I have two Savages...one is an '02 and one is an '07

I bought the '02 first and did a bit of work on it, including brand new tires.
Then, I lucked into the '07 for $2000 bucks with less than 1000 miles on it.

The '07 has the original tires on it, but only 1400 total miles. The tires don't look bad, but they are not new.
The '02 has brand new tires that I just bought a few months ago as I mentioned before.

I'm going to sell the '02 but I'm irritated that I would be selling the older bike with BRAND NEW TIRES.
So, I called a few shops to see what it would cost to swap out the tires on the two bikes. The shop I feel most comfortable with also happens to have the lowest price quote, which is $180 bucks to swap the tires, balance, etc.

What would you do ?

I agree with youzguyz, swap tires & rims unless the 02 rims are in poor shape. (Free upgrade on the 07 that way)

Built2Last wrote on 09/20/11 at 09:43:13:


I'm located in Frisco, TX...just outside of Dallas.
I'm going to be asking around 2K for the '02...has less than 5000 miles on it. I still have a few minor things I want to clean up on it and fix. Need to get rid of the speedo squeak and replacing a faulty petcock. Just want to get it sold while we're i the nice riding season.

Mattdw wrote on 09/20/11 at 09:21:33:

I would sell it like it is new tires would make it sell better.

youzguyz wrote on 09/20/11 at 09:23:35:

+ whatever

as long as the appearance is comparable on the wheels, just swap them.
and you should be able to do it yourself.

The front is real easy, loosen the pinch bolts, remove the axles, catch the spacers before they roll out into the street, swap wheels.

Rear is more fun, I would remove the left shock, remove axle, push tire forward, remove belt from pulley, slide tire back, catch all the other junk that falls off, you can pull out the pulley and brake drum and swap wheels.

take your time and note that only one time have I heard that someone busted something in doing this.

Mattdw wrote on 09/20/11 at 09:21:33:


Since you don't want to swap wheels, I'd leave them as they are.  For $180 you can almost get another set of tires.  Or at least 1 metzler installed.  Not worth the added expense and risk.

Ya I'd leave the new ones on the '02 to help it sell. The shop I go to charges an extra 20 or 30 to remove wheels. I'd remove them myself and take them in. Much cheaper. Or, like Moto said, change them yourself. It's not real hard to do. Just gotta be real careful so as not to pinch a tube going on. That would be the cheapest way. And then you're basically only spending the extra $$ you made by leaving the newer tires on the '02.

Hi Matt.I used to be in Frisco. Let me guess....Denton County Choppers.When I lived there,I used to deal with Cycle gear in Plano on 75.Todd the police chief used to be on here.If you know him,ask him where he deals with.