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« on: July 28, 2009, 10:44:59 PM » |
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I may be ready for a new front tire soon, just recently had the shop do my rear tire and they installed a Dunlop E3 which I'm happy with, but the Avon on the front is starting to look ugly. Can still go a little while but I believe I've found someone who will mount and balance the tire for me if I bring them the wheel and tire. Another E3 for the front will cost about $170 at Bikebandit with shipping and tax.
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PAVALKER
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« Reply #1 on: July 28, 2009, 11:13:54 PM » |
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Google the tire you would like to get and find the lowest price on line... the call Direct Line Parts (DLP) and have them price guarantee it, which will make it even less. I had an E3 on the front of my VTX and hated it, it was too wide and wore out the same time the rear did... but I maybe have had a bad one (just like any other brand has theirs).
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« Reply #2 on: July 29, 2009, 03:50:04 AM » |
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This is just my opinion, but I considered buying online but people I knew in some cases had issues with new tires. This included many different brands. So I figured if I bought a tire online and had them put on and there was an issue that I would have to pay to take it off and send it back for replacement. In the mean time the bike would be sitting with no tire, out of commission till the new one came in. So I ended up buying from a local tire place that specialize in bikes and if there where issues they would take care of it like now.
Dan
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« Reply #3 on: July 29, 2009, 10:56:49 AM » |
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See what Dennis Kirk has. I have a rear E3 coming today...$189 shipped.  Everyone else wanted over $200 |
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« Reply #4 on: July 29, 2009, 03:03:01 PM » |
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1+ on Dennis Kirk, just ordered two tires for my VTX Tuesday and will be here Friday and a great price also.
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Bladedog
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« Reply #5 on: July 29, 2009, 04:54:23 PM » |
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Looks like Dennis Kirk is the cheapest for the front E3 by a few dollars (only five bucks to ship and no sales tax? WOW). Any suggestions on a better tire than the E3 for the front?
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« Reply #6 on: July 29, 2009, 05:27:24 PM » |
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« Reply #7 on: July 30, 2009, 02:57:58 PM » |
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I have used Direct Line Parts, dennis kirk and others but the best place and prices I have found is with ridedirect.com. I ordered two shinko rear tires the other day and had them in two days. The company is located in east Kentucky. I have no ties with the company.
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« Reply #8 on: July 30, 2009, 03:06:42 PM » |
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motorcycle superstores.com great price / quick shipment
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« Reply #9 on: July 30, 2009, 06:49:40 PM » |
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Got a e-mail from Chris. Honda directline running a sale on tires and exhaust. They will also match prices. Go the Darkside..You won't go back.
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« Reply #10 on: July 30, 2009, 06:57:26 PM » |
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www.swmototires.com If you buy two or more tires...you get free shipping. Their tire prices are not the cheapest, but when you figure in shipping costs, they beat most others. Joe
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« Reply #11 on: July 31, 2009, 07:05:55 AM » |
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www.swmototires.com If you buy two or more tires...you get free shipping. Their tire prices are not the cheapest, but when you figure in shipping costs, they beat most others. Joe Agreed! -Scott |
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« Reply #12 on: July 31, 2009, 02:01:52 PM » |
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I have used Direct Line Parts, dennis kirk and others but the best place and prices I have found is with ridedirect.com. I ordered two shinko rear tires the other day and had them in two days. The company is located in east Kentucky. I have no ties with the company.
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« Reply #13 on: July 31, 2009, 02:41:15 PM » |
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Have not ran them long enough to say. Will post after putting some miles on them. Ridedirect is free shipping over $200.00.
Mac
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« Reply #14 on: July 31, 2009, 05:18:06 PM » |
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That's the beauty of online purchase is it's tax free in most cases.
You might look at Ron Ayers and Competition Accessories (sister company to Tire Express).
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« Reply #15 on: August 11, 2009, 12:31:35 PM » |
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I just bought the Metzler ME880's from Motorcycle-Superstore.com. They have shops that you can have the tires sent to, just take the bike and have 'em put on. Front and rear came to $363.98 with free shipping. |
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« Reply #16 on: August 11, 2009, 07:09:02 PM » |
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go to jakewilson.com,,,, i just bought avon cobras 180/70R16 for 209 bucks plus free shipping and 2 day turnaround.
the shops around here are charging 260 for that tire..
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« Reply #17 on: August 11, 2009, 07:25:05 PM » |
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+1 on DennisKirk. just got a new Bridgestone Rear. It shipped the same day I ordered it. Shipped Saturday, got here today.
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