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2 Tire Questions - 5/11/2008 6:55:32 PM
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Figstr
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Don't ask me how, but I got only 7200 miles out of the stock tire on the FXSTC. I may have a few hundred more left, but that's about it. No, I'm not hard on my tires, don't do burnouts, etc. Most of my riding is highway, 1 up. Go figure  The roads are pretty rough out here in deep south TX, and of course HOT!!!!! Ok, the questions:
1. Who has a longer-lasting tire in the 200mm? I should be getting much more than just over 7K.
2. Who online has the best price for the this tire?
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RE: 2 Tire Questions - 5/11/2008 7:48:31 PM
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tk353
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I got 10000 on the dunlop and 4700 on the metzler. Tire preasure is the key. I know someone who got 15000 running at 42psi. i am trying the same. Also braking hard eats the tire.
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RE: 2 Tire Questions - 5/12/2008 6:11:00 AM
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lanceo70
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I got 7000 on my 200 mm on my 06 FXSTI on normal riding. The best place Ive found so far to buy this tire is Eastern Performance
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RE: 2 Tire Questions - 5/12/2008 6:46:59 AM
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swordy
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its your life with only a 2" contact patch i wouldnt run my tyers over preasure!!!!!!!!!!! a geezer had his wrecked glide dragged in to the local dealer here in uk, tyre preasures were 18psi they wont pay out to fix it! if you do all highway miles it flat spots the middle & makes the bike handle pap i like a road with bends
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RE: 2 Tire Questions - 5/12/2008 1:14:59 PM
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PoorBoy
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I got a tad over 9600 miles on my stock tires. The front had tread left, but signs of cupping.
I replaced both tires with HD replacement Dunlops. The stock tires did fine by me, so I didn't start looking into alternate brands.
I bought my set on eBay after doing a search for the Dunlop model#. Turns out that my indy could have matched those internet prices as well with his local supplier. Anybody will beat the stealership pricing.
My replacement set of tires ran $152 for the rear (DUNLOP D205 200/55R17 200/55-17 HARLEY FATBOY REAR TIRE) $124 for the front tire. (DUNLOP D205 140/75R17 HARLEY FATBOY FRONT TIRE)
The vendor was americanclassicmotors.
So, for $276 (including shipping) I got two new tires and my indy installed them during my 10k service interval.
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RE: 2 Tire Questions - 5/12/2008 1:55:11 PM
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mike@nhca.us
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5500 miles, just replaced both tires this weekend.
$435 for both, installed.
Dont like it, but I rode them and its ok
Mike
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RE: 2 Tire Questions - 5/12/2008 1:59:59 PM
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Wrong Way
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I've rarely gotten over 8K on anything on the rear. I put a set of metzlers, but too early to tell on mileage. Handles a good deal better though.
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