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Joined: Feb 2016
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From: Lake of the Ozarks
That's not normal at Chuck's Deluxe. They would make you buy a front tire too, wait 14 to 24 days during peak riding season, and unplug your stator before giving your bike back. You would notice your battery failing right about dark when you are still 30 miles from civilization. Both tires would be going flat due to careless installation, and you wouldn't have enough money for a ride home because they overcharged the estimate by 300%.
A week or two is ridiculous, find an indy.
Last edited by TroubleHead Fred; Jun 6, 2017 at 07:43 PM.
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From: in a cave at the foothills
Harley will rape your wallet for a tire and install. Buy online and take it to an Indy. I have them sent directly to my Indy and minus the general time it takes to have a good time talking about everything from guns to politics, takes less than an hour. Find a good Indy, make friends and enjoy the good times.
Road Warrior
Joined: May 2012
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From: Columbus Ohio
Did they have to order the tires? If so it can take up to a week to get them in.
I know in my area I can always breeze right in and get taken care of that day unless its summer riding season. Then it can take one to two weeks to get in. Usually during riding season I make my appointments a couple of weeks in advance and just drop it off that day. Its always done that day or by the next.
During summer and depending of they have the part or have to order, sometimes it can take awhile.
I know in my area I can always breeze right in and get taken care of that day unless its summer riding season. Then it can take one to two weeks to get in. Usually during riding season I make my appointments a couple of weeks in advance and just drop it off that day. Its always done that day or by the next.
During summer and depending of they have the part or have to order, sometimes it can take awhile.
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My ride is a 2000 fatboy, I just dropped it off at my local hd dealer for a back tire change. The guy took down my name and found me in their computer system, then I said just need a new back tire and just make sure the bearing is ok. After all that he said "it's going to take 7-12 days ! Wow! Jeez is that the norm?
Road Master
Joined: Nov 2014
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From: Burleson, TX
what price did they quote you OP? I needed a new rear tire and got a quote for parts and labor from the local dealer.....$650. I said no thanks and I'll investigate other options.
Removed the wheel myself and found an Indy. Decided to send the wheel out for Powder coat now, but otherwise I would have just waited for it and paid the tire only price.
Removed the wheel myself and found an Indy. Decided to send the wheel out for Powder coat now, but otherwise I would have just waited for it and paid the tire only price.
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From: 40 miles Northeast of Indy..
spring time is the busy time for any bike shop that's good..
make an appointment and they shouldn't have to have your bike longer than a day..
Myself I order my tires from Dennis Kirk and get them in three days.. then I call the local INDY and I make an app. Then I drop off the bike in the morning and he calls me when it done...
It's now about $130 for the front and $160 for the rear (LOPd - American elites) for my bike. Of course it depends what tire you buy, then our INDY charges $30 per tire to R&R it.. That way I get both new tires for what the dealer charges just for the rear..
good luck and safe riding..
make an appointment and they shouldn't have to have your bike longer than a day..
Myself I order my tires from Dennis Kirk and get them in three days.. then I call the local INDY and I make an app. Then I drop off the bike in the morning and he calls me when it done...
It's now about $130 for the front and $160 for the rear (LOPd - American elites) for my bike. Of course it depends what tire you buy, then our INDY charges $30 per tire to R&R it.. That way I get both new tires for what the dealer charges just for the rear..
good luck and safe riding..
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From: ID Ho
what price did they quote you OP? I needed a new rear tire and got a quote for parts and labor from the local dealer.....$650. I said no thanks and I'll investigate other options.
Removed the wheel myself and found an Indy. Decided to send the wheel out for Powder coat now, but otherwise I would have just waited for it and paid the tire only price.
Removed the wheel myself and found an Indy. Decided to send the wheel out for Powder coat now, but otherwise I would have just waited for it and paid the tire only price.