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bcarmichael1

05-12-2007, 12:48 PM

Update 18 MAY

Recieved my Dunlop 250 from DLP last night and took it into Cycle World this morning to get it installed. Initially, I had my wife take the tire in while I was going to meet her. By the time I got there she had already had the tire in the shop, the ticket wrote up and expained to them that a Dunlop 250 would fit on a OEM 109 RIM. Gotta love a women that rides. Well once I showed up (had to run another errand), I just had to drop off the keys and we were off on our own to NAB Little Creek to get the wife a new ID card, Brass Bell for some lunch and to lenscrafters to pick up one of my daughters glasses. By the time we were done, the bike was done, with a state inspection. This was the first day in a long time everything went as planned.........what a relief.

Jason-Cycle world charges fifty dolla for a tire change and balance if you bring in the wheel. They really won my trust back today and I will have a couple more days of worry free ridiing before I leave. The 250 looks great.

This website is great. I am always up on the caps/lims of the bikes and can pull the BS flags on the dealers when they start acting stupid.

Talk to you all later.

Bryan
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Update 15 MAY

Successfully Completed the fuel recall today at Cycle World. They did a good job and actually called me when the install was complete.

I ordered the Dunlop 250 from DLP, once I get it I will have Cycle World install it ($75, on the bike), went to SUNRISE and they wanted $80. So I am happy with that, I don't have time to do it myself and wanted to get it done so I could get the state inspection completed and still get some riding time in before I leave next week (especially when SUNRISE/CYCLE world wanted $250 for just a Dunlop 250, I still make out in the long run). When I get back from overseas I will invest in a bike jack, tire removal tool and the bike maintenance manual I will be able to do it myself.

Got my wife's bike inspected at Engineuity on Battlefield, they had me drive it in, do the signals, horn, high beam and brakes lights. I was out in 3 min. So once I get my tire on, my bike is going to Engineuity to get the state inspection completed.

Jason-I did tell the Cycle World guys about the clear lenses on the new LE, he didn't know what I was talking about, so he has some homework to do.

Thanks again for the advice.

Bryan
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I went to Cycle World in VB today to get an update on the fuel recall parts that were supposed to be ordered a week ago. Well surprisingly they didn't have my name on the list, thus no parts. The guy was honest and did say he remembered me and would use parts that were ordered for another recall for a customer that has not dropped off their 109 yet. So I was pleased with that.

Then I asked him to look at my rear tire and see if it would pass the safety inspection that I planned on getting completed when I bring the bike in for the recall. He said it would not pass due to excessive wear, not a big surprise and then he went on and said the other items that would not pass the inspection:
-Clear Alternative brake light
-Clear turn signal lenses (front/back)
-He didn't like the LED license plate light, but said he would pass it

The lights are no big deal, I have the OEM and can switch them out and I went into the parts to see how much a new tire would be. WOW, what a surprise I got. The parts guy blew me away. I asked him how much would a Dunlop 250 be, he said $400, I then laughed at him....apparently he was serious. I told him that was BS and I could get one off the web for $160. He then got out the book and find it for $240....I still laughed and then priced the METZ 260 and AVON 250, all were well over the price I could get them off DLP. By that time I was getting extremely agitated and told him there is no way I would buy from them with that price. He didn't seem to worried. Their loss was my view as I rode off. After I get my recall done, they will never get my business again.

With that being said I have a couple of questions from my HR brothers:
-Has anyone passed VA safety inspection with non OEM lights, if so where did you get it done at
-Has anyone had a new tire installed, if so where and how much

Any additional info is appreciated. Thanks for your time.

Bryan

seapup

05-12-2007, 01:01 PM

I avoid motorcycle dealers. I just head for the dinkiest gas station run by foreigners. Knowing nothing about bikes, they'll pass just about anything I bring in. All they do is ensure the tire has tread and the headlight, horn and turn signals work. :bigthumbsup:

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05-12-2007, 01:05 PM

Any place that inspects cars can do bikes. I have a riding buddy that's a service consultant at Hall Hyndai (sp) in N.N. He inspects my bikes. Clear Turn signals/Brake light? Doesn't the LE have these OEM? Haven't had to do a tire yet. Best price in town for me is Cycle Gear on Little Creek Rd (I get a 30% MSF discount) but they can't mount anything bigger than a 200. Sunrise charges $25 ea. for mount and balance if you remove the wheel and buy from them but will rape you if you bring a tire in. I haven't priced Sunrise yet but will try to get them to match Cycle Gear (or get close to it). You could also try any of the Custom Places (ie. Chix's) they could handle a tire that size. I'm in the same boat as you, I'll be needing one shortly...Jason

bcarmichael1

05-12-2007, 01:24 PM

Thanks for the ideas, I didn't realize anyone could do the safety inspection for MC. I have a spot that does them quick on my cars, I might as well try the MC.

As for the tire, I will make some phone calls and see what I can get done in the local area. Cycle world would change the tire (purchase elsewhere) if I brought the bike in for $75, which would still be cheaper than buying the tire there and having them install it. I am going to talk with the local gas station and see if they can install a MC tire balance it for me.

Thanks again.

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05-12-2007, 01:27 PM

T-Bone©®™

05-12-2007, 05:13 PM

Andri1

05-12-2007, 05:19 PM

I go to D and D on little creek road.. They are petty cool and fairly cheap.

Andri

Kunfuzed1

05-12-2007, 07:18 PM

For State inspections I use the BP on Hampton blvd near terminal Blvd. Have not had a problem with them and normally only takes a few minutes. As long as everything works they are usually happy.

bcarmichael1

05-12-2007, 07:57 PM

Thanks for the ideas. I am going to try the place I usually go for state inspectins (Engineuity on Battlefield), never had a problem with them. For the tire I am going to order it from DLP and try to get it balanced at a gas station. I will keep you posted.

Thanks again,

Bryan

bcarmichael1

05-15-2007, 07:47 PM

Updated on orig post

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05-15-2007, 08:04 PM

Update 15 MAY

Good deal, I'm in Deep Creek I may have to check Enginuity out. How much does cycle world want if you just bring the wheels in and not buy the tire from them? That would be the route I go...Jason

bcarmichael1

05-15-2007, 08:17 PM

Fifty five dolla, I didn't ask SUNRISE what thier price was for carry in.

Andri1

05-15-2007, 08:25 PM

Cycle gear mounts tires in the back.. Try them right beside Sunrise.

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05-15-2007, 08:48 PM

Cycle gear mounts tires in the back.. Try them right beside Sunrise.
Cycle gear has the best deal in town but can only mount up to a 200mm....Jason

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05-15-2007, 08:50 PM

Fifty five dolla, I didn't ask SUNRISE what thier price was for carry in.
Still beats buying the tire from them. I get a 30% discount from Cycle Gear, I may buy both front and rear from them and have Sunrise or Cycle World mount the back...Jason

bcarmichael1

05-18-2007, 10:24 PM

update on orig post

seapup

05-19-2007, 03:19 AM

update on orig post

Good to hear everything went smoothly for you! :bigthumbsup: :beer2: