BMW R1200RT/R1250RT Forum

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!

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.

Jesus!!

If it makes you feel better I have just fitted my own front for nothing!

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!

What equipment do you use to change the tyre? I’m considering getting a machine to DIY

My local fitter only charges £20 a bit more for ride in ride out service. mind you get equipment and you can do mine.

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

Thanks Sakm. With 5 bikes on the go, I think I should invest.

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.

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....

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.

My local tyre shop charges £10 per loose wheel. But that's without disposal. West Sussex charge £7 per tyre.
£70 is taking the Micky, they must have seen you coming

My last tyre change was £20 a wheel including disposal, and that was a drive in job.

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 is taking the Micky, they must have seen you coming

Where do you go Dr T? I'm also in West Sussex.

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

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…

I’d like to change the RT from Metzeler Z8s to Road 6s.