Leads on Cheap PR2's

[dcarver]

In the market for some PR2 CT Michelins.

Found these..

https://www.amazon.com/Michelin-Pilot-Road-Front-Tire/dp/B0043YGLHU/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1376408701&sr=8-1&keywords=michelin+pr2 $120.00

https://www.amazon.com/Michelin-Pilot-Radial-Motorcycle-Touring/dp/B005J88E9C/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1376408571&sr=8-2&keywords=michelin+pr2 $141.00

https://www.motosport.com/motorcycle/MICHELIN-PILOT-POWER-2CT-FRONT-TIRE-12070ZR17 $119.99

https://www.motosport.com/motorcycle/MICHELIN-PILOT-POWER-2CT-REAR-TIRE-18055ZR17 $153.99

Anyone else know of sales going on with cheaper prices and still retain free shipping?

ps - Don't know why the icons at the top don't work. Oh well.

 

[ynotride]

I just picked up a set from Rocky Mountain ATV for 271.00. This will only save you a few bucks over motosport. Thats the cheapest I found.

 

[El Toro Joe]

https://www.murphskits.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=167&products_id=490 $260.00

 

[ynotride]

https://www.murphskits.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=167&products_id=490 $260.00

Now thats a good price. Derby Cycles used to be the cheapest at 235 but I havent seen them at that price in two years.

 

[El Toro Joe]

https://www.murphskits.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=167&products_id=490 $260.00

Now thats a good price. Derby Cycles used to be the cheapest at 235 but I havent seen them at that price in two years.

Last few sets I got were from sportbiketrackgear.com. $258.00 , but they don't do them as pairs anymore, and the prices are not the same. I did get them from Derby Cycles a couple of times.

 

[fljab]

I used to go all over the web searching for the best price, but now just order from www.motorcycle-superstore.com

Looking at PR2CT they list front @ $111.99 and 180 rear @ 138.99 = 250.98 if I did my math right. Free shipping too on orders over $89; hard to beat that! They do show them as "on sale" just now when I checked prices.

M-S used to include 10% coupons with every order on next one within 6 months, but now they've gone to a points/reward program.

 

[El Toro Joe]

I used to go all over the web searching for the best price, but now just order from www.motorcycle-superstore.com
Looking at PR2CT they list front @ $111.99 and 180 rear @ 138.99 = 250.98 if I did my math right. Free shipping too on orders over $89; hard to beat that! They do show them as "on sale" just now when I checked prices.

M-S used to include 10% coupons with every order on next one within 6 months, but now they've gone to a points/reward program.

I don't think you did yer math right...https://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/ViewCart.aspx

 

[08FJR4ME]

Just bought a set yesterday and there in the brown truck heading my way. $306.00 B-spec rear tire. Makes a difference in price. Less if you not using B-spec. They will go on before EOM.

Dave

 

[RPrice]

I used to go all over the web searching for the best price, but now just order from www.motorcycle-superstore.com
Looking at PR2CT they list front @ $111.99 and 180 rear @ 138.99 = 250.98 if I did my math right. Free shipping too on orders over $89; hard to beat that! They do show them as "on sale" just now when I checked prices.

M-S used to include 10% coupons with every order on next one within 6 months, but now they've gone to a points/reward program.

+1 This is who I order from anymore, but I just looked and the front is 118.99 and the rear is 153.99, free shipping. The other reason I order from these guys is that they are pretty close to Idaho (Oregon), and I get the tires a bit sooner. I just ordered and received a front PR 2 from them last week.

 

[08FJR4ME]

I used to go all over the web searching for the best price, but now just order from www.motorcycle-superstore.com
Looking at PR2CT they list front @ $111.99 and 180 rear @ 138.99 = 250.98 if I did my math right. Free shipping too on orders over $89; hard to beat that! They do show them as "on sale" just now when I checked prices.

M-S used to include 10% coupons with every order on next one within 6 months, but now they've gone to a points/reward program.

+1 This is who I order from anymore, but I just looked and the front is 118.99 and the rear is 153.99, free shipping. The other reason I order from these guys is that they are pretty close to Idaho (Oregon), and I get the tires a bit sooner. I just ordered and received a front PR 2 from them last week.

