Tires ?? on 1999 Night Train
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Tires ?? on 1999 Night Train
Ok Ive searched every where and had no luck. Where can i find what tires were on my bike from factory?? Currently i have a MT90bB16 74h D402 (dunlop) rear and a 80/90-21 48h D404f (dunlop) on front. Im a little confused as to why i have two tires with two different speed ratings are they suppose to be that way ?? Also why is one a d404 and the other a d402. ANy help would be greatly appreciated.
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According to a 1999 brochure I've got the front tyre is a MH90-21 56H D402 Dunlop touring elite11 and the rear is a MT90B16 74H D402 Dunlop touring elite 11 hope that helps. Could be you've got a different size wheel on the front.
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seems to me the sizes are appropriate for your bike. for a 20 yr old bike im sure the tires have been changed more than once.
people like different brands for different reasons; handling, cost, availability, a friends recommendation.....who knows. i certainly wouldnt fret over it, buy what you like and run em.
people like different brands for different reasons; handling, cost, availability, a friends recommendation.....who knows. i certainly wouldnt fret over it, buy what you like and run em.
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Thanks a million for all you help guys. I dont have the owners manual. Being 20 years old Im sure they have been changed a few times. Im kinda new to Harleys. That being said I always rode sport bikes in the past and we always ran Dunlop and Pirelli on those. Mind you those tires only lasted about an oil change or two. You guys got any suggestions on brands ? Im pretty open minded at the moment. However I care more about traction and handling than a tire that will last for a million miles. Any suggestions ?? Thanks in advance
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Ive had a Nightrain for 13 years and have always had Dunlops on it, off the top of my head I think I get around 12,000 miles out of the back tyres and 10,000 roughly out of the front, although I ride it normally not like a Pratt, I don't blast off from traffic lights, do wheelies or constantly jam on the brakes, I'm to old for that crap. Dunlops do tend to be a harder compound than some other makes.
When I had an FXR I went over to Avons they tend to have a softer compound and I think possibly grip better. I was told that they wouldn't last as long as the Dunlops because of that, but they actually lasted a bit longer.
When I had an FXR I went over to Avons they tend to have a softer compound and I think possibly grip better. I was told that they wouldn't last as long as the Dunlops because of that, but they actually lasted a bit longer.
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😆 Me too. The reason I like handling better is I like tires that grip. Dry and wet. The harder tires seem to slide fairly easy. Thus causing the *** pucker effect. <NOT FUN.
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