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Old 02-26-2011, 05:55 PM
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hello there , well its time , i have 17,000+ miles on my tires , i think i need to replace them before the next inspection. I think ill go with the same stock dunlops that are on it now , since these did so well . id like the bearings checked and repacked since the wheels will be off and get the rear wheel checked since so many spokes were loose. Is there anything else i need done for wheel maintenance ? and how much will i be looking at $dollar wise for this kind of work ?? at the local HD dealer.

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That's how far exactly I went with my stock Dunlops. The dealer was amazed. They said usual lifespan is 8K-12K.

All dealers are different. Mine charged $75 hr. The guy at the counter liked me, and charged me $105 to install, mount/balance. I bought Pirelli's off motorcyclesuperstore.com super cheap . This also included a new front tube and stems.
 
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im abit confused on tube and rim tape sizes ? my tires read 100/90-19 mc 57H for front , 150/80b16 mc 71h rear.....
so i have a 19 inch front wheel and needa19in, tube , 16inch rear wheel ?????? seems kinda small is that the right size ???

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19" front

16" rear that is the set-up
 
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16" rear is the right size. Only spoked wheels need tubes. My back wheel is solid, so I saved a few bucks.
 
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