Tires

tuff · 04-03-2009, 06:20 PM

Hey Everyone,
I'm new to the forum, I ride an 03 Meanstreak
I just ordered tires online and am expecting them to arrive mid week.
I have been calling around to find a shop to put them on for me and so far the cheapest is 125.00. Does anyone know of anything cheaper? I have thought about buying a lift and doing it myself but the problem is I dont have a garage to work in.
If anyone has ideas that would be great.
I live in Mukilteo but am willing to pretty mich go wherever to save a buck.

bukwld · 04-03-2009, 06:35 PM

shiny side up in everett is way cheaper... good guy too

rpappi · 04-03-2009, 06:52 PM

faron GIXXERTEC but he is alittle south of you. in tacoma.

Sticks n Stones · 04-04-2009, 06:36 AM

Give Krukov a PM, he does alot of tires for PNW riders. I believe he charges $25 a tire to mount and balance. He's planning on opening his own shop, so he's buying the equipment and running it out of his garage for now. Guys got skills, been wrenching on high HP bikes for 20+ years! If it aint bored and stroked and he owns it, well, he's lying to you! lol

I can attest to his balancing btw. Dozens and dozens of trips south of 150mph with no problems. And his weights both stay on and are the good kind that you dont notice.

briderdt · 04-04-2009, 07:26 AM

ANother vote for Faron @ gixxertek. Great guy, glad to educate you along the way (I'm a total noob, so I really appreciate the tips). Be careful driving there, as there are a couple unmarked intersections that could spell disaster if you're not keeping your head up.

bukwld · 04-04-2009, 07:38 AM

if you wanna go south gixxertek is good... SSU is 10 minutes from you and can have the tires done in about an hour...

Not trying to push you towards ShinySideUp (SSU), but good guy and small shop that does outstanding work THAT IS ONLY 10 MINUTES FROM YOU

Shrek X · 04-04-2009, 07:59 AM

Originally Posted by bukwld

shiny side up in everett is way cheaper... Good guy too

YamahaBlue · 04-04-2009, 10:43 AM

Originally Posted by bukwld

if you wanna go south gixxertek is good... SSU is 10 minutes from you and can have the tires done in about an hour...

Not trying to push you towards ShinySideUp (SSU), but good guy and small shop that does outstanding work THAT IS ONLY 10 MINUTES FROM YOU

Krukov sounds good too.

jdpesz · 04-04-2009, 02:32 PM

Originally Posted by bukwld

shiny side up in everett is way cheaper... good guy too

Adrian did my tires last year. I trust him.


04-03-2009, 06:20 PM	#1
tuff Newbie Joined: Apr 2009 From: Mukilteo Washington I Ride: 2003 Vulcan Meanstreak 1500	Tires Hey Everyone, I'm new to the forum, I ride an 03 Meanstreak I just ordered tires online and am expecting them to arrive mid week. I have been calling around to find a shop to put them on for me and so far the cheapest is 125.00. Does anyone know of anything cheaper? I have thought about buying a lift and doing it myself but the problem is I dont have a garage to work in. If anyone has ideas that would be great. I live in Mukilteo but am willing to pretty mich go wherever to save a buck. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


04-03-2009, 06:35 PM	#2
bukwld Joined: Sep 2007 From: I reside in between Heaven and Hell I Ride: the 08 Gixxer 1K that I act like I can ride..	shiny side up in everett is way cheaper... good guy too __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


04-03-2009, 06:52 PM	#3
rpappi Knee Dragger Joined: Dec 2007 From: Puyallup, Wa I Ride: SHINKO's	faron GIXXERTEC but he is alittle south of you. in tacoma. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


04-04-2009, 06:36 AM	#4
Sticks n Stones Chicken Strips Joined: May 2006 From: City of Snohomish, washington I Ride: '06 ZX-14, '02 TL1000R (sold), etc..	Give Krukov a PM, he does alot of tires for PNW riders. I believe he charges $25 a tire to mount and balance. He's planning on opening his own shop, so he's buying the equipment and running it out of his garage for now. Guys got skills, been wrenching on high HP bikes for 20+ years! If it aint bored and stroked and he owns it, well, he's lying to you! lol I can attest to his balancing btw. Dozens and dozens of trips south of 150mph with no problems. And his weights both stay on and are the good kind that you dont notice. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


04-04-2009, 07:26 AM	#5
briderdt Peg Dragger Joined: Oct 2008 From: Puyallup,(South Hill) I Ride: 2005 Suzuki SV650S	ANother vote for Faron @ gixxertek. Great guy, glad to educate you along the way (I'm a total noob, so I really appreciate the tips). Be careful driving there, as there are a couple unmarked intersections that could spell disaster if you're not keeping your head up. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


04-04-2009, 07:38 AM	#6
bukwld Joined: Sep 2007 From: I reside in between Heaven and Hell I Ride: the 08 Gixxer 1K that I act like I can ride..	if you wanna go south gixxertek is good... SSU is 10 minutes from you and can have the tires done in about an hour... Not trying to push you towards ShinySideUp (SSU), but good guy and small shop that does outstanding work THAT IS ONLY 10 MINUTES FROM YOU __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter

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