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Old Jul 27, 2008 | 09:13 AM
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A freind of mine just had a front tire replaced on is Honda Rune.Some of you may think that taking your HD in for a tire replacement is costly,right!
Well his front tire only lasted 5000miles.The tire&nbsp\\;was $225 plus $275 labor!
 
Old Jul 27, 2008 | 09:26 AM
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Honda tires are tied to the price of rice on the commodities market. Rice goes up, rice burner tires go up.
 
Old Jul 27, 2008 | 09:30 AM
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is that 225 + 275!? []
Yeah 250 for a rear tire change on the ol RKC
 
Old Jul 27, 2008 | 09:35 AM
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Yes,$225 for the tire and the dealer charged $275 labor.
He was told the rear tire replacement would be around $800 total!
 
Old Jul 27, 2008 | 09:42 AM
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Yes,$225 for the tire and the dealer charged $275 labor.
He was told the rear tire replacement would be around $800 total!
And to think that I was bitching about a $260 (total) bill to replace my rear tire...
 
Old Jul 27, 2008 | 09:49 AM
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The local Kawasaki/Yamaha dealer will order any tire you want, will price match with any internet dealer, and mounts for free......yes, even non-Kawi/Yamaha, which includes HDs.
 
Old Jul 27, 2008 | 09:56 AM
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That is insane for one tire change.&nbsp\\; I had a place do both tires for $400.00 on my 04 Yamaha a year ago.&nbsp\\; I know it is comparing apples to oranges but this is my first HD and I have not had to replace tires yet.&nbsp\\; I just can't imagine EVER paying $1300.00&nbsp\\;for two motorcycle tires and labor.&nbsp\\; Has anyone in the Houston area priced HD tires from Motorcycles Unlimited on FM 1960?.&nbsp\\; Just curious if their HD tire prices are as good as their import.
 
Old Jul 27, 2008 | 10:02 AM
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Damn..&nbsp\\; [8D]&nbsp\\; Installed a new Dunlop D401 rear tire on my FatBoy a few weeks ago, $121.95...
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Old Jul 27, 2008 | 10:13 AM
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Some people have more $$$ than brains I guess.
 
Old Jul 27, 2008 | 10:25 AM
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Dealers no doubt get them for less than I pay, so they much charge a PREMIUM to install them.&nbsp\\; LoL...&nbsp\\;
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