12 Miles & Tires & Shocks

[Bob Denman]

I think it's something that every Spyder owner who's getting ready for new tires should know...
Perhaps they're not "more dangerous"; but they just have different handling characteristics that should be noted...

 

[RJB]

The conceses seems to be: skip the valve check untill 24k miles; safer to stay with the Kendas; there is probably an alignment issue; and RT shocks are an improvement but the Elka's are even better.

Called the local dealer and he quoted me $800 for the 12k service w/o the valve check; $400 for 3 new Kendas installed; and while they have the bike they will install the Elka's for another $80. When I questioned the premature wear on the inside front tires I got the old song & dance about they all do that but would check the alignment if I insisted.

What do you guys think about the prices, reasonable? Also, which Elka's are you using - the 1-Way or the 1-Way+ (as I rarely have a passanger I'm just doing the fronts).

Thanks for your responses.

BobSled

 

[Sarge707]

The conceses seems to be: skip the valve check untill 24k miles; safer to stay with the Kendas; there is probably an alignment issue; and RT shocks are an improvement but the Elka's are even better.

Called the local dealer and he quoted me $800 for the 12k service w/o the valve check; Seems a Lot for things you can do yourself in a afternoon? $400 for 3 new Kendas installed; Tire price is $300 so thats not bad. and while they have the bike they will install the Elka's for another $80- Easy to do yourself with a $20 floor jack. When I questioned the premature wear on the inside front tires I got the old song & dance about they all do that but would check the alignment if I insisted.

What do you guys think about the prices, reasonable? Also, which Elka's are you using - the 1-Way or the 1-Way+ (as I rarely have a passanger I'm just doing the fronts).

Thanks for your responses.

BobSled

The More handy you become the More reasonable owning a Spyder will be!

 

[Questions]

Absolutely; and the More capable you will be at recognizing #$%& from dealers.

Born as a mechanic so skipping valve adjustments makes me cringe - but given Dealer prices, expertise, and integrity I understand.

The More handy you become the More reasonable owning a Spyder will be!