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I can believe how bad the oe Dunlop tyres are on my heritage.
Getting tubed tyres changed, as well as belt drive are both new experiences for me.
Does anyone in the UK have experience of this?
Getting tubed tyres changed, as well as belt drive are both new experiences for me.
Does anyone in the UK have experience of this?
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Sorry, I didn't phrase the question very well. I want to change the oe Dunlop tyres to something that has better wet weather performance.
My concern is whether a typical motorcycle tyre dealer will be accustomed to changing the tyres on a bike with a) tubed tyres and b) belt drive.
There's nothing wrong with the belt, I'm just not sure what sort of job it is and whether alignment is difficult.
My concern is whether a typical motorcycle tyre dealer will be accustomed to changing the tyres on a bike with a) tubed tyres and b) belt drive.
There's nothing wrong with the belt, I'm just not sure what sort of job it is and whether alignment is difficult.
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Michelin Commander II, Metzeler ME 888 and Dunlop American Elite are all better tires than the stock tires.
I wouldlike to think that a mechanic would know how to mount and dismount tires with tubes and alignment.
Going to a bike night in your area and asking around about competent mechanics is a good way to find out.
Good luck.
I wouldlike to think that a mechanic would know how to mount and dismount tires with tubes and alignment.
Going to a bike night in your area and asking around about competent mechanics is a good way to find out.
Good luck.
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Michelin Commander II, Metzeler ME 888 and Dunlop American Elite are all better tires than the stock tires.
I wouldlike to think that a mechanic would know how to mount and dismount tires with tubes and alignment.
Going to a bike night in your area and asking around about competent mechanics is a good way to find out.
Good luck.
I wouldlike to think that a mechanic would know how to mount and dismount tires with tubes and alignment.
Going to a bike night in your area and asking around about competent mechanics is a good way to find out.
Good luck.
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Sorry, I didn't phrase the question very well. I want to change the oe Dunlop tyres to something that has better wet weather performance.
My concern is whether a typical motorcycle tyre dealer will be accustomed to changing the tyres on a bike with a) tubed tyres and b) belt drive.
There's nothing wrong with the belt, I'm just not sure what sort of job it is and whether alignment is difficult.
My concern is whether a typical motorcycle tyre dealer will be accustomed to changing the tyres on a bike with a) tubed tyres and b) belt drive.
There's nothing wrong with the belt, I'm just not sure what sort of job it is and whether alignment is difficult.
Anyone who is competent, should have no problem changing those tires and re-aligning the rear tire with a belt drive. Probably find a youtube video on it, it's pretty simple really...
As for salesman recommendations, unless you know him well, they will usually recommend what they need to sell, either due to overstock, or tire age... always check the date code on tires you are purchasing. I never accept a tire, with a code over a year old, and most times I can get them within 6 months of manufacture.
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