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« on: July 21, 2016, 12:07:18 PM » |
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Where does one get a car tire mounted on a Valkyrie? I can pull the wheel and maybe mount the tire.. But, I'd prefer to pull the wheel and let someone else mount said tire.
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« Reply #1 on: July 21, 2016, 12:42:38 PM » |
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It just depends on your area. Many places won't do it. But check around, some in your area might.
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« Reply #2 on: July 21, 2016, 01:20:49 PM » |
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IF you have access to a small independent M/C shop they MIGHT welcome the work.  Been my experience that MOST first line dealers won't touch that job.  BUT If they do they may want a really large sum of cash yer firstborn and a week or two with someone you'd rather not share!  RIDE SAFE. |
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« Reply #3 on: July 21, 2016, 01:48:01 PM » |
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Our local Big O tire will do it. But of course the owners both ride and know of the darkside.
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« Reply #4 on: July 21, 2016, 04:02:30 PM » |
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I got mine done at a local Father and son tire shop. Same guys who mount all my tractor tires, he laughed at me at first but was happy enough to do it.
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Jess from VA
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« Reply #5 on: July 21, 2016, 04:06:03 PM » |
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If you walk the wheel/tire in, tell them it's for a custom trailer.
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« Reply #6 on: July 21, 2016, 04:10:18 PM » |
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If you walk the wheel/tire in, tell them it's for a custom trailer.
Or a trike. |
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« Reply #7 on: July 21, 2016, 06:14:03 PM » |
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Take mine to local auto tire shop
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« Reply #8 on: July 21, 2016, 06:47:29 PM » |
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I guess someone should mention this: I started mounting my own tires about 15 years ago. Considering the money saved and the convenience, the tire mounter has paid for itself many many times over. You don't need to balance, just put in the right amount of Ride-On. Or Dyna beads if that's your thing. Tire changer at Harbor Freight, $44. http://www.harborfreight.com/manual-tire-changer-69686.html There's a motorcycle attachment for $40 - I rarely use the upper part but the lower is needed. http://www.harborfreight.com/motorcycle-tire-changer-attachment-60810.htmlAdd some tire irons, and a couple of HF's big irons, some lube and a quality tire lever and you have it all. I use the ATV Ride-on, it's much cheaper and works just fine. Don't forget to stock up on metal tire stems from Jake Wilson. Oh yeah, you need a compressor too. Probably most of us already have that, right? |
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« Reply #9 on: July 21, 2016, 07:05:31 PM » |
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Pull the wheel, bring it in to an independent shop, and tell them it's for a custom side-car rig.
Some of the independents will snicker at the obvious lie and mount it up for you.
Disclaimer... I haven't done this myself (I change my own), but I've talked to a few people who have done it.
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« Reply #10 on: July 21, 2016, 10:43:41 PM » |
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Funny thing ..... Norway is more strict than many countries ...but I just buy my tire at a local shop on the term that they also install it.
First time the guy thought I was joking and he just laughed.... then he refused ....then he agreed ..
Later I never discusses it neither there nor other places I go ....they just do it ..
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« Reply #11 on: July 22, 2016, 06:47:32 AM » |
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I get mine done at a used tire place in town, they asked once and I told them it was a custom application for a drag cycle. I also talked a Goodyear shop into mounting one once by telling them it was a trailer rim, the tire guy came out and ask me what kind of MC I was going darkside on.
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« Reply #12 on: July 24, 2016, 03:35:21 AM » |
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I'm doing like Mark T my independent bike shop closed last year. Go to YouTube and watch a few videos the guys give solutions to every problem you might encounter. I bought a Harbor Freight changer it works  Haven't tried a Car tire but will soon. |
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« Reply #13 on: July 25, 2016, 08:30:22 AM » |
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Thanks for the replies. I have been mounting tires for bikes for years. But, not on a rim this big. HD rims are smaller. Some tires go on easy and some are no fun at all.
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« Reply #14 on: July 25, 2016, 11:05:08 AM » |
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There's a reason that reputable motorcycle dealers won't mount a car tire on a motorcycle rim. Ask them why.  |
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« Reply #15 on: July 25, 2016, 11:29:33 AM » |
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use to take mine to my local goodyear dealer, there where 2 tecs there that rode and also rode DS. but i got me a tire changer and do mine and dads now my self. mounting the 205/60/16 on the rim is easy. just use lots of lube. and it slips on with no problem. that is if you are using a manual mount demount machine. dont know about tire tools only way.
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« Reply #16 on: July 25, 2016, 12:38:17 PM » |
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There's a reason that reputable motorcycle dealers won't mount a car tire on a motorcycle rim. Ask them why. That's an easy one, they lose out on selling over-priced MC tires because our CT's last almost three times as long as a MT will. What reason do you think they have? |
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« Reply #17 on: July 25, 2016, 03:37:50 PM » |
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There's a reason that reputable motorcycle dealers won't mount a car tire on a motorcycle rim. Ask them why. I wish you would save me all the trouble of finding a "reputable motorcycle dealer" and calling them to ask why,, if you could just tell me....  I put my car tire on by hand with two small and one large tire tool, and remove MC tires with them,, I use a HF tire machine to break the beads but have never got the MC tire adapter. Does it help? I mean, does it really work with a bike wheel? |
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« Reply #18 on: July 26, 2016, 09:09:48 PM » |
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There's a reason that reputable motorcycle dealers won't mount a car tire on a motorcycle rim. Ask them why. That's an easy one, they lose out on selling over-priced MC tires because our CT's last almost three times as long as a MT will. What reason do you think they have? You can't be that naive... |
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« Reply #19 on: July 26, 2016, 09:17:04 PM » |
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I wish you would save me all the trouble of finding a "reputable motorcycle dealer" and calling them to ask why,, if you could just tell me.... [/quote] I'd be delighted. Here is some light reading for you: http://ridermagazine.com/2016/05/20/tales-from-the-dark-side-putting-car-tires-on-motorcycles/ |
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pancho
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« Reply #20 on: July 27, 2016, 05:38:39 AM » |
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Thanks for posting the link to the article. I had seen very similar postings before I made the choice to go to a car tire, and did my own calculations on the bead differences. (didn't find any) I suppose it all comes down to personal choice, and there will always be extreme positions on any issue.
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