Rear Tire R and R Robbery ?

cboutfit · 04-25-2005

I know it is not a Kawi ( Yes I still have my Vulcan ) but I bought a 76 GL 1000 that I am rebuilding it has sat for 17 years with 22,000 miles on it, I redid the carbs and it started right up and runs great, anyway I called the local dealer to get a rear tire replaced and they want $110 in labor plus the tire, I dont know but that sounds excessive. I have changed front tires but not a rear, is it that tough and does that sound like too much $$$$ for a tire change.

myol · 04-25-2005

Hey:
I just changed mine, they wanted $250 total or so, cuz they would have had to take off the rear drive, shocks, etc... & they said fender & exhaust also. I jacked up the bike & slipped it off with out touching the exhaust or fender, I only disconnected the brake caliper, one shock, & rear drive. I paid $45 for labor plus the new tire. Took me 25 minutes to put it back together. Did it myself 'cuz it's the only way I know it would be done right. If they do it for you make sure they torque to specs.
Good luck

flynsouth · 04-25-2005

$45/tire at local Maw Kawa. Thought it was steep even then but that was still the cheapest and with the shaft drive and dual disc's on the front thought it was easier. Besides is was still $20 just to mount/balance if I brought them the wheel.

*ispeed77* · 04-26-2005

yeah, $110 is very steep to remove a tire/wheel from a bike. my buddy used to run a small bike shop and even for a full dressed Goldwing i don't think he got that much. if you have a bike/atv lift, i would pull it out yourself.

**2WheelFun** · 04-26-2005

I recently had both front n rear wheels removed by a Yamaha dealer and new tires put on for $60.00 labor total. The bike is a 2003 1500 Classic Vulcan with shaft drive.

*ispeed77* · 04-26-2005

Quote:

Originally Posted by whistle clean

I recently had both front n rear wheels removed by a Yamaha dealer and new tires put on for $60.00 labor total. The bike is a 2003 1500 Classic Vulcan with shaft drive.

now that seems about right

cboutfit · 04-26-2005

Thank You all for your input I think I will try a differant dealer if not try it myself.

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cboutfit Forum Supporter Forum Supporter Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Utah Posts: 242	Rear Tire R and R Robbery ? I know it is not a Kawi ( Yes I still have my Vulcan ) but I bought a 76 GL 1000 that I am rebuilding it has sat for 17 years with 22,000 miles on it, I redid the carbs and it started right up and runs great, anyway I called the local dealer to get a rear tire replaced and they want $110 in labor plus the tire, I dont know but that sounds excessive. I have changed front tires but not a rear, is it that tough and does that sound like too much $$$$ for a tire change. __________________ 04 1500 Classic Hoppies Faring Scootworks Trunk Cobra Slash Cuts F@S Light Bar Mustang Seat

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myol Turtle Wax Taster BTK Intermediate Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: NJ Posts: 179	Hey: I just changed mine, they wanted $250 total or so, cuz they would have had to take off the rear drive, shocks, etc... & they said fender & exhaust also. I jacked up the bike & slipped it off with out touching the exhaust or fender, I only disconnected the brake caliper, one shock, & rear drive. I paid $45 for labor plus the new tire. Took me 25 minutes to put it back together. Did it myself 'cuz it's the only way I know it would be done right. If they do it for you make sure they torque to specs. Good luck __________________ 2005 Z750S 2004 Stella 2003 Aprilia RSV Mille 1997 Vulcan 1500 Classic

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flynsouth It's time for me to ride BTK Expert Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 806	$45/tire at local Maw Kawa. Thought it was steep even then but that was still the cheapest and with the shaft drive and dual disc's on the front thought it was easier. Besides is was still $20 just to mount/balance if I brought them the wheel. __________________ 2006 Midnight Nomad 2002 Pagan Gold Meanie Honda CR250R

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ispeed77 RIP Deron Harden :-( Extreme Forum Supporter Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Gardner, MA Posts: 32,533	yeah, $110 is very steep to remove a tire/wheel from a bike. my buddy used to run a small bike shop and even for a full dressed Goldwing i don't think he got that much. if you have a bike/atv lift, i would pull it out yourself. __________________ David - Moderator 2002 Suzuki DRZ400 2003 1500 Meanie, scraping pipes and frame :-) In loving memory of Deron Harden, forever in our thoughts :-(

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2WheelFun the "fun" guy Extreme Forum Supporter Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Albion, Washington "Pacific Northwest" Posts: 32,674	I recently had both front n rear wheels removed by a Yamaha dealer and new tires put on for $60.00 labor total. The bike is a 2003 1500 Classic Vulcan with shaft drive. __________________ *KING KAHUNA* *2007 V2K LT* ****PICS** 2007 Brute Force 650i **PICS** I love the smell of SeaFoam in the morning**

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cboutfit Forum Supporter Forum Supporter Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Utah Posts: 242	Thank You all for your input I think I will try a differant dealer if not try it myself. __________________ 04 1500 Classic Hoppies Faring Scootworks Trunk Cobra Slash Cuts F@S Light Bar Mustang Seat

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