How much time should a mechanic/shop bill to change & balance a rear tire on RIIIR?

[CanberraR3]

...led on by the ring leader....!!!????

Just passing on an observation, OK. I haven't met anyone "in the industry" who needs any leading with regard to this matter.

 

[CanberraR3]

I did ok then having my rear gumboot fitted, rode in , he apparently struggled getting it on the rim, says he greased the rear drive and charged me $60 , not bad then

Yep, sounds about right.

 

[TOMCAT]

Always had my tyres fitted for free .. and used to get tyres at the right price. Get back to you when I have to pay now that I've moved. I can't use the old " f#ckin hell come on ... been buying f#ckin tyres from you pricks for 30+ years" deal sweetener

 

[TRIIICK]

Man! Has you a$$ healed up from the reem job you got?!?!?
This is worse than in OZ!
Next time buy from Rocky Mountain ATV and take wheels & tires to your local shop!
Rear Excedra Max = $174
Front Avon Cobra = $160
Mount/balance = $100
Total = $434[/QUOTE
I hear yeah but $250.00 more won't brake the bank for me knowing it's done right. I live in Harley country where i can get the tires for cost and have them mounted and balanced for a six-pack.. You guys who have owned Triumphs all your life and know people that work on them have know idea how hard it is in some places to find a machanic that will even touch a Triumph. I maintain the Rocket but i don't have the time or set up to rip it down.

 

[STRIPES]

My tire shop does it for $25 but I have to pull off the wheel and had it to them.

 

[Rocket Scientist]

It is simple, that's why I do it myself.

With his bare hands

 

[warp9.9]

I take mine to the local tire shop and its 10 buck front or back. A couple dollars more if I leave the told tire with them for disposal. But I bring it home and use it to start the brush pile

 

[tdragger]

Man! Has you a$$ healed up from the reem job you got?!?!?
This is worse than in OZ!
Next time buy from Rocky Mountain ATV and take wheels & tires to your local shop!
Rear Excedra Max = $174
Front Avon Cobra = $160
Mount/balance = $100
Total = $434

I agree. That's insane.

Front = Dunlop D404 $128
Rear = Riken Raptor ZR $90
Mounting = $40

Total $258.

Extend that out over 3 years. 3 fronts, 1 rear. $554.

Works for me and my riding style.

 

[TURBO200R4]

do you tell them to remove final drive and grease the rear end of the drive shaft. this is what needs to be done . not just the splines on the rear wheel.

 

[warp9.9]

do you tell them to remove final drive and grease the rear end of the drive shaft. this is what needs to be done . not just the splines on the rear wheel.

Those that do not will figure it out eventually when their wallet hurts.