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Yeah, about $50 to mount and balance the two. By the time I bought spoons/irons and a couple of bearings to balance them myself... of course I'd have to get these new irons made by PB Baumann. They're really good stuff. (Uh, oh. Here I go again.) I havent used the Carbtune yet, but it looks great. If anyone is considering the better Motion Pro unit (they make two models) it's only $30 more. I know that's a decent amount of beer, but less than a bottle of Johnny Walker, and I am trying to think long term.
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I have to revise that last entry. $30 to mount and balance 2 tires at a local shop. I think that is pretty good. What have other XSer's paid recently?2010 Kawasaki Z1000
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Most of the time my tire changes coincide with annual inspection, so my guy either does it for nothing, or $5, or $10, whatever he feels like that day. I don't complain.Marty in NW PA
Gone - 1978E - one of the first XS11 made
Gone - 2007A FJR - the only year of Dark Red Metallic
This IS my happy face.
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FWIW, in retrospect, it might be best to park the bike until the proper time to buy the tires. You got married! You'll be a lot happier if you learn to compromise sooner than later.
BEST WISHES!Marty (in Mississippi)
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Maybe just...gulp...ride on the back of hers for a while. She may get tired of that real quick, and want you back on your own ride.Comment
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Uhh, it's a 250 Rebel. People might start to wonder if I "play for the other team", if you know what I mean. Also, with my wife and I on board, I'd hate to be next to all those Festivas and Metros at stoplights. Could be a little embarassing.2010 Kawasaki Z1000
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Ya know Tommy, my wifes first bike was a 450 Nighthawk. Great little bike...until we went two up. I have had to ride on the back of her FJ1100 a couple of times, but I just play it up at the stoplights. Besides, I've got some really great 'handles' to hold onto!
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That is better than me. I paid $20 per tire.Originally posted by tommystinson
I have to revise that last entry. $30 to mount and balance 2 tires at a local shop. I think that is pretty good. What have other XSer's paid recently?Robert
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I always install and balance my own,just a couple of large screwdrivers and lots of elbow grease, im what you would call frugal or cheap whatever!!!..MITCH
Doug Mitchell
82 XJ1100 sold
2006 Suzuki C90 SE 1500 CC Cruiser sold
2007 Stratoliner 1900 sold
1999 Honda Valkyrie interstate
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Screwdrivers almost always scratch the rim and damage the tire. Try getting a sent of old auto type tire irons. I've been using a set for almost 25 years and they're almost always enough for the job. I also have 1 Michelin motorcycle tire iron. Between these, they're always enough.Originally posted by mitch
I always install and balance my own,just a couple of large screwdrivers and lots of elbow grease, im what you would call frugal or cheap whatever!!!..MITCH
GeezerHi my name is Tony and I'm a bikeoholic.
The old gray biker ain't what he used to be.Comment
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Just tell her your last girlfriend wouldn't have minded.
Manley manners rule #4: Woman like to be reminded that they weren't your first.79 XS1100F "JINGUS"
07 V-star 1100
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Hey Geezer
Nice pic bye the way, I forgot to mention lots and lots of dish soap, time i get my tires on my hands are all girly!! lol They are eazy to clean up though. You will cringe when i tell you how i break them down, dont laugh but it involves my wifes car 2 pieces of two by four and a 5 foot long piece of six by six, i bet you got the pic now !.......MITCHDoug Mitchell
82 XJ1100 sold
2006 Suzuki C90 SE 1500 CC Cruiser sold
2007 Stratoliner 1900 sold
1999 Honda Valkyrie interstate
47 years riding and still learning, does that make me a slow learner?Comment
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Re: Hey Geezer
I get the picture but it's not a prettty one. ;o) BTW, after a dozen years in the computer biz, my hands have gotten a bit girly too.Originally posted by mitch
Nice pic bye the way, I forgot to mention lots and lots of dish soap, time i get my tires on my hands are all girly!! lol They are eazy to clean up though. You will cringe when i tell you how i break them down, dont laugh but it involves my wifes car 2 pieces of two by four and a 5 foot long piece of six by six, i bet you got the pic now !.......MITCH
When I had to change the rear skin on the Special I sold last year I was able to break it down with tire irons and a lot of swearing.
GeezerHi my name is Tony and I'm a bikeoholic.
The old gray biker ain't what he used to be.Comment
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Well, with the new house in the works, I decided to do it myself. I got the tires off, cleaned the rims real well, and got the new ones on okay. I'm waiting on my new bearings so I can balance them. Had to buy new valve stems. Turns out they are Marchesini, and aluminum. Seems funny, putting lightweight stems in a 600 lb. bike. Marchesini makes wheels for the well heeled racing motorcyclist crowd. Some of them cost more than $2000. EACH. So now I'll tell folks I've got Marchesini's on my bike, and let them make wild assumptions about my sanity. Or checkbook. LOL2010 Kawasaki Z1000
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Here's a link for some wheel prices at bikebandit.com. Just make sure you are sitting down www.bandit.com.au/indexmarchesini.html Ouch!2010 Kawasaki Z1000
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