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Apr 21, 2015 | 11:49 AM

#51

Gwaxley

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From: Lafayette La

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No, rarely run 2up and don't routinely carry a lot of weight. Perhaps I could go slower....

The jack is a JS Jack and it really does live up to the hype. I bought it and the oil pan adapter. The jack is super - I've yet to figure out how to use the oil pan adapter properly.

jack came in, simple, to the point, does what it's suposto, black and not bad lookin..just way I like my coffee

thanks

What tires did you get? I'm always looking at something on the bike, maybe just walking by and stop and study something I had not noticed before or just check the shifter that keep falling off of some bikes, anything. But it's just me I am going to look at my tires everyday that I ride, don't want any surprises with my tires. Justsayin staysafe

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Apr 21, 2015 | 12:43 PM

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SecondGear

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jack came in, simple, to the point, does what it's suposto, black and not bad lookin..just way I like my coffee

I got another set of Dunlops. I was going to try the MCII but the dealership didn't stock them. I didn't want to wait on an order.

I found the issue with the bike on the jack. I was spinning the tire to get to the valve stem and that's how I noticed the steel. I knew I was going to need a tire soon and really thought I had been waiting it closely. I did weekly tire pressure checks and the like. From now on, it's going on the jack to check it more closely. This is the last time I let something like this happen.

I saw a video on youtube where a guy showed how to pull the rear tire. I think in the future, I'm going to pull it myself and just have the dealership mount them.

Apr 24, 2015 | 06:08 PM

#53

Eltopia

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My wife put 80,000 miles on her 08 heritage. New rear every 10-11000 miles. 14 street glide first tire at 26,500 still not on the wear bars. Hauled Luggage and camping equip weighing 75 Lbs

Apr 26, 2015 | 07:22 AM

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Schoondog

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OK what I am reading here is I should be getting a lot more miles out of mine. 4/32 tread left at 10k. However I am a MSF/riding academy instructor and use my bike to practice demos for the sole purpose of having fun. I have to expect a worn rear tire and clutch long before normal time frames.

Apr 26, 2015 | 07:52 AM

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GPHDXLC

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From: Lansing mi

My 14 King has just over 9000 miles and the rear tire has lots of tread left. I do ride solo only and keep the air on the light side 37 lbs on the rear.

Apr 26, 2015 | 11:09 PM

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chrisrugFLHX

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5500 miles, 70% worn. i do a couple burnouts, spin first through intersections, ride hard. i expect 8000. psyched if i make it through summer....fat chance

Apr 27, 2015 | 08:35 AM

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Gunner B

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I got 15k out of my original tires. The MCII's were only $15 more so I thought I'd give them a try. Love them thus far. The bike feels a bit more responsive and more stable in the corners. Just my 2¢.