Back tire time...dangit!
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The difference in handling makes Metzeler cheap to me, especially when it comes out to less than .02 / mile for a tire that easily outperforms the Dunlop.
The flat I got on my recent Metz was at 3000 miles and it still looked like new, and that was a rear.
Jakewilson.com has your size for 120 delivered.
The flat I got on my recent Metz was at 3000 miles and it still looked like new, and that was a rear.
Jakewilson.com has your size for 120 delivered.
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Dunlop D401 Rear 150-80B16 $115.00
I just ordered a set of the Dunlop D401 which are Harley branded and recommended tire. This is the site i found the best pricing for them. The link is for the sizing you need.
http://motorcycle-accessories.cruise..._position:rear
http://motorcycle-accessories.cruise..._position:rear
I don't care if it doesn't say Harley Davidson in black under the black fender. Bought it today, 8/21/2010 from Rocky Mountain ATV/MC
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I think it would look dumb as hell
Yeah, $175 is a no go. Thats just too much for a freakin' tire. I'm stuck between the super cheap, but still better than say Chang-Shen or Shinko, Kenda's: $63 delivered to your door http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/KENDA...Q5fAccessories
And another Dunlop for $89 delivered right to the house:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/DUNLO...Q5fAccessories
I just don't want to burn up another tire in less than 8K miles. Pirelli and Metezler make great tires but they aren't cheap. And theres no chance I can get an Avon for under 100 bucks. Its really starting to look like another Dunlop but the fact 8541hog got 16K out of a Metz makes me think a little. Its not cheap if I need two in the same time as 1 that costs more, but lasts.
"Hahaha, Probably like me, he likes to get his moneys worth"
Yeah, thats a FACT!
Now, One LAST question. Do you guys think a whitewall on the rear might be worth the extra cash or would it look dumb as hell on this bike? Oh, and for reference sake, I took this picture August 3rd. Tread was low, but at least there was some last week!
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And another Dunlop for $89 delivered right to the house:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/DUNLO...Q5fAccessories
I just don't want to burn up another tire in less than 8K miles. Pirelli and Metezler make great tires but they aren't cheap. And theres no chance I can get an Avon for under 100 bucks. Its really starting to look like another Dunlop but the fact 8541hog got 16K out of a Metz makes me think a little. Its not cheap if I need two in the same time as 1 that costs more, but lasts.
"Hahaha, Probably like me, he likes to get his moneys worth"
Yeah, thats a FACT!
Now, One LAST question. Do you guys think a whitewall on the rear might be worth the extra cash or would it look dumb as hell on this bike? Oh, and for reference sake, I took this picture August 3rd. Tread was low, but at least there was some last week!
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Is this the first time you've seen a Dyna? lol They all run 'exposed' shocks.
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jstdadd, thanks. And yes, you guys are 100% correct. Both on a whitewall looking awful on my bike as well as....why the heck spend the extra money when I'm trying to go cheap-a$$ on myself. So I wound up ordering the Kenda and inner tube combo. Got it all for less than 80 bucks delivered. In fact for an extra 90 cents they threw in a new rubber rim strip. Almost blew my budget, but I just couldn't say no. HA!
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Was going to say go w/ the Kenda. That's what I'll be putting on mine when I wear the Michelin Commanders out.
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We sell used tires for nothing ($0.00) at our shop, sometimes you cheap asses ride on 4/32nds rubber that someone else paid for.
$80!! do you know how much Jager you can buy with $80?????
$80!! do you know how much Jager you can buy with $80?????