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Old 09-21-2008, 07:35 PM   #1 (permalink)
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New to Arizona; Need Recommendations

I need to have new tires mounted and balanced soon. I am looking for a reputable shop, either an independant shop or dealer that has the proper equipment, and will do a good job without damaging the wheels/rims. It will be an "off the bike" tire replacement. One disc wheel (tubeless) and one laced wheel with an inner tube. I am in the Gilbert/Mesa area and I am looking for recommendations based on experience with the business.

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a very old friend of mine. beeen pals since 1969. hi is modest, but same dude that owned o'neill USA for about 20 years.


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a very old friend of mine. beeen pals since 1969. hi is modest, but same dude that owned o'neill USA for about 20 years.


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Are you referring to Ram Jet Racing also? O'neill USA sounds familiar can you refresh my memory?
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i think i cant link because he is honest.
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Old 09-22-2008, 12:49 AM   #6 (permalink)
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Ram Jet racing. Cave creek Road. Wheel shop, McDowell Rd.
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Thank you for the info.
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trying again. dont know why the link kept disapearing.
Long way to go for tires.
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yep, but a fun ride! vindex i see you got hin covered, and lots better than i managed to do.
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Hey,

I know it has been a long time since I first posted, but due to money reasons and a move I ended up milking the 8 year old dunlops that were on the Wide Glide until recently. I called all the businesses that were recommended, and I ended up going with Pauls Motorcycle Shop in Apache Junction. His bottom line price was slightly less than the other two, and after my last move was also the closest to home which worked out good. Paul also had the Dunlop E3's I was looking for in stock where the others did not. I brought Paul just my wheels, and he mounted and balanced them while I waited. He did not damage the wheels in any way, not even the slightest scratch, which always is a concern. I am not saying the other shops were not capable of delivering the same service I got....just relaying my experience is all.

Just wanted to give credit, where credit is due. So thumbs up to Pauls Motorcycle Shop. A positive experience to say the least. Thank you guys for your input. Oh...and I noticed as I was leaving that Paul had the E3's mounted on his FXDX which made me feel good about my tire choice too. I have enough miles on the new tires to say now that they are in my opinion a much better handling tire than the tread pattern of the old Elite2 I had on the rear (which is very similar to the OEM D402), and D401 on the front. Dunlops claims are accurate on this tire.

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