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A set of Metzler ME88's for $370 - And that doesn't include mounting / balancing . I figured I would get them now while I'm not riding much, also get an oil and filter change + whatever other maintence it need at 27,000 miles. Then in the spring (late April / early may) I'll just need a 10 minute safety inspection ( but I plan on riding to work again before then).
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« Reply #1 on: December 13, 2014, 12:52:12 PM » |
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My D/S choice and my Shinko were under $200.00 for both. I've noticed the size I use on my cage has gone up too.  RIDE SAFE. |
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« Reply #2 on: December 13, 2014, 04:12:40 PM » |
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I just got my Avons from Amazon for $335...
-Mike "seller was Motorcycle Superstore..."
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salty1
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« Reply #3 on: December 14, 2014, 06:35:44 AM » |
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Jake Wilson nearly the same price for both tires, $334. Avon Cobras best tire I've found.
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« Reply #4 on: December 14, 2014, 06:48:40 AM » |
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Seems good to me. Last Metz 200 mm rear I paid for yrs ago was $200-$250.
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« Reply #5 on: December 14, 2014, 07:29:43 AM » |
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paid less than 150 for the 200-60-16 bridgestone exedra
rear tire run avon on the front
I dont know if the new michelin comes in front valk size but it is
awesome on the front of the 1150rt
dont forget to put in metal valve stems please !
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« Reply #6 on: December 14, 2014, 09:12:38 AM » |
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A set of Metzler ME88's for $370 - And that doesn't include mounting / balancing . I figured I would get them now while I'm not riding much, also get an oil and filter change + whatever other maintence it need at 27,000 miles. Then in the spring (late April / early may) I'll just need a 10 minute safety inspection ( but I plan on riding to work again before then).
Save the other $250 bucks and change the oil, air filter and other stuff yourself. Also if you just bring the wheels in they wont charge you the extra hour labor to put the rear wheel back on wrong. Do that yourself too and you know its done right |
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« Reply #7 on: December 14, 2014, 02:15:34 PM » |
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I don't have the tools, Place, time, and skills to do it. Oil / air filter I can probably handle, but not the wheels. And even then its a time and place issue.
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« Reply #8 on: December 15, 2014, 06:34:59 AM » |
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This weekend put a new set of avons on the old gurl from jake wilson. put 120x70x21 front and 200x60x16 rear cost $345 put them on myself took a little time but I know it was done correct an no grease all over the place
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salty1
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« Reply #9 on: December 15, 2014, 08:30:03 AM » |
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This weekend put a new set of avons on the old gurl from jake wilson. put 120x70x21 front and 200x60x16 rear cost $345 put them on myself took a little time but I know it was done correct an no grease all over the place
Obviously your front wheel is not stock. Do you have any pics of it? |
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salty1
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« Reply #11 on: December 15, 2014, 05:15:55 PM » |
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« Reply #12 on: December 16, 2014, 07:29:58 AM » |
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My D/S choice and my Shinko were under $200.00 for both. I've noticed the size I use on my cage has gone up too. RIDE SAFE.  |
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« Reply #13 on: December 17, 2014, 10:00:09 AM » |
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here is where i get my Avon tire for the front. motorcyclemaniacstore.com best price and only 2 days shipping to my house. had it on for over a year still looks new. over 8000 miles on it.
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« Reply #14 on: December 17, 2014, 11:56:03 AM » |
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Now and then a non-rider makes a comment like 'so you ride a motorcycle, that must save lots of money!'
Then I tell them what tires, filters, and other parts cost. And I mention you're lucky to get 10K or 12K miles from a rear tire. And, my Valkyries only get gas mileage in the low 30s, and easily dip into the 20s at high speeds. Heck, even my wife's Civic gets better mileage than that!
I love riding these bikes, but I don't do it for economic reasons.
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« Reply #15 on: December 17, 2014, 12:18:19 PM » |
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On the other hand, both my used valks only cost half or less than a decent car, both are more reliable than a decent car, over a period of years (10+) most decent cars will cost more overall to maintain/insure/register, and I don't call most (or any) cars that get 40mpg decent. However, it is rough getting 20 bags of groceries home on either of my bikes.  But yeah, if you want a full size road bike of about any brand it's probably not because it's economical (though I'm sure some guys try to pass this off as gospel with their wives  ) |
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« Reply #16 on: December 17, 2014, 12:44:27 PM » |
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Then there's the cost of chrome accessories!
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KY,Dave (AKA Misunderstood)
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« Reply #17 on: December 17, 2014, 02:23:21 PM » |
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Now and then a non-rider makes a comment like 'so you ride a motorcycle, that must save lots of money!'
I love riding these bikes, but I don't do it for economic reasons.
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« Reply #18 on: December 20, 2014, 08:44:21 PM » |
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I just got my Avons from Amazon for $335...
-Mike "seller was Motorcycle Superstore..."
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