Thought it worth posting that when picking some bits from the garage this morning, I was informed by the fella's that their Avon rep told them they'd recently had a 14% material price increase.
Mine don't need changing for at least another few months, but I'm considering buying soon to fit later and avoid any coming price hike; guaranteed if one manufacturers material costs are going up the others will be too.
Tyre Prices
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, Jan 29 2011 04:36 pm
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Posted 29 January 2011 - 04:36 pm
We're all going to die, so let's be nice.
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Posted 29 January 2011 - 05:25 pm
Thanks for the heads up Bobos 
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Posted 29 January 2011 - 08:13 pm
2004 Galaxy Blue. Owned since 486 miles.Renthal 755 bars, Bagster tank cover, Oxford heated grips, DL650 hand guards, Double Bubble screen, Scorpion Rad guard, Gel pad insert, HLD undertray, Angry Badger tailtidy, Michelin Road 5s, Givi E21s, E46 topbox, Ohlins shock and YSS cartridge emulators Currently not fitted - PC3, Remus Revolutions.
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Posted 29 January 2011 - 08:35 pm
QUOTE(trevini @ Sat 29th Jan 2011, 08:13 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
i wouldnt mind if the price of PR2s dropped a bit....
theres a £20 price difference now between the 17 and 18inch fronts, used to be £2
those are the guys i order by tyres from
normally the cheapest place around...
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Black 1991 850 MK1, 160k+ miles(ish, best guess really, gave up trying to keep count after 3rd set of clocks and 3rd engine), PilotRoad2 tyres, custom stubby exhaust system, bluespot calipers & goodridge braided hoses with dunlopads, maxton forks, Ohlins shock, kedo handguards, stainless TDM grill, Scottoiler with lubetube & dual nozzle thingy, Givi Wingrack2 with E45 & 2xE36s, renntec crash bars, Autocom with blueteeth & PMR radio, TomTom Rider2, Optimate IIIsp, Bagster tank cover, anti-dazzle coating
to fit : led spotlights, heated grips, new braided lines and rear caliper that actually has bleed nipples
Silver-ish 2003 900, 70k miles, PilotRoad3 front tyre (new@65k) & PR2 rear(new at 69k), Renthal 755 bars with KTM handguards, oxford unheated grips, power commander 3usb, scorpion titanium exhausts, standard screen with vario winglet thingy, stainless grill, oem centre stand, bagster tank cover, givi monokey topplate mounted on grabrail with V46 topbox, Givi PL pannier rails with E21s, crash bungs, mirror extender thingys, Halfords Advanced Laser Blue brillance bulbs, 21w led spotlights, touring scottoiler with leehenty dual nozzle, Autocom with blueteeth & PMR radio, TomTom Rider3 Urban, winter style anti-dazzle coating
to fit : led brake light strip, replacement heated grips
current rides : TDM850 3vd/mk1=tourer&scratcher, TRX850=weekend twisty toy, 2003 TDM900=commuter, 2005 TDM900=unmolested. Gone but not forgotton : XTZ750=overland touring toy, GS500e, GS125
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Posted 29 January 2011 - 08:52 pm
Same here, but at those prices, I won't be going down the PR3 route anytime soon when I can get a pair of tyres for only £40 more, or just a rear for £40 less!
2004 Galaxy Blue. Owned since 486 miles.Renthal 755 bars, Bagster tank cover, Oxford heated grips, DL650 hand guards, Double Bubble screen, Scorpion Rad guard, Gel pad insert, HLD undertray, Angry Badger tailtidy, Michelin Road 5s, Givi E21s, E46 topbox, Ohlins shock and YSS cartridge emulators Currently not fitted - PC3, Remus Revolutions.
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Posted 29 January 2011 - 08:58 pm
QUOTE(trevini @ Sat 29th Jan 2011, 08:52 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Same here, but at those prices, I won't be going down the PR3 route anytime soon when I can get a pair of tyres for only £40 more, or just a rear for £40 less!
how easy do you find the PR2 rears to fit?
took me about half hour of bashing it to get it to seal
maybe i just need a more powerful compressor....but would have thought 2.5hp and 80psi enough
"Never argue with an idiot. They just bring you down to their level and beat you with experience"
My TDM :
Black 1991 850 MK1, 160k+ miles(ish, best guess really, gave up trying to keep count after 3rd set of clocks and 3rd engine), PilotRoad2 tyres, custom stubby exhaust system, bluespot calipers & goodridge braided hoses with dunlopads, maxton forks, Ohlins shock, kedo handguards, stainless TDM grill, Scottoiler with lubetube & dual nozzle thingy, Givi Wingrack2 with E45 & 2xE36s, renntec crash bars, Autocom with blueteeth & PMR radio, TomTom Rider2, Optimate IIIsp, Bagster tank cover, anti-dazzle coating
to fit : led spotlights, heated grips, new braided lines and rear caliper that actually has bleed nipples
Silver-ish 2003 900, 70k miles, PilotRoad3 front tyre (new@65k) & PR2 rear(new at 69k), Renthal 755 bars with KTM handguards, oxford unheated grips, power commander 3usb, scorpion titanium exhausts, standard screen with vario winglet thingy, stainless grill, oem centre stand, bagster tank cover, givi monokey topplate mounted on grabrail with V46 topbox, Givi PL pannier rails with E21s, crash bungs, mirror extender thingys, Halfords Advanced Laser Blue brillance bulbs, 21w led spotlights, touring scottoiler with leehenty dual nozzle, Autocom with blueteeth & PMR radio, TomTom Rider3 Urban, winter style anti-dazzle coating
to fit : led brake light strip, replacement heated grips
current rides : TDM850 3vd/mk1=tourer&scratcher, TRX850=weekend twisty toy, 2003 TDM900=commuter, 2005 TDM900=unmolested. Gone but not forgotton : XTZ750=overland touring toy, GS500e, GS125
If a strange looking truck driver honks at you & gives you the thumbs up, its could be me
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Posted 29 January 2011 - 08:59 pm
Cor just got in then. ordered 4 new for the cage yesterday was offered a special deal on Pirellis at only £129 + VAT per corner (bought others though).
