| Author | Message | ||
     Fresnobuell |
I just bought a set of Q2s for $229 with free shipping. They have a smoking deals on the Pilot Roads2 and the 2CT as well. http://www.compacc.com/index.cfm http://www.compacc.com/index.cfm (Message edited by fresnobuell on February 10, 2010) | ||
| Xb12s_streetdemon |
sport bike track gear has those prices all the time. thats where i buy all my pilot powers. 220 a set | ||
| Metalrabbit |
I have the Q2s on my 99 VFR, they're very good. I got a set of 2ct's for the 1125r for $212 delivered from Motorcycle Superstore a week ago. I haven't tried them yet, the local harley custom shop put the rear on backwards  | ||
| Ron_luning |
Thanks for the link. I just bought a set of Pilot Road 2's for $271 shipped. That is cheaper than going to Cycle Gear, even with a 15% military discount (CA adding 8.75% sales tax on the pre-discount price doesn't help them). | ||
| Thefleshrocket |
I just checked compacc.com and motorcycle-superstore.com and they both have the Pilot Power 2CTs listed for at or under $220 shipped for a 120/70 and 180/55 combo. Several months ago, I bought a 120/180 2CT combo which were track day take-offs with only one track day on them for my Daytona 675. I got them for $150 shipped which I thought was a really good deal. It was, back then, because new 2CT combos were going for around $275 if memory serves. It looks like everyone is dropping prices on bike tires, be it because it's winter and nobody's buying, or because the economy is crappy and nobody's buying. Unfortunately (ha!) all of my bikes have new or nearly new tires and it will probably be a few years until any of them need any new rubber. I can't justify buying a set of tires and letting them sit for that long just to save $50 or whatever, although part of me is still itching to buy them anyway since this deal surely won't last. | ||
| Zacks |
Ok, for those of us without tire changing machines (and liking our rims without iron scratches  ) how do you get them mounted? A dealer can't like you walking in the door and having them mount up a set you brought with you. So, what do you pay to get them mounted up? | ||
| 99buellx1 |
My dealer will do it. The local multi-brand shop is also ok with it. They probably charge more for the m&b than they would if you were buying the tires from them. Many times, your best bet is to find a good independent shop. | ||
| P_squared |
Check with your local shops. The Yamaha/Can-Am/Seadoo dealer next to my office charges ~$50 bucks for a set if you bring in the rims & tires. A local store charges ~$35 to mount & balance a set, same deal, bring 'em the wheels & new rubber. A lot of local shops are down right reasonable in their rates, at least for me & where I'm at. The trick is shopping around & finding a place you like & trust. Just my opinion & YMMV. | ||
| Mountainstorm |
I use the Asian multibrand Shop. They charge a lot though. Something like $75 for a rear. | ||
| Buellblastrider |
the (harley) shops i worked at would charge half hr labor to do tires on a wheel, which is $35. personally as a tech i love doing tire changes on a wheel already removed. When talking harleys a tire change is mostly removing and installing the wheel. I know on our Buells its nothing to remove a wheel but the only Buells I've been allowed to work on is my own. (worked at non buell dealers) (Message edited by buellblastrider on February 11, 2010) | ||
| Jasonk |
Zacks, I have a changer in my garage (No-Mar rocks!). I'll show you how to do your own, I take beer for payment... | ||
| Ducbsa |
For installation, I plan on using this: http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/819/MNGR/Pref erred-Installer-Locator-a-Preferred-Installer.aspx Might be a resource, even if you buy from another place. | ||
| Usanigel |
Toughest part is breaking the bead on the old tire. The rest is easy with some good tire levers and plenty of tire lube. For what it costs to change them at the dealers you can buy what you need. Harbor freight has all the tools for this (I know its not snap-on but fine for this job). Shot, If you're in NJ/Philly I'll show you how. | ||
| Zacks |
Jason - tell me where and what kind. | ||
| Metalrabbit |
Someone said, "it's nothing to to remove the wheels on a Buell"?? I had to buy a set of T-Rex stands to do my 1125r. And watch out for the front axle, it likes to cross thread real easy due to the fork tube swivel I have a 99 VFR 800, now That's easy, put down the center stand, block of wood under the two front headers an the wheels are coming off. I had a local custom harley shop swap my tires, cost $80. Prolly would have been cheaper if he hadn't put the new rear on backwards  , also I went on a 1 hr ride,, seem to be very good tires, and the natural "turn in" is back (Message edited by metalrabbit on February 11, 2010) (Message edited by metalrabbit on February 11, 2010) | ||
| Buellblastrider |
the stands is an investment. you can use it for many things than just a tire change. when i say a buells tire change is easy i'm comparing it on to harleys or sportbikes. i can have a wheel off my xb's in 5 minutes. In comparison to other sportbikes there is no chain adjustment or alignment. you put the wheel back on torque it and go. i'll change tires on buells all day long over a harley the takes 30 minutes to do after removing saddlebags, exhaust, and axle covers. None of todays real sportbikes have centerstands. | ||
| Metalrabbit |
I got a kick out of the method Buell use's to take up the slack in the 1125's drive belt, the taper on the rear axle, thats cute. | ||
| Fresnobuell |
Metal, you are an idiot bro. Sorry | ||
| Metalrabbit |
I was wonderin' if that was the case,, |
