Rip off?
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so i dropped my bike off at a shop yesterday to get a new rear tire put on. The guy just called and quoted me at $280 for the tire and installation. That seems a little pricey to me since another shop i talked to said theyd charge $60 for installation if i brought a tire in and $10 if i bought it from them. So i was assuming it wouldnt cost more than 200 to get the tire changed. Anyone whos done this before what have you paid?
#13
Im not trying to bad mouth the guy, ive talked to him a couple times and hes always been real nice and helpful. This just seems a little excessive for a rear tire. I dont know his pricing on anything else either, plus hes been very fair about it and isnt charging me for anything until i ask him to do some work. He also did a quick once over the chain and everything else that can be looked at without tearing into the bike for me for free. Obviously not time consuming or labor intensive at all but it was a nice gesture. It is in syracuse, ny though. If he did a bunch of stuff then hit me with a big bill at the end i would be more than willing to spread the word but at this point i dont think thatd be right.
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just depends if they'll charge for less than an hr. labor. some places will charge by 1/2 hr intervals, some places have a min. of 1 hr. labor though too. 55/hr is pretty typical for labor rates
#19
Yeah ive always been a little nervous when it comes to messing with the wheels on my bike. Ive been too afraid to mess up the alignment or something else thatll end up being disastrous. Plus i dont have a stand or anything for the bike so id have to find some way to keep it up after take the wheel off. I should invest in a stand i guess but at this point id rather pay the $55 and have the shop do it. Ill look at some tire reviews then check out ebay for prices to see if i can save a little bit more then.
#20
$280 for the rear...that should be stealership price after Tax. To riders that don't DIY much, it is always best to locate a local mechanic that you can trust. Search around, there are many good ones out there but you must find them. Thru friends, families, riding buddies...ditto.. Dealers is TOO COSTLY $$$$$
Regarding the tires, I purchase F/R dunlop Q2 set for roughly under $200 shipped online. I take it to my local motorcycle mechanic & he install /align/ balance both from & back for $60. I believe he said $35 rear / $25 front....this is great price. So $260 for F/R install Dunlop Q2...thats still cheaper than $280. Not to mention my rear is 180
Depending where you live, I'm in the city (South Bay) so competition is strong thererfore many mechanic quote very competitive prices. You have to find one for yourself & keep a good relationship...maybe some CBRF members may reference some too...
Regarding the tires, I purchase F/R dunlop Q2 set for roughly under $200 shipped online. I take it to my local motorcycle mechanic & he install /align/ balance both from & back for $60. I believe he said $35 rear / $25 front....this is great price. So $260 for F/R install Dunlop Q2...thats still cheaper than $280. Not to mention my rear is 180
Depending where you live, I'm in the city (South Bay) so competition is strong thererfore many mechanic quote very competitive prices. You have to find one for yourself & keep a good relationship...maybe some CBRF members may reference some too...