Any life left on rear tire?
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Any life left on rear tire?
I know I need a new one, but can't afford one atm, but is there any life left to ride a few times the next 2 weeks? And is there a way to get affordable tire, HD shop quoted me like 275 to put on tire and buy one. Bike and rear tire spec http://www.motorcyclistonline.com/20.../05/tires.html
Last edited by shanvhere; Jun 24, 2013 at 12:31 PM.
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I certainly wouldn't go very far on that tire. I would go any further than I'd be willing to push it back. Pushing a bike on a flat really sucks! Remove the wheel yourself, and just bring it into a shop for replacement. That should only run you from around $125 to $175 depending on the brand of tire you choose.
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I don't see cords showing and some of my old sport bike buddys have rode on alot worse, but yeah that tire needs to go ASAP. Could you get alway with it for a few weeks as long as it's bone dry our-maybe, but really unless the bike is the only vehicle you have I would keep the ride very short if you have to take it out at all.
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That thing is way past shot. It should have been replaced several hundred, if not more, miles ago.
If you can't afford one right now, I strongly advise you to park the bike. You're a pebble or puddle away from disaster.
If you can't afford one right now, I strongly advise you to park the bike. You're a pebble or puddle away from disaster.
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If you're on a tight budget, a Shinko 777 150/80-16 is $87.99 delivered.
If you can take the wheel off the bike yourself, most indy shops will mount and balance a tire for $25 - $40 depending on the going rate where you live.
If you can take the wheel off the bike yourself, most indy shops will mount and balance a tire for $25 - $40 depending on the going rate where you live.
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