[Fatboy2V-rod]

I finally had the time to take the rear wheel off and haul it to a shop to get it mounted. I called around and got some really whacky prices to simply put the tire on the rim. I removed the sprocket and the rotor and paid $20 at a private owned sport-bike shop. I bought a bridgestone through R M ATV for 109 shipped so other than my time/gas I have $130 in a new rear tire. I had one place want $55 to mount the tire or basically just didn't want to do it w/o selling the tire for additional profit. What are you guys paying to get this done.

 

[HoneyB]

I last payed CycleGear $20.00 per, carry in, with the tire purchased from them.(mount and balance.)

 

[Luvmy04VRod]

I paid w/$25 gift cert. & $11 and change at Arlen Ness for my rear. Went to MTC in Vegas and paid $19 for the front. Gotta shop around.

 

[ElrodontheV-Rod]

The main thing to ask is,who pays for a new wheel if mine gets ruined on your machine?

 

[usanigel]

Its a DIY job!
Takes me 2 hours including balance and cleaning the wheels. Yes both wheels!

 

[TaxmanHog]

Its a DIY job!
Takes me 2 hours including balance and cleaning the wheels. Yes both wheels!

:them:

Bead breaking & Tire Iron Wrangling is a fading skill. :chair:

 

[AOW]

I paid $30 to mount & balance at local shop, then he bought me a couple of drinks at the bar next door:thumb:

 

[RustyG]

$25 either wheel - take in.

 

[Jaben2]

$25 per wheel here as well.

 

[KVD]

:them:

Bead breaking & Tire Iron Wrangling is a fading skill. :chair:

I have been known to mount my own tires but these new low profile radials seem like they would be next to impossible without a machine. Can it still be done without ruining the chrome rim?

I paid $25 at a local race shop

 

[luxlamf]

Honda Dealer, $20.

 

[bigedz]

Just had an Avon Cobra 250 installed yesterday at my local HD dealership for $20! (props to rockymountainatv, Great prices and service)

 

[Coonass]

http://www.nomartirechanger.com/

Charge your buddies a 24 pack per rim & you'll have it paid for in no time...

 

[Fatboy2V-rod]

Its a DIY job!
Takes me 2 hours including balance and cleaning the wheels. Yes both wheels!

What is your method for balancing the wheels?

 

[usanigel]

Picked up a balance stand from Harbor freight long time ago. Using some stick on weights if needed for a static balance. This has worked fine for me.

Poping the bead is the hard bit! Then its care and lube. My tire irons are 40 years old. Rim protectors are a must on these "soft" rims.