Sticky Tires for Dyna
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I'm running the Shinko 777 on my bike right now, and I love them so far, super grippy(only about 300 miles on them so far)
I heard great things about them for grip, but I heard they wear out faster. It was time for new tires anyway, and for the price, I figured I'd give them a shot.
I heard great things about them for grip, but I heard they wear out faster. It was time for new tires anyway, and for the price, I figured I'd give them a shot.
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From: Sandy Eggo's North County
Sticky tires for a Harley? What for? The regular tires have more capabilities than the suspension and twistoflex frames used by Harley. (And yes, this comment includes the new "softie" frame too.)
A 19" rim will limit choices for sticky rubber. Lots of choices for narrow 180's in 17" though.
A 19" rim will limit choices for sticky rubber. Lots of choices for narrow 180's in 17" though.
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Sticky tires for a Harley? What for? The regular tires have more capabilities than the suspension and twistoflex frames used by Harley. (And yes, this comment includes the new "softie" frame too.)
A 19" rim will limit choices for sticky rubber. Lots of choices for narrow 180's in 17" though.
A 19" rim will limit choices for sticky rubber. Lots of choices for narrow 180's in 17" though.
Last edited by leafman60; Sep 20, 2017 at 01:39 PM.
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From: San Quirino, Italy
Sticky tires for a Harley? What for? The regular tires have more capabilities than the suspension and twistoflex frames used by Harley. (And yes, this comment includes the new "softie" frame too.)
A 19" rim will limit choices for sticky rubber. Lots of choices for narrow 180's in 17" though.
A 19" rim will limit choices for sticky rubber. Lots of choices for narrow 180's in 17" though.
Last edited by Northbound Southerner; Sep 20, 2017 at 01:44 PM.
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I'm running the Shinko 777 on my bike right now, and I love them so far, super grippy(only about 300 miles on them so far)
I heard great things about them for grip, but I heard they wear out faster. It was time for new tires anyway, and for the price, I figured I'd give them a shot.
I heard great things about them for grip, but I heard they wear out faster. It was time for new tires anyway, and for the price, I figured I'd give them a shot.
Shinko (formerly Yokohama) offers some great tires. I use their 705's on my Adventure bikes.
The added benefit of their tires is the price is great.
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From: Sandy Eggo's North County
Originally Posted by leafman60
Maybe you should read back to the beginning of the thread....
I did see someone from Italy looking for "wets" though. I can not recommend "wets" for street use. Not even intermediates as the tires may overheat and delam if run too long in dry conditions.
I guess the best strategy for riding motorcycles in rain would be to slow down and anticipate future inputs in advance. You'll get the most out of a motorcycle by not "horsing or forcing" the controls.
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Sorry, my iphone isn't showing the 1st post, for some reason.
I did see someone from Italy looking for "wets" though. I can not recommend "wets" for street use. Not even intermediates as the tires may overheat and delam if run too long in dry conditions.
I guess the best strategy for riding motorcycles in rain would be to slow down and anticipate future inputs in advance. You'll get the most out of a motorcycle by not "horsing or forcing" the controls.
I did see someone from Italy looking for "wets" though. I can not recommend "wets" for street use. Not even intermediates as the tires may overheat and delam if run too long in dry conditions.
I guess the best strategy for riding motorcycles in rain would be to slow down and anticipate future inputs in advance. You'll get the most out of a motorcycle by not "horsing or forcing" the controls.
Last edited by Northbound Southerner; Sep 20, 2017 at 03:12 PM.
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