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[Garandman]

Break'er Bikes Motor Sports - Home | Facebook 20 dollars a wheel off the bike. Exeter N.H.

Dropped my wheels and tires off at 8:30 one night and they were done the next morning by 10:30!

[dave m]

Detailed Cycles - Wilmington MA, Motorcycle Detailing 781-858 1019 i think its $25, he's not a fan of bridgestones

Chris - 603-998-1413 West bridgewater. $25

Both prices for wheel off the bike.

Unfortunately, Detailed Cycles is no more, but the previous owner directed me to Bay4 cycles in Tewksbury for tire service.


Anyone have a good place in the North Attleboro area? thanks

[Garandman]

Twisted Throttle sells Avons, does installs $40 per tire.

Service Department | TwistedThrottle.com

[PurplePackage]

I just bought a full tire machine, will post a tire service once I know how to do it, stay tuned

[sxlova07]

Anyone aware of tire changing spots in the south shore area? Looks like Chris's spot in West Bridgewater closed down.

[duey]

Anyone aware of tire changing spots in the south shore area? Looks like Chris's spot in West Bridgewater closed down.

He can be a tough guy to get ahold of sometimes but I'm pretty sure Mike at Gallery Motorsports in Rockland can help you out. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100054387555352

[DirtDawg21892]

I just bought a full tire machine, will post a tire service once I know how to do it, stay tuned

You still considering this? Chelmsford is the next town over from me. I've been doing them myself with spoons and balance beads or going to Breaker, but Exeter is a haul.
Hell, even if you decided you don't want to do it, I would pay you to use your tire machine.

[PurplePackage]

You still considering this? Chelmsford is the next town over from me. I've been doing them myself with spoons and balance beads or going to Breaker, but Exeter is a haul.
Hell, even if you decided you don't want to do it, I would pay you to use your tire machine.

I haven't gotten around to buying the motorcycle "kit" but yes, I should be able to do them with my machine.

http://mayflowertools.com/product/ne...rim-clamp-set/
http://mayflowertools.com/product/ne...chine-package/

[PurplePackage]

I ordered the rim clamp set, but I'm not throwing down 200 for a balancer if you're happy using beads.

[Stoneman]

I ordered the rim clamp set, but I'm not throwing down 200 for a balancer if you're happy using beads.

I've been using one of the spin static balancers. No complaints yet! Can't remember which one or where I got it though. My memory sucks, but I think it was less than $75.00 shipped. Works like a charm from sportbikes to baggers.

DISCLAIMER: I don't offer tire changing services. A few of us just muscle 'em off & on with spoons and use my balancer.

[csmutty]

I've been using one of the spin static balancers. No complaints yet! Can't remember which one or where I got it though. My memory sucks, but I think it was less than $75.00 shipped. Works like a charm from sportbikes to baggers.

DISCLAIMER: I don't offer tire changing services. A few of us just muscle 'em off & on with spoons and use my balancer.

Only problem I've found with those is the wheel doesn't spin as easily because of the garbage bearings. After 5 or 6 years the bearings were junk. I don't use it much anymore but if I buy another it will be a nicer quality unit.

[Stoneman]

Only problem I've found with those is the wheel doesn't spin as easily because of the garbage bearings. After 5 or 6 years the bearings were junk. I don't use it much anymore but if I buy another it will be a nicer quality unit.

I can see that. It's served me well to this point...

[jeantarrou]

Not related to balancers (I've had 100's of trouble free changes with my Atlas electronic balancer, "knocks on wood..."), but I recently got a pair of these "rim clamps". So incredibly helpful when installing tires in cold weather, it's like having two extra hands.
"Atlas® Hands Free Clamp For Tire Changers" https://www.gregsmithequipment.com/A...kaAh4CEALw_wcB

[Stoneman]

Not related to balancers (I've had 100's of trouble free changes with my Atlas electronic balancer, "knocks on wood..."), but I recently got a pair of these "rim clamps". So incredibly helpful when installing tires in cold weather, it's like having two extra hands.
"Atlas® Hands Free Clamp For Tire Changers" https://www.gregsmithequipment.com/A...kaAh4CEALw_wcB

I stumbled across a few different versions of those. Always wondered if they were worth it. I may grab a couple now...

[jeantarrou]

I stumbled across a few different versions of those. Always wondered if they were worth it. I may grab a couple now...

And FWIW I bought the cheapos on Amazon, functionally they seem totally fine.

[PurplePackage]

And FWIW I bought the cheapos on Amazon, functionally they seem totally fine.

Good to know, I'll setup an ebay alert to find one extra cheap.

edit: it was only $14, just got one

[PurplePackage]

The rim clamps arrived. PM me to do your wheels.

[black]

The rim clamps arrived. PM me to do your wheels.

hmmm.. i do have some dirt tires and some street tires PM coming I was going to do it at a buddies house over beers and swearing

[DirtDawg21892]

I'll be in touch soon, with all the nice weather we've been having I'll probably be needing some new rubber on a couple bikes within a month or so.

[PurplePackage]

offering $10 tire changes this month, PM me.
not for tubes.. you people can't handle tubes..
goes for cars too. car tires come with a balance
I don't have a balancer tool for bikes so you must use beads.
mr. black ain't allowed

[01xj]

offering $10 tire changes this month, PM me.
not for tubes.. you people can't handle tubes..
goes for cars too. car tires come with a balance
I don't have a balancer tool for bikes so you must use beads.
mr. black ain't allowed

I hope your better at changing tires than you are at public relations.

[PurplePackage]

I hope your better at changing tires than you are at public relations.

the best parts about being a private mechanic:

• telling your customers what you really think
• charge whatever you want
• skipping whatever job you don't want

I screwed up 4/6 of those wheel changes because never did a rimlock before. Not even seeing the error and especially not getting a chance to fix them to instead getting lambasted means I get to use the best of the best part about being a private mechanic:

• firing your customer

So bring me your bike and car tires this month. I'll put in the work to get word of mouth back.
$10/tire with dynamic balance included for cars and trucks, up to 20" diameter rims
You can get the tires shipped direct, no need to bring anything but a clean wheel.
(I'm not washing your wheels for $10, and your balance depends on a clean rim)

Walmart and Amazon usually have the best shipped prices.
Can fix TPMS codes and TPMS sensor replacement and reprogramming as well, $10 more
I probably will limit to 4 wheels/customer, but not a hard rule.

I can also reprogram TPMS for moving wheels to other cars, or to make summer/winter pairings.
Here is an old guide on what fits what if you want to swap some wheels:
https://free-info-pages.com/what-wheels-will-fit.htm

[jimmycapp]

I screwed up 4/6 of those wheel changes because never did a rimlock before. Not even seeing the error and especially not getting a chance to fix them to instead getting lambasted means I get to use the best part about being a private mechanic:

You don't look at the bead after seating to see if it's seated fully on both sides? Not just tube tires, every tire you change?

[PurplePackage]

I do check, but those wheels were done at night, in the dark, using a 12v shop light, and then put out for next day. The fluorescent lights have been shot for about 2 weeks, and shiny T8 LED tubes arrive later today, so that problem is almost solved.

[SteveM]

I do check, but those wheels were done at night, in the dark, using a 12v shop light, and then put out for next day. The fluorescent lights have been shot for about 2 weeks, and shiny T8 LED tubes arrive later today, so that problem is almost solved.

You don’t notice it, client doesn’t notice it, mounts tires, tires fail, crash ensues…

Now what? As a “private mechanic” are you exempt from liability for negligence?

Are you changing a few tires for friends, or are you in business? They are very different things.