The wheels are chrome, and are on the bike, I‘m not taking them off myself. Also its a sport bike.
Most shops charge by the “Flat Rate Book” for labor time and charge per the book. The rates can be from $30 to $75 per hour, depending on the shop. You most likely will be charged (NAILED) for 1 hr per tire!! I would recommend having the tires balanced also, this is extra. My last tire change on my Gold-wing, with me taking the tires off was $95.00 for removing both old tires, mounting and balancing the new ones. The shop book on the Goldwing was $225.00. I removed the Wheels my self. 1.It required removing the front disk covers, 2 bolts each. 2.Removing both brake calipers, two bolts each. 3.Removing the front axle, 4 pinch bolts and the axle nut. 4.Removing the rear caps on the saddle bags, 2 rip covers and 2 bolts each 5.Removing the trunk bottom trim, 4 bolts 6.Removing both saddlebags, 4 bolts each and a bag opening clip on each bag. 7.Removing the brake caliper, two bolts. 8.Removing the rear shocks to lower the swing arm below the mufflers so the axle nut can be removed to pull out the axle. The shop labor flat rate in the shop is high on the Goldwing and probably worth it to most individuals, but I like to do as much labor on my bikes as I can. Removing the tires my self, allows me to know the condition (life remaining) of the brake pads. I also clean the axle and the seals on the wheels of the old grease in them and re-grease both the seal and the axle on re-assembly. Ride safe, Charles
motorcycle tires are very expensive. ive had to replace mine every spring because i do so much riding. but usually i spend anywhere between 100-150 per tire. but i also have connections so i can get em cheaper and i have before. Labor is maybe 60 $per hour depending on where you go. but if you buy the tires from that shop they usually mount and balance them for free. to get new tires on your bike the total cost would most likely be between 320- 400_
refusal to remove the wheels yourself is going to double or triple your cost here. OFF the bike, mounting and balancing usually costs $15-$35 per wheel. I usually pay $20 at the track, $30 at the local shop, and $15 if I go to my regular shop (the local place is close, but over-priced) ON the bike, you're going to be charged the typical $75+ per hour, plus the mounting and balancing costs. it will take about 30 minutes to complete the job, but rest assured the shop will have a 1-hour minimum for their charges. I would estimate your total bill to end up in the neighborhood of $150 with tax. It will be more than that if you're in a market where the going rate for labor is higher.
motorcycle tires are very expensive. ive had to replace mine every spring because i do so much riding. but usually i spend anywhere between 100-150 per tire. but i also have connections so i can get em cheaper and i have before. Labor is maybe 60 $per hour depending on where you go. but if you buy the tires from that shop they usually mount and balance them for free. to get new tires on your bike the total cost would most likely be between 320- 400_
refusal to remove the wheels yourself is going to double or triple your cost here. OFF the bike, mounting and balancing usually costs $15-$35 per wheel. I usually pay $20 at the track, $30 at the local shop, and $15 if I go to my regular shop (the local place is close, but over-priced) ON the bike, you're going to be charged the typical $75+ per hour, plus the mounting and balancing costs. it will take about 30 minutes to complete the job, but rest assured the shop will have a 1-hour minimum for their charges. I would estimate your total bill to end up in the neighborhood of $150 with tax. It will be more than that if you're in a market where the going rate for labor is higher.
Most shops charge by the “Flat Rate Book” for labor time and charge per the book. The rates can be from $30 to $75 per hour, depending on the shop. You most likely will be charged (NAILED) for 1 hr per tire!! I would recommend having the tires balanced also, this is extra. My last tire change on my Gold-wing, with me taking the tires off was $95.00 for removing both old tires, mounting and balancing the new ones. The shop book on the Goldwing was $225.00. I removed the Wheels my self. 1.It required removing the front disk covers, 2 bolts each. 2.Removing both brake calipers, two bolts each. 3.Removing the front axle, 4 pinch bolts and the axle nut. 4.Removing the rear caps on the saddle bags, 2 rip covers and 2 bolts each 5.Removing the trunk bottom trim, 4 bolts 6.Removing both saddlebags, 4 bolts each and a bag opening clip on each bag. 7.Removing the brake caliper, two bolts. 8.Removing the rear shocks to lower the swing arm below the mufflers so the axle nut can be removed to pull out the axle. The shop labor flat rate in the shop is high on the Goldwing and probably worth it to most individuals, but I like to do as much labor on my bikes as I can. Removing the tires my self, allows me to know the condition (life remaining) of the brake pads. I also clean the axle and the seals on the wheels of the old grease in them and re-grease both the seal and the axle on re-assembly. Ride safe, Charles
