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Scooters - 50cc => Agility 50 => Topic started by: oswaldters on September 14, 2010, 10:59:32 PM
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So I have made the decision to go ahead and upgrade to some new (read non-Cheng Shin) tires.
After exhaustive research, I found the Word is on top of it when he suggested the Avon Viper Stryke AM63 tires as they are very well reviewed by all.
Found a local motorcycle shop that will mount the tires on the scooter. But seems expensive for mounting up to $65 for the rear tire because they have to remove the exhaust etc.
Is that price out of line? I never take my scoot in for service so I have no idea what the going rate for service is.
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..i pay 10 bucks for the front and 20 for the rear at a local cycle shop...
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..where you getting the tires from??
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I thought $65 seemed high.
And from what I can tell from talking to the guys in the shop, they aren't exactly busy there.
Maybe I can negotiate with them.
It would suck to pay $80 for the tires and $130 for the mounting.
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..where you getting the tires from??
Right now Bike Bandit seems to be the cheapest.
Motorcycle Superstore didn't have the right size. Apparently there are 'front' tires, 'rear' tires, and 'front/rear' tires.
The front tires at Motorcycle Superstore didn't come in the 120/70 size for 12 inch rims.
Of course, I could go with the 'rear' tires on the front - the 120/70 size is available for 12 inch rims.
What exactly is the difference between a 'front' and a 'rear' tire anyway?
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..front is 120-70-12...
..rear is 130-70-12...
..i got my tires at motorcyclesuperstore...
..they DO have both sizes..and they are tried and tru, first quality tires..
..there are some tire sites that sell cheaper tires, but they are not top quality..may be a small defect..(balance issue)...
..the avon is a front/rear tire...
..both sizes are listed on their site as "rear" tires...
"http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/5/32/404/12010/ITEM/Avon-AM63-Viper-Stryke-Rear-Scooter-Tire.aspx"
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Thanks for clearing that up.
I wondered why the had them listed separately on the site.
I noticed that Bike Bandit lists all three types of tires to select from in the list (front, rear, front/rear). They also did not have a 120/70 12 in a 'front' tire, but like I said they had both sizes available in the front/rear list.
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..i don't know about their tires...never heard any reviews, i reckon...
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Oh, my writing skills are failing - I really phrased that wrong.
These are the same Avon Viper Stryke AM 63 tires - just a different store selling them. They seem a little more expensive than Motorcycle Superstore (maybe $5-$8 all tolled).
They also don't deliver to the installer like the Superstore. So I guess I'll have to decide if I want to put on over each shoulder or jam them around my neck so I look like the Michelin Man.
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...lol..i bungeed mine to the rack...
..one at a time tho, as i bought them at different times...
...i mean... you could do this!!
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You think he'd just roll down the road if he fell off the bike?
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..they're all alive!!
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Wow, talk about poultry in motion!
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.. ;D :D ;D...
..lmfao...
..poultry...
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I put my tiers on my self get a set of tire spoons and dish soap and its not that hard just alot of elbow power.
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I put my tiers on my self
Damn Blue, you are hardcore!
I would be afraid to ride at speed on tires I mounted myself!
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I put my tiers on my self
..wow..i reckon you IS da MAN!!!
..i have not the patience...
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I put my tiers on my self get a set of tire spoons and dish soap and its not that hard just alot of elbow power.
...i have not the elbow power... ;D
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The question is whether I'll have the negotiating power to talk these guys down from charging that much for mounting the tires.
Seems waaay to high.
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..i would expect to pay 30-50 bucks normally..
..i'm getting a deal at this shop, from what i've read on here...
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I payed 35 for my tires and my time to put on so I think I did ok .the bad thing about putting on your self is the little paint you might take of the rim.
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You did real good, blue! That's awesome.
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Its not to hard if you got the tire irons,used to have to do it on the trail. But the vyper strykes? I got the front on no problem the rear would not seet so cost me $5 to let a pro do it.(more air pressure than i could create at home (damn tubless tires ;D )
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I paid $75 for a rear tyre, fitted it myself, though next time I will get rim protectors.
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THEY DO MAKE PLATIC COVERS FOR THE TIRE SPOONS SO YOU DON'T MESS THE RIMS UP
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I don't know that I'll be putting the tires on myself - but they've been ordered.
We'll see how long they take to ship.
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$65 for half hours work? Go on, give it a go, think what you could buy with that $65. ;)
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..if i can get it changed for 25...it's waaay worth it for me..
..i'll learn how to later!!
;D
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I agree that the $65 is way too much. I'll see what I can work - no huge rush.
Besides, I can have hours of fun finding various methods to carry the tires to the shop while I ride.
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..lol..bungee-bungee!!
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..lol..bungee-bungee
to the bike or to my body?
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..YES!!...
;D
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Michelin man.
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..like this..'xcept different...
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Might be tough to do with those 12 inch tires - I'm not that thin!
Where do you come up with these photos?
Hmmmmm. Lot of pink in that picture...
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..yeah..pink...dang..
..i got these pics years ago..waay before i ever got a scoot...
8)
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lol no wonder crash accidents are more common place in other lets say less safety oriantated countrys :o
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Re:pictures not you guys lol :)
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I dont know how much tougher it is to do the 12 inchers but i did a pair of 10s on my china POS. with 2 big screw drivers and a little soap. took about 15 min for the pair. 12s might be a little tougher but for that kind of money I would at least try. if you have another means of transportation you can always take them to the shop if you cant do it. I dont think you could screw anything up trying. thats just me though. love this site!!! thanks to everyone for all the info
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its all good just 1 big learing curve for all im loving that ;D
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I haven't tried changing a 10 inch tyre, but as a general rule, I think the larger the diameter, the easier it is, depending on the profile.