OFFICAL:How much you pay for tire mount and balance thread. - Page 5

ben2go · 10-05-2012, 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by zeeede

Dude. I contributed with some real life pricing, didn't I? Yeesh. That's how much I'd pay... I figured other inmates would appreciate the local intel.

You're good.Appreciate the info.I started this for traveling people to get an idea of where to go for tire changes and what they can expect to pay.I have tire changing/balancing equipment.I just need to get it all set up.That way I can help out the Adv'er passing through.

bob393 · 10-06-2012, 05:36 PM

Zero $. I also do my own.

SikDMAX · 12-16-2012, 10:48 AM

Bumping this up, Im always interested in seeing what people are paying in other areas. I try to offer this service to my customers as cheap as possible as its the #1 thing that keeps them riding!

ben2go · 12-16-2012, 10:52 AM

I get my machine set up,I think I am going for $30 for both wheels off the bike.I don't have the equipment to lift bikes to remove the wheels.I jerry rig my bikes to hold them up.I wouldn't do to someone elses bike.

Boondox · 12-16-2012, 12:31 PM

My local stealer, Frank's Motorcycle Sales in Essex, VT, charged $50 per tire off the bike only IF I bought the tire from him. The problem is he charged $120 more for the tire than I could get it online, and $105 more than I could get the same tire at the local Yamaha dealer. Plus I had to leave the rim there for 2-3 days and put up with his insufferable attitude.

So I bought a Cycle Hill changer and do them all myself. Haven't been back to that stealer for so much as a light bulb since then.

STANIMAL · 12-16-2012, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Boondox

My local stealer, Frank's Motorcycle Sales in Essex, VT, charged $50 per tire off the bike only IF I bought the tire from him. The problem is he charged $120 more for the tire than I could get it online, and $105 more than I could get the same tire at the local Yamaha dealer. Plus I had to leave the rim there for 2-3 days and put up with his insufferable attitude.

So I bought a Cycle Hill changer and do them all myself. Haven't been back to that stealer for so much as a light bulb since then.

Its people like this that give shops a bad reputation . I dont understand how they stay in business .

ben2go · 12-16-2012, 08:13 PM

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Originally Posted by STANIMAL

Its people like this that give shops a bad reputation . I dont understand how they stay in business .

Because a lot of people don't know any better.

achtung3 · 12-17-2012, 01:37 PM

Central Coast California, $30 the last time, May 2012.

STANIMAL · 12-17-2012, 06:31 PM

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Originally Posted by achtung3

Central Coast California, $30 the last time, May 2012.

I assume thats carry in ?

whitham_wannabe · 12-19-2012, 09:22 AM

I have too many bikes, and spend way too much money getting tyres fitted ($80 for a pair off the bike) The final straw was having my sidecar tyres mounted at the local Les Schwab (they are car tyres on car rims, and only charge $26 for the set), but they couldn't balance them because m/c bearings don't fit on their balancer.

I bought a balancer stand from Harbor Freight, and a box of wheel weights (total cost $70. Balanced the sidecar wheels. Ordered TKC80s for the 800 cheaply on line, Took a deep breath and changed my first set of tyres. It took forever and I was hating life for a while. But they are on for free, at my own pace, in the comfort of my own garage. And next time it will be a lot quicker. And I now feel a lot more comfortable in my capabilities of fixing a flat out on the road somewhere. AND I am $10 better off after only the first set!

Don't think I will ever pay anyone to change my tyres again.

SikDMAX · 12-19-2012, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by whitham_wannabe

($80 for a pair off the bike)

Frickin insane.

STANIMAL · 12-19-2012, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by SikDMAX

Frickin insane.

+1 . I charge that much on a ride in .

irvfr · 05-09-2013, 01:08 PM

Anyone knows shops changing tires at reasonable price in northern NJ (Bergen County) area? A local dealership charges $60 (including tire disposal fee) for each tire (off the bike). It seems too stiff for me.

Thanks.

