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Tire Mounting/Balancing Service... Thoughts and Opinions.

storm 64

storm 64

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I was thinking about buying a Weaver motorcycle tire mounting machine, also the tire balancing machine.
I thought I could offset the cost by providing a tire service for the local motorcyclists in my area.
My big question is about the liability I'd have. Could I have the person just sign a waver? Or, do it free of charge and get compensated with a "tip" gift card? I wonder how much liability insurance would actually cost and if it would be worth it? You also have the hassle of old tire disposal.

I picture a sport bike rider coming to my house. He takes his wheels off in my garage. We mount and balance his tires. He puts them on his cycle, pays me $75.00+-?...
I'm not sure if I'd want to do cruiser type motorcycles, unless the wheels were already off the motorcycle.
I'm just kicking this idea around. Any thoughts or opinions welcome.
 
Hi Norm
Funny you bring this up now as just last night I was at my good friend's (and gsr member AZR) Rob's last night getting new tires on my ST1100...He bought a tire changer last year for the same reasons as you are thinking. He's doing tires for the local bike community....doesn't advertise on facebook or anything, just word of mouth.
He didn't have me sign anything but he didn't charge me either...we are good friends so he knows there's beer at my house for him every Friday :)
He does charge though and I doubt he have anyone sign anything....of course we don't sue each here :)
I think he charges around $40 to $60 if you bring the wheels in....which I actually think he only does it that way.....cheers and good luck my friend.
 
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