Studio Cycle does OK.... depends on where in the city you are.
Where to get tires installed?
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Relax
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Great video. That made it look so easy. The tube valve nut halfway up the valve stem is not something I've seen before, I usually snug that as tight as I can without a wrench. I've pinched so many tubes though.
I sold a bike on Saturday to a fellow who's taking it there for a safety.
PacoT
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AlleyCat does an excellent job, has top line equipment and will order tires for you at competitive pricing.
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I keep hearing the same thing. Even last year, a guy from Hamilton from whom I bought some Rox risers recommended him.
Maybe it was my broken English, but the guy ended up hanging on me a couple of weeks ago.
I was looking to get a quote for balancing my front wheel since the handlebars were shaking at highway speeds. My plan was to remove the wheel myself and just bring it to him.
The conversation may have gotten off on the wrong foot when he asked what bike I had. Usually, I don't like saying it's a Ducati because it feels a bit pretentious, so I replied with something along the lines of, "I don't understand why that would be relevant." He then mentioned that his balancing machine was worth thousands of dollars, and it pretty much went downhill from there.
I sent a follow-up message apologizing if I had come across as rude, as that wasn't my intention.
In the end, I bought a wheel balancer from PA and did it myself. It was my first time removing the front wheel on a motorcycle, and I was a little nervous about it. But I checked and rechecked the shop manual before every step, took plenty of photos, and managed to get it done successfully.
As it turns out, the wheel was already balanced. The real culprit was the top box, which makes the bike too rear-heavy.
Agreed, he is a strange dude indeed and I should have warned in my original post about his bedside manner.The conversation may have gotten off on the wrong foot when he asked what bike I had. Usually, I don't like saying it's a Ducati because it feels a bit pretentious, so I replied with something along the lines of, "I don't understand why that would be relevant." He then mentioned that his balancing machine was worth thousands of dollars, and it pretty much went downhill from there.
I sent a follow-up message apologizing if I had come across as rude, as that wasn't my intention.
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He is a real fuss-pot and have given up on using him because depending on his mood is linked to you experience and if he wants to service your bike.
I have had to take my wheel bolts (single side arm BMW) so he can install it onto his dynamic balance machine. Probably why he wanted to know what bike you were riding.
Relax
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That's what the rear preload adjuster is for - set your sag to account for your top box weight, and away you go. Doesn't your model have hydraulic preload adjuster, so no tools required? If so, I'll be going to Gus Tacos tomorrow night and can bring my sag scale. Should take 5 minutes.
PacoT
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You might be onto something. To be honest, I've completely neglected checking the preload.
The bike does have a hydraulic preload adjuster.
I'd gladly take you up on that offer tomorrow. Thanks!
To be honest I've been the repair business most of my working life and make or model is a common question.I keep hearing the same thing. Even last year, a guy from Hamilton from whom I bought some Rox risers recommended him.
Maybe it was my broken English, but the guy ended up hanging on me a couple of weeks ago.
I was looking to get a quote for balancing my front wheel since the handlebars were shaking at highway speeds. My plan was to remove the wheel myself and just bring it to him.
The conversation may have gotten off on the wrong foot when he asked what bike I had. Usually, I don't like saying it's a Ducati because it feels a bit pretentious, so I replied with something along the lines of, "I don't understand why that would be relevant." He then mentioned that his balancing machine was worth thousands of dollars, and it pretty much went downhill from there.
I sent a follow-up message apologizing if I had come across as rude, as that wasn't my intention.
In the end, I bought a wheel balancer from PA and did it myself. It was my first time removing the front wheel on a motorcycle, and I was a little nervous about it. But I checked and rechecked the shop manual before every step, took plenty of photos, and managed to get it done successfully.
As it turns out, the wheel was already balanced. The real culprit was the top box, which makes the bike too rear-heavy.
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I usually bite my tongue when challenged on the question but I'm not playing 20 questions. Every product has its idiosyncrasy and it's a waste of everyone's time if the product comes in and a special tool / process / part is needed.
Is Ducati pricing like postal code pricing? You're rich.
I look at a Rabaconda once in awhile.
The problem is they are a grand. I can pay for quite a few tire mounts before I get anywhere close to that kind of money.
I also don't have to explain to my wife why more motorcycle stuff is arriving at the house. LOL
Relax
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In fariness, it's pretty easy to scratch a rim and/or ruin a tire if you do it wrong, and worst case if you don't realize you are riding on an unsafe tire.
As for ballers, I'd say @NuggyBuggy is the real baller for practicing on his Ducati rim and a brand new tire.
You know you want one.
(So do I).
When they were $550, I thought it was too much.
Gaoler
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C'mon... Every one of you cheap-ass mo'fos have at least ONE bike buddy.
Go 50/50 on a rabidcondo or whatever tool(s) you need.
'Buddy and I split the cost of a no-mar set up ten years ago... That tool has certainly paid for itself.
Sooooo.....where y'all at, next time I don't want to hand bomb my next tire?
Going to the magician & back, takes a bit.
