Motorcycle lift/tire machine

[SgtKope]

I am looking to change the rubber on my Harley Night Rod. I dont want to take it to the dealer to pay more for them swapping out tires than the tires cost themselves. I used to have my own equipment but I dont have a garage anymore. Does anyone have a lift/equipment that would be willing to either change my tires (I have them)or let me use the equipment? I am willing to pay for either. I am in Anne Arundel Co but dont mind driving an hour or so to do this. Thanks in advance.

Matt

 

[rdc]

Since I no lOnger have access to a lift I've been price shopping. There is a new place over in Odenton on the circle. I don't remember the actual price for tire changes but it was far below anywhere else I checked. Might be worth a call.

 

[SgtKope]

Good to know. Thanks for the heads up.

 

[r3t1awr3yd]

I use spoons in my garage along with a front and rear stand. I'm guessing the harley could be lifted on jack stands if need be (how I did it before I bought proper stands).

Swapping a tire is pretty easy with three spoons.

 

[montoya32]

If you have tires, my buddy in Havre de Grace can probably do it for you. He used to own his own bike shop in Aberdeen and now does it on the side. PM me and I can get you his number.

 

[rdc]

I just stopped by the place on odenton. It's not as cheap as I thought. $65 front & $65 rear but that's cheaper than a lot of dealerships. If you bring them just the wheel it's $25

 

[willtill]

Deleted original reply.... just saw in your post above; where it's still 25.00 per wheel at MCR (MotorCycleRiders) in Odenton....

 

[t84a]

I just stopped by the place on odenton. It's not as cheap as I thought. $65 front & $65 rear but that's cheaper than a lot of dealerships. If you bring them just the wheel it's $25

$65 isn't great but not bad either. $25 is a good price. The extra $40 to mess with chain or belt adjustment is worth it to me. All the dealers I deal with charge more if you buy your own tires so those prices are pretty reasonable.

 

[willtill]

$65 isn't great but not bad either. $25 is a good price. The extra $40 to mess with chain or belt adjustment is worth it to me. All the dealers I deal with charge more if you buy your own tires so those prices are pretty reasonable.

The issue with that is many dealers screw that up; it is a lot better to do it yourself and you know it's been adjusted correctly.

 

[t84a]

The issue with that is many dealers screw that up; it is a lot better to do it yourself and you know it's been adjusted correctly.

Perhaps. But I haven't had that problem (yet). I usually go to JT Motorsports in Frederick. They have great prices on tires as well. One of their guys post here on this forum.

 

[Nanook]

Does anyone have a lift/equipment that would be willing to let me use the equipment?

Matt

Check your PMs.

 

[hvymax]

I have a Harbor Freight tire changer with the motorcycle attatchment. I use it on my sons dirt bike tires. I don't know if I would use it on nice aluminum rims though.

 

[RobMoore]

The issue with that is many dealers screw that up; it is a lot better to do it yourself and you know it's been adjusted correctly.

Agreed. The ONE time I let a dealer aligned my rear wheel, that tire wore faster than any other. Much faster.

My dealer charges me $25 if I just bring in the wheel, which when added to the free shipping cost of the tire from Motorcycle Superstore, is about the same as if I bought the tire from them.

My way, I get the tire I want, and I take care when aligning my wheel.