[CrAzY dRiVeR]

Service Experience #7: Tyre Change @ 21,500 kms
Gear Gear Motorcycles

After ~21,500 kms - decided to retire the old Michelin Road 5 tyres - the rear still had some life left but the front was hitting the wear indicators. More than that - I had three instances over the last two weeks were the front lost grip and the ABS cut in hard - so played it safe and didn't push it any longer.

I'm surprised the front gave up before the rear did - as the Versys did 2 front to 1 rear. Is this common with the Michelin Road 5s or could it be due to CSS trackday?

As mentioned in a previous post, the replacement is the recently launched TVS-Eurogrip Roadhound (120/70 R17 and 180/55 R17). With all the negative feedback on Madhus - I decided to get it installed from Gear Gear Motorcycles, with the actual tyre change and balancing done at Madhus.

Less crowded day at Gear Gear:



Checking the brake pad condition with the tyres removed. Guess I was wrong earlier (when I bought replacement EBC pads already)! These pads should last a few more months:



Ample width at the rear too!



With the rear tyre installed and the front taken to Madhus:



I arrived there by 11:30AM and by 1:30PM the work was almost completed.



The tread pattern on the TVS Eurogrip Roadhounds. The rear:



And the front:



All set to roll:



Paid Rs 3,623/- for the tyre change process with Rs 2,325 being the charge from Madhus to change the tyre and balance it. Are these the usual rates now?

Madhus charges for tyre change - Rs 1180/-
Madhus charges for balancing, including the weights- Rs 1145/-
So total amount charged by Madhus - Rs 2,325/-

Gear Gear labour charges for removal and fitment - Rs 1,298/-
Total came to 3,623 for the tyre change - so not very economical but comes with better peace of mind.

I'm not sure if the labour rates are justified for Madhus though - 1200 for taking two tyres off a wheel and putting it back sounds quite high to me! Is this normal? In comparison, what are the rates like at Indimotard?

Upcoming work:

While doing these, we discovered that the coneset needs to be removed and greased, while the chain/sprocket set needs to be replaced as well. Will put these for next month.

[ToThePoint]

Originally Posted by CrAzY dRiVeR

[h3]Service Experience #7: Tyre Change @ 21,500 kms

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Trying to understand the logic behind the separate changes for Labour & tyre removal/fitment

[CrAzY dRiVeR]

Originally Posted by ToThePoint

Trying to understand the logic behind the separate changes for Labour & tyre removal/fitment

Labour charges I mentioned was from Gear Gear Motorcycles. They removed the wheels and took it to Madhus for the rubber change.

The other two charges amounting to 2,325/- was charged by Madhus to remove and fit the tyre on the wheel and align it.

Why the two step process? More context here - https://www.team-bhp.com/forum/banga...ml#post5848533 (Madhus Tyre Centre - Wilson Garden, Bangalore)

Edit - Added more clarity to the above post as well.

[CrAzY dRiVeR]

Minor accessory addition - Mototrendz Traction Pads

Nothing much to talk about - let the pictures do the talking

Cost was 1,699/- including shipping

[Chugh_H]

Originally Posted by CrAzY dRiVeR

Service Experience #7: Tyre Change @ 21,500 kms
Gear Gear Motorcycles

Hey CrazyDriver,
Noticed your bike on Triumph's Insta story. If it's really your bike, then do share your experience with the training academy, I had been desperately wanting to go but the dates did overlap with my Zanksar trip. How technical was it, was the course different for newbies vs experienced riders, did you you find it challenging enough and did you take home something that you think you'd be able to apply?