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bledubd · 07-24-2008, 05:50 PM

Ok I do not have the equipment. I'd have done it myself.

Can I have my new tyres fitted at a garage that works with cage tyres? e.g. Kwik fit.

bledubd · 07-25-2008, 05:26 PM

So all you good people can't answer my simple question.

billm · 07-25-2008, 05:49 PM

I have no experience w/this. I'd suggest asking a tire co. (whatever you're thinking of: Big "O", etc.?) if they can do it. If they say they can - take a chance, if you're willing .
Why do that tho' if you can get it done right at a motorcycle shop?

ANLR21 · 07-25-2008, 05:55 PM

The technique for mounting a motorcycle tire is essentially the same as for a cager, but that's not the problem. It's the person using the equipment. Why would you want to trust your relatively brittle alloy wheels to someone who may never have done it before? Do they know how to balance a motorcycle tire? Needs to be done in two planes to do it right. Not worth the risk. Don't be a guinea pig for someone.

**sportrider** · 07-25-2008, 06:46 PM

I changed my own

http://www.fz6-forum.com/forum/how-t...res-danny.html (Change tires with Danny)

pedwards89 · 07-26-2008, 01:45 AM

Mate, I wouldn't let Kwik-fit anywhere near my bike. There are plenty of tyre dealers who supply & fit bike tyres, typically they are independent, use one of them.

Or take them to a bike dealer / repair shop. I'm guessing you've already bought the tyres & are looking for someone to fit them? All of the above will be happy to fit customer supplied tyres for a fee

**fast blue one** · 07-26-2008, 05:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bledubd

So all you good people can't answer my simple question.

Just seen your post.
Try this mob they're in your neck of the woods.

Motorcycle Tyre Fitting and Wheel balancing

madmanmaigret · 07-26-2008, 06:21 AM

I wouldn't trust anyone but an experienced motorcycle tire shop to do mine....... and I have the scratches on my wheel to show you why

Numpty · 07-26-2008, 10:04 AM

Mate i personally would go to a bike shop they will take more care with your wheels.You must have been to get rubber put on your car and seen how they throw the rims around. If they do that to your bike rims what they going end up looking like

Gary

formula154 · 07-27-2008, 10:12 AM

I don't think i would trust those people. They don't even know how to spell tire.

Quote:

Originally Posted by fast blue one

Just seen your post.
Try this mob they're in your neck of the woods.

Motorcycle Tyre Fitting and Wheel balancing

07-24-2008, 05:50 PM	#1 (permalink)
bledubd FZ6 Naked Epiphany Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: London,Uk Bike: FZ6 Naked Black Beauty Posts: 107 Rep Power: 5 Member #1285	Car garage fitting motorcycle tyres Ok I do not have the equipment. I'd have done it myself. Can I have my new tyres fitted at a garage that works with cage tyres? e.g. Kwik fit. __________________ Failure is a part of success. There is no such thing as a bed of roses all your life. But failure will never stand in the way of success if you learn from it My biking blog

07-25-2008, 05:26 PM	#2 (permalink)
bledubd FZ6 Naked Epiphany Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: London,Uk Bike: FZ6 Naked Black Beauty Posts: 107 Rep Power: 5 Member #1285	Re: Car garage fitting motorcycle tyres So all you good people can't answer my simple question. __________________ Failure is a part of success. There is no such thing as a bed of roses all your life. But failure will never stand in the way of success if you learn from it My biking blog

07-25-2008, 05:49 PM	#3 (permalink)
billm Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Pahrump, NV Bike: 2004 FZ6 Posts: 257 Rep Power: 5 Member #1778	Re: Car garage fitting motorcycle tyres I have no experience w/this. I'd suggest asking a tire co. (whatever you're thinking of: Big "O", etc.?) if they can do it. If they say they can - take a chance, if you're willing . Why do that tho' if you can get it done right at a motorcycle shop?

07-25-2008, 05:55 PM	#4 (permalink)
ANLR21 Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: SE PA Bike: 2004 FZ6 Posts: 73 Rep Power: 3 Member #1684	Re: Car garage fitting motorcycle tyres The technique for mounting a motorcycle tire is essentially the same as for a cager, but that's not the problem. It's the person using the equipment. Why would you want to trust your relatively brittle alloy wheels to someone who may never have done it before? Do they know how to balance a motorcycle tire? Needs to be done in two planes to do it right. Not worth the risk. Don't be a guinea pig for someone.

07-25-2008, 06:46 PM	#5 (permalink)
sportrider Freeway Assassin Join Date: May 2007 Location: Redlands Ca.(can't see hell anymore) Bike: 2007 Yamaha YZFR1 Posts: 2,662 Rep Power: 10 Member #127	Re: Car garage fitting motorcycle tyres I changed my own http://www.fz6-forum.com/forum/how-t...res-danny.html (Change tires with Danny) __________________ My Rider Resume America LOVE it or LEAVE IT former FZ6 test rider much of the action depicted here could rip your limbs off if done improperly.the riding discussed is done by an experianced rider in semi-controlled conditions, save the speed for the track. ride within your capibilities, concentrate and always wear protective gear, including a helmet, gloves, jacket, pants, and boots. I and the forum, forum staff, any combination of the words, forum, staff, thread, post, website, internet or member, are in no way responsible if you ride over your head and wad yourself up trying to recreate something you've read here.

07-26-2008, 01:45 AM	#6 (permalink)
pedwards89 Super Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, UK Bike: Yamaha FZ6-SA Posts: 598 Rep Power: 11 Member #125	Re: Car garage fitting motorcycle tyres Mate, I wouldn't let Kwik-fit anywhere near my bike. There are plenty of tyre dealers who supply & fit bike tyres, typically they are independent, use one of them. Or take them to a bike dealer / repair shop. I'm guessing you've already bought the tyres & are looking for someone to fit them? All of the above will be happy to fit customer supplied tyres for a fee __________________ Phil "Dave's not here." '07 FZ6 SA in super cool *Gunmetal*

07-26-2008, 06:21 AM	#8 (permalink)
madmanmaigret Mad like crazy not angry Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Sarasota, FL Bike: 08 FZ6 Cobalt Blue (fastest color from FZ1) Posts: 1,753 Rep Power: 983 Member #1085	Re: Car garage fitting motorcycle tyres I wouldn't trust anyone but an experienced motorcycle tire shop to do mine....... and I have the scratches on my wheel to show you why __________________ 2008 Cobalt Blue FZ6: Purchased October 31st, 2007 Mods:Painted: radiator covers, exhaust covers, and rear footpegs. FAZR6 Fender Eliminator. FS6 Sliders W/Motovation Hardware. Minor Airbox Mod. Sticker removal. To Be Continued... GO RED SOX!!!!!!

07-26-2008, 10:04 AM	#9 (permalink)
Numpty Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Eastbourne UK Bike: 2005 FZ6 Blue Posts: 572 Rep Power: 9 Member #1025	Re: Car garage fitting motorcycle tyres Mate i personally would go to a bike shop they will take more care with your wheels.You must have been to get rubber put on your car and seen how they throw the rims around. If they do that to your bike rims what they going end up looking like Gary __________________ FZ6 You can ride fast but be safe Member #1025 GAZ

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