Quote from: glenn9171According to my Garmin GPS, the SG speedo is fast by about 10%.  At an indicated 70, the GPS says 63.  At 50, GPS = 45.  It stays at 10% difference across the whole speed range.

I got about the exact same thing with my friends GPS.

Paul
89'

Ok, he gave me the "official" tires (im assuming from manule) that the bike uses.


Front tire:  110/70-17 Bridgestone Exedra G547
Rear tire:  130/70-17 Bridgestone Exedra G550

Would you suggest anything different, because im going to have him lower it the difference of the basic tires. From denniskirk.com the front tire is $106.99, and the back tire is $118.99. Thats a lowering of $226 i think thats fair, then if i want better tires i will pay the extra difference fromt he originals.

Anyway, what are some good, long lasting tires for this bike? Just so you know, the majority of my riding will either be highway, or straight roads, very few twisties around here.  

Lemmie know, this sill looks to be a great deal to me.

anyone have any suggestions about tires? I read somewhere about BT45's? Any thoughts on that?

I have BT45's in the stock sizes (110/70 front 130/70 rear) and they are absolutely outstanding.  

The stock Excedras are no better than stretching rubber bands over the rims.  Avoid at all costs.

QuoteThe stock Excedras are no better than stretching rubber bands over the rims. Avoid at all costs.

Lol, ok thank you for the information =)

Hope they dont cost too much more.

I bought mine (after tax and all) for about $120 front and $135ish rear.  You can find them cheaper online, but there are NO shops here that will mount tires bought elsewhere...at least not for less than $30-40 per tire mounting charges.

Quotethere are NO shops here that will mount tires bought elsewhere

Oh, wow I never thought of that.....

I think i'll call up my near by store and ask about them.

I sent the email back asking him to drop the price like $225 (price of the ones he told me), and said if i wanted better tires i wouldnt have him lower the price anymore.

Also, what do you supose the chances are that the rim he has isnt stock? He said earlier that the tires were wider than stock (i said in another post) So would it just be wider tires (say 140 or 50 or something) on the stock rims, or am i gonna need to buy different tires?

Well, i called up the closest place, and they dont have the tires =(

He said it'd be $35 per tire to put them on if I brought just the rim and $100 total if I just brought the bike in.

I'll call some other places =(

Is it possible to do this by yourself? Or do you need a shop to do it?

Have him order them.  No one "carries" BT45's is our sizes.  Tell him that those are the tires that you want and you will buy them...from him or someone else.

Our local places install for free if you bring the wheels in off the bike.  $30 per tire if the bike is brought in.  

They will have to be ordered most any place you go to.

holy crap....


He said they'd be between $100-$150. And I asked how much it would cost to install them if i bought them from him and he said 85-90 for bike, and 25/solo wheel.

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Is this a job i could do? Thats rediculus im not paying that much and then have to pay to install.

I buy my tires at //www.sporttour.com and have them mounted at my local Yamaha shop for $15 a tire.  I have a tire-changer but with that price it isn't worth me doing.

If you buy both tires at the same time; shipping is FREE  

I got BT45'a also.  They are great tires for the money.  The prices you've quoted seem very resonable.

I would NOT attempt to change your tires yourself unless you have the proper tools.  Tire irons, rim protectors, etc.  You will scratch the heck out of your rims and it's hard to do.

Paul

I think i will just call around to see if any of the other places close by do it cheeper.

There also is a small chance the tires wont need replacement. He didnt know how to find they date, and its possible he's reading the wrong number. Im going to check it out on saturday so that should be the diffinitive thing. I will look for other numbers on it, rust in the tank, other stuff on that used bike website.

Even if the tires are really old (6 years) is it possible to use them longer if they dont have any cracks or dry rot or anything? Or is it not worth taking the risk.

Even if i have to the the tires put on the over all price of the bike is still less than the max I was allowing my self. I just need to not let it get away!

At least buy the bike and get the tires from someone who knows what he is doing later.  This guy sounds like a dumbass.  Shops like this screw people who don't know any better.

OK I hate motorcycle shops (around here anyway).

The bike had an inspection in august 2003. The tires were good enough to pass inspection. When they do inspections do they look at tires that much? (this is in NY btw)

Im heading out there on saturday to check it out and maybe even get a test ride. Would you suggest taking a test ride if I've never ridden anything on 2 wheels other than a bicycle. I dont wanna damage it, but it cant be that hard (as long as its on like backroads/residential).

Depending on your confidence level, I might go for having someone experienced give you a ride on the bike.  

This way the you can hear and feel how the bike functions while being rode smoothly and correctly.  And, with two on board, you'll get an idea how the bike will react under a heavier load.

Have someone at the place ride you long enogh to warm the bike up.  Sometimes problems won't show up until it's warmed up completely.

Paul

Pkaaso, is right. Take a friend.
If I was selling the bike I would not let you test ride it without a MC endorsement and tons of experience.
Also, take a good look at the dip stick and the oil. Nothing makes me run faster than black dirty oil.

how do you check the oil for crud? Im assuiming it wont show uo on the dipstick? So do i look through some where?

You just look at the oil on the dipstick.
New or descent oil should be slightly transparent. Some new oils are almost clear. I would just be weary of really black oil and any debris.

That's a little high for the tires.  I just paid $185 for BT45's 110/17 and 130/17.  I paid $10 per wheel for mounting/valve stems/ high speed balance.  You can do way better that $250-300 for tires.  The shop did the mounting while I waited, about 20 minutes.  I have them in the car now and can't wait to get home to put them on the bike :mrgreen: