Car garage fitting motorcycle tyres

[bledubd]

Ok I do not have the equipment. I'd have done it myself.

Can I have my new tyres fitted at a garage that works with cage tyres? e.g. Kwik fit.

 

[bledubd]

So all you good people can't answer my simple question.

 

[billm]

I have no experience w/this. I'd suggest asking a tire co. (whatever you're thinking of: Big "O", etc.?) if they can do it. If they say they can - take a chance, if you're willing .
Why do that tho' if you can get it done right at a motorcycle shop?

 

[ANLR21]

The technique for mounting a motorcycle tire is essentially the same as for a cager, but that's not the problem. It's the person using the equipment. Why would you want to trust your relatively brittle alloy wheels to someone who may never have done it before? Do they know how to balance a motorcycle tire? Needs to be done in two planes to do it right. Not worth the risk. Don't be a guinea pig for someone.

 

[sportrider]

I changed my own

http://www.600riders.com/forum/how-tos/577-change-tires-danny.html

 

[pedwards89]

Mate, I wouldn't let Kwik-fit anywhere near my bike. There are plenty of tyre dealers who supply & fit bike tyres, typically they are independent, use one of them.

Or take them to a bike dealer / repair shop. I'm guessing you've already bought the tyres & are looking for someone to fit them? All of the above will be happy to fit customer supplied tyres for a fee

 

[fast blue one]

So all you good people can't answer my simple question.

Just seen your post.
Try this mob they're in your neck of the woods. :thumbup:

Motorcycle Tyre Fitting and Wheel balancing

 

[madmanmaigret]

I wouldn't trust anyone but an experienced motorcycle tire shop to do mine....... and I have the scratches on my wheel to show you why

 

[Numpty]

Mate i personally would go to a bike shop they will take more care with your wheels.You must have been to get rubber put on your car and seen how they throw the rims around. If they do that to your bike rims what they going end up looking like

Gary

 

[formula154]

I don't think i would trust those people. They don't even know how to spell tire.

Just seen your post.
Try this mob they're in your neck of the woods. :thumbup:

Motorcycle Tyre Fitting and Wheel balancing

 

[Comet]

I don't think i would trust those people. They don't even know how to spell tire.

Yeah we spell it "Tar" in Alabama.:Flash:

 

[formula154]

Yeah we spell it "Tar" in Alabama.:Flash:[/QUO

Exactly!

 

[steveindenmark]

I changed my own

http://www.600riders.com/forum/how-tos/577-change-tires-danny.html

If you change your own tyres how do you balance them?

I am sure a car place could put a bike tyre on but can they balance a bike tyre?? I don`t know.

It is really important to get them balanced or they can wear out at hell of a speed and the ride feels awful.

Steve

 

[fast blue one]

I don't think i would trust those people. They don't even know how to spell tire.

I'm presuming that was a transatlantic joke

 

[bledubd]

Just seen your post.
Try this mob they're in your neck of the woods. :thumbup:

Motorcycle Tyre Fitting and Wheel balancing

I eventually went to these people because I was itching to get back on the bike. I had to call in the recovery services people to take me there. Lucky enough I had the sense to have breakdown cover on insurance policy else I'd have paid thru the nose for just changing the tires.:thumbup:

 

[fast blue one]

At least you're back on the road.:thumbup:

 

[pedwards89]

I eventually went to these people because I was itching to get back on the bike. I had to call in the recovery services people to take me there. Lucky enough I had the sense to have breakdown cover on insurance policy else I'd have paid thru the nose for just changing the tires.:thumbup:

What tyres did you have fitted?

 

[rvbiker]

I don’t believe the tire changing machines are the same. Do you really think they will be as careful with your wheels as you would want them to be? I also don’t believe they know how to identify the lightest point on the tire and that it has to be aligned with the valve stem, although I have read where some motorcycle shops don’t pay as much attention to this any longer. Be safe and take it to someone who is familiar with your product and should know what they are doing.:rockon:

 

[bmccrary]

Support your local bike shop. In the long run it will be cheaper.

Most shops give you a deal on mounting if you buy the tires from them. They will charge full price for mounting tires they didn't sell you.

If you do take it to a car shop for some reason make sure they put those low-profile tires on those expensive chrome or black wheels. If they do, then you know they have the rubber gaurds on the tire machine that will prevent the machine from making your wheels look like crap.

But seriously, support your local shop guys and gals. It kinda strikes a nerve everytime you guys call the shops "stealerships" or mention trying on gear at a shop then ordering online. Believe it or not they are there for you.

Sorry, off soap box.

-bryan

 

[corybusa]

i do mine on a car tire machine (rim clamp style). my machine does a good job on bike wheels. most car shops do not realize how easily bike wheels can get marked up so unless you know the installer well i would suggest your friendly bike shop. cory