$&#%! Tar Snakes!
Road Captain
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You'd think they would come up with a stiffer compound. Those things can't hold up well being that soft. Hell after this years winter I had to pick up all the dead ones off my lawn after ripped up by my snow-blower. They are soft at -10. Hell they are hard to even walk on in warmer temps, much less corner with a mc.
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From: Yakima, WA
Yeah, tires are brand new Michelin Scorchers 100/90 19 and 160/70 17. 2 months old with just 2700 miles on them so I wouldn't think they'd be the problem. At least I hope not, cause I love the way they feel at all other times. Front end seems the most un-nerving, Even at slow speeds it feels like the forks are trying to go in different directions when they hit.
Steve
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Tourer
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From: The Mohawk Trail
I'm thinking the problem is less tires and more that Dynas need a True-Track. They should come from the factor with these motor mounts. Of all the mods I've made to my bike, this one made the biggest difference. I can take both hands off the bars while coasting and I don't feel insecure in the least.
Steve
Steve
Durability goes all to crap in a ditch.
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From: Aussie lost in Switzerland
Had some sphincter clenching moments myself on the road that leads up the mountain to where I live. Thankfully just 2 days ago the local authority started resurfacing the road, only took them 11 years to get around to it. Road literally had more tar than asphalt on some sections, and always on the corners.
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From: Knoxville, Tn
Fork Legs
If the fork legs feel like they are going in different directions, you probably need a fork brace.
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Yup
I'm thinking the problem is less tires and more that Dynas need a True-Track. They should come from the factor with these motor mounts. Of all the mods I've made to my bike, this one made the biggest difference. I can take both hands off the bars while coasting and I don't feel insecure in the least.
Steve
Steve
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From: Batesville Ga
Not going to get into a tire preference debate cause everyone has their own opinions, riding style, and experiences. But be careful not to compare old, worn out tires of XX brand with brand new YY brand tires. All brands (IME) will track tar snakes more when the tread gets thin.