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Old Aug 29, 2012 | 02:03 PM
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I live in east haven ct. And looking for a good place to get tires for my bike. with out getting hosed. any suggestions?
 
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Old Aug 29, 2012 | 02:07 PM
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Just call around to some HD dealers and indys.

I have an FLHTC and my dealer wanted $550 front and rear mounted for the oem Dunlops.

I ended up going with an indy and got Metzeler 880"s for $400.

Some buy them on line and pay to have them mounted, but not sure you save that much, at least at a local place you have someone to speak with face to face if there's an issue at a later date.
 
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Old Aug 29, 2012 | 02:21 PM
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www.jakewilson.com or www.denniskirk.com
You should get free shipping with either + better prices than the stealer!
I bought 2 Dunlop D402's @ Dennis Kirk dec. of 2011 for less than $200.00 for both shipped.
 
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Old Aug 29, 2012 | 02:22 PM
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Originally Posted by harley11
I live in east haven ct. And looking for a good place to get tires for my bike. with out getting hosed. any suggestions?
Are you looking to purchase and have them put on? Or just purchased and mounted and balanced and you will do the install and take off the bike?

New Haven Powersports can get you Dunlop D series at a good price and mount and balance for cheap.

If you want Harley D402's Doc's Motorcycle Shop in Waterbury has good prices as well.
 
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Old Aug 29, 2012 | 03:15 PM
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i bought tires from jake wilson .

My HD dealer Dillon Brothers wanted $40 if i brought wheel in $80 if they took the wheel off and installed
 
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Old Aug 30, 2012 | 09:14 AM
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The answer depends on if you take your wheel off and refit yourself, or want a ride in/ride out service, also if you want factory tyres or after market. I take my wheels into my local Yamaha dealer, who is just down the road and get them to supply/fit.
 
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