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I was pleased to have found a new set of Road 6 GTs for £320, I removed my wheels and took them to my local bike mechanic for the tyres to be changed over.

Mrs Sullivj kindly collected them for me whilst I was at work. I was shocked to learn that to change two tyres and disposal of the old ones was £70!!!!

At least I'm all set for our group trip to France, even if I will only be able to drink tap water for the week!
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Along with your extortionate garage you relly need to consider moving from that silly village. Glad your set for this years RT meet up though.
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Jesus!!

If it makes you feel better I have just fitted my own front for nothing! :-D
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sakm wrote: ↑Tue May 14, 2024 7:12 pm Jesus!!

If it makes you feel better I have just fitted my own front for nothing! :-D
What equipment do you use to change the tyre? I’m considering getting a machine to DIY
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My local fitter only charges £20 a bit more for ride in ride out service. mind you get equipment and you can do mine.
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Sullivj wrote: ↑Tue May 14, 2024 8:33 pm What equipment do you use to change the tyre? I’m considering getting a machine to DIY
I use one of these

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/131450135368 ... lUQAvD_BwE

If you look about you can get them a lot cheaper

You also need a no damage alloy bar like this

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/256485051274 ... BMiO3KjO9j

I have never marked a rim with these and I can change tyres in minutes once the wheel is of the bike

I also have a static wheel balancer again which are pretty cheap
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Thanks Sakm. With 5 bikes on the go, I think I should invest.
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Sullivj wrote: ↑Wed May 15, 2024 6:58 am Thanks Sakm. With 5 bikes on the go, I think I should invest.
Any good for you,cheap as chips.
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:shock: Flippin' 'eck! My local old bike shop charged me £20 for my loose GTR wheel and I took the old one away. That summer air must be dear dahn sarf.... :shock:
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My local(Marshall motorcycles)charge £15 for a loose wheel and a bit extra to balance.I also take the old tyre away,no idea on ride in n out jobby.When I had the VFR1200 Wickford motorcycles wanted £90 as a ride in and change 2 tyres,suffice to say I went elsewhere and have never been back to him.
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My local tyre shop charges £10 per loose wheel. But that's without disposal. West Sussex charge £7 per tyre.
£70 :o is taking the Micky, they must have seen you coming
Trust me I am a retired Doctor and lecturer at Oxford University of Structural and Mechanical/Electrical engineering.
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My last tyre change was £20 a wheel including disposal, and that was a drive in job.
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Doctor T wrote: ↑Wed May 15, 2024 3:35 pm My local tyre shop charges £10 per loose wheel. But that's without disposal. West Sussex charge £7 per tyre.
£70 :o is taking the Micky, they must have seen you coming
Where do you go Dr T? I'm also in West Sussex.
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Sullivj wrote: ↑Thu May 16, 2024 8:04 am Where do you go Dr T? I'm also in West Sussex.
Just a local tyre garage. No fancy stuff. Only downside he can't balance M/C tyres
Trust me I am a retired Doctor and lecturer at Oxford University of Structural and Mechanical/Electrical engineering.
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Sullivj wrote: ↑Thu May 16, 2024 8:04 am Where do you go Dr T? I'm also in West Sussex.
Last year, I got a pair of Road 6s fitted to my VFR by Billy’s Motorcycles based in Pulborough. They charged me £400 for a ride in/ride out price. Not sure what the prices look like this year. Higher, no doubt… :roll:

I’d like to change the RT from Metzeler Z8s to Road 6s.
Slow in, fast out.
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