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    Angry The Winge thread

    So I needed a new rear tyre for the XT660
    off I go to one of the local shops and order
    a Shinko 705... This morrning I go and pick it up
    $177 .... Around $130 shiped online.. $50 for the privilege
    of doing the right thing & surporting the local shops..
    $10/15 yer can live with... but not $50
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    Quote Originally Posted by pete-blen View Post
    So I needed a new rear tyre for the XT660
    off I go to one of the local shops and order
    a Shinko 705... This morrning I go and pick it up
    $177 .... Around $130 shiped online.. $50 for the privilege
    of doing the right thing & surporting the local shops..
    $10/15 yer can live with... but not $50
    Pete, my strategy is to check price & availablility with the shop first. If the price is too high I ask if they will price match. They are usually happy to do so to retain business. I've usually checked the Cycletreads site for their prices as well, & I've also looked at alternative options to see if I'm paying too much...
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    If my rear tyres cost $177 I wouldn't be complaining... last set was $670
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    Quote Originally Posted by pete-blen View Post
    So I needed a new rear tyre for the XT660
    off I go to one of the local shops and order
    a Shinko 705...
    How do you find the Shinko 705's on the XT? When hubby had his XT he tried one on the rear and the whole bike wobbled through the rear. Went back and it was swapped for another one which did the same. Ended up with a set of Maxxis which were fine so it was definately an issue with the Shinkos.
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    Quote Originally Posted by mazz1972 View Post
    How do you find the Shinko 705's on the XT? When hubby had his XT he tried one on the rear and the whole bike wobbled through the rear. Went back and it was swapped for another one which did the same. Ended up with a set of Maxxis which were fine so it was definately an issue with the Shinkos.

    Never noticed that... Why I keep useing them...
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    Quote Originally Posted by Gremlin View Post
    If my rear tyres cost $177 I wouldn't be complaining... last set was $670
    At 120$-140$ 4 a rear Knobbly I'me getting 2 weekends good riding followed by 2-3 weekends sticking to the main tracks b4 the next change shit I'me 2 scared to calculate what that is over the year
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    Quote Originally Posted by Mungatoke Mad View Post
    At 120$-140$ 4 a rear Knobbly I'me getting 2 weekends good riding followed by 2-3 weekends sticking to the main tracks b4 the next change shit I'me 2 scared to calculate what that is over the year
    Arh but thats because its a KTM turning it mate!!!
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    I buy all my tyres on line cos no one stocks anything to fit the 690. I support my local honda dealer by getting them to fit them for me He will be fitting new k60 rear and Mt 21 front next week
    ....wherezz that track go

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    Quote Originally Posted by Mungatoke Mad View Post
    At 120$-140$ 4 a rear Knobbly I'me getting 2 weekends good riding followed by 2-3 weekends sticking to the main tracks b4 the next change shit I'me 2 scared to calculate what that is over the year

    i can work that out for you sir......

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    The rears I've been using lately cost $10

    OK, they're not quite the right size, but who cares
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    I empathise mate....


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    Quote Originally Posted by Mungatoke Mad View Post
    At 120$-140$ 4 a rear Knobbly I'me getting 2 weekends good riding followed by 2-3 weekends sticking to the main tracks b4 the next change shit I'me 2 scared to calculate what that is over the year
    Have you tried a Mitas C02?

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    Quote Originally Posted by bart View Post
    The rears I've been using lately cost $10

    OK, they're not quite the right size, but who cares
    yip me too, got a 410 x 18 for the roady stuff and secondhand mx tyres for the gravel/offroad stuff
    'Good things come to those who wait'
    Bollocks, get of your arse and go get it

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    Quote Originally Posted by pete-blen View Post
    So I needed a new rear tyre for the XT660
    off I go to one of the local shops and order
    a Shinko 705... This morrning I go and pick it up
    $177 .... Around $130 shiped online.. $50 for the privilege
    of doing the right thing & surporting the local shops..
    $10/15 yer can live with... but not $50
    Go through www.bits4bikes.co.nz (Whites Wholesalers)

    You pick it up from the local guys and they get the money too.

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    Quote Originally Posted by NordieBoy View Post
    Go through www.bits4bikes.co.nz (Whites Wholesalers)

    You pick it up from the local guys and they get the money too.
    Same prise as Motozone... $134 on yer door step..
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