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New Rear Tire - 5/20/2008 9:29:34 AM

95Heritage

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Just got a new rear tire put on and i was wondering if there was any break in periods for the tire. I'm sure the tire has some kind of compond on it from where it was molded.

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RE: New Rear Tire - 5/20/2008 9:39:32 AM

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100 miles

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RE: New Rear Tire - 5/20/2008 10:05:48 AM

95Heritage

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So how do you break in the tire? Or just take it easy around curves??

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RE: New Rear Tire - 5/20/2008 10:28:38 AM

fxstcguy98

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Exactly, just be aware that it could step out if you get too agressive. You can read about it on Dunlops site if you want.

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RE: New Rear Tire - 5/21/2008 11:53:25 AM

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Couple hundred miles of easy curves should do the trick.

Only thing I think would ever be an issue is rain if the tire still has mold release on it.

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