Topic: This is why I hate ordering stuff online

[Bowman]

I have there buisness name on my home computer ass soon as I get how I will post it .


I had buyer protection from my card company so I got my money back but now have to track down another tire.

[mrbreeze]

I would by it in person if you have a shop nearby.I bought my rear tire at an accessary store...Road Rider in San Jose. Great price and only $15 to mount & balance (wheel off). Check out whats in your area. If you have to go internet, I'd maybe try Dennis Kirk.

[Bowman]

It was CLASSIC CYCLE 1 out of Dearborn Michigan they sell through ebay and amazon.


Avoid them like the plague they stink.

[Chris Liston]

Sucks about your problem but the only difference you should see might be quicker drops into corners and turning as your 100 tire is alittle thinner.  Also, might throw off the speedo do the slight change in sidewal height.  I hate stores that have crap customer service.

[kuyarico]

Put these guys in the 'Bad Folks' thread. http://www.sohc4.us/forums/index.php?board=36.0

[medic09]

Put these guys in the 'Bad Folks' thread. http://www.sohc4.us/forums/index.php?board=36.0

I second that.

[Dennis]

    ..............Anybody know if running a 100 in the place of a 110 will cause any problems?

Just as Chris Liston said earlier, it might (actually probably will) drop into turns a little quicker ..... but I'm confused. Why do you prefer the 110 size?

What bike are you running this tire on? Wheel type and size?

I know that the 100/90-19 is probably the most common replacement for the OEM 3.25-19 size (most SOHC4 models) and you ordered one size larger than that. I  looked at the dimensions of the metric sized tires (compared to stock tire sizes) and chose the 90/90-19 front with a 120/90-18 rear for my '75 CB750F. The front is as close dimensionally as I could find, the rear is definitely larger than stock. Handles fine. A good friend who rode SOHC4's (500's and 750's) in the 70's and 80's (also rides an '83 CB1100 DOHC4) just got a CB750F and he liked the way mine handled so much that he bought exactly the same tires. 

One point which would concern me is that the wheels on these bikes are rather narrow, most likely smaller than the smallest acceptable width to the tire manufacturers for the 110/90 section tire. This tends to squeeze the beads together and gives a different profile to the tire than the designers intended it to have. For that reason I personally would not use that size (on a stock wheel that is). I always check the wheel width when switching from older inch sizing to metric tires and try to match the wheel and tire sizes.

Now I TOTALLY agree the the merchant is acting like an A$$HOLE and no one should have to deal with that level of "customer service" (and I use that terminology very loosely), but depending on your intended use, it may turn out to be an error which is a better selection for you.
?

[DammitDan]

I have a 110/90-19 on my bike, too.  With comstars it really "fills out" the rim.  Makes the whole bike look fatter (good fat, not bad fat  )

That's awful what they did to you.  Makes me want to call them myself and complain.  HAH!

What do you say guys, let them answer a thousand phone calls and see how much time and money they lose from the phone ringing off the hook.

[heffay]

I have a 110/90-19 on my bike, too.  With comstars it really "fills out" the rim.  Makes the whole bike look fatter (good fat, not bad fat  )

That's awful what they did to you.  Makes me want to call them myself and complain.  HAH!

What do you say guys, let them answer a thousand phone calls and see how much time and money they lose from the phone ringing off the hook.

I'm in... where's the phone number?

[Bowman]

The reason for 110 was ........................................
It is what was on the bike already.

ON that note what size should the rear be?

[Dennis]

The reason for 110 was ........................................
It is what was on the bike already.

ON that note what size should the rear be?

What bike is it?
What wheels?

[DammitDan]

If it's a CB650, I believe it's a stock 100/90-19 on the front, and a 130/90-17 or -16 on the back depending on the year/model.

[heffay]

i don't think its really a question of will the tire work... bowman knows the tire will work but, it is not what he order'd.  there really is not much difference when we get right down to it BUT, for the seller to say that it was no different and he should not complain is the most ludicrous thing i've heard recently. 

i would compare it to ordering spaghetti at an italian restaurant.  say i'm allergic to garlic that is in the house sauce so, i kindly order the  tomato sauce w/o seasoning.  yea, it's nearly the same and tastes very similar but, on close inspection THERE IS A DIFFERENCE

if my waiter ever told me that they wouldn't take something back... i would raise such a stink that they'd wish they never went into business!

now... where's that phone number?

[burmashave]

I have a 110/90-19 on my bike, too.  With comstars it really "fills out" the rim.  Makes the whole bike look fatter (good fat, not bad fat  )

That's awful what they did to you.  Makes me want to call them myself and complain.  HAH!

What do you say guys, let them answer a thousand phone calls and see how much time and money they lose from the phone ringing off the hook.

I'm in... where's the phone number?

I'm in, too.  I took a gander for it online, but I didn't find anything certain.

[bowhunter]

Thanks, BurmaShave!. I've bookmarked this post. And maybe the moderators could add this one to the FAQ's
Too many of us are not used to dealing with the great 'Anonimous' in the on-line world. A step by step way to deal with them may help in the long run with fixing 'customer no-service'

Thanks again.

Bowhunter

[mrbreeze]

You guys sick em'!!!!! And post that phone # and I'll sick em' too!!!!! And try to get the manager's name so maybe it will do some good.

[medic09]

Where's the number?

Grrrrrrrrr

(I'm practicing.  Taking 'low growl' lessons from my dog.)

[mrbreeze]