Tires

[chris]

I know there used to be a thread on the best places to get your tires changed. Of course now that I need the info it has been wiped. Any suggestions? I already ordered the tires but I need a place that I can bring my bike to.

Thanks!

[SpeedyR]

call around. Moto400, Two brothers and Ken's Tires definitely, Gainesville Motorsports, All Terrain powersports, Cycle Gear, etc.

[The Lazy Destroyer]

Hyperformance Cycles in Woodstock is a good choice also. They are members on here and BSB. Not sure if they have registered back here yet tho.


Hyperformance Cycles
498 Arnold Mill Road
Woodstock, GA 30188-2848
(770) 517-6210

[eddie98]

go to TLR67, just bring him a sixpack of PBR and he'll do it :D

[ninja6r]

Yeah i am very interested also...i have a set of brand new pilot powers i need installed...and i would rather avoid AMW

[signguy]

go to TLR67, just bring him a sixpack of PBR and he'll do it :D


:yeathat:

or if you want to do it yourself stop by my shop.

[chris]

Thanks for the info guys!

[Over TWO Customs]

Over TWO Customs will change a set, wheels on the bike, your own tires, for $50 a set for GSB referrals only. No appointment necessary, first come first serve. Service while you wait. Open 7 days a week.

[MX Tuner]

Hyperformance Cycles in Woodstock is a good choice also. They are members on here and BSB. Not sure if they have registered back here yet tho.

Yup, we're here! Thanks!

[StaIma6]

I just got my front tire mounted for $43.23 at Moto400. It was the first time someone had ever done anything on my bike and so far I am satisfied. They were done in about 20 minutes or so :). I would recommend.

[Todd]

:eek: for just the front?

[StaIma6]

yea, i thought it was a lil pricey, and i found cheaper places, but i honestly didnt want to drive to shops that I have no clue how to get to and had to go to work shortly after, so i didn't wanna waste time.

[Over TWO Customs]

I really need a price increase, lol.

[Todd]

yea, if people are willing to pay it, most definately. :up:

[X-Man]

Was that price to take the wheel off your bike change it and put it back on?

[flygirl]

glad this thread was started...I need new tires on my 250....and Im pretty much a newbie with this...so any suggestions on what kind of tires for it etc...and where to go are much appreciated

[TroyBoy30]

for your riding. roadsmart or road 2's. you don't need a high performance tire and either of those 2 will increase your highway miles! Check with Huey or any of the local shop guys here

[Over TWO Customs]

glad this thread was started...I need new tires on my 250....and Im pretty much a newbie with this...so any suggestions on what kind of tires for it etc...and where to go are much appreciated


The Pilot Roads are great tires for a commuter bike and beginner rider. As of today they are still on sale at a great price, dont know how long it will last though.

OTC tire mounting prices are $50 a set , wheels on the bike, when you buy tires from us! $60 a set if you bring your own tires.

[Lazarus]

I called Kens on Friday to get a price on some tires and M&B. They were expensive on both sides. M&B F&R with the wheels on the bike is like $115. Theres another vendor on here that I got a price for M&B and it was like $50 but they are on the other side of ATL.

[flygirl]

for your riding. roadsmart or road 2's. you don't need a high performance tire and either of those 2 will increase your highway miles! Check with Huey or any of the local shop guys here


The Pilot Roads are great tires for a commuter bike and beginner rider. As of today they are still on sale at a great price, dont know how long it will last though.

OTC tire mounting prices are $50 a set , wheels on the bike, when you buy tires from us! $60 a set if you bring your own tires.

thanks for the info

[Over TWO Customs]

I called Kens on Friday to get a price on some tires and M&B. They were expensive on both sides. M&B F&R with the wheels on the bike is like $115. Theres another vendor on here that I got a price for M&B and it was like $50 but they are on the other side of ATL.


We mount and balance a set on the bike for $50 with purchase of a set of tires (GSB PRICE) - $60 if you bring your own tires. And we are on the other side of town from Kennesaw. But if it saves you $60 its probably worth the trip.

Also , for the Ninja 250 the best route to go is the Pirelli Sport Demon. Not many manufacturers make a 130 series rear tire.

[Snafu484]

for your riding. roadsmart or road 2's. you don't need a high performance tire and either of those 2 will increase your highway miles! Check with Huey or any of the local shop guys here

+1 on Dunlop RoadSmarts (no experience with Road 2's) :D I have almost 7k on the rear and 4k on the front and they both still have TONS of tread.

