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Old Jul 11, 2011 | 05:33 PM
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Front tire for 09 Road King Classic lists for $172.95 in 2011 Parts Catalog, however when the service guy punches it up on the computer, it comes up
$215.00......holy ****!!
 
Old Jul 11, 2011 | 05:40 PM
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senior, feelin your pain...gotta get one very soon myself
 
Old Jul 11, 2011 | 07:28 PM
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Check online? Dennis Kirk was a much better choice for me.
 
Old Jul 11, 2011 | 07:31 PM
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Buy online or try Cycle Gear.
 
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you can't buy HD tires from anyone else. correct me if I am wrong...don't forget RKC's use the wide whitewalls
 
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Originally Posted by SeniorChief56
you can't buy HD tires from anyone else. correct me if I am wrong...
Not true.
I buy HD branded Dunlops from Road Rider Cycle Accesories in San Jose.
Called Cycle Gear in Gilroy and they sell them also.
 
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Dennis Kirk has Wide whitewalls listed.
 
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Wow! Go indy dude!
 
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Originally Posted by SeniorChief56
you can't buy HD tires from anyone else. correct me if I am wrong...don't forget RKC's use the wide whitewalls
You can get many brands of tires that are the right size(s). The Dunlop I bought through Jake Wilson looks exactly like the Dulop that was on my bike new right down to the numbers and "Harley Davidson" lettering. I could go and check but I think the only difference is the numbers indicating date of manufacture.
 
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The stock Dunlop I bought for my Heritage, that I think is the same tire for RK's, was $120.00 at my indy.....

... and it says 'Harley Davidson' on the sideall too!!!!

DAYUM .... I musta hit the jackpot!!!!



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