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Old 09-29-2018, 12:50 PM
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I have to replace my Pirelli Night Dragons that I really liked over the OEM Dunlop 401/402

The only reason I would consider changing is for a better ride.
The handling on the Night Dragons have been awesome but that's not the only thing for consideration.

I have chosen as my options:
Dunlop American Elite
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American Commander II

Let me know what you think and if you changed over from the Night Dragons for any reason.
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Old 09-29-2018, 06:25 PM
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I can't speak for the night dragons, but I just changed over to American Elites from the stock Dunlops. Night/Day difference. If I had known a Dyna could be this smooth, I wouldn't have bought mine based on the first ride, but I'm loving these AE's. Who knew you could use the mirrors on a Dyna at interstate speed?
 
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The mirrors alone are a testimonial.
 
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I like your avitar shop rag, thinking of changing mine!
 
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Thanks ! That was one of my shepherds "Sula" after running and swimming one day. That face of "I'm done" Good looking shepherd on your end.
 
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Those digs look abused like my hound...I’m calling the spca...lol
 
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I went from the stock Dunlops to Avon (Cobra, Venom, Storm) and loved the difference. Really sticky and great experience. Then I went to the Night Dragons after my build and like them too. I’d compare them to the Avons but with a more durable feel. Not necessarily better but grippy and durable. I still think Avons were a bit softer biased compound and a little sticker when hot.

All in all, you’re going to feel a night and day difference no matter what you go with. Even if you replace them with the sane brand rubber, you’re still gonna feel a huge difference.

Just stick to what you like. Depending on riding style, I’d say Avon or ND.
 
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Do you guys order your tires online and have the dealers mount them, do you mount them your self or do you have the dealer order the tires you want?
 
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Thanks for the comparison between the Avons and Pirellis. Haven't seen an owner comparison of them before. I can't yet get the Dragons in my sizes but I've looked at them several times.


As far as buying tires, I like Jake Wilson. Other have reported good results with Revzilla.
 


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