[Over TWO Customs]

+1 on Dunlop RoadSmarts (no experience with Road 2's) :D I have almost 7k on the rear and 4k on the front and they both still have TONS of tread.

The Roadsmart is showing a 150 rear tire as the smallest. That wont mount on a 250R.

[Nycool]

Yea I was going to say none of those tires listest except the Sport Demons come in a size that fit the 250...

[TroyBoy30]

good info! I just assumed they made sizes to fit the 250. who woulda thunk it

[Snafu484]

The Roadsmart is showing a 150 rear tire as the smallest. That wont mount on a 250R.

Yarr... i didnt think about the tire size... :duh:

[aznanhnhan86]

over two customs will change a set, wheels on the bike, your own tires, for $50 a set for gsb referrals only. No appointment necessary, first come first serve. Service while you wait. Open 7 days a week.

ohh snap thats heck of a deal!!!!!

[Lazarus]

What size does a 250 take in the rear?

[SlowMotion]

I ran the Sport Demons on my old Ninja 500. They worked great tire for commuting. I can't remember the exact mileage that I got out of them but I think it was around 8,000-9,000 on the rear.

[StaIma6]

Was that price to take the wheel off your bike change it and put it back on?

Sorry for the late response... yea i rode up there and had them put it on. had I brought just the wheel then I think they only charge $20. But I have never taken it off, nor do I have a front stand, so I decided to just ride it up there and let them do their thing.

[Over TWO Customs]

What size does a 250 take in the rear?

iTS A 130 SIZE REAR.

[TroyBoy30]

lol he said take in the rear!

[Lazarus]

lol he said take in the rear!

Only you.

[TLR67]

Only you.

Thats what I was thinking... He must hear that alot to pick that out...LOL

[Lazarus]

Thats what I was thinking... He must hear that alot to pick that out...LOL

LOL! :stupid:

[TroyBoy30]

don't blame me for your Freudian slip!

[Lazarus]

don't blame me for your Freudian slip!

I specifically said "250". You are the one giggling over the potential sexual references.

[TroyBoy30]

yea cause the number 250 changes your statement lol

[flygirl]

you guys are funny...obsession with the rear it sounds like to me with all of ya's

[TroyBoy30]

:lol:

[Lazarus]

you guys are funny...obsession with the rear it sounds like to me with all of ya's

I love the rear. Especially a nice wide one. You can get alot of traction sideways when leaned over.

[Snafu484]

I love the rear. Especially a nice wide one. You can get alot of traction sideways when leaned over.
Paging Troy.......... :run:

[redciv1]

Ok, so what is funny to me is how do you carry your tires on your bike to shops? OTC I may have to come up to you. I have a couple of Conti Road Attacks for the Katana 600.

[chris]

I bought my replacement tires from here (Pirelli Sport Demon). Most 250 forums highly recommend these tires -

http://www.bikebandit.com/pirelli-sport-demon-motorcycle-tire

The size for 2008+ is

Front 110/70 - 17
Rear 130/70 - 17

[The Lazy Destroyer]

Ok, so what is funny to me is how do you carry your tires on your bike to shops? OTC I may have to come up to you. I have a couple of Conti Road Attacks for the Katana 600.

There's some pics of Nick (NiceGuysFinishLast) "wearing" a tire around his waist.

I had two front tires and one rear tire strapped to the back of my bike before.

[flygirl]

I bought my replacement tires from here (Pirelli Sport Demon). Most 250 forums highly recommend these tires -

http://www.bikebandit.com/pirelli-sport-demon-motorcycle-tire

The size for 2008+ is

Front 110/70 - 17
Rear 130/70 - 17

those are the kind of tires IM going to put on mine

[DICKIEDOO]

I called Kens on Friday to get a price on some tires and M&B. They were expensive on both sides. M&B F&R with the wheels on the bike is like $115. Theres another vendor on here that I got a price for M&B and it was like $50 but they are on the other side of ATL.

Kens is a rip off. I've ordered from them and they are great people, but they charge waaaay to much. I mount and balance my own tires, but if I didn't I'd use MarMo, or Hyperformance due to their locations.

[durendaal]

www.motorcycle-superstore has some of the best prices, and they deliver quickly, usually at no cost for shipping. I have my tires shipped to the shop that is doing the Mount and Balance. Since I am in the Athens area, I usually go to the folks at NPR.

