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Posted by Drift1
- April 15, 2014, 18:29:49 PMOH YEA HOW THIS WORKS 
...... I don't even park in the parking lot anymore I just pull the bike right in the garage weather I'm there for service or just to BS for awhile . In fact the owner has giving me permission to store the bikes there this winter season free of charge .
Posted by CDNRatMan
- April 15, 2014, 14:03:52 PMReally it does work, as Pc said you get to know the people you trat them nice and then after a bit they will be really willing to help you out, anyone working customer service knows this.
Posted by Reveen
- April 15, 2014, 12:51:48 PMQuote from: pcarrell on April 14, 2014, 16:40:33 PMThanks for the advice! I like your plan. I sent out a few online "request a quote" things yesterday to a few shops, but I think Im more of an 'in person' type of guy. I already know one place I DONT want to give my money too, just from interactions in the past. I have about 10 or so different options to choose from, so maybe I'll just show up at some of them this afternoon to check them out to see if I can get any vibes from the place. I want my bike to go somewhere that the mechanics care and want to please their customers.Reveen, if I may, can I give you a little advice? Ok, I'm going to anyways!
You obviously have several bike shops in your area. That's a good thing!
My advice is to find one where you like the people and the atmosphere is laid back. Spend some time there and buy a few things from them. They don't have to be big things, but maybe smaller items that they might have a good profit margin on. More importantly, spend some real time and talk to the people there.(just don't hang around too much and become a problem) If it's a privately owned shop, they'll probably be more apt to spend time conversing with you. A privately owned shop will also have more leeway on pricing over a dealership. Hang around the place once in a while. Maybe after a while, just swing by with some McDonalds or something for the guys for lunch, even though they aren't working on your bike or anything. In a few months, just watch how things get a little cheaper, you get dib's on new merchandise, and when your bike comes in the shop, you somehow magically get pushed to the front of the line. Besides that, you'll make some great new friends!
***I gave Drift1 this same advice a few years ago. Just ask him if it works.***
Again, thanks for the advice, I appreciate it!
Posted by CDNRatMan
- April 14, 2014, 18:08:36 PM Did they not put new locks on the doors of that place?
Posted by pcarrell
- April 14, 2014, 16:40:33 PMReveen, if I may, can I give you a little advice? Ok, I'm going to anyways!
You obviously have several bike shops in your area. That's a good thing!
My advice is to find one where you like the people and the atmosphere is laid back. Spend some time there and buy a few things from them. They don't have to be big things, but maybe smaller items that they might have a good profit margin on. More importantly, spend some real time and talk to the people there.(just don't hang around too much and become a problem) If it's a privately owned shop, they'll probably be more apt to spend time conversing with you. A privately owned shop will also have more leeway on pricing over a dealership. Hang around the place once in a while. Maybe after a while, just swing by with some McDonalds or something for the guys for lunch, even though they aren't working on your bike or anything. In a few months, just watch how things get a little cheaper, you get dib's on new merchandise, and when your bike comes in the shop, you somehow magically get pushed to the front of the line. Besides that, you'll make some great new friends!
***I gave Drift1 this same advice a few years ago. Just ask him if it works.***
Posted by Reveen
- April 14, 2014, 16:12:29 PMThese tires look great. I'm going to be purchasing some within the next two weeks . . . just working on getting a few quotes for installation from a few different places in town. How much can I expect to pay (not including actual tire price)?
I've heard some places will add a fee if you bring in your own tires instead of buying directly from them. I'm trying to avoid that.
Bike looks stellar . . . really mates well with the classic look of the Drifter!
Posted by CDNRatMan
- April 14, 2014, 10:06:20 AMPC.... I am not sure if my left leg could take the weight or the stress of the bike so will stick with what I know I can handle in a bad situation
DR you do what you need to do and don't let peer pressure drive you.....
Posted by DrifteRizzo
- April 14, 2014, 10:04:41 AMLooks like the Shinkos are going to have to work for me right now...the price fits my budget right now (saving up to hopefully get an 800 this year!)
Thanks for the input everyone!
Rizzo
Posted by pcarrell
- April 14, 2014, 08:18:41 AMQuote from: CDNRatMan on April 13, 2014, 21:42:17 PM.....or you could just get a proper 1500 and get drunk on power......Well I am of the mind and it is just my opinion but the Drifter and really the 800 needs white wall tires, it is just not right with the plain black tires. So if I can not get WW's then I will get them in what I can and if need to pay a bit more so be it....
Posted by CDNRatMan
- April 13, 2014, 21:42:17 PMWell I am of the mind and it is just my opinion but the Drifter and really the 800 needs white wall tires, it is just not right with the plain black tires. So if I can not get WW's then I will get them in what I can and if need to pay a bit more so be it....
Posted by greenbarn
- April 13, 2014, 21:38:32 PMQuote from: Drift1 on April 13, 2014, 21:22:14 PMUnfortunately, for whatever reason, the m/c tire market and the automobile tire markets to not seem to share the same distributors. I have about 6-8 wholesale distributors I get car/truck/semi tires from, and NONE of them handle m/c tires or tubes, or bicycles either. A couple of them DO sell a few ATV tires, which is weird, but they can't get bike stuff. Go figure.Ratman when I was looking for www's for the 800 last season to put on MA-DEUCE I looked at these shinko's to try them out , but as we all know they don't make the rear . I called Shinko to inquire about this and was told the wasn't a demand for this size , hence the reason I went with the Metzler .
I'm going to try these out as well . The price is right up my alley , unless Mr. GB can work his tire magic and get us all a discount
I'm thinking of getting the Shinkos myself- they are a lot cheaper than the Metz or the Contis. However, like I see in the auto tire industry, you usually (but not always) get what you pay for. If I could get, for example, one extra season from the Contis or Metz's then $ per mile, it might be worth it to spend a little more up front. I still haven't seen a "mileage" review on the Shinkos.
Posted by Drift1
- April 13, 2014, 21:22:14 PMQuote from: CDNRatMan on April 13, 2014, 11:58:40 AMJust too bad they do not have a WWW in the 140/90-16 for the 800........
Ratman when I was looking for www's for the 800 last season to put on MA-DEUCE I looked at these shinko's to try them out , but as we all know they don't make the rear . I called Shinko to inquire about this and was told the wasn't a demand for this size , hence the reason I went with the Metzler .
I'm going to try these out as well . The price is right up my alley , unless Mr. GB can work his tire magic and get us all a discount 
Posted by jmbo
- April 13, 2014, 13:56:36 PMHave about 300 miles on my new Shinko WWs. Love how they handle. Especially love the way they track. My old Dunflops tended to track road cracks (Tramlining or Nibbling). The Shinkos do not.
Posted by CDNRatMan
- April 13, 2014, 11:58:40 AMJust too bad they do not have a WWW in the 140/90-16 for the 800........
Posted by Cotton Mouth
- April 13, 2014, 01:09:41 AMQuote from: DrifteRizzo on April 10, 2014, 20:01:14 PMRizzo, check out this video comparison with Shinkos 777 vs Dunflops - I am riding the 777 aggressively and they handle very well, only about 500 on mine though, no complaints.I know this thread is a little old, but...what is the wear like on these Shinko tires? I am in need of some new tires and these fit the current budget, but I don't want to suffer for saving a few bucks. I have Metzler 880 WWW on now and want to keep the look. Has anyone put sufficient miles on these to judge their quality?
Thanks
Rizzo