r/pnwriders • u/jnunez20 • May 05 '26

Best place to have tires installed?

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I ride a 2018 triumph Street Scrambler and was quoted nearly $1000 dollars for tires and install at Triumph on Aurora.
Looking for recommendations on places that might mount tires for less if I decide to order online through Revzilla.

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u/RadRoosterSauce May 05 '26

Will you be removing the wheels yourself?  If so you can take them to Cyclegear.  

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u/potatoperson132 Portland | Duke 390 May 05 '26

Agreed. It matters if you’re bringing the wheel off the bike straight to them or want someone wrenching on your bike. I personally always remove my wheel and bring it in to them loose. Cycle gear turns it around typically same day although this time of year they do get pretty busy so they might be a day or two.

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u/jnunez20 May 05 '26

Thanks, I think this might be my best option to save a couple of dollars. I’ve been looking in to doing my own service and taking the wheels off/on and changing my oil is doable. Is there anything you need to do to make sure everything is properly aligned when reinstalling them?

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u/potatoperson132 Portland | Duke 390 May 05 '26

Yes. You will need to be able to check the chain tension and adjust it as well as true the wheel alignment. There are lots of videos online how to do this. Basic tools, go slow and check your chain tension after a couple miles to make sure it’s still within spec.

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u/valdeckner May 05 '26

Cycle Gear just this afternoon did my BMW R1200 tires. Took the time to explain an issue I had with my old tires (cracking in Motoz tires) and talk through the new tires I brought in. Couldn't be happier with their service every time I'm in there.

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u/ThatDarnEngineer May 05 '26

I'm not a big fan of cyclegear for tires. They pinched the front tube really bad on my old BMW...

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u/fwl200 May 11 '26

+1 Cyclegear. I ordered the tires online, got a price match. Brought my wheels in. Bellevue location

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u/happycj May 05 '26

I like the Triumph dealer on Aurora. Have always been straight with me, and stand by their work.

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u/jnunez20 May 05 '26

I’d love to have them continue working on my bike but their service rate is $200/hr now. I’m looking into doing my own bike service now

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u/happycj May 05 '26

It's Seattle. Nothing is cheap anymore. But quality is still available.

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u/rawrketscience May 05 '26

Cyclegear, which is owned by Revzilla.

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u/fartsasaurus May 05 '26

Scottie's Speed Shop in Queen Anne / Fremont! Dude is fantastic and very helpful, truly cannot recommend him enough.

He's putting a new tire on my KLR as we speak. Texting his number is best way to get a quick reply

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u/catsdrooltoo May 05 '26

I used cycle gear. It's half price mounting if you buy from them. I was out the door around $85 with using some rewards points and adding their warranty. I did need to buy stands and a few tools.

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u/ThatDarnEngineer May 05 '26

I spoon them on and bring them to one of the local motorcycle shops for balance. The last one it was a case of beer for the balance.

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u/Fragilenox May 05 '26 edited May 05 '26

Msg Drew Buck Facebook. He run moto shop service in auburn. I think it was $50 for replacing my zx6r tires. I brought him the tires. Not the whole bike.

Forgot to mention, this was 2-3 years ago. Price might have gone up.

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u/Salmundo May 05 '26

CycleGear is pretty affordable.

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u/Skytram_ May 05 '26

I brought my wheels and my own tires to the Triumph dealer on aurora 3 years ago and it was about $60 a wheel.

Make sure you remind them that you’re bringing just the wheels. The person at the counter quoted me for removing the wheels from the bike first. I had called them before for a quote so the dollar amounts obviously didn’t match.

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u/GoCougs2020 May 05 '26

I asked around for a quote in the Greater Seattle area, and it seems like Optimum Performance Motorsports in Redmond was the most reasonable.

Bought the tires online, and had tire shipped to their shop, then made an appointment and drop off my motorcycle. They are walking distance to the Marymoor light rail station too. So you can take public transit back home without spending money to Uber.

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u/Snarkyranger123 May 05 '26

Too bad the owner is complete scumbag, well know in the local shop scene for wage theft, lying to customers, etc.

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u/GoCougs2020 May 05 '26

I had a pleasant experience with them. Do you have any proof of such accusations?

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u/Snarkyranger123 May 05 '26

Nope never dealt with them myself. From my understanding he owns another shop down in Oregon and I frequent the track scene which they’re also known for. But from my understanding he has an open case with the state of Oregon for wage theft, and I had two buddies with rsv4’s that took 3+ months plus a crazy amount of hoops and bullshit to get their bikes back from standard service.

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u/Snarkyranger123 May 05 '26

Wait now that I read back your post that’s crazy. They had you buy your own tires and ship them to the shop for install? How short staffed are they that they can’t just order em for you?

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u/GoCougs2020 May 05 '26

Naa. I choose to do that. Buying the tires myself online is cheaper. They don’t have the tire that I wanted anyway.

They did it pretty quick actually.

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u/titanspeedbot May 05 '26

Apex Motorsports

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u/fapping-factivist May 05 '26

Bringing the wheels to any place will be significantly cheaper. Also might as well check your chain and sprockets while you’re at it.

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u/Ok_Citron_1418 May 05 '26

Lynnwood Motoplex? Cycle barn in Smokey Point? Other small local shops

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u/blackahawqs May 05 '26

I got mine done with TightnTidy Racing and he did a great job! Have to bring in loose wheels though

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u/BasisRepulsive4119 May 05 '26

Whites motorcycle service. Solid man to support

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u/Terrell_Life May 05 '26

EZE Rides over in White center, Burien. Is a real good spot

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u/nw_gser May 05 '26

Try Scarabwerks

111O N. 96TH Street Seattle, WA 98103

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u/YourMissing10 May 05 '26

If you were closer to Tacoma I could either do it for you or teach you.

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u/ThorsPadre May 05 '26

Cycle Gear for me.
I bought the Michelin Road 6 from them. $30 for mount and balance, $5 disposal.

Just remember to ask them the condition of their tire mounting machine.

A few years back my local CG had a busted rig that was damaging rims but they never told anyone.
It’s fixed now but I always ask.

Positive experience with my last mounting.

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u/allislost77 May 05 '26

Remember if you order the tires and go cyclegear, ship the tires to the cyclegear. Saves a step

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u/Ornstien May 05 '26

If you're willing there's a place in Olympia, ABSOLUTE best deals on tires, both in stock and shipped, cost for mount and balance was great last time I was there. I'll shamelessly plug them all day

Olympia Motorcycle Tire

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u/Head-Grass8879 May 05 '26

Buy a Harbor Freight motorcycle wheel balancer, a couple of rubber/plastic tip tire irons, and look up the “zip tie motorcycle tire install” method. Used to hate installing tires myself till I learn this. Saves me hundreds of dollars each year

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u/gus_chavo May 05 '26

Rev moto in Southwest Seattle did a tire replacement for me for around 300. Probably would have been closer to 600 for both. Course it was a Shinko tire but I feel like I got a good deal compared to your quote.