Winge

[pete-blen]

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

[Box'a'bits]

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...

[Gremlin]

If my rear tyres cost $177 I wouldn't be complaining... last set was $670

[mazz1972]

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.

[pete-blen]

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...

[Mungatoke Mad]

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

[ducatijim]

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!!!

[Night Falcon]

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

[BMWST?]

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......

[bart]

The rears I've been using lately cost $10

OK, they're not quite the right size, but who cares

[Waihou Thumper]

I empathise mate....

[monchopper]

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?

[dino3310]

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

[NordieBoy]

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.

[pete-blen]

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..