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27-02-06, 09:13 PM

Strathearn Tyres are often recommended (never used them myself).

See the SV Ecosse Contacts sticky.

northwind · 28-02-06, 12:04 AM

I think Alvins were £175 for the pair, ride-in-ride-out. Not particularily cheap, but not bad either. As usual, if you want dirt cheap, look eslewhere, but if you want it done right, they're not a bad bet.

28-02-06, 11:30 AM

If you can get somewhere that will fit and balance tyres you supply, then try Crossan. Free 24Hr delivery. I have used them several times.

Pair of Sportec M1 for £139, or your Z6's are £159.

Crossan

28-02-06, 01:38 PM

muzikill -strathearn tyres gets my vote ,wee bit far away but its a nice run ,give them a phone .i was £140 for a pair of road attacks fitted(ride in -ride out service he done everything too ,took off wheels ,fitted tyres put the wheels back on,even adjusted and LUBED chain )craig was the guy there ,top bloke and great service ,got me for life now (well until someone btr comes along) well impressed

carelesschucca · 28-02-06, 05:49 PM

Get yourself to Strathearn Tyres, great deals great service... Just give them a call the day B4 and check they have what you want...

And yes Craig is a lovely guy, used to own an SV as well

Sorry can't find the number for them (its in the work)

muzikill · 28-02-06, 10:03 PM

Strathearns a bit away and given how cold it is and how square the back tyre is looking i dont think its viable

Serves me right for not getting it done just before the crappy weather kicked in

Alvins quoted me 200 quid for ride in / out for z6's !!

northwind · 28-02-06, 10:37 PM

Ooh, not so good. Specially in off-season, their workshop won't be exactly rammed...

Blue Flame · 01-03-06, 12:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by muzikill

Strathearns a bit away and given how cold it is and how square the back tyre is looking i dont think its viable

Serves me right for not getting it done just before the crappy weather kicked in

Alvins quoted me 200 quid for ride in / out for z6's !!

Have you tried Scott Murray motorcycles in Dunfermline. http://www.alex-scott.co.uk/smm/hiband-index.htm. I have used them a few times and have found them to be OK. Friendly staff and the price for the tyres woz OK. In fact I just used them for a service and they only charged £80.

muzikill · 01-03-06, 05:57 PM

Yeah scott murray's 2 secs from the door!
still quoted 200 quid all in! plus they said it would be to book it
i have to wait 2 weeks to get em done.

i'm gonna see how the weather is on saturday and gamble wether to go to crieff brrrrr!
or got to alvins - failing that what the heck i'll book it with scott as the next 2 weeks are still gonna be chilly and its the motor show next week so i wouldnt take the bike out probably anyways! until its done - im just being over anxious!

btw nice link on ebay for those stands! - maybe next time ill be able to get the tyres myself and take the wheels off and just get someone to slap em on and refit the wheels myself!
(notes as a summer learning job)

01-03-06, 10:41 PM

Good luck fella,

Paddock stands are definetly one of the best things you can get for your bike, its like an investment or summit!

Centre stands eh? Remember them?

Used to get my tyres at National. You need to use their equipment to take off the wheels. The guys always dug in tho' and gave us a hand, a change from working on tin cans all day! After a few months you'll be king spannerman.

Andy

28-02-06, 12:04 AM	#12
northwind Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: In the garage where I belong Posts: 17,083	I think Alvins were £175 for the pair, ride-in-ride-out. Not particularily cheap, but not bad either. As usual, if you want dirt cheap, look eslewhere, but if you want it done right, they're not a bad bet. __________________ "We are the angry mob, we read the papers every day We like what we like, we hate what we hate But we're oh so easily swayed"

