Cost to install tires

[MiCarl]

I hear that Harbor Freight sells a good portable tire changer with Motorcycle tire attachment, but you have to turn some wrenches.

 

It would be a great tool for a motorcycle club to purchase

 

Hey folks. I have the Harbor Freight tire changer with motorcycle attachment. Some observations:

 

1 - The bead breaker is part of the base tire changer. In most cases it will not reach the bead of the motorcycle tire in the attachment. I end up breaking the beads with tire irons.

 

2 - The tire tool that comes with the base unit doesn't do a great job. I end up using regular old tire irons. It is very long though, so it did come in useful for knocking down a wasps nest.

 

3 - The clamps that hold the rim are steel with sharp edges. Could easily mar a wheel. I ended up covering them with electrical tape.

 

Bottom line, the one I made myself from an old truck wheel and some threaded rod using a design I found on the web works just as well and cost over $100 less. Downside to this one is it will only work for alloy wheels. Harbor Freight model will do either.

[Guest Ken8143]

Am I misssing something? After reading the service manual it appears that the entire right rear of the bike has to be disassembled. The manual starts by telling you to remove the rear fender, trunk, rt. saddlebag, saddlebag rail, all sorts of washers and collars. Then they call for torque specs. upon reassembly. This coupled with grease specs. it sounds like a very involved job. Oh ya, it also says to remove exhaust. This is the Clymer manual that I'm refering to.

 

There is a neat article in the technical section that tells you how to dismount the tires without needing a lift. Easier than in the manual!

[cecdoo]

Just picked up my bike from local shop, charged me $130.00 labor to Install front and rear Avons, service the rear hub(grease) change oil and filter and change oil in rear Dif. and when I picked it up there wasnt a fingerprint on it, I thought that was a decent deal. Craig

[nkbjones]

I dropped my Bike off this weekend by the Yamaha Dealer... and he charged me $50.00 for Installing the rear tire on my Bike...That's cheap, compare what some dealers asking.

 

What dealer did you use? Was it Jeff's in NC? For what my dealer charges, I will ride a couple of hours to dave the money.

[Color01]

What dealer did you use? Was it Jeff's in NC? For what my dealer charges, I will ride a couple of hours to dave the money.

 

I used Anderson Brothers Yamaha in Elizabeth City, NC. ..that is the Dealer that Jeff Mentioned in my other post....Great People to do Business with.

[Guest Popeye]

I just got 2 EIIIs mounted, balanced, all fluids checked, etc., for $307. out the door.

Also, free disposal of old tires.

[nkbjones]

I used Anderson Brothers Yamaha in Elizabeth City, NC. ..that is the Dealer that Jeff Mentioned in my other post....Great People to do Business with.

 

Thanks, I plan on paying them a visit for my next tire.

[kadafrogg]

:225:went to a custom bike shop for front tire they charged me 110.00 to install.

then they put the rim on backwards and wanted to charge me to turn the rim right.tried to tell me the arrow on the rim didnt matter