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| Author: | LazyDonkey [ 01 Sep 2009 16:19 ] |
| Post subject: | Getting a tyre fitted in scotland |
Don't worry I'm not looking to dig up the old which tyre is best debate  After 5.5k the scorpian sync is about dead so I currenrly have the unenviable choice of using Edinburgh or West Coast Harley to fit a new tyre to the Buell...........unless you guys tell me there is an amazing garage that will do it for me ?!?!? Incidentially i notice they now appear to be OEM on all 2010 XB12s according to the Buell site ? |
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| Author: | pash [ 01 Sep 2009 17:08 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Getting a tyre fitted in scotland |
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/180-55ZR17-Pirell ... 286.c0.m14 http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/abba-TYRE-CHANGE- ... 286.c0.m14 |
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| Author: | skipthedog [ 01 Sep 2009 20:18 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Getting a tyre fitted in scotland |
Hello Mr Donkey, don't know where you are in the Glasgow area but here are a few: Tyre-Tech a guy called Vince Carlton based in Johnstone, Tel: 07789 43 43 04 if he's still on the go. Fastfit up near Helensburgh, tel:01436 677778 Area 51 in Clydebank; they do H-D's, Buells make custom bikes, etc and hence know about belts, Tel:o141 952 7877. Hope this helps. |
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| Author: | norrie [ 01 Sep 2009 21:22 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Getting a tyre fitted in scotland |
Strathearn tyres near Perth are supposed to be okay. Can you not take the wheels off yourself and then get them fitted anywhere? |
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| Author: | pash [ 01 Sep 2009 21:27 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Getting a tyre fitted in scotland |
I am addicted to fitting my own, so much so that I fitted one for Daywalker the other day... So much better than hoofing wheels to the tyre fitter and waiting whilst he/she puts it on back to front, then tells you "it doesn't need balancing" and then hearing some time later that the wheel will actually not fit on their balancer but they wont admit it... |
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| Author: | LazyDonkey [ 01 Sep 2009 22:02 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Getting a tyre fitted in scotland |
norrie wrote: Strathearn tyres near Perth are supposed to be okay. Can you not take the wheels off yourself and then get them fitted anywhere? I'm barely capable of driving my desk let alone changing wheels on my pride and joy Thanks skip - will try Area 51 as that's not a million miles from my (i'm in the gorbals btw) |
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| Author: | daywalker [ 01 Sep 2009 22:04 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Getting a tyre fitted in scotland |
pash wrote: I am addicted to fitting my own, so much so that I fitted one for Daywalker the other day... So much better than hoofing wheels to the tyre fitter and waiting whilst he/she puts it on back to front, then tells you "it doesn't need balancing" and then hearing some time later that the wheel will actually not fit on their balancer but they wont admit it... And he balanced it too! |
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| Author: | deepsix [ 02 Sep 2009 13:02 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Getting a tyre fitted in scotland |
" You won't quicker than a Pash Fit Fitter" Bit worried about the being addicted to stretching and manipulating rubber tho 
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| Author: | Bonzo [ 02 Sep 2009 16:37 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Getting a tyre fitted in scotland |
pash wrote: I am addicted to fitting my own, so much so that I fitted one for Daywalker the other day... Fitting I can imagine (just  ), but how do you get the old ones off without feckin the paintwork  Are you using tyre levers, or do you have the professional stuff 
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| Author: | Adam [ 02 Sep 2009 17:35 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Getting a tyre fitted in scotland |
Plastic rim protectors work well. I always use them on Alloy rims on dirt bikes. |
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| Author: | Bonzo [ 02 Sep 2009 17:41 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Getting a tyre fitted in scotland |
Adam wrote: Plastic rim protectors work well. I always use them on Alloy rims on dirt bikes. Aha, you live and learn Never heard of em
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| Author: | Adam [ 02 Sep 2009 17:48 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Getting a tyre fitted in scotland |
Bonzo wrote: Adam wrote: Plastic rim protectors work well. I always use them on Alloy rims on dirt bikes. Aha, you live and learn Never heard of em You can also split fuel/oil pipe and slip it over the rim before applying the lever. This is ok but not as foolproof as the pukka plastic jobbies. |
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| Author: | pash [ 02 Sep 2009 19:49 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Getting a tyre fitted in scotland |
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/NEW-MD-Rim-Protec ... 286.c0.m14  Bits of string on them so they can be recovered if they fall inside the tyre... |
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| Author: | Adam [ 02 Sep 2009 22:20 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Getting a tyre fitted in scotland |
pash wrote: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/NEW-MD-Rim-Protectors_W0QQitemZ280328942335QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Motorcycle_Parts?hash=item4144e832ff&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14 Bits of string on them so they can be recovered if they fall inside the tyre... Do you pull them out through the valve 
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| Author: | Norm [ 02 Sep 2009 22:22 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Getting a tyre fitted in scotland |
"Well, I'm no gynaecologist but I'll have a look if you like..."
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