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Posted by CDNRatMan
- April 22, 2014, 12:02:38 PMMoose check out Pete's Supercycle in Montreal.......decent prices and super fast shipping.....
Posted by moosewing3
- April 22, 2014, 11:45:19 AMI know I was able to get the Shinko WW's for my 800 Classic in Jan. from Canada's Motorcycle. Front and back, back one, one size up from factory, taxes in and delivered for $229.00 for the set. Don't know if they deliver to US or not.
Posted by Ironraven
- April 22, 2014, 11:06:07 AMLooking sharp man! Love those exhaust tips too... that's a good lookin scoot!
Posted by greenbarn
- April 20, 2014, 20:45:37 PMOn tubes:
1) anybody find a 90* "PV-78" tube for the front tire? Neither of mine currently have a 90 on the front, but I thought it might be handy, if I could find one. Looks like you about have to have one on the back.
2) tube brands - I can't get over the price of these tubes!!! I'm used to selling a name brand 16" inner tube big enough to fit a TRUCK TIRE for $16, and everything except for "bargain" brand tubes are way more than that - some places want $30-50. Does anybody know of anything wrong with the "economy" tubes like bikemaster or what have you, or should we stick with something like a Bridgestone?
Posted by John Hopkins
- April 18, 2014, 19:12:12 PMI am going to be replacing my tires with new Michelin Commander ll's in a couple of months, I have Pirelli's fitted now and I don't like them..so as I have only a couple of months to go before these will be thrown away I decided to paint the walls white..
The correct way is to scrub the tires clean, the sand down the raised lettering, the scrub them again, then mask them up and then coat them in a special adhesive coating and finally paint them with a special white wall paint..The success rate is not 100%..
So instead I masked them up and without even bothering to clean them I am giving them a couple of coats of Dulux masonary paint that I have left over..If it looks good that's great and if it looks rubbish they will only be on for a couple of months so no loss..whatever they look like I won't be painting my new Michelin's..
John.
Posted by greenbarn
- April 17, 2014, 18:04:40 PMQuote from: Reveen on April 17, 2014, 16:45:47 PMSounds like you've found "Your Shop". That sounds like a pretty decent deal, depending on the details. The *cheapest* place I've found so far online for the shinkos is Chaparral, and they're $85 and $105. If your 340 includes (like PC said) tubes and rim liners, which it should (you said "everything"), and if it includes them installing the tires on the bike (EG, you're not taking the wheels off and taking them in to them), then I would think that's pretty decent. Of course you could do it yourself cheaper, but if they're not charging you more than they they have in the job, then they're not making any money, and they're not paying any bills, so they won't be around long.about motorcycles. He's ordering my Shinko WWW tires ($110 for front, $115 for rear) and said he will be able to put them on next week. Including tires, he said I can expect to pay around $340 for everything and it should only take a day or two (he said they are really busy this time of year). Does this sound like an OK deal?
Personally, (but I'm biased) I think you're much better off with a small shop like this - they're not all great of course, but the small family-run shop has more to gain by treating you right and keeping a long-term customer.
Posted by pcarrell
- April 17, 2014, 17:25:38 PMHe quoted you a good price for the tires and it sounds like $340 is not leaving a lot of meat on the bone for them. Did you have them get rim strips and tubes too?
Sounds like he's looking to win your business!
Posted by Reveen
- April 17, 2014, 16:45:47 PMWell, I took you guy's advice and went to a few shops just to feel them out. One was more of a "chopper" type shop, more geared towards total customization. They weren't the friendliest and kinda gave me the vibe of "people come here for custom paint and bikes, not ordering and putting on tires." Another place is just massive metric/Victory/Polaris/Indian dealership with everyone running around busy with seemingly no clue what they are doing (lots of fresh out of high-school looking kids working there.) I read reviews online and multiple people have said that their prices suck and will take much longer than other shops for the most simple jobs.
I ended up really liking a shop that is owned/operated by a father and son. They are both very nice and helpful, and actually took the time to chat with me for awhile about motorcycles. He's ordering my Shinko WWW tires ($110 for front, $115 for rear) and said he will be able to put them on next week. Including tires, he said I can expect to pay around $340 for everything and it should only take a day or two (he said they are really busy this time of year). Does this sound like an OK deal? I told them I'm looking for a shop for all my bike maintenance needs (that I don't feel comfortable doing myself), so I would most likely be a repeat customer . . . he really seemed to value that and told me that he appreciated me giving them a shot over the big dealership in town. Even if I do end up spending a tad more than somewhere else, I'd rather give my cash to these guys, as they offered great customer service.
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.....