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I figure there are some motorcycle guys/gals on CP, so I thought we could have a place to talk all things Motorcycles.

Tire Mount and Balance Prices (as of 10/29/16)

Prices based on if you remove the wheels yourself and bring the wheels and new tires with you:

Cycle Gear - $35 per wheel if you buy tires from them. $58 per wheel if you buy tires elsewhere
Rawhide - $65 per wheel (assuming it would be the same at other HD dealers. they book it at 1/2 hr per wheel)
C R Cycle Tires (DeSoto) - $30 per wheel

Cheapest I've found my Michelin Commander II's. Seem like they have good prices on other brands too.
http://www.jakewilson.com - Free 3 day shipping on orders over $75
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In case anyone down there/near there, or going there...here is the route we took. North of the lake, the roads had a very good mix of 25/35/45 MPH turns, switch backs, a few blind curves over the hills. South was pretty much a 60mph shot throuh the turns etc.

https://www.google.com/maps?saddr=US...via=1&t=m&z=10

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Originally Posted by kcfanXIII:
How would you rate that ride? talking about the north bound stretch that takes you towards Springfield.

you mean north towards Springfield before ducking off on F hwy headed East?
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Originally Posted by Dayze:
you mean north towards Springfield before ducking off on F hwy headed East?

I was wondering about 125. 160 looks like a good ride too. I'll have to hit them both next time I'm in the area.
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ah ok. yeah, 160/125 etc on the north side of the lake I would rate 8 out of 10.
blast to ride.

especially when you get into mark twain national forest.
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Originally Posted by kcfanXIII:
I love that look Scorp. How comfortable are they?

Thanks, about 100 times more comfortable than the stock ones. I love them.
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I'm a small guy. 130ish pounds. Thoughts on this? Better alternatives at, or below, $20K?

http://www.harley-davidson.com/conte...tail-slim.html

Interested in longer trips (like Phoenix to the Grand Canyon) and jetting around Scottsdale.
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Originally Posted by eDave:
I'm a small guy. 130ish pounds. Thoughts on this? Better alternatives at, or below, $20K?

http://www.harley-davidson.com/conte...tail-slim.html

Interested in longer trips (like Phoenix to the Grand Canyon) and jetting around Scottsdale.

Yes that and the Breakout are my favorite softails for 2014! :-)
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Originally Posted by Scorp:
Yes that and the Breakout are my favorite softails for 2014! :-)

Damn. Thanks Scorp. Winner:

Now, to break the news to my SO... Wish me luck!
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Yeah, the breakouts are killer. check out the Yamaha/Star Raider. pretty much the equivelant / market share of the Breakout.

are you taking trips to Grand Canyon from KC? or are you fairly close to it?

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http://www.victorymotorcycles.com/en...all/motorcycle

Made a big mistake today..went and rode a Victory Hardball today..looks like I'm going to drop about $15000 about 9 months before I was ready to
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Originally Posted by Dayze:
are you taking trips to Grand Canyon from KC? or are you fairly close to it?

I'm in Phoenix for now. The bike will go to SoCal with me and I am planning on a lot of road trips up, down and throughout the state.
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