Originally Posted by Dutchee
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"Instructions are just the manufacturers opinion on how to install it" Tim Taylor of "Tool Time"
“Saying what we think gives us a wider conversational range than saying what we know.” - Cullen Hightower
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ten char
"Instructions are just the manufacturers opinion on how to install it" Tim Taylor of "Tool Time"
“Saying what we think gives us a wider conversational range than saying what we know.” - Cullen Hightower
No8 Wire Extraordinaire
Well perhaps written with some medicinal alcohol flowing, but I still think 50 notes is a rip off. I am surprisingly reasonable & if you've seen my other posts on the usual bitchfest that KB can become when people feel they have been ripped off by 'the man' - I usually wonder what the full story is rather than join the feeding frenzy.
But $50 to change a tyre, just one. If that's the extent of the story then I think it speaks volumes on its own.
I am loyal to the good shops, but there are ones that haven't stood by me when I've had a problem with a product & chosen the distributor over the customer to side with. Well I haven't spent a $ in one particular shop in 20 years after 2 instances & I realised my loyalty was misplaced.
Don't you look at my accountant.
He's the only one I've got.
Hardcore Biker
Wouldn't happen at WMC because you have Dr. Death in the far office
Caution is not a substitute for skill:no
Fully qualified Sifter.
He looks more like Colonel Saunders now days..
Hardcore Biker
Quote: But $50 to change a tyre, just one. If that's the extent of the story then I think it speaks volumes on its own.
The shop I usually use want $35 a wheel if you take in the wheels ( fitting and balancing) and $50 a wheel if you take in the bike.
So have found a friendly Beaurepaires who charge $10 a wheel for my bucket wheels if you take just the wheels ( not balanced tho which is fine for buckets).
Getting wheels for 2 buckets has involved the following;
...buy the rims complete with shit tyres, get BR to remove shit tyres, strip and repaint the rims, BR fit new slicks and valve stems to rims. 10 bucks and I'm happy, no paint missing, can do it over a period of a week or two. So 8 wheels = $80 to fit slicks and wets for 2 bikes.
Would not even consider using spoons to change tyres on my bucket, the penalty for bent spoons in our house is.... well its best not to go there.
Take the Ducati to the shop because I am a lazy f..ker.
Faster, faster, faster, until the thrill of speed overcomes the fear of death. (HT)
Tearing Choppa a new A'Hole
Guess what? Couple of years ago, I found a promotional photo of Dr Death. I ALMOST stole it off the wall of the pub it's in. It was that good. Angry looking man.
It's in a pub in Drury if anyone's interested.
Vote David Bain for MNZ president
Fully qualified Sifter.
Get someone to take a snap of it
Tearing Choppa a new A'Hole
Roger that. I know just the man.
Vote David Bain for MNZ president
Who You Calling a Pig
Hmm, I am a bit late to the party and I cant be arsed reading the whole thread, but can I ask you one question Kel, why did you not just get Henk to do it like everyone else does?
For the record Qkkid was in my bed, not the other way round
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or JC
"Instructions are just the manufacturers opinion on how to install it" Tim Taylor of "Tool Time"
“Saying what we think gives us a wider conversational range than saying what we know.” - Cullen Hightower
troglodytam extraordinaire
I have used Hadanes now for a few years and have found them to be quite reliable.
Like all company's sometimes they get it a bit wrong... but it doesn't seem so in this case.
To me it looks like the OP has got a slap from his misses and is just passing it on.
I for one will continue to use them.
No8 Wire Extraordinaire
So do they charge you $50 to change a tyre?
Don't you look at my accountant.
He's the only one I've got.
troglodytam extraordinaire
don't know, they don't do my tires.
No8 Wire Extraordinaire
They wouldn't do my tyres for $50 ea either. Even if I lived in Auckland.
And if I did live in Auckland, they'd have to pay me enough that I could just abandon a bike if the tyres wore out.
Don't you look at my accountant.
He's the only one I've got.
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