Older tires
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From: SCARBOROUGH TORONTO
Older tires
Hey Riders , i know what you're gonna say about tires over 7 years old but i run D407 180/65B16 that's 11 years old on the rear of my 2010 Ultra Limited and already put like 2200 klms already and it runs and works fine , i am about to buy 2 more older tires in almost mint condition no cracks and D407 haS a harder compound , simple cause my rear tire is a dealership part and cost $396 before taxes and around $560 to mount by HD shops , the tires i'm about to buy are on two chrome rims very nice style that's OEM , what do you all thing about what i'm doing , please try to be nice lol ?
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OP can you find an indie that would do the work for less than the dealer?
I would rather put new tires,bands, and tubes on the bike than trust old ones to my life. Your choice of course, just not one I would make.
I would rather put new tires,bands, and tubes on the bike than trust old ones to my life. Your choice of course, just not one I would make.
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From: SE Michigan
i'm not going to buy you a new tire, which makes it really easy to tell you that you should
you should, though
I got a quote from my dealership for a new front tire, OEM Dunlop....325 + tax
I went accross the street to the Indian Dealership and they did it for $275 out the door
while you are at the Indian Dealership, ask them if you can test ride the Challenger....baller bike!!!!
you should, though
I got a quote from my dealership for a new front tire, OEM Dunlop....325 + tax
I went accross the street to the Indian Dealership and they did it for $275 out the door
while you are at the Indian Dealership, ask them if you can test ride the Challenger....baller bike!!!!
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If you could please send me some of your pertinent information, I would like to take out a small life insurance policy on you and your oblivious way of thinking!
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I've been in your situation, although it was on a car, not a bike. The path that everyone takes through life is a personal choice.
I've begun to value the difference a new tire can make on ANYTHING (bike, car, wheelbarrow) and if it's at all possible, I opt for the fresher tread. Just put a new Amer. Elite Dunlop on the back of my Road King and was amazed at the difference it made in the way the bike handled and rode. I was actually considering a swingarm brace as the bike would get quite dodgy when changing lanes. With the new tire on the rear, it's smooth as butter!
Everyone focuses on the blowout, which should be a concern. But, there are many other benefits a new tire brings to the deal. It'll likely be quieter, smoother, better handling, and, whoever has to change that old, hardened carcass with thank you for it! My .000002, and it's likely worth exactly what you paid for it.
Good luck with whatever decision you pursue.
I've begun to value the difference a new tire can make on ANYTHING (bike, car, wheelbarrow) and if it's at all possible, I opt for the fresher tread. Just put a new Amer. Elite Dunlop on the back of my Road King and was amazed at the difference it made in the way the bike handled and rode. I was actually considering a swingarm brace as the bike would get quite dodgy when changing lanes. With the new tire on the rear, it's smooth as butter!
Everyone focuses on the blowout, which should be a concern. But, there are many other benefits a new tire brings to the deal. It'll likely be quieter, smoother, better handling, and, whoever has to change that old, hardened carcass with thank you for it! My .000002, and it's likely worth exactly what you paid for it.
Good luck with whatever decision you pursue.
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From: Danburg, Georgia
I would pay the money for a new tire. Just bought a new front tire for my Breakout. The tire has 9000 miles and a little over 5 years old. Still has more miles to go but not taking the chance. I changed the back at 5000 miles. I had a flat on the back tire on a bike doing around 50 mph when I was a teenager on a RD350. That was a crazy ride getting to a stop without dumping the bike. Scared the crap out of me. I keep new/good tires on all my vehicles.