2 Tire Questions
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Road Captain
Joined: May 2007
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From: Rio Grande Valley, TX
2 Tire Questions
Don't ask me how, but I got only 7200 miles out of the stock tire on the FXSTC. I may have a few hundred more left, but that's about it. No, I'm not hard on my tires, don't do burnouts, etc. Most of my riding is highway, 1 up. Go figure [:@] The roads are pretty rough out here in deep south TX, and of course HOT!!!!! Ok, the questions:
1. Who has a longer-lasting tire in the 200mm? I should be getting much more than just over 7K.
2. Who online has the best price for the this tire?
1. Who has a longer-lasting tire in the 200mm? I should be getting much more than just over 7K.
2. Who online has the best price for the this tire?
Ultimate HDF Member
Joined: Oct 2007
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From: Leander Texas
RE: 2 Tire Questions
I got 10000 on the dunlop and 4700 on the metzler. Tire preasure is the key. I know someone who got 15000 running at 42psi. i am trying the same. Also braking hard eats the tire.
Big Kahuna HDF Member
Joined: Feb 2008
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From: WIMBORNE,DORSET, GREATBRITAIN
RE: 2 Tire Questions
its your life with only a 2" contact patch i wouldnt run my tyers over preasure!!!!!!!!!!! a geezer had his wrecked glide dragged in to the local dealer here in uk, tyre preasures were 18psi they wont pay out to fix it! if you do all highway miles it flat spots the middle & makes the bike handle pap i like a road with bends
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Mar 2007
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From: North Georgia
RE: 2 Tire Questions
I got a tad over 9600 miles on my stock tires. The front had tread left, but signs of cupping.
I replaced both tires with HD replacement Dunlops. The stock tires did fine by me, so I didn't start looking into alternate brands.
I bought my set on eBay after doing a search for the Dunlop model#. Turns out that my indy could have matched those internet prices as well with his local supplier. Anybody will beat the stealership pricing.
My replacement set of tires ran $152 for the rear (DUNLOP D205 200/55R17 200/55-17 HARLEY FATBOY REAR TIRE) $124 for the front tire. (DUNLOP D205 140/75R17 HARLEY FATBOY FRONT TIRE)
The vendor was americanclassicmotors.
So, for $276 (including shipping) I got two new tires and my indy installed them during my 10k service interval.
I replaced both tires with HD replacement Dunlops. The stock tires did fine by me, so I didn't start looking into alternate brands.
I bought my set on eBay after doing a search for the Dunlop model#. Turns out that my indy could have matched those internet prices as well with his local supplier. Anybody will beat the stealership pricing.
My replacement set of tires ran $152 for the rear (DUNLOP D205 200/55R17 200/55-17 HARLEY FATBOY REAR TIRE) $124 for the front tire. (DUNLOP D205 140/75R17 HARLEY FATBOY FRONT TIRE)
The vendor was americanclassicmotors.
So, for $276 (including shipping) I got two new tires and my indy installed them during my 10k service interval.
Tourer
Joined: Jan 2008
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From: Seacoast, New Hampshire
RE: 2 Tire Questions
5500 miles, just replaced both tires this weekend.
$435 for both, installed.
Dont like it, but I rode them and its ok
Mike
$435 for both, installed.
Dont like it, but I rode them and its ok
Mike
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Joined: May 2008
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From: Raleigh, NC
RE: 2 Tire Questions
I've rