Front Tire Change

[Rams]

Just curious, I need to put a new front tire on one of my Valkyries.   I've been doing some shopping around getting quotes.   I'm honestly somewhat shocked how much they want.   Lowest price I've seen is $125.00.  The price almost drops in half if I do the removal and mounting back on the bike.   Just curious what's it cost in your areas?   BTW, no one needs to remind me about how cheap I am.  

Edited:  Oh, forgot to mention, I already have the new tire so what I'm paying for is just the labor.

This has me seriously considering one of those motorcycle tire (manual versions) fixture/machines.

Rams

[Pluggy]

Off the bike, mounting with balance is $40 at a one-man motorcycle garage in Barbeque, NC.  He does excellent work.  I never asked the "on the bike" price. 

[turtle254]

Just curious, I need to put a new front tire on one of my Valkyries.   I've been doing some shopping around getting quotes.   I'm honestly somewhat shocked how much they want.   Lowest price I've seen is $125.00.  The price almost drops in half if I do the removal and mounting back on the bike.   Just curious what's it cost in your areas?   BTW, no one needs to remind me about how cheap I am.  

Edited:  Oh, forgot to mention, I already have the new tire so what I'm paying for is just the labor.

This has me seriously considering one of those motorcycle tire (manual versions) fixture/machines.

Rams

Try this --- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ooZePMY2EAQ

[Sweet Cheeks]

With the tire off the bike, the shop I use in Pueblo CO charges $40 to mount and balance a tire.

I‘ve never had them do the removal and installation, so I have no idea of the charge for that.

[mbramley]

My local Honda MC dealer charges 40.00 for mounting and balancing.

[Rams]

OK, thanks for the responses.   

I've always taken the front tire/wheel off previously but was hoping to avoid getting down on my knees this time.   Discovered I'm allergic to that pain.     Guess I'll suck it up and go that direction.   I was simply surprised by the asking price.   

Rams

[HayHauler]

Just a note as to what I do.  I remove the brake rotors before taking in the rim to get the new tire put on.  I had one shop bend a rotor while replacing a tire one time, so I remove them every time since then.  I didn't find out that it was actually bent (slightly) until I was miles down the road on my test ride after putting the front end back together.
I use the blue Lock-tite when putting the rotor bolts back in.

My $.018875

Hay 
Jimmyt