madcarper 0 Posted May 25, 2013 well that's me finished with m and s motorcycles up Newcastle went in for a tyre pilot road 2 which I paid £105 fitted last year now they want £130 plus £9 to fit I told him that sounds dear as I paid £105 last year he says well every things gone up,i says you can fecking keep it fecking robbing Geordie barstewards Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Davehutch-hutchs 0 Posted May 25, 2013 I dont think thats a bad price Ian Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stantheman 0 Posted May 25, 2013 buy them off the internet ian and get them fitted at ok motorcycles bottom of hylton rd theyve just bought new tyre fitting and wheel balancing gear Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grumpyowl 0 Posted May 25, 2013 I paid £138 for a bt015 190/50/17Inc fitting valve and balance to a loose wheel.Last year I was quoted £180 for the same tyre from same shopI was very pleasedSmug Smug Smug Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
madcarper 0 Posted May 25, 2013 I will see my m8 with the mot garage when he gets back from holiday next week I get my car tyres at cost thru him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
madcarper 0 Posted May 25, 2013 @Davehutch wrote:I dont think thats a bad price Ian thing is dave they were £20 dearer just for the tyre than the shop up the road but unfortunately they did not have it in stock.and I didn't fancy another treck back later. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bladerunner 0 Posted May 25, 2013 I've just bought a pair of Michelin Pilot Powers 120/70 and 190/55 for £177 fitted. probably wont last as long as a pilot road but I normally get 4-4500 miles out of a rear and about 6-7000 front. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
madcarper 0 Posted May 25, 2013 [quote="bladerunner"]I've just bought a pair of Michelin Pilot Powers 120/70 and 190/55 for £177 fitted. probably wont last as long as a pilot road but I normally get 4-4500 miles out of a rear and about 6-7000 front.[/quoteaye I thought about them but I get about 3000 to 3500 out of a rear pr2 and the power is a soft compound, perhaps I should slow down Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chadatious 0 Posted May 25, 2013 down south all the local bikes shops were robbing. until motoworks came to play!they can do full dealer stamps etc. and a basic service is £70 for my bike! and they do everything properly, and charge next to nothing!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites