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Old 08-02-2005, 01:52 AM
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to replace the stock front wheel on my 05 Fat Boy?

I want a new wheel, and this is one I dont feel comfortable tyacking myself at this point.

I just want to know what a reasonable number of labor hours for them to bill me
so I dont get ripped off.
 
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Old 08-02-2005, 01:59 AM
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Shoot, when I replaced the front end of my bike, I pulled the front wheel off in less than an hour, and it was not something I had done before. Seems to me they should be able to pull the wheel, replace the tire and reinstall in 1.5 hrs...but I'm stabbing. I could call the local stealer and ask him if you like?

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If the dealer charges you more than an hour's labor, he's robbing you
 
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Good. Thanks guys!

I just wanted a ballpark figure so they dont throw something completely absurd at me
 
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What TCSTD means to say is,

"Mac's Slow"

 
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Chunks-What wheel are you going with?
 
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get ready for the dealer to charge you several hours. at least my stealer would. i took in my bike to have the handle bars changed out, and they wanted to charge me 5 hours!!! i did the job myself in less than one, and i had never worked on a harley.[:'(]
 
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I called and they quoted me $110.00 installed (tax and cost of wheel not included in that quote)

heres the one I'm getting...


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Chunks-If the $110 includes mount and dismount of the old tire, I would let them do it. The wheel you chose should look nice. Let us know if it works better in the wind department than the solid wheel.
 


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