« previous next »
Pages: « 1 2 3 »   Go Down

Author Topic: Yup. New tires.  (Read 11657 times)

Offline Jeremy Mitchell

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 1756
  • Country: 00
  • COG#9899
Re: Yup. New tires.
« Reply #20 on: July 26, 2012, 03:29:35 PM »
Glad I live in Missouri, I just put on my PR2's (190/55 on the rear) for $350.  And that is bringing the wheels in to the dealer.  They chipped my powdercoat but the service manager said he will take care of me. 
Logged
Keeping the economy going, one tank of fuel and two tires at a time.

Offline wally_games

  • Arena
  • Full Member
  • ***
  • Posts: 713
  • Country: us
Re: Yup. New tires.
« Reply #21 on: July 30, 2012, 11:37:34 AM »
Quote from: wally_games on July 26, 2012, 11:10:16 AM
I think I got right at 7,250 miles on my 021's. They were fried, especially the front.

Went with the PR3's and have about 3,000-3,500 (need to look when I get home). Slight flattening of the rear, but front looks fine. Dealership charged me about $425 to pull the old and install the new. I live too far from a dealer and just rode in when I was in town rather than pull them and carrry them in my auto.

Leaving in the morning for a Hill Country weekend!!

Added another 750 this weekend and handled great on the Three Twisted Sisters. Now have 4,340 miles on the set and appear to have quite a bit left. WAY better than the 021's.
Logged
'14 BMW 1200 GSw (red, what little there is that's not grey)
'11 Concours ABS (black) w/ Leo Vince carbon, heated Corbin, Garmin; TechSpec pads (gone but not forgotten)
'05 Yamaha FZ6, only crashed once, gone in trade; '87 Honda Gold Wing Aspencade, sold; '85 Honda Magna (700), sold; '76 Kawasaki KZ400, sold

Offline wendel

  • Full Member
  • ***
  • Posts: 136
  • Country: us
Re: Yup. New tires.
« Reply #22 on: August 01, 2012, 11:24:11 AM »
Contact MikeERideWNC if you are in the Murphy N.C. area about tires. Really friendly person. Installed a set of PR3s for considerably less than anything I could do.. I think his price will fluctuate with the price he gets the tires at. I was looking for assistance to install a set and he took care of everything. He has a nice setup.
Logged
2012 C14

Offline sherob

  • Arena
  • Full Member
  • ***
  • Posts: 645
  • Country: us
Re: Yup. New tires.
« Reply #23 on: August 01, 2012, 01:27:54 PM »
Well... after the Stones were toast, I tried PR2's... great compared to the Stones.  I tried Avon Storm II Ultra's after the PR2's were toast, really liked them... but they get the head shake when they are getting close to toast, don't like that.  I've gone thru 2 sets of Pirelli Angel ST's... love them!

Now have PR3's on the way with a 55 rear.  Will see how I like these.  8)
Logged
Rob
Brighton, CO... missing Texas!

Offline CADMAN97

  • Full Member
  • ***
  • Posts: 236
  • Country: us
  • 2010 C14 ABS
Re: Yup. New tires.
« Reply #24 on: August 03, 2012, 07:42:58 PM »
Quote from: Jeremy Mitchell on July 26, 2012, 07:52:20 AM
I put on my tires without touching the fender.........in my garage.  All they have to do is lift the front after the rear wheel come off and use a jack or an extra buddy to hold the bike.  You can save a bunch of money by bringing your wheels in, it really is a quick and easy job.
Yup...BS about the fender...do not pay extra for the dealer to take the wheels off for you...it is very easy to do, and totally possible to do by yourself. I put PR2's on in March, and they charged me like $55 for mounting and balancing. As for the tires themselves, i got the front for $134, and the rear for $185 (50) here in columbus ohio.
Logged
1998 Honda Magna--->Sold | 2003 Yamaha FZ1--->Sold | 2003 Honda VFR800--->Sold | 2010 Honda VFR1200--->Sold | Kawasaki C14--->SOLD | 2012 Kawasaki Ninja 1000--->Current | 2014 Yamaha FJR 1300ES--->Current

Offline freebird6

  • Full Member
  • ***
  • Posts: 274
  • Country: us
  • In a big country...
Re: Yup. New tires.
« Reply #25 on: August 05, 2012, 09:02:21 AM »
Quote from: CADMAN97 on August 03, 2012, 07:42:58 PM
Yup...BS about the fender...do not pay extra for the dealer to take the wheels off for you...it is very easy to do, and totally possible to do by yourself. I put PR2's on in March, and they charged me like $55 for mounting and balancing. As for the tires themselves, i got the front for $134, and the rear for $185 (50) here in columbus ohio.

Cad

I am through Cols frequently. Mind sharing your source? I am over by Iron Pony a lot for consumables.
Logged
2008 Concours
2007 Mean Streak
99 r1100rt

Offline wally_games

  • Arena
  • Full Member
  • ***
  • Posts: 713
  • Country: us
Re: Yup. New tires.
« Reply #26 on: August 05, 2012, 05:37:55 PM »
Quote from: Breaker19 on July 26, 2012, 08:35:38 AM
That's total BS about the fender, you ought to complain to the owner about that and if not there, then to your state DMV. They're trying to rape you.

