Frustrated with Front Wheel Hop; can’t find a shop willing to touch it

[Ski_rush]

Originally Posted by ChipToothy

I wonder if you can just buy the same size rim and replace it yourself for the same money a shop will charge. I see used rims for $100. A set sometimes on eBay.

I can’t find a 17” x 2.50 wheel. All I find is 17” x 1.40.

[ChipToothy]

Originally Posted by Ski_rush

I can’t find a 17” x 2.50 wheel. All I find is 17” x 1.40.

What about a 18” ?

[Wild Dog]

Originally Posted by Ski_rush

I can’t find a 17” x 2.50 wheel. All I find is 17” x 1.40.

You changed the rims on the apollo??

[Ski_rush]

Originally Posted by Wild Dog

You changed the rims on the apollo??

The Apollo deluxe comes stock with 17x2.50 in front and 17x3.00 in the rear for wheel sizes. It’s a funky wheel size as far as buying tires.

[OneLeggedRider]

Shops are getting pretty finicky around here. The Honda/Suzuki shop in Zanesville will not mount a tire unless you buy it from them, and it has to be on the bike so they can charge more labor. And they will tell you it's for liability reasons but it's really about the almighty dollar. And I guarantee you they wouldn't touch any China bike.