone out there recommend someone in the north Dallas area that will do this at a better price or am i already getting a good price from the dealer?

Thanks guys....

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Re: Tire installs DFW
« Reply #1 on: November 28, 2007, 11:30:37 PM »

You might try Maxim.  They were pretty reasonable when I had mine swapped out last time.
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Re: Tire installs DFW
« Reply #2 on: November 28, 2007, 11:52:23 PM »

why don't you take your own wheel off the bike and then bring it to the shop?
Should be pretty easy to do as long as you have a lift...
and a good learning experience O0
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Re: Tire installs DFW
« Reply #3 on: November 29, 2007, 08:26:47 AM »

You can get it mounted and balanced for $20 at Grif's Cycle Shop in Lewisville, but you'll still have to put it back on the bike. It's not that difficult, provided that you've got the tools and a good jack. Here's one post that explains the process succinctly (also take a look at http://bareasschoppers.com/rearwheel - and keep in mind it's the same for 1300 and 1800).

 O0 1300 Rear wheel removal

1. Place bike on jack with the rear tire 12" off the ground.

2. Remove the caliper stop bolt located approx. 6" in front of the axle nut. (black powered coated bolt through the swing arm)

3. Remove the brake hose clamp bolt

4. Remove the rear axle nut. (27mm socket)

5. Tie the caliper up so it will not hang by the hose when the tire is removed

6. Place another jack under the tire for support while removing the axle.

7. Tap the axle with a rubber mallet to get it moving.

8. Grab the axle from the final drive side and pull it out. (On the "R" model you need to remove the two bolts on the muffler support so you can move the pipes so the wheel will clear the seal on the gear case.)

9. Move the jack supporting the tire to the right to disengage from final drive.

10. Carefully lower the tire making sure everything is clear. When reinstalling the tire make sure to pack the final drive gear very well with Molly Paste (not regular grease and not moly grease!!). Reverse the procedure and torque the axle nut to 81 ftlbs (refer to your owner's manual torque specs).
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Re: Tire installs DFW
« Reply #4 on: November 29, 2007, 01:53:22 PM »

You can get it mounted and balanced for $20 at Grif's Cycle Shop in Lewisville,


Grif's told me they charge $40 if you don't buy the tire from them.  Is that changed?
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Re: Tire installs DFW
« Reply #5 on: November 29, 2007, 05:57:03 PM »

Maybe not...  ???

I just bought a new set of Metzlers from them (they matched the HDL discount) and had the mount and balance done. I put the wheels back on myself though...

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Re: Tire installs DFW
« Reply #6 on: November 29, 2007, 07:30:13 PM »

Yeah, that jives.  i think it's reasonable of them, that $20 difference in buying the tire from them is good enough to beat most online prices I'd think.
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Re: Tire installs DFW
« Reply #7 on: November 30, 2007, 11:42:30 AM »

$40 is what I'm paying when I just drop off the tire and the bike, but that's in Gun Barrel City.
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Re: Tire installs DFW
« Reply #8 on: December 01, 2007, 06:29:40 AM »

Maxim told me they would do it for $50 on the bike, I bet that changes when they see the bags though .... we shall see ...got an apt for this AM at 8.
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Re: Tire installs DFW
« Reply #9 on: December 01, 2007, 12:27:28 PM »

I just had my front done for $32.00 off the bike at Honda Suzuki North

BoulderBlues

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Re: Tire installs DFW
« Reply #10 on: December 01, 2007, 03:44:06 PM »

Maxim rocks  O0 O0 O0 O0

They found that even though my bikes spec calls for a 16" rear tire, my spoke wheel is 15" so they switched it out with one of their 15's and put it on for $50 on the bike. They told me that when im ready to do the front it will only be 35 on the bike. They were super fast and real nice guys, im thinking im going back there next time i need work.

BTW my new Metzeler 880 rear tire kicks Cranberries....cant wait to get the front one in the mail and get it on there too 

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Re: Tire installs DFW
« Reply #11 on: December 01, 2007, 05:12:29 PM »

Where is this maxim??
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Re: Tire installs DFW
« Reply #12 on: December 01, 2007, 05:26:34 PM »

Where is this maxim??

Here in Allen on 75.   O0
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Re: Tire installs DFW
« Reply #13 on: December 01, 2007, 06:08:42 PM »

C&C Cycle does it for $10 off the bike.
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