180 SE tire kit
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180 SE tire kit
is the switch to the 189 SE tire kit worth the cost on my 09 streetbob, any preformance gain, ride quality.Is it worth the extra cost over the stock 160 tire when its time to change the rear tire?
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If I am honest with myself, I can't tell any difference......other than it looks good as a bitch filling up the fender.
Do a search about just getting the tire and not spending the extra money on the kit.
Do a search about just getting the tire and not spending the extra money on the kit.
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Another option is the Pirelli 180 Night Dragon:
http://search.yahoo.com/search;_ylt=...fp-t-701&sao=0
Info below regarding the Screamin Eagle 180.
The Dunlop / Harley Davidson 180 is made specifically for the stock width (narrow) rim and is only available through Harley Davidson dealers because Dunlop only makes it for Harley Davidson. I don't think there is anything else out there that fits the stock width (narrow) rim yet.
Try shopping at Zanotti's or Chicago Harley for parts, and find yourself another dealer or independent shop if your not doing the work yourself. More info below:
http://www.chicagoharley.com/shop/
https://www.zanottimotor.com/shopping/pLookUp.php
http://search.yahoo.com/search;_ylt=...fp-t-701&sao=0
Info below regarding the Screamin Eagle 180.
I now have a 160/70/17 rear tire that needs replacement. I'm going wider, called the Dealer and they say there is no 180....wtf? They say I can buy a 170/60/17, and they only sell Dunlop tires. I thought they made a 180. They also say they won't install anything but a 160, what it's called for. How do I get a 180 for a 06 streetbob?
Try shopping at Zanotti's or Chicago Harley for parts, and find yourself another dealer or independent shop if your not doing the work yourself. More info below:
http://www.chicagoharley.com/shop/
https://www.zanottimotor.com/shopping/pLookUp.php
I agree with what "AdrianVall" wrote above, I also didn't use the kit and dressed the wiring = no problem, but after an accident my original straps were damaged so I replaced them with the ones from the kit.
Here's some photos and info on the Screamin Eagle 180 kit, tends to look bigger with a chopped fender.
43197-04B Dunlop Screamin' Eagle GT502 180/60B17 Blackwall Tire 17" Rear $172.66
40502-06 Dunlop Tubes 17" Inner Tube 160/70-180/60-17 Center Metal Valve $20.24
43101-06 Dunlop Rim StripsFits 17-inch Center Valve rims $3.48
59514-06 Rear Fender Inner side plate replacement bracket 2ea $9.87ea
4592 Screw 2ea $3.18ea
10065 cable strap 2ea $0.45ea
Prices from https://www.zanottimotor.com/shopping/pLookUp.php
Here's some photos and info on the Screamin Eagle 180 kit, tends to look bigger with a chopped fender.
43197-04B Dunlop Screamin' Eagle GT502 180/60B17 Blackwall Tire 17" Rear $172.66
40502-06 Dunlop Tubes 17" Inner Tube 160/70-180/60-17 Center Metal Valve $20.24
43101-06 Dunlop Rim Strips
Fits 17-inch Center Valve rims $3.4859514-06 Rear Fender Inner side plate replacement bracket 2ea $9.87ea4592 Screw 2ea $3.18ea
10065 cable strap 2ea $0.45ea
Prices from https://www.zanottimotor.com/shopping/pLookUp.php
so on my 06 fxdi the only thing i need is the tire?it has the cast wheels and is lowered in the rear 2 inchs
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Tire rides better, handles better, but wears faster, in my opinion. Still I wouldn't have anything else on mine based on looks, fitment, and ride. The kit secures the wires to keep them from rubbing against the tire. If you can secure the wires and are comfortable that they are secure, there is no need for the kit. I've had mine well over a year without the kit with no problems. As far as only being able to buy the tire through a HD dealer, that may be true but, if it is, my indy must have ordered mine through a HD dealer and sold it to me because he ordered it and installed it for me cheaper than the dealer would have and he was willing to do it without the kit and the closest dealer was not.
Regardless of what else you can make fit, the SE 180 remains the only 180 that was designed specifically for the 06 and up dyna stock rear rim size.
Regardless of what else you can make fit, the SE 180 remains the only 180 that was designed specifically for the 06 and up dyna stock rear rim size.
