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Old Nov 6, 2017 | 11:49 PM
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Front tire for my Heritage. 16" American Elite
Bring him the wheel. Tire, tube, rim strip.
Mounted bal. OTD w/tax & Calif disposal fee
$210

Oh!! HD dealer quoted me $395
 
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Sorry. I wasn't clear
Does that seem like an ok price?
 
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Depends, how much you are paying for the tire, tube and rim strip. The rest is his labor cost for mounting and balancing. Whats that total number?.,,,
 
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I had my front tire mounted and balanced for $30 , I removed and replaced the front wheel myself in about an hour . Seems your guy was cheaper than HD but still a lot more than I think is fair.

Funny story about a tire change is my first harley tire change I took to the dealer and did not ask what it cost . I can truly say I was speechless when I paid the bill.
 
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Did that Harley dealer quote of $395 include labor to remove and re-install the wheel?
 
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Originally Posted by byersmtrco
Front tire for my Heritage. 16" American Elite
Bring him the wheel. Tire, tube, rim strip.
Mounted bal. OTD w/tax & Calif disposal fee
$210

Oh!! HD dealer quoted me $395
$210 isn't too bad. I change my own tires and a tire, rim strip, and tube is going to run me maybe $180. Plus, you can service the wheel bearings and brakes yourself for the price of grease and $5 for a set of seals.

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Of course the dealership is going to be higher...it's HD! For some, like myself, don't have the tools to change a tire and some dealerships will do if for "free" if you buy the tire there.
 
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Originally Posted by byersmtrco
Front tire for my Heritage. 16" American Elite
Bring him the wheel. Tire, tube, rim strip.
Mounted bal. OTD w/tax & Calif disposal fee
$210

Oh!! HD dealer quoted me $395
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Sorry. I wasn't clear
Does that seem like an ok price?
Ummmm 210 as opposed to 395, that should be a no brainer, at least to me it is.
 
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