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Posted 29 January 2011 - 09:04 pm
QUOTE(Favs @ Sat 29th Jan 2011, 08:59 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
only £129 + VAT per corner
no wonder they was cheap...must be an uncomfortable ride!
Money making opportunity...get some PR2s and cut likkle slices in em....bingo bango PR3s and 40 poond profit.
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Posted 29 January 2011 - 09:33 pm
how easy do you find the PR2 rears to fit?
took me about half hour of bashing it to get it to seal dry.gif
maybe i just need a more powerful compressor....but would have thought 2.5hp and 80psi enough
Just checking Tony, do you remove valve stems before trying to seat the tyre?
took me about half hour of bashing it to get it to seal dry.gif
maybe i just need a more powerful compressor....but would have thought 2.5hp and 80psi enough
Just checking Tony, do you remove valve stems before trying to seat the tyre?
Edited by danceswithmopeds, 29 January 2011 - 09:34 pm.
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Posted 29 January 2011 - 09:34 pm
QUOTE(danceswithmopeds @ Sat 29th Jan 2011, 09:33 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Just checking Tony, do you remove valve stems before trying to seat the tyre?
yep, just couldnt get the bead to seat
had same issue last time but gave up with it then and the ol'guy dropped it down the local tyre shop for me, but that was possibly an issue with the tyre as it had previously been fitted to my mk1 wheel so the walls were pinched in a bit
"Never argue with an idiot. They just bring you down to their level and beat you with experience"
My TDM :
Black 1991 850 MK1, 160k+ miles(ish, best guess really, gave up trying to keep count after 3rd set of clocks and 3rd engine), PilotRoad2 tyres, custom stubby exhaust system, bluespot calipers & goodridge braided hoses with dunlopads, maxton forks, Ohlins shock, kedo handguards, stainless TDM grill, Scottoiler with lubetube & dual nozzle thingy, Givi Wingrack2 with E45 & 2xE36s, renntec crash bars, Autocom with blueteeth & PMR radio, TomTom Rider2, Optimate IIIsp, Bagster tank cover, anti-dazzle coating
to fit : led spotlights, heated grips, new braided lines and rear caliper that actually has bleed nipples
Silver-ish 2003 900, 70k miles, PilotRoad3 front tyre (new@65k) & PR2 rear(new at 69k), Renthal 755 bars with KTM handguards, oxford unheated grips, power commander 3usb, scorpion titanium exhausts, standard screen with vario winglet thingy, stainless grill, oem centre stand, bagster tank cover, givi monokey topplate mounted on grabrail with V46 topbox, Givi PL pannier rails with E21s, crash bungs, mirror extender thingys, Halfords Advanced Laser Blue brillance bulbs, 21w led spotlights, touring scottoiler with leehenty dual nozzle, Autocom with blueteeth & PMR radio, TomTom Rider3 Urban, winter style anti-dazzle coating
to fit : led brake light strip, replacement heated grips
current rides : TDM850 3vd/mk1=tourer&scratcher, TRX850=weekend twisty toy, 2003 TDM900=commuter, 2005 TDM900=unmolested. Gone but not forgotton : XTZ750=overland touring toy, GS500e, GS125
If a strange looking truck driver honks at you & gives you the thumbs up, its could be me
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Posted 29 January 2011 - 10:19 pm
and soapy water on rubber and metal?
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Posted 29 January 2011 - 10:33 pm
They can be a bitch sometimes. The trick is to use a ratchet strap around the centre of the tyre to push the bead out a bit.
2004 Galaxy Blue. Owned since 486 miles.Renthal 755 bars, Bagster tank cover, Oxford heated grips, DL650 hand guards, Double Bubble screen, Scorpion Rad guard, Gel pad insert, HLD undertray, Angry Badger tailtidy, Michelin Road 5s, Givi E21s, E46 topbox, Ohlins shock and YSS cartridge emulators Currently not fitted - PC3, Remus Revolutions.
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Posted 30 January 2011 - 10:06 pm
QUOTE(Bobos @ Sat 29th Jan 2011, 04:36 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Thought it worth posting that when picking some bits from the garage this morning, I was informed by the fella's that their Avon rep told them they'd recently had a 14% material price increase.
Mine don't need changing for at least another few months, but I'm considering buying soon to fit later and avoid any coming price hike; guaranteed if one manufacturers material costs are going up the others will be too.
Mine don't need changing for at least another few months, but I'm considering buying soon to fit later and avoid any coming price hike; guaranteed if one manufacturers material costs are going up the others will be too.
Not sure what part of the consumer-price is made up by material price. Still, all costs go up and so does UK inflation so better learn to be more gentle on the throttle, especially when accelerating in low gears and look further ahead to adjust your speed in time and smooth riding: Saves lots of rubber (and fuel) and you can still be as fast as before and be safer as a bonus
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