Will it fit? I get RIP to carry mine..
Tire Transporting?
Thread Starter
|
Novice
Joined: Nov 2015
Posts: 19
Likes: 0
From: Florida
Tire Transporting?
Okay the back tire on my FXLR is about worn out, and I'm ordering a new tire from BikeBandit and will need to transport the tire on my bike to the bike shop to get it mounted and balanced.
I could take the tire off and just take the tire in, but its quicker if I let my local shop do it. They only charge $40 to remove, mount and balance, and replace the tire, so $40 = a deal for me.
Since I'm ordering online I was either thinking of having the tire delivered to the shop or have it delivered to my house and then drive it down on the bike by putting the bike around my waist.
I'm hesitant with getting the tire delivered at the shop because of the shipping company, not the shop. I've tried doing this before and have had the tire go missing because FedEx tried to deliver the tire after hours and left it outside.
Has anyone ridden with a tire around their waist before. Is this safe?
I could take the tire off and just take the tire in, but its quicker if I let my local shop do it. They only charge $40 to remove, mount and balance, and replace the tire, so $40 = a deal for me.
Since I'm ordering online I was either thinking of having the tire delivered to the shop or have it delivered to my house and then drive it down on the bike by putting the bike around my waist.
I'm hesitant with getting the tire delivered at the shop because of the shipping company, not the shop. I've tried doing this before and have had the tire go missing because FedEx tried to deliver the tire after hours and left it outside.
Has anyone ridden with a tire around their waist before. Is this safe?
Last edited by Grey_Fox; Dec 1, 2015 at 10:27 AM.
Elite HDF Member
Joined: Dec 2013
Posts: 4,018
Likes: 231
From: Kentucky, USA
Of course it's safe.
No worse than a Hula Hoop.
Though you will need a bungee cord.
Club Member
Joined: Feb 2013
Posts: 9,833
Likes: 8,737
From: Edmonton, Alberta
Trending Topics
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Aug 2013
Posts: 35,813
Likes: 38,653
From: Post Falls, ID
A tire around the waist could be a great safety device if you go down.
Some of us already have tires around the waist.
Some of us already have tires around the waist.
HD Forum Stories
The Best of Harley-Davidson for Lifelong Riders
7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles
Verdad Gallardo
8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In
Verdad Gallardo
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?
Verdad Gallardo
Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept
Verdad Gallardo
Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II
Verdad Gallardo
10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy
Joe Kucinski
