Wheels/Tires Questions and discussion about wheels and tires should be posted here.

Rear Tire Change

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Oct 3, 2010 | 03:20 PM
  #1  
Twofields6's Avatar
Twofields6
Thread Starter
|
Advanced
Joined: May 2010
Posts: 93
Likes: 0
From: Abingdon, MD
Question Rear Tire Change

Need to change my rear tire on my '09 Heritage Classic and wondering about pulling it myself and then having dearler do balancing etc. and then i reinstall.

Any help on tricks, tools, difficulty, etc. on this type of DIY would be appreciated.
 
Reply
Old Oct 4, 2010 | 01:14 PM
  #2  
95custmz's Avatar
95custmz
Road Master
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 851
Likes: 1
From: Indiana
Default

Take it to an independent shop and save yourself some money.They charge anywhere from $15-$30,whereas a dealer will charge at least a one hour shop fee which can range from $80-$100.
 
Reply
Old Oct 14, 2010 | 12:11 PM
  #3  
Old Gunny's Avatar
Old Gunny
Road Warrior
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 1,984
Likes: 7
Default

Agreed.
If you do it yourself be ready to jack the bike up pretty high to clear the rear fender.
 
Reply
Old Oct 14, 2010 | 12:21 PM
  #4  
tombeving's Avatar
tombeving
Road Master
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 1,018
Likes: 1
From: cd. Obregon, Sonora, mx
Default

If you have a lift, it's not hard. If your planning on using a jack, For $30.00 I'd take it to an Indy.
 
Reply
Old Oct 14, 2010 | 02:00 PM
  #5  
Twofields6's Avatar
Twofields6
Thread Starter
|
Advanced
Joined: May 2010
Posts: 93
Likes: 0
From: Abingdon, MD
Default

Thanks everyone, ended up ordering a tire online (Pirelli) through Motorcycle Superstore ($93 shipped) and having an indy do it. Ended up costing me $170 total but didn't lose any riding time.

Figured if I did it would take me alot longer.
 
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Ruggs59
Panhead
9
Oct 13, 2018 10:09 PM
SouthpawHD
Touring Models
23
Oct 28, 2014 10:28 PM
pretz
Touring Models
13
Jul 7, 2011 12:50 AM
Walkentall
General Topics/Tech Tips
3
Mar 29, 2009 11:52 AM
johnmd
Frame/Suspension/Front End/Brakes
4
May 6, 2008 03:05 PM




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 05:09 PM.

story-0
7 Times Harley-Davidson Chucked Tradition Out the Window

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson built its reputation on nostalgia, but every so often, the company took a hard left turn into the future.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-20 11:18:19


VIEW MORE
story-1
7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles

Slideshow: The bar-and-shield logo shows up on far more than motorcycles, some of the company's most unexpected products have nothing to do with riding.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-29 16:50:35


VIEW MORE
story-2
8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

Slideshow: Not every Harley gets it right, but these are the ones that genuinely earned their reputation.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-15 14:23:21


VIEW MORE
story-3
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

Slideshow: From the troubled AMF years to modern misfires, these bikes earned reputations for reliability issues, questionable engineering, or disappointing performance.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-01 20:01:09


VIEW MORE
story-4
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In

Slideshow: Killer Custom's "Jail Breaker" build focuses more on stance and visual aggression than mechanical overhaul.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-18 19:20:32


VIEW MORE
story-5
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?

Slideshow: The Swiss custom shop has taken a Harley Softail and stretched it into something so long and low that it looks closer to a rolling sculpture than a conventional motorcycle.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-07 16:15:30


VIEW MORE
story-6
Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson's new RMCR concept revives the café racer formula with modern hardware-and it may be exactly the reset the company needs.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-04 12:23:37


VIEW MORE
story-7
Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II

Slideshow: A standard cruiser becomes an intricate metal canvas in the hands of a Swiss custom house known for pushing Harley-Davidson platforms far beyond their factory brief.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-02-24 18:19:44


VIEW MORE
story-8
10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy

Slideshow: There is no shortage of great motorcycles to buy, but we would avoid these ten.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-02-19 14:50:51


VIEW MORE
story-9
10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson's challenges aren't abstract; they show up in dropping shipments, shrinking dealer traffic, and strategic decisions that aren't yet translating into growth.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-01-13 18:33:17


VIEW MORE