180 screamin' eagle tire
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dl03 - if that Avon is a lower profile tire than a HD approved 180 I would like to know. I want to put my Bob's a$$ on the ground. Any other low profile tire info would be appreciated.
dl03 - if that Avon is a lower profile tire than a HD approved 180 I would like to know. I want to put my Bob's a$$ on the ground. Any other low profile tire info would be appreciated.
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I've allways been a fan of Avon tyres but they don't make 17 inchers. I thought I would have to go to Metz. Since I'm not a fan of the french I was holding off. Yes $70 was probably a rip over the cost of the tire but I live 45 miles from anywhere and reliablity is an issue so I had the dealer do it. I do my own services but no longer change my own tires. In 42 years of riding I've changed more of them than most riders have had beers. LOL. oregonrider.
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I'm just replacing my screamin eagle (GT502) rear , compared to the Metzelers and Avons I've run it didn't last nearly as long (9K) and didn't have as good of traction wet or dry or ride . I'm going back to a pair of AM41/AM42 Venoms
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RE: 180 screamin' eagle tire
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what do ya mean,"under the fender over." please explain. thanks
Jay.
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The 180 kit does not have anhy spacers in it it does have a bracket that moves the wiring under the fender over.
The 180 kit does not have anhy spacers in it it does have a bracket that moves the wiring under the fender over.
Jay.
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RE: 180 screamin' eagle tire
I've got a question relating to all this. The left side on my tire has about a quarter inch less clearance than the right side. Is this offset normal or have I twisted something out of kilter changing out shocks and sissy bars?
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Tom
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Tom
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Thanks nidan, I was hoping someone would chime in that has tried all three brands on the same bike. I'll see how these hold up. When they wear out maybe avon will be making a 17" rear, although slightly wider would be a tight sqeeze. I'll have to wait till oct. to try these in the rain when the dry season ends. oregonrider.
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im running a 160 metzler ran 2 160 dunlops before the front needed replaced. the metzler 160 is way more noticble being skinny compared to the dunlop 160.so next time i will be going 170 or 180 metzler with no worrys bout fender kit being used
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The french must use smaller millimeters so they can brag about how long their units are.
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The left side on my tire has about a quarter inch less clearance than the right side. Is this offset normal or have I twisted something out of kilter changing out shocks and sissy bars?
The left side on my tire has about a quarter inch less clearance than the right side. Is this offset normal or have I twisted something out of kilter changing out shocks and sissy bars?
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RE: 180 screamin' eagle tire
I have the 180 kit on my bob, the brackets keep the turn signal wiring tucked away and the bolts for the signals have a smaller head for clearance, No wheel spacers required.