M/C Tires

[markiver54]

Has anyone who has a motorcycle bought tires recently? Just bought a front and a rear today,
What an unpleasant surprise!
Now gotta pay, whatever $$ to have them mounted.

[Ernie]

I am not in the market for tires but I imagine they are pricey if the cycle parts I have purchased recently are any indication. Along with most everything else but when you have to buy it is like pulling off a bandage, you get it over with and tell yourself it will get better.

[Cofisher]

And, good tires are So important.

[markiver54]

And, good tires are So important.

Exactly! And that is why I broke down and did it. Was going to sell my bike or give it to my son, however, either way, it needed to be safe. At this point though I think I'm gonna ride it some more myself. Definitely more affordable, given the gas prices these days. Cannot carry a lot on it, but even if it means more trips to the grocery store, it still has to be cheaper than the gas guzzler.

[Cofisher]

Just gave my bike to my son. Gonna miss it. Been riding 57 years. I want a scooter now. Lol

[Cofisher]

Guess I’ll have to change my profile pic...

[BigAl52]

I dont own one anymore but the last time I bought tires for a Honda F6B Goldwing they were about 600.00 for a set.

[Shakey Jake]

The local Harley dealership does specials on tires about four times a year. Prices range from $450 to $650 depending on the tires.
Jake

[markiver54]

Just gave my bike to my son. Gonna miss it. Been riding 57 years. I want a scooter now. Lol

Yeah Jim, that was my plan as well. Told my son he could have it when he got his driver's liscense woes straightened out. Wel, he got impatient and got a bike on his own. I started thinking about it and decided I would put new tires on it and ride it on occasion. Given the current gas situation I can save a little bit of money if I use it for some light errands, ( whatever will fit in my bags ). I've also been wanting to ride the Blue Ridge Parkway again anyway.

[markiver54]

I dont own one anymore but the last time I bought tires for a Honda F6B Goldwing they were about 600.00 for a set.

My tires are not as large as those of a Gold Wing, however, after I pay for mounting, I'm guessing I will have paid about the same. I'm having the front mounted today, so I know what that will cost but I don't have the rear yet, or know what that will cost to have mounted. The rear is coming from JP cycles and will hopefully be here Tuesday or Wednesday.

[BigAl52]

I bought mine at the Honda shop here in Greeley. The mounting was included with the tire purchase.

[Vaquero]

No I haven't bought any in the past couple years, but didn't ride much last year because of a knee injure.
Plan on changing that this season as I have rode it quite a bit already, but should make the whole riding season on these.
probably have to get some next year, no telling what they'll cost by then.

Had a buddy just replace a rear one last week and he said it was a $100 more than the last.

RP

[markiver54]

No I haven't bought any in the past couple years, but didn't ride much last year because of a knee injure.
Plan on changing that this season as I have rode it quite a bit already, but should make the whole riding season on these.
probably have to get some next year, no telling what they'll cost by then.

Had a buddy just replace a rear one last week and he said it was a $100 more than the last.

RP

The ones I chose were $131.00 front, and $180.00 for the rear, + tax and $80.00 to mount the front.
Just got back from getting the front mounted. They quoted me $125.00 to mount the rear, which I did not get from them.

[BigAl52]

Always been my experience is if you buy a tire through a MC shop there mounting prices are much better than if you buy one online and then take it to them to mount.

[Cofisher]

It is an eye opening experience. Back in the 80s I about lost my mind when a rear tire cost 140.00.

[markiver54]

Always been my experience is if you buy a tire through a MC shop there mounting prices are much better than if you buy one online and then take it to them to mount.

I'm a little old to be livin' and learnin' still, but looks like I am. Guess I won't cry over spilt milk though!

[Vaquero]

Always been my experience is if you buy a tire through a MC shop there mounting prices are much better than if you buy one online and then take it to them to mount.

I use a privately owned MC shop here Bub's cycle shop and if you but his tires, he mounts them for free.
Not sure what he charges if you bring your own.
I do know a guy out north of town that works at another MC shop and does work at home also.
He used to charge $25 to mount either front or back, but he may charge a little more now.
I bought the last two from Bub.

RP

[Vaquero]

No I haven't bought any in the past couple years, but didn't ride much last year because of a knee injure.
Plan on changing that this season as I have rode it quite a bit already, but should make the whole riding season on these.
probably have to get some next year, no telling what they'll cost by then.

Had a buddy just replace a rear one last week and he said it was a $100 more than the last.

RP

The ones I chose were $131.00 front, and $180.00 for the rear, + tax and $80.00 to mount the front.
Just got back from getting the front mounted. They quoted me $125.00 to mount the rear, which I did not get from them.

That sounds about like the Harley dealer here.
I don't let them work on mine.

RP

[markiver54]

No I haven't bought any in the past couple years, but didn't ride much last year because of a knee injure.
Plan on changing that this season as I have rode it quite a bit already, but should make the whole riding season on these.
probably have to get some next year, no telling what they'll cost by then.

Had a buddy just replace a rear one last week and he said it was a $100 more than the last.

RP

The ones I chose were $131.00 front, and $180.00 for the rear, + tax and $80.00 to mount the front.
Just got back from getting the front mounted. They quoted me $125.00 to mount the rear, which I did not get from them.

That sounds about like the Harley dealer here.
I don't let them work on mine.

RP

Yeah, my son has a Buddy that owns a small shop here in town. Gonna go see him next week. I'm sure he'll be more reasonable. I shoulda done that to begin with, but my impatience kicked in I guess.