First set of replacement tires on '04 SG
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First set of replacement tires on '04 SG
I picked up a used 2004 Super Glide from the original owner with 6300 original miles. It was garage kept, super clean, and obviously the guy didn't ride it very much. The 12 year old bike has the original tires on it!!!
I will be replacing them soon as they are hard and don't have good handling characteristics.
Need some advice as I don't know much about MC tires. My head is absolutely spinning with contradictory information.
I'm looking for a tire that is on the sticky side that handles curves and cornering very well. I would be willing to sacrifice some mileage to get a really good handling tire that is on the softer side giving great ride quality.
Some tires I have been looking at are the Avon Cobras, Pirelli Night Dragon, Commander IIs, and Dudlop American Elite (may be too heavy of a tire for a dyna).
Any thoughts or suggestions given this criteria? Other brands/models?
I will be replacing them soon as they are hard and don't have good handling characteristics.
Need some advice as I don't know much about MC tires. My head is absolutely spinning with contradictory information.
I'm looking for a tire that is on the sticky side that handles curves and cornering very well. I would be willing to sacrifice some mileage to get a really good handling tire that is on the softer side giving great ride quality.
Some tires I have been looking at are the Avon Cobras, Pirelli Night Dragon, Commander IIs, and Dudlop American Elite (may be too heavy of a tire for a dyna).
Any thoughts or suggestions given this criteria? Other brands/models?
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My preference is for the Avons and I'm not alone on that. I can't compare them to the Night Dragons since I never owned them but you'll find a lot of support here for the Pirellis.
Almost anything you decide on will be a big improvement over the stock Dunlops.
BTW, if I were you I would not ride on 12 year old tires. Anywhere or for any reason.
Almost anything you decide on will be a big improvement over the stock Dunlops.
BTW, if I were you I would not ride on 12 year old tires. Anywhere or for any reason.
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I also wanted to ask if I could fit a 160 width tire on my stock mag wheels? Manual states use a 150. A difference of 10 doesn't seem like that much, but I'm no expert. I know it would clear the fender just fine. Just don't know if it would fit the rim.
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Definitely!!!!!
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12 year old tires are ripe for a burnout contest. They're junk, do not ride on them. They will offer considerably less friction than fresh tires.
Rule of thumb: Tires less than 1 year old are preferred for maximum tire friction.
Tires 2 to 3 years old are getting dried out, but not positively dangerous, yet.
Tires 4 to 5 years old are even more dry. They won't deform to roadway irregularities like fresh tires. This will offer significantly less friction.
Past 5 years old? Replace them. No question.
12 years old? I think that's a record!
Rule of thumb: Tires less than 1 year old are preferred for maximum tire friction.
Tires 2 to 3 years old are getting dried out, but not positively dangerous, yet.
Tires 4 to 5 years old are even more dry. They won't deform to roadway irregularities like fresh tires. This will offer significantly less friction.
Past 5 years old? Replace them. No question.
12 years old? I think that's a record!