Thunderbird wheel question

Discussion in 'Tyres' started by bricairns, Jul 2, 2015.

  1. bricairns

    bricairns New Member

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    #1 bricairns, Jul 2, 2015
    Hi guys! I'm looking at replacing the rear tyre on my 2010 Thunderbird 1600, I went down to my local bike tyre garage and they said they couldn't change it because the wheel has an inner ridge?
    They said only a Triumph dealer can change them but my nearest dealer is 75 miles away and with work commitments I don't have the time to spend half a day getting a tyre replaced.

    Is it right what they said or are they talking out of their rectum
     
  2. bricairns

    bricairns New Member

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    #2 bricairns, Jul 7, 2015
    went to another garage in the end and had an Avon Storm 3D XM fitted, had a look at the wheel with the tyre off and as I thought no ridge.
    I'll be calling round to tell them there's no ridge on the wheels so there won't be a problem when it needs replacing in the future, maybe then they'll come out with the truth and tell me they don't like doing Thunderbirds because it involves a bit more work than most bikes
     
  3. thebiglad

    thebiglad Old fart, still riding !

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    #3 thebiglad, Jul 8, 2015
    Hi there BC, do you take your wheels off the bike, or do you ride to the tyre place and get them to do it? I normally take mine off at home for tyre changes as I prefer to do the reinstall myself - torque everything up correctly etc.

    I find I save money on the tyre fitting this way too.
     
  4. bricairns

    bricairns New Member

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    #4 bricairns, Jul 8, 2015
    I normally ride to the garage but in future I think I'll take the wheel off, should save around £40-£50
     
  5. thebiglad

    thebiglad Old fart, still riding !

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    #5 thebiglad, Jul 8, 2015
    How much does it cost to fit a tyre over there !!!!!!

    Over here if I go with the bike it's 10€ per wheel inc digital balancing, if I take the wheel off it's only 7€ per wheel.
     
  6. thebiglad

    thebiglad Old fart, still riding !

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    #6 thebiglad, Jul 8, 2015
    Well when I get mine changed the bloke gives me 50€ for each old tyre I leave with him ! (Tried to find a smiley with playing cards - but no joy):):):)
     
  7. thebiglad

    thebiglad Old fart, still riding !

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    #7 thebiglad, Jul 8, 2015
    Oh I forgot to say, as well as 50€ he usually throws in a case of Beaune, some Venison and a bottle of Hennessey.







    ;);):rolleyes:
     
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  8. thebiglad

    thebiglad Old fart, still riding !

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    #8 thebiglad, Jul 8, 2015
    OK ok I give in - on this occasion you got me beat. Now what was the address of that tyre supplier ?
     
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  9. thebiglad

    thebiglad Old fart, still riding !

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    #9 thebiglad, Jul 8, 2015
    Bugger !!!!!
     
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  10. folkbloke

    folkbloke Well-Known Member

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    #10 folkbloke, Jul 10, 2015
    Blimey, does he throw in his daughter as well?
     
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  11. thebiglad

    thebiglad Old fart, still riding !

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    #11 thebiglad, Jul 10, 2015
    Yes - and she's gorgeous ;):D:D:D




    Just don't tell Steve (Half Ton) - you know how he gets "my supplier throws in his daughter, his wife and his sister"




    And to think this all started off about tyres !!!
     
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  12. thebiglad

    thebiglad Old fart, still riding !

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    #12 thebiglad, Jul 10, 2015
    I told you Dick - he won't let it lie.


    ;):confused::cool::eek::rolleyes:
     
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  13. folkbloke

    folkbloke Well-Known Member

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    #13 folkbloke, Jul 11, 2015
    He's probably not taking his medication ;)
     
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