28-02-06, 05:49 PM	#15
carelesschucca Member Mega Poster Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Kilsyth - Bonnie Scotland Posts: 2,727	Get yourself to Strathearn Tyres, great deals great service... Just give them a call the day B4 and check they have what you want... And yes Craig is a lovely guy, used to own an SV as well Sorry can't find the number for them (its in the work) __________________ Innuendo - it's great when you get it. sv650s (gone) gsx-r600 (gone) Street R675 (now living in Inbhir Nis )

28-02-06, 10:03 PM	#16
muzikill Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Dunfermline Posts: 1,712	Strathearns a bit away and given how cold it is and how square the back tyre is looking i dont think its viable Serves me right for not getting it done just before the crappy weather kicked in Alvins quoted me 200 quid for ride in / out for z6's !! __________________ Learn to maintain your bike, take it apart, rebuild the engine & more (using better bolts ), drop it & fix it again! K3 Job c.v: Engine:remove/split/rebuild/refit. Replace:Gearbox,Fuel pump,Gaskets. Piston clean,rings. Overhaul:Throttle body,Injectors,Brakes,Forks. Remove/refit:Exhaust,Radiator,Oil cooler,Throttle,Air filter,Tank. Replace: Oil,Coolant,grease,brake hoses & bleed.

28-02-06, 10:37 PM	#17
northwind Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: In the garage where I belong Posts: 17,083	Ooh, not so good. Specially in off-season, their workshop won't be exactly rammed... __________________ "We are the angry mob, we read the papers every day We like what we like, we hate what we hate But we're oh so easily swayed"

01-03-06, 05:57 PM	#19
muzikill Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Dunfermline Posts: 1,712	Yeah scott murray's 2 secs from the door! still quoted 200 quid all in! plus they said it would be to book it i have to wait 2 weeks to get em done. i'm gonna see how the weather is on saturday and gamble wether to go to crieff brrrrr! or got to alvins - failing that what the heck i'll book it with scott as the next 2 weeks are still gonna be chilly and its the motor show next week so i wouldnt take the bike out probably anyways! until its done - im just being over anxious! btw nice link on ebay for those stands! - maybe next time ill be able to get the tyres myself and take the wheels off and just get someone to slap em on and refit the wheels myself! (notes as a summer learning job) __________________ Learn to maintain your bike, take it apart, rebuild the engine & more (using better bolts ), drop it & fix it again! K3 Job c.v: Engine:remove/split/rebuild/refit. Replace:Gearbox,Fuel pump,Gaskets. Piston clean,rings. Overhaul:Throttle body,Injectors,Brakes,Forks. Remove/refit:Exhaust,Radiator,Oil cooler,Throttle,Air filter,Tank. Replace: Oil,Coolant,grease,brake hoses & bleed.

27-02-06, 09:13 PM	#11
Cronos Guest Posts: n/a	Strathearn Tyres are often recommended (never used them myself). See the SV Ecosse Contacts sticky.

28-02-06, 11:30 AM	#13
haggis Guest Posts: n/a	If you can get somewhere that will fit and balance tyres you supply, then try Crossan. Free 24Hr delivery. I have used them several times. Pair of Sportec M1 for £139, or your Z6's are £159. Crossan

28-02-06, 01:38 PM	#14
jim@55 Guest Posts: n/a	muzikill -strathearn tyres gets my vote ,wee bit far away but its a nice run ,give them a phone .i was £140 for a pair of road attacks fitted(ride in -ride out service he done everything too ,took off wheels ,fitted tyres put the wheels back on,even adjusted and LUBED chain )craig was the guy there ,top bloke and great service ,got me for life now (well until someone btr comes along) well impressed

01-03-06, 10:41 PM	#20
kazglasgow Guest Posts: n/a	Good luck fella, Paddock stands are definetly one of the best things you can get for your bike, its like an investment or summit! Centre stands eh? Remember them? Used to get my tyres at National. You need to use their equipment to take off the wheels. The guys always dug in tho' and gave us a hand, a change from working on tin cans all day! After a few months you'll be king spannerman. Andy

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