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Front tire on rear of bike

Discussion in 'Motorcycle Tech Talk' started by rkortan, Dec 2, 2007.

  1. rkortan

    rkortan New Member

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    I was cleaning my wide glide today and discovered the tire on the rear is a front tire. It is an me880 130/16. Should I be worried about this. I had new tires put on before I went to Sturgis this year and just assumed the shop I went to(independent) knew what they were doing.
    What should I do?
    Thanks, Bob
    rkortan, Dec 2, 2007
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  3. duke76

    duke76 New Member

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    Just drive it in reverse all the time and you should be fine.:roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao:

    Seriously I would go back to the indy and ask him:wtf:
    duke76, Dec 2, 2007
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  4. chucktx

    chucktx Moderator Staff Member

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    i would go to the met site, and see if you can get ahold of customer service. ask them the same question....you will want to tell them the direction the arrow is in. the dealer/indy is gonna cover there bases, so if you need to get the tire changed, at least you will have some mfg backup....let us know what ya find!!!:)
    chucktx, Dec 2, 2007
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  5. cowboy

    cowboy Moderator Staff Member

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    Metzler has a good site to , they back me up against cucle gear when they put a rear tire on my front , bike handle like crap cycle gear said tough stuff so I got ahold of Metxler & 30min later cycle gear called me to bring it in
    cowboy, Dec 2, 2007
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  6. rkortan

    rkortan New Member

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    I just spoke to the MFG about my situation. He said this is a common mistake made by some shops. He also said to change it because it can be unsafe with the wrong tire in the rear. The weight capacity of the tires is different and that alone is cause for concern. I will stop by the shop that did the work and see what they have to say.
    My concern is that it took 5000 miles for me to discover the mistake. I am willing to pay for the mileage if they will put on a new tire..........We'll see..........BK
    rkortan, Dec 3, 2007
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  7. chucktx

    chucktx Moderator Staff Member

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    let us know, be carefull!!:)
    chucktx, Dec 3, 2007
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    bikerputz New Member

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    I'll second that...be careful. I getting a new sneaker up front so I'll make sure I don't get a rear. :D
    bikerputz, Dec 3, 2007
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  9. hotroadking

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    Not your fault it took 5K it's their fault its on the wrong wheel, i'd point out that they put your life in danger for 5000 miles by doing that if they give you any crap about paying for the tire

    I would venture you got a front on the front, so it's a no brainer they should change it out, no questions asked no charges.
    hotroadking, Dec 4, 2007
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  10. ironhorse

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    I agree with hrk, I would definately point out thier lack of concern of your saftey, If they were concerned for your saftey the mistake would never have been made. I would also have them give you a discount on another front to match the rear, be an ass they will remember the screw up.
    ironhorse, Dec 4, 2007
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  11. rkortan

    rkortan New Member

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    Front tire on rear

    A guy walks into a motorcycle shop and says hey remember when I bought two new tires just before Sturgis. Motorcycle shop owner says, yep. Guy says welllllll the tire on the rear is a front tire. Shop owner says your kidding, bring it in right away we need to fix our mistake.
    I'm taking my bike in tomorrow morning to give them another chance......BK
    rkortan, Dec 4, 2007
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  12. chucktx

    chucktx Moderator Staff Member

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    sounds like they are a "stand up" shop....i would give them the second shot also!!:)
    chucktx, Dec 4, 2007
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  13. FLHTbiker

    FLHTbiker Moderator Staff Member

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    When I read your first post I immediately thought about load capacity. Good thing you found out about it before something happened. I'm not a big fan of Metzler but I do believe in matched pairs. I'm sure the bike shop will be embarrassed enough or should be to rectify it. Good Luck
    FLHTbiker, Dec 4, 2007
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    Front tire on rear

    I now have my bike back from the local shop with a new tire on it..........NO CHARGE. All is good now. They were really apologetic. I will continue to give them any business I can.............Bob
    rkortan, Dec 5, 2007
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  15. cowboy

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    that's always good to here , I see your in NV mabe you should post the name of the shop that did you right
    cowboy, Dec 5, 2007
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    that's good to hear!!
    voodoochild, Dec 6, 2007
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  17. FLHTbiker

    FLHTbiker Moderator Staff Member

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    Most honest and reputable shops would take care of it without question and good to hear that they took care of it for you.
    FLHTbiker, Dec 6, 2007
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