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Old Sep 16, 2016 | 11:59 PM
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So I see a 180x17 listed on the scorcher 11's. I see pics of these on sportster, fatbob and vrod. Any reason these would not be good on a Dyna platform? It's time for a new rear tire and I would like something larger than stock and more agressive.

Previously I have always ran 880's. But wondering if there is something else out there that I could get in a 180 on my 4.5 rear rim that would look and preform great
 
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The wet performance was my only issue with them. I scared myself a couple of times in the rain. Other than that, I had no real complaints.

Having said; I really like these Pirellis, and so far they have been everything that the boys around here said they would be. Here's my 180:

 
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Originally Posted by HDConvert511
The wet performance was my only issue with them. I scared myself a couple of times in the rain. Other than that, I had no real complaints.

Having said; I really like these Pirellis, and so far they have been everything that the boys around here said they would be.
This ^

Wear factor goes up somewhat (it is a softer compound)

Pucker factor however.., in all conditions..., goes way the hell down

eta - no matter the tire you go with - remember to break it in (100 mi or so of easy riding) before pushing it

Otherwise you could very easily end up on your ***

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Originally Posted by Ghost_13
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Wear factor goes up somewhat (it is a softer compound)

Pucker factor however.., in all conditions..., goes way the hell down

eta - no matter the tire you go with - remember to break it in (100 mi or so of easy riding) before pushing it

Otherwise you could very easily end up on your ***

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I was so used to my big sportbikes staying damn near straight when they would spin a tire, but this big bitch wants to come right around when she breaks the rear tire loose.
 
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