[Huly]

I ride a new GL1800, after having ridden a GL1500, GL1200 and GL1000 over the years. I'm concerned about the cost of tire replacement when the time comes. I've been on the directlineparts.com site and like their prices for tires, but will need a person to perform the labor. Does anyone have any good techs they use in Central Illinois for this kind of work? I don't mind paying a fair price, but the cost of tire replacement at a dealer is unreal. Thanks...Huly.

 

[detdrbuzzard]

check out www.americanmotorcycletire.com

 

[05bluewing]

http://www.jakewilson.com

 

[dynodon]

Where in Central IL?

Here is a place that does tires, they sell them at decent prices, or probably would put them on if you brought them in.

G & D Trikes
200 S Baer Road
Tremont, IL 61568-7402 map
Peoria-Pekin, IL Metro Area

Phone:
(309) 925-5191

 

[joe in calif]

Check your phone book or the web for motorcycle shops in your area. Most will have the ability to mount & balance tires. But most of them don't like it if buy your tires somewhere else and bring them in to get mounted, kind of like bringing your own eggs to a restaurant and asking them to cook them.

 

[tmilam]

Look at www.motorcycle-superstore.com

 

[kenrbass]

Check with several local Honda dealers.

I found a drastic difference in price from one to another.

I had a rear tire put on today and the dealer charges 35 for mount and balance, or 15 in you just bring in the tire and rim. They also had a good price on the tire. Dunlop e3 for $199

Another dealer had the same tire for $259 and wanted double for installation.

The dealer in the big city had the best deal. I figured it would have been the opposite.

It's worth a few phone calls.

Honestly, if you can afford a new wing, a few dollars one way or another for a tire shouldn't break you. lol

 

[xhdrider]

Havent't bought tires for my 1800 yet, but I will very soon. Prices for both tires mounted and balanced are in the $450 to $500 range, that would be for E3's or similiar. A local private shop has the best deal--and has dyna beads, the dealer does not.