Bill for tyres

[DaveS]

Just interested in comparing notes.
I've just taken my AT in for 2 new Anakees.
The bill came to £227.05 which at the time surprised me, but on reflection probably is about right.

Here's the breakdown:

90/90 21 Anakee - £60.00
140/80 17 Anakee - £82.23
Tyre Valves - £4.00
Tyre Disposal - £2.00
Labour - £45.00

Sub Total - £193.23
VAT - £33.82
Grand Total - £227.05

So does this seem fair?

[YEN_POWELL]

I bloody hate VAT. It always ruins the bill. I think the tyres are cheap (where did you get them) but the labour a rip off. But that's just me.

Why have you been billed for tyre valves? That's a tubeless tyre charge.

[DaveS]

Sorry it was my mistake on the tyre valves.
I misread the invoice that was for a spare inner tube.

The place I had it done was my local dealer in Weston Super Mare, Morses Motorcycles. M&P (www.mandp.co.uk) had the tyres available at slightly cheaper than that price but I couldn't work out whether they had added VAT on to that price or not. If they hadn't they were a little bit cheaper, if they had they were a lot cheaper.

The labour comprised of 10 units whatever that means! I don't know whether its an hour or what.

[DaveS]

And you'll never guess what they lent me as a loan bike....... A TL1000!
Last time it was a GSXR 750.
What are they trying to tell me!
It was a bit mental compared to the AT but I managed to handle it.
I think if I had one I would loose my license very quickly.

[Tikka]

A TL1000 or a GSX-R as a loan bike

Whow, all i can get as a loanbike are a CB250 or a GS500. And thats no fun. Although getting back on your own bike makes you appreciate it more

[DaveS]

Actually there's a more important issue here which I have just discovered and would like some feedback on.

When I rode the bike home it didn't feel right. There was a sound like tearing paper coming from somewhere. I stopped at the lights but couldn't see anything so decided to carry on and look at home.
I live about 3 or 4 miles from the garage.
I have just looked at it and to my horror I see that they've tightened the chain up to the absolute maximum.
On centre stand it is very very tight. No movement up and down whatsoever.
I have now adjusted it properly!
However what damage if anything will this have done over that distance?
I also noticed that the pressures were wrong 26.5 in the front and 29 in the back. As I have a top box carrying stuff I use 29 and 34.
Damnded garages! Next time it needs doing I'll take the loose tyres in.

[Muckybill]

Hi Dave

Last time i bought Annakees i paid £150 the pair including tubes.Fitted them myself i couldn't stand anyone else working on my bikes. I don't think you will have done any damage with the tight chain over such a short distance. Bloody bike shops
Bill

[iswoolley]

...I see that they've tightened the chain up to the absolute maximum...

I've had the same happen to me, and I now only ever take loose wheels in if I can't be bothered to change the tyre myself. The only mechanic I trust now is my local Honda guy who rides an AT. I won't take the bike in there if I know he's not in the shop that day.

Iain

[Gilbert]

I do all my "Tirelabour" myself nowadays. The procedure is well described on loads of websites, but a gizmo lite this:

really helps.

[jabba]

I cheat my friend has a shop so I just borrow his tyre machine but before that I just take in the wheel never let anyone work on my bike! Except once on a bandit 1200 I hit a stone and it punctured my front tyre but I was there watching waiting to pounce
I dont have a faith in dealers whatsoever when it comes to serviceing seen too many horror jobs!