[TroyBoy30]

There's some pics of Nick (NiceGuysFinishLast) "wearing" a tire around his waist.

I had two front tires and one rear tire strapped to the back of my bike before.

http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/ll152/troyboy30/Highlands%20Grill%20Bike%20Night%207-29-08/IMG_0662.jpg

http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/ll152/troyboy30/Highlands%20Grill%20Bike%20Night%207-29-08/IMG_0663.jpg

[redciv1]

http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/ll152/troyboy30/Highlands%20Grill%20Bike%20Night%207-29-08/IMG_0662.jpg

http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/ll152/troyboy30/Highlands%20Grill%20Bike%20Night%207-29-08/IMG_0663.jpg

LOL, WOW, And I actually thought about doing that exact same thing. I mean really, it's like have 360 degree airbags. Thanks for the Inspiration
Over TWO Customs here I come. My rear tire should be in hopefully late this week.

[Lazarus]

Kens is a rip off. I've ordered from them and they are great people, but they charge waaaay to much. I mount and balance my own tires, but if I didn't I'd use MarMo, or Hyperformance due to their locations.

Yea dude. When I first moved down here I was talking to a guy and he recommended them because supposedly he knows Ken or has done alot of business with him and then I saw alot of people on the board talking about them so I gave them a call. They wanted like $300 for a set of Michelin 2CTs. :wtf:

[flygirl]

thanks Lorne (over two customs) for the new tires..great price and good job...very much appreciated :)

[chris]

flygirl did you buy the tires from 2 customs or just have them mounted there?

[Over TWO Customs]

flygirl did you buy the tires from 2 customs or just have them mounted there?

Tires purchased, mounted, and balanced at the shop.

[chris]

The guys at OTC hooked me up with my new tires. They were very friendly, did it while I waited, and did a great job.

Highly recommend! Thanks y'all!

Time for the twisties. :)

[Lazarus]

Just ordered tires today. Michelin 2CT front and a PP rear for $167 shipped.

[MX Tuner]

We make our customers stand in the parking lot while we work in their bikes. Even if its raining.

[flygirl]

The guys at OTC hooked me up with my new tires. They were very friendly, did it while I waited, and did a great job.

Highly recommend! Thanks y'all!

Time for the twisties. :)
you riding today?

[Over TWO Customs]

Thats a great price. Whoever you bought them from made about 0 bucks.

[redciv1]

BTW, I'm kind of paranoid about getting new tires on with the break in period and all. I had a partner last year, take a fall in an intersection after getting new tires on the bike. Been riding for about 10-12 years and says he just "forgot." What is the break in mileage and is there anything in particular I should be aware of with new tires? Thanks.

[Over TWO Customs]

BTW, I'm kind of paranoid about getting new tires on with the break in period and all. I had a partner last year, take a fall in an intersection after getting new tires on the bike. Been riding for about 10-12 years and says he just "forgot." What is the break in mileage and is there anything in particular I should be aware of with new tires? Thanks.

Breaking in new tires just takes some miles. Ride them conservatively to heat them up and scrub the surface. All tires are dangerous to ride on cold especially on cold ground. The handling you get with new tires is night and day difference. Most people get used to riding on their flat tires and forget how nice it really is.

[chris]

you riding today?

Did some local riding but had a bunch of yard work which boss said I had to do. >:(

[redciv1]

Breaking in new tires just takes some miles. Ride them conservatively to heat them up and scrub the surface. All tires are dangerous to ride on cold especially on cold ground. The handling you get with new tires is night and day difference. Most people get used to riding on their flat tires and forget how nice it really is.

I was thinking more of that compound that they use to release the tires. Also, I already scrub the tires when it is cold by weaving from left to right going relatively 30-40 mph. I have heard different mile distance to scrub the tires in, 50-250 miles. True?

[TLR67]

Dont weave.... Just ride conservatavly the first few miles then go to town...

[redciv1]

Dont weave.... Just ride conservatavly the first few miles then go to town...
Thanks for the input. I will try.

[MX Tuner]

You'll scrub them clean within the first few miles. But as you lean farther over, you'll get over on virgin rubber. Be careful as you lean into it farther over each time. Tire and pavement temps are something to be careful of even on old tires.

[redciv1]

You'll scrub them clean within the first few miles. But as you lean farther over, you'll get over on virgin rubber. Be careful as you lean into it farther over each time. Tire and pavement temps are something to be careful of even on old tires.

Good Explanation. I guess just take it easy.