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Old Jul 7, 2012 | 06:23 PM
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I WISH I could get that kind of life out of a 402 on my '94 FLSTN. My tire life runs from 7,500 to 9,000 miles for the rear tire. I'm an old guy, weigh 152 lbs, ride solo and don't race, do burnouts or ride agresssively.

I have observed that riders who ride mostly two up seem to get better tire life than I do. Maybe I'm too light to keep the rear wheel solidly on the ground.
 
Old Jul 7, 2012 | 08:48 PM
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Try a dunlop Elite 3. You'll also be amazed at the handling difference.
 
Old Jul 7, 2012 | 08:52 PM
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Dang I barely got 6k out of my stocker..changed to a metz got 2k on it so far still looks good
 
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The Metz tire rides like a dream!
Had just over 9000 on my stock dunlops
 
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