$.08 cheaper at Sport track gear . com but who's counting. I checked a few other places and they were between 3 to 5 dollars more. Sometimes I wonder why I waist so much time to save such a small amount of money.

Dave

 

[Auburn]

DC, the last set I got was at Mortocycle Superstore for $272 delivered

 

[roger dodger]

+1 for Gary @ www.murphskits.com w/ PR2 @ $260

I got the PR3 @ $302 shipped. Great guy w/ great service and rides w/ us sometimes too!!!

 

[RPrice]

I used to go all over the web searching for the best price, but now just order from www.motorcycle-superstore.com
Looking at PR2CT they list front @ $111.99 and 180 rear @ 138.99 = 250.98 if I did my math right. Free shipping too on orders over $89; hard to beat that! They do show them as "on sale" just now when I checked prices.

M-S used to include 10% coupons with every order on next one within 6 months, but now they've gone to a points/reward program.

Just re-read your post. I did receive a 10% off coupon from Motorcycle Superstore with the front PR 2 last week, good 'til 9/30/2013 for 10% off, so they must have reinstated this program, which is good!

 

[gazelle]

I purchase from a local M/C dealer at less than any of the prices listed thus far (including tax). Yes, I drive a few miles and pick them up but I'm spending with a locally owned business and if a need an FJR OEM part they give me a great price. They make a "buy" at ther beginning of the season...as of last week they had 6 fronts and 13 rears left at the low cost. And I've committed to buy at least 3 sets within the next 2 weeks (actually plan to buy 4 sets) just to get me through the Fall and Winter season, as well as mt annual "Lablor Day Marathon" of 6-7k miles coming up REAL soon !! I encourage you to shop locally if possible..it pays off in the long run, at least it has for me. 3 FJR's since '03 and close to 275K plus miles thus far. (1 '03, 2 '04's)

 

[RPrice]

I purchase from a local M/C dealer at less than any of the prices listed thus far (including tax). Yes, I drive a few miles and pick them up but I'm spending with a locally owned business and if a need an FJR OEM part they give me a great price. They make a "buy" at ther beginning of the season...as of last week they had 6 fronts and 13 rears left at the low cost. And I've committed to buy at least 3 sets within the next 2 weeks (actually plan to buy 4 sets) just to get me through the Fall and Winter season, as well as mt annual "Lablor Day Marathon" of 6-7k miles coming up REAL soon !! I encourage you to shop locally if possible..it pays off in the long run, at least it has for me. 3 FJR's since '03 and close to 275K plus miles thus far. (1 '03, 2 '04's)

+1, I would love to shop locally!! The local Yamaha dealer here in Salmon, ID knows everything about the quads he sells, but doesn't even know what the FJR is. I know, because I asked them!!

The other thing is that even when I lived in an area that had several dealers, and ''brick and mortar" moto shops. That they did mount the tires, but did not balance them correctly, and charged me $70 for the effort!! Plus, as an added bonus, they scratched the **** out of my rims!

No thanks, I'll buy the tires from Motorcycle Superstore, and then mount and balance them myself (via No Mar equipment). Then I know the job was done right!

It sounds like you have a good local dealer that treats you right. That's good, but many of us don't have that option!

Thanks!

 

[BikerGeek99]

https://www.amazon.com/Michelin-Pilot-Radial-Motorcycle-Touring/dp/B005J88E9C/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1376408571&sr=8-2&keywords=michelin+pr2 $141.00

Careful - seems to me that the '73W' means that the tire has a lower load rating.

Did some poking around and found this - go to post #6: Hayabusa.ord link-a-roonie.

Looks like that '73W' has a load rating of 805 pounds. I figure one my FJR is loaded with me and Sooze and all of our crap, we'll be well over 805. I have no idea if the '73W' thing will make a difference or not, but for me, the extra $13 isn't worth it.

For the record, I recently (last week) bought a new rear PR2 off of Amazon that was shipped from MotorcycleSuperstore. I woulda just bought it direct, but, by purchasing Amazon gift cards at a local grocery store, I get discounts on gasoline, which is always a good thing.

