Softail Heritage Classic 114 Dunlop stock tyres alternatives
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Softail Heritage Classic 114 Dunlop stock tyres alternatives
After almost 2000 miles on my new Heritage I start pushing the bike a little more, as it's now pretty well "broken in". Handles like a dream. However I'm not really happy with the stock Dun(f)lop D401 tyres. I find them rather shaky in fast turns when I hit the throttle.
Do you guys also have this experience? Which tyres are a good alternative? Happen to hear your opinions...
Cheers, Rob
P.S. One more question: Are the 2018+ Heritage Classics fitted with tube-type tyres, or are they tubeless?
Do you guys also have this experience? Which tyres are a good alternative? Happen to hear your opinions...
Cheers, Rob
P.S. One more question: Are the 2018+ Heritage Classics fitted with tube-type tyres, or are they tubeless?
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After almost 2000 miles on my new Heritage I start pushing the bike a little more, as it's now pretty well "broken in". Handles like a dream. However I'm not really happy with the stock Dun(f)lop D401 tyres. I find them rather shaky in fast turns when I hit the throttle.
Do you guys also have this experience? Which tyres are a good alternative? Happen to hear your opinions...
Cheers, Rob
P.S. One more question: Are the 2018+ Heritage Classics fitted with tube-type tyres, or are they tubeless?
Do you guys also have this experience? Which tyres are a good alternative? Happen to hear your opinions...
Cheers, Rob
P.S. One more question: Are the 2018+ Heritage Classics fitted with tube-type tyres, or are they tubeless?
We found the Dunlops didn't mind being a pound or two higher than stock when hot.
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How do you find the H50 so far? I'm most interested in a precisely made tire that runs true and requires little balance weight. I value stick over mileage.
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Bridgestone excels at making tires that are uniform and well balanced. Road grip is as good as any I have ridden.
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I have a Dyna, but run Pirelli Night Dragons. If you want excellent grip and wet weather performance, this is the tire. I just spooned on the GT version late last season, supposed to get 12k out of the rear. I've been through a non GT set already, and they went about 10k on the rear. They have a slightly more rounded profile, so turn in feels easier, but again......the grip. I run these tires right to the edge, and never, not once have I ever had a concern about grip.
If maximum mileage is not the goal, I can't recommend these tires enough.
If maximum mileage is not the goal, I can't recommend these tires enough.
Last edited by rauchman; May 5, 2020 at 02:37 PM.
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