Hoosier Wanderlust · 05-09-2013, 03:33 PM

Motion pro irons, $25
Windex stolen from wife, free
Baby powder stolen from son, free

30 minutes of my free time, priceless

Fourstring · 05-09-2013, 06:34 PM

Got a quote today, passed:

Des Plaines Honda, Des Plaines, IL (Chicago 'burb)

$45 per tire, off the bike (1/2 hour of shop time). $90 per tire on the bike (1 hour of shop time).

Holy crap...

10-06-2012, 05:36 PM	#62
bob393 Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Dec 2010 Location: Goshen, NY Oddometer: 369	Zero $. I also do my own. __________________ 2007 R1200GS almost farkeled to perfection!

12-16-2012, 10:48 AM	#63
SikDMAX Studly Adventurer Joined: May 2010 Location: San Luis Obispo - 58 229 & 1 Oddometer: 687	Bumping this up, Im always interested in seeing what people are paying in other areas. I try to offer this service to my customers as cheap as possible as its the #1 thing that keeps them riding! __________________ Matt - SikMoto www.Facebook.com/SikMoto San Luis Obispo, CA

12-16-2012, 12:31 PM	#65
Boondox Travels With Barley Joined: Aug 2007 Location: North Central Vermont Oddometer: 2,441	My local stealer, Frank's Motorcycle Sales in Essex, VT, charged $50 per tire off the bike only IF I bought the tire from him. The problem is he charged $120 more for the tire than I could get it online, and $105 more than I could get the same tire at the local Yamaha dealer. Plus I had to leave the rim there for 2-3 days and put up with his insufferable attitude. So I bought a Cycle Hill changer and do them all myself. Haven't been back to that stealer for so much as a light bulb since then. __________________ I got a sidecar to travel with my dog. He never complains, is delighted to be with me, approves of my dietary choices, is a social butterfly who helps me meet folks, appreciates a good beer, snuggles better than my wife, and hangs on my every word as if it's the most profound thing he's ever heard. TravelsWithBarley.com

12-19-2012, 09:22 AM	#70
whitham_wannabe Studly Adventurer Joined: Feb 2008 Location: Mukilteo, WA Oddometer: 801	I have too many bikes, and spend way too much money getting tyres fitted ($80 for a pair off the bike) The final straw was having my sidecar tyres mounted at the local Les Schwab (they are car tyres on car rims, and only charge $26 for the set), but they couldn't balance them because m/c bearings don't fit on their balancer. I bought a balancer stand from Harbor Freight, and a box of wheel weights (total cost $70. Balanced the sidecar wheels. Ordered TKC80s for the 800 cheaply on line, Took a deep breath and changed my first set of tyres. It took forever and I was hating life for a while. But they are on for free, at my own pace, in the comfort of my own garage. And next time it will be a lot quicker. And I now feel a lot more comfortable in my capabilities of fixing a flat out on the road somewhere. AND I am $10 better off after only the first set! Don't think I will ever pay anyone to change my tyres again. __________________ From a WW1 RAF Flight Manual ... "If a crash at the home airfield is inevitable, try to hit something soft and, preferably, inexpensive" Travels With Bruce : More Travels With Bruce

05-09-2013, 01:08 PM	#73
irvfr Adventurer Joined: Nov 2010 Location: Bergen,NJ Oddometer: 70	Shop in Northern NJ? Anyone knows shops changing tires at reasonable price in northern NJ (Bergen County) area? A local dealership charges $60 (including tire disposal fee) for each tire (off the bike). It seems too stiff for me. Thanks.

12-17-2012, 01:37 PM	#68
achtung3 Studly Adventurer Joined: Mar 2010 Location: Central Coast California Oddometer: 671	Central Coast California, $30 the last time, May 2012.

05-09-2013, 03:33 PM	#74
Hoosier Wanderlust n00b Joined: Sep 2011 Oddometer: 4	Motion pro irons, $25 Windex stolen from wife, free Baby powder stolen from son, free 30 minutes of my free time, priceless

05-09-2013, 06:34 PM	#75
Fourstring Adventurer Joined: Mar 2009 Oddometer: 24	Got a quote today, passed: Des Plaines Honda, Des Plaines, IL (Chicago 'burb) $45 per tire, off the bike (1/2 hour of shop time). $90 per tire on the bike (1 hour of shop time). Holy crap... __________________ Thank God I'm not cool.

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