Sunday, November 21, 2010

Tire change on 07 Sportster...?

How long would it take the Harley dealer to change front and rear tires on my sportster. I am just trying to figure out how much its gonna cost.Tire change on 07 Sportster...?
Like the first guy, I would also advise you to find a good independent shop that knows something about Harleys. The dealers do often charge too much and in my years of dealing with them they do not generally provide good service. I find independent shops care more about their customers and do a better job for people who become regular customers.Tire change on 07 Sportster...?
It would probably be cheaper for you if you took it to an independent shop to have them changed. Dealerships tend to be very expensive on tire changes. Not just HD dealerships but all of them.
Most dealerships will charge by the hour to take wheels on and off the bike. So for general figuring purposes figure 1 hour for each wheel to remove and reinstall. (30 minutes give or take to remove the front, then 30 to put it back on). Average shop cost in US is $70/per hour. So $140 for front and back wheel to remove and reinstall both (plus or minus some)



Then the cost of the actual tire change which is generally about $20-50. per tire (depending on just where you are, if you bought the tire at the dealer, and what the market will bear) for the mount and balance.
two hours...even though they'll probably say less. the front may be quicker and then you have to take into consideration whether there is a lot of chrome on your bike or not.
Front tire, about $140.

Rear tire about $160.

Plus 2 hours labor at shop rate.

Or thereabouts.



I go to an independent shop.

Like many others, he charges fixed rates for tire changes.

Those fixed rates include the mount and balance.

Tube and rim strip extra.

Rates for wheels on the bike are understandably higher than for off the bike.

I think they were $20F/$30R and $40F/50R.

The lower price on the front reflects the time difference.
Dude, youre looking at about 350.00 bux. tires are at least 100.00 each. dont cheap out on tires its life or death
You have a dealer change tires? BWWHAAAAAAAAAAAHAHAHAA! Get a car RUB.

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