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Old Jul 23, 2013 | 08:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Softail HA
Hogpro had it right ,it was leaking where the valve stem attaches to the tube I am just thankfull it did not leave us stranded. We put on alot of miles this week.
Did they cover it?
 
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Old Jul 23, 2013 | 08:48 PM
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Had the same thing happen a few months ago. No puncture in the tire. Last time I'll spend double the price on a HD tube.
 
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Old Jul 24, 2013 | 06:40 AM
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Originally Posted by Harleycruiser
...Cant imagine NOT putting in a new tube with a new tire...
No matter if it's a dealer mount or DIY, never have nor would I not put a new tube in a new tire! Also, change that rubber band around the wheel.
 
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Old Jul 24, 2013 | 08:35 AM
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Originally Posted by Softail HA
Off to the dealer I went with wife following behind me with the air compressor, what pissed me off is I just had the rear tire and rear brakes done two weeks ago,it cost me 720.00 at the dealer in good old Canada, why he would not have replaced the tube at the time I do not know.
Just had my rear tire replaced a couple of weeks ago.

I told the dealer that the rear tube was good because I had a flat last year and it was replaced at that time.

The dealer told me that they add $32 for every tire change for a new tube and that charge is there whether or not I want them to put in a new tube

He then said in other words if you want us to replace your tire, you're going to get a new tube regardless of when the old tub was replaced.

I guess now I understand their reasoning.
 
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Old Jul 24, 2013 | 08:45 AM
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Originally Posted by Harleycruiser
Did they cover it?
I payed for the tube they covered the labour, I was happy with that.
 
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Old Jul 24, 2013 | 01:44 PM
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When replacing a tube be sure you get an American or Eureopean one. No China crap. They weigh about 1/2 as much and are very prone to unexplained failure. Most dealers will use the china junk if you dont specify.Maybe even if you do.
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