just purchased '99 klr 650

[tom_greenli@yahoo.com]

Hi Gang, I went to R&S Kawaskai in Albuquerque today to look at some new tires for my KLR650. As I walked over to the tire rack and there was a sign "50% off all tires". To my dismay they only had street an full knobby styles, no dualsport tires. There was a real nice girl working the parts counter that came around to see if I needed any help. I asked, "Do you have any dualsport tires"? She said no but she can special order some for me. I said I'd like to try the Continental TKC-80's. She looked them up and gave me a quote. The price seemed low. I had her check again and she took the MSRP minus 50%. I was amazed that the 50% off sale was not for in stock only purchases. Anyway, I paid $52.99 for the 130/80-17 and $46.99 for the 90/90-21. The best deal I found on the internet was $76.76 and $67.61 respectively plus shipping at tiresunlimited.com. So, if you live here or are passing through you might want to stop by and pick up a set. I'm not sure if I'll have them mount the tires when they come in or try to do it myself. They want $34 if I bring in the wheels or $46 to bring in the bike. That seems a bit high to me. Does anybody know of a website that discusses the balance process. I think I know how to do it. I plan on building a stand this weekend. -Tom

[Gary Parece]

Hi Tom , Thanks for the info.. I ordered a set, but They wanted to charge me more till I mentioned your deal and that I was from the KLR list and he said no problem we like to take care of our KLR guys.Thanks again!! BTW what are you hoping to get out of the tkc-80's??

----- Original Message ----- From: To: DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Wednesday, March 24, 2004 11:36 AM Subject: [DSN_klr650] Tire deal in New Mexico > Hi Gang, > > I went to R&S Kawaskai in Albuquerque today to look at some new > tires for my KLR650. As I walked over to the tire rack and there was > a sign "50% off all tires". To my dismay they only had street an > full knobby styles, no dualsport tires. There was a real nice girl > working the parts counter that came around to see if I needed any > help. I asked, "Do you have any dualsport tires"? She said no but > she can special order some for me. I said I'd like to try the > Continental TKC-80's. She looked them up and gave me a quote. The > price seemed low. I had her check again and she took the MSRP minus > 50%. I was amazed that the 50% off sale was not for in stock only > purchases. Anyway, I paid $52.99 for the 130/80-17 and $46.99 for > the 90/90-21. The best deal I found on the internet was $76.76 and > $67.61 respectively plus shipping at tiresunlimited.com. So, if you > live here or are passing through you might want to stop by and pick > up a set. > > I'm not sure if I'll have them mount the tires when they come in or > try to do it myself. They want $34 if I bring in the wheels or $46 > to bring in the bike. That seems a bit high to me. Does anybody know > of a website that discusses the balance process. I think I know how > to do it. I plan on building a stand this weekend. > > -Tom > > > > List sponsored by Dual Sport News at www.dualsportnews.com. List FAQ courtesy of Chris Krok at: www.bigcee.com/klr650faq.html > Unsubscribe by sending a blank message to: > DSN_klr650-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com . > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > > > >

[Don Kime]

At 01:20 PM 3/25/04 +0000, marty_medford wrote:

>What is a reasonable charge for having tires mounted? any special >considerations when >having tires mounted?

Assuming tires are off the bike, typical charge for mount and balance seems to be $15/tire - some want another buck or two if there's a tube involved. Usually about $20 more/tire to take them off the bike. Imo, more than that is too much - look around. Just find someone that does it regularly. Ride safe, Don Kime - VFR750F, GL1500SE, GL1100, KLR 650 OH - M/C Safety Instructor/RiderCoach dkime@... http://forums.delphiforums.com/MCTourer/