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Posted by John Hopkins
- April 25, 2014, 07:34:19 AMQuote from: greenbarn on April 22, 2014, 21:17:27 PMQuite often you will find two or even three prices for the same tire depending on the date stamp..That's interesting- because I'm shopping this week, and currently J&P has the rear for $100.99 but the front is $107.99. You don't happen to have the part no's do you? Sometimes I've seen a company have the same thing listed twice at different prices, for whatever reason. At Chaparral, they're $95.88 and $83.88. I'd rather buy from J&P - have a gold membership. Chaparral sent me an email "you have stuff in your cart, and if you buy it today, you get $15 off!!". But evidently it doesn't work for tires- the code said it applied but did nothing to reduce the total.
John.
Posted by jmbo
- April 22, 2014, 23:51:14 PMQuote from: greenbarn on April 22, 2014, 21:17:27 PMYou are correct on the current price. I forgot to mention the tires were also on sale at the time.That's interesting- because I'm shopping this week, and currently J&P has the rear for $100.99 but the front is $107.99. You don't happen to have the part no's do you? Sometimes I've seen a company have the same thing listed twice at different prices, for whatever reason. At Chaparral, they're $95.88 and $83.88. I'd rather buy from J&P - have a gold membership. Chaparral sent me an email "you have stuff in your cart, and if you buy it today, you get $15 off!!". But evidently it doesn't work for tires- the code said it applied but did nothing to reduce the total.
Posted by greenbarn
- April 22, 2014, 21:17:27 PMQuote from: jmbo on April 22, 2014, 20:07:18 PMSo far about 300 mile on my new Shinko WWs. Looked up the invoice. They were $194.99 from J&P Cycle. I lucked out and they had a free shipping deal running at that time.
That's interesting- because I'm shopping this week, and currently J&P has the rear for $100.99 but the front is $107.99. You don't happen to have the part no's do you? Sometimes I've seen a company have the same thing listed twice at different prices, for whatever reason. At Chaparral, they're $95.88 and $83.88. I'd rather buy from J&P - have a gold membership. Chaparral sent me an email "you have stuff in your cart, and if you buy it today, you get $15 off!!". But evidently it doesn't work for tires- the code said it applied but did nothing to reduce the total. 
Posted by Drift1
- April 22, 2014, 20:16:17 PMJMBO now that's an excellent deal you caught .
Posted by jmbo
- April 22, 2014, 20:07:18 PMSo far about 300 mile on my new Shinko WWs. Looked up the invoice. They were $194.99 from J&P Cycle. I lucked out and they had a free shipping deal running at that time.
Posted by Drift1
- April 22, 2014, 19:50:27 PMQuote from: moosewing3 on 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.
Never thought of going a size up on the rear to try the Shinko's ....... Curious how it handles and any issues with rubbing , etc . ??
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 .