If someone smarter than me says that the '73W' doesn't mean squat, so be it.

 

[RPrice]

https://www.amazon.com/Michelin-Pilot-Radial-Motorcycle-Touring/dp/B005J88E9C/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1376408571&sr=8-2&keywords=michelin+pr2 $141.00

Careful - seems to me that the '73W' means that the tire has a lower load rating.

Did some poking around and found this - go to post #6: Hayabusa.ord link-a-roonie.

Looks like that '73W' has a load rating of 805 pounds. I figure one my FJR is loaded with me and Sooze and all of our crap, we'll be well over 805. I have no idea if the '73W' thing will make a difference or not, but for me, the extra $13 isn't worth it.

For the record, I recently (last week) bought a new rear PR2 off of Amazon that was shipped from MotorcycleSuperstore. I woulda just bought it direct, but, by purchasing Amazon gift cards at a local grocery store, I get discounts on gasoline, which is always a good thing.

If someone smarter than me says that the '73W' doesn't mean squat, so be it.

+1, the W rated tire would also have a lower speed rating than the Z rated tire. The PR 2 Rear Tire I just mounted is a 180/55/ZR17. I'm with you I'd spend the extra $13

 

[rickcorwn]

https://www.amazon.com/Michelin-Pilot-Radial-Motorcycle-Touring/dp/B005J88E9C/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1376408571&sr=8-2&keywords=michelin+pr2 $141.00

Careful - seems to me that the '73W' means that the tire has a lower load rating.

Did some poking around and found this - go to post #6: Hayabusa.ord link-a-roonie.

Looks like that '73W' has a load rating of 805 pounds. I figure one my FJR is loaded with me and Sooze and all of our crap, we'll be well over 805. I have no idea if the '73W' thing will make a difference or not, but for me, the extra $13 isn't worth it.

For the record, I recently (last week) bought a new rear PR2 off of Amazon that was shipped from MotorcycleSuperstore. I woulda just bought it direct, but, by purchasing Amazon gift cards at a local grocery store, I get discounts on gasoline, which is always a good thing.

If someone smarter than me says that the '73W' doesn't mean squat, so be it.

+1, the W rated tire would also have a lower speed rating than the Z rated tire. The PR 2 Rear Tire I just mounted is a 180/55/ZR17. I'm with you I'd spend the extra $13

Well I don't know where you guys are reading that the W speed rating is lower. The Hayabusa link you reference and other places I've found state that the W rating is a higher speed rating. Now the load rating of 73 is for 805# but I haven't yet found the load rating for the PR2 B spec tire. Anyone have that info?

 

[RPrice]

https://www.amazon.com/Michelin-Pilot-Radial-Motorcycle-Touring/dp/B005J88E9C/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1376408571&sr=8-2&keywords=michelin+pr2 $141.00

Careful - seems to me that the '73W' means that the tire has a lower load rating.

Did some poking around and found this - go to post #6: Hayabusa.ord link-a-roonie.

Looks like that '73W' has a load rating of 805 pounds. I figure one my FJR is loaded with me and Sooze and all of our crap, we'll be well over 805. I have no idea if the '73W' thing will make a difference or not, but for me, the extra $13 isn't worth it.

For the record, I recently (last week) bought a new rear PR2 off of Amazon that was shipped from MotorcycleSuperstore. I woulda just bought it direct, but, by purchasing Amazon gift cards at a local grocery store, I get discounts on gasoline, which is always a good thing.

If someone smarter than me says that the '73W' doesn't mean squat, so be it.

+1, the W rated tire would also have a lower speed rating than the Z rated tire. The PR 2 Rear Tire I just mounted is a 180/55/ZR17. I'm with you I'd spend the extra $13

Well I don't know where you guys are reading that the W speed rating is lower. The Hayabusa link you reference and other places I've found state that the W rating is a higher speed rating. Now the load rating of 73 is for 805# but I haven't yet found the load rating for the PR2 B spec tire. Anyone have that info?

Yes, I stand corrected, I will be curious to hear what the modifier of "73W" really means.

Thanks,