You can complain to the owner if you want, but don't expect any sympathy from him. The service manual lists removing the front fender as the first step in front tire removal. Now, whether or not it's really necessary, that's another question. I've never removed my front tire, but I've looked at it and I can't imagine needing to remove the vendor to do so.
Logged
'14 BMW 1200 GSw (red, what little there is that's not grey)
'11 Concours ABS (black) w/ Leo Vince carbon, heated Corbin, Garmin; TechSpec pads (gone but not forgotten)
'05 Yamaha FZ6, only crashed once, gone in trade; '87 Honda Gold Wing Aspencade, sold; '85 Honda Magna (700), sold; '76 Kawasaki KZ400, sold

Offline CADMAN97

  • Full Member
  • ***
  • Posts: 236
  • Country: us
  • 2010 C14 ABS
Re: Yup. New tires.
« Reply #27 on: August 06, 2012, 09:14:34 AM »
Quote from: freebird6 on August 05, 2012, 09:02:21 AM
Cad

I am through Cols frequently. Mind sharing your source? I am over by Iron Pony a lot for consumables.
Yes! Iron Pony it was. Just take your wheels up to the parts counter, & they'll put new ones on for ya right there....had mine ready to go for me in about 20-30min. I must say I really like PR2's over the OEM tires MUCH BETTER!

If any of you are in OH or happen to be passing thru, I highly recommend stopping at Iron Pony in Columbus. They are only a mile or so off the highway....u will b in heaven...lol! They are open till 8 during the week, 6 on Sat, & 5 on Sun
Logged
1998 Honda Magna--->Sold | 2003 Yamaha FZ1--->Sold | 2003 Honda VFR800--->Sold | 2010 Honda VFR1200--->Sold | Kawasaki C14--->SOLD | 2012 Kawasaki Ninja 1000--->Current | 2014 Yamaha FJR 1300ES--->Current

Offline wally_games

  • Arena
  • Full Member
  • ***
  • Posts: 713
  • Country: us
Re: Yup. New tires.
« Reply #28 on: August 06, 2012, 09:32:06 PM »
Called Grapevine Kawasaki today. It's $189 for the 50 size PR3 which they had several in stock, $7 more for the 55 that they would have to order and would be there in about two days. Mount and balance would be $56 if on the bike, $26 if I carry it in.

Said they would do the recall work at the same time if I rode it in.

While on hold between talking to parts and service departments, heard the recording mention "fully adjustable handlebars for the Concours." The service guy is supposed go call me back with details and prices.
Logged
'14 BMW 1200 GSw (red, what little there is that's not grey)
'11 Concours ABS (black) w/ Leo Vince carbon, heated Corbin, Garmin; TechSpec pads (gone but not forgotten)
'05 Yamaha FZ6, only crashed once, gone in trade; '87 Honda Gold Wing Aspencade, sold; '85 Honda Magna (700), sold; '76 Kawasaki KZ400, sold

Offline ZG

  • Arena
  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 6677
  • Country: us
Re: Yup. New tires.
« Reply #29 on: August 06, 2012, 09:53:09 PM »
Quote from: wally_games on August 06, 2012, 09:32:06 PM
While on hold between talking to parts and service departments, heard the recording mention "fully adjustable handlebars for the Concours." The service guy is supposed go call me back with details and prices.

Either the Heli multi-adjustable ones...
 
http://www.helibars.com/products-by-bike/kawasaki

 
Or these that I just recently saw, look kinda cool and come in black...  8)   (pics attached)
 
http://www.preeng.com/xcart/product.php?productid=56&cat=11&page=1
 
 
Logged

Offline packers

  • Newbie
  • *
  • Posts: 12
Re: Yup. New tires.
« Reply #30 on: August 07, 2012, 05:54:39 AM »
I just replaced both tires.  I ordered online, pr3s, both for about 333 shipped.  A little performance motor sports place across the street put them not on for 88 total.
Logged

Offline wally_games

  • Arena
  • Full Member
  • ***
  • Posts: 713
  • Country: us
Re: Yup. New tires.
« Reply #31 on: August 07, 2012, 08:35:57 PM »
Ordered a new 55 series PR3 from Kawasaki West in Ft. Worth. They're having some sort of sale and the 50 series tire was $180 plus taxes. He told me the 55 was a few bucks more, so I ordered it without really asking how much a "few" was. Just paid the total over the phone and it will be here later this week (50 was in stock). They'll install on my wheel for $30 if I carry it in, $60 if I ride it in.
Logged
'14 BMW 1200 GSw (red, what little there is that's not grey)
'11 Concours ABS (black) w/ Leo Vince carbon, heated Corbin, Garmin; TechSpec pads (gone but not forgotten)
'05 Yamaha FZ6, only crashed once, gone in trade; '87 Honda Gold Wing Aspencade, sold; '85 Honda Magna (700), sold; '76 Kawasaki KZ400, sold

Offline texrider

  • Full Member
  • ***
  • Posts: 383
  • Country: 00
Re: Yup. New tires.
« Reply #32 on: August 07, 2012, 09:40:14 PM »
The 55 really wakes up the sporting side of the bike, as has been widely reported here by many.

I got to scuff in my new Dunlop Sportmax Q2 rear 55 today, and be lovin it!  8)
Logged
2014 Valkyrie

Offline wally_games

  • Arena
  • Full Member
  • ***
  • Posts: 713
  • Country: us
Re: Yup. New tires.
« Reply #33 on: August 08, 2012, 09:19:40 AM »
Quote from: texrider on August 07, 2012, 09:40:14 PM
The 55 really wakes up the sporting side of the bike, as has been widely reported here by many.

I got to scuff in my new Dunlop Sportmax Q2 rear 55 today, and be lovin it!  8)

Price difference between it at the Michelin? Is the Sportmax a sport tire or a sport-touring tire?
Logged
'14 BMW 1200 GSw (red, what little there is that's not grey)
'11 Concours ABS (black) w/ Leo Vince carbon, heated Corbin, Garmin; TechSpec pads (gone but not forgotten)
'05 Yamaha FZ6, only crashed once, gone in trade; '87 Honda Gold Wing Aspencade, sold; '85 Honda Magna (700), sold; '76 Kawasaki KZ400, sold

Offline texrider

  • Full Member
  • ***
  • Posts: 383
  • Country: 00
Re: Yup. New tires.
« Reply #34 on: August 08, 2012, 09:30:12 PM »
They are sport oriented tires that lend themselves well to a bike like the C14.  http://www.dunlopmotorcycle.com/tire-catalog/sport-trackday-race/sport/sportmax-q2/
Logged
2014 Valkyrie

Offline wally_games

  • Arena
  • Full Member
  • ***
  • Posts: 713
  • Country: us
Re: Yup. New tires.
« Reply #35 on: August 09, 2012, 02:14:20 PM »
Quote from: texrider on August 08, 2012, 09:30:12 PM
They are sport oriented tires that lend themselves well to a bike like the C14.  http://www.dunlopmotorcycle.com/tire-catalog/sport-trackday-race/sport/sportmax-q2/

Why not the Roadsmart or Roadsmart II since that's what they show as their sport touring tire? Just wondering.
Logged
'14 BMW 1200 GSw (red, what little there is that's not grey)
'11 Concours ABS (black) w/ Leo Vince carbon, heated Corbin, Garmin; TechSpec pads (gone but not forgotten)
'05 Yamaha FZ6, only crashed once, gone in trade; '87 Honda Gold Wing Aspencade, sold; '85 Honda Magna (700), sold; '76 Kawasaki KZ400, sold

Offline texrider

  • Full Member
  • ***
  • Posts: 383
  • Country: 00
Re: Yup. New tires.
« Reply #36 on: August 09, 2012, 11:32:20 PM »
They've got the cat's paw grip, and I can usually get five or six thousand miles on the rear.  8)
Logged
2014 Valkyrie

Offline connie14boy

  • Full Member
  • ***
  • Posts: 584
Re: Yup. New tires.
« Reply #37 on: August 10, 2012, 01:43:42 PM »
I am getting a new PR2 mounted up tomorrow a.m. This is a 2009 C-14 with the original dangerous 021 , so what is the best strategy for the transponder battery for tire pressure? It is working good but how long do the batts last?
Logged

Offline VirginiaJim

  • Administrator
  • Elite Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 11337
  • Country: england
  • I've forgotten more than I'll ever know...
    • Kawasaki 1400GTR
Re: Yup. New tires.
« Reply #38 on: August 10, 2012, 03:50:37 PM »
Quote from: connie14boy on August 10, 2012, 01:43:42 PM
I am getting a new PR2 mounted up tomorrow a.m. This is a 2009 C-14 with the original dangerous 021 , so what is the best strategy for the transponder battery for tire pressure? It is working good but how long do the batts last?

Manual says 5 years.  Mine work fine in the summer and cry the blues when it's cold (much like me), both front and back.  I'm taking it in for service this week and will ask if they will replace them.
Logged
"LOCTITE®"  The original thread locker...  #11  2020 Indian Roadmaster, ABS, Cruise control, heated grips and seats/w/AC 46 Monitoring with cutting edge technology U.N.I.T is Back! Member in good standing with the Knights of MEH.

Offline gPink

  • Arena
  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 5686
  • Country: cn
  • MMVIII C XIV
Re: Yup. New tires.
« Reply #39 on: August 10, 2012, 04:00:45 PM »
Quote from: VirginiaJim on August 10, 2012, 03:50:37 PM
Manual says 5 years.  Mine work fine in the summer and cry the blues when it's cold (much like me), both front and back.  I'm taking it in for service this week and will ask if they will replace them.
Sounds like you need to plug the gaps in that armor.
Logged
Pages: « 1 2 3 »   Go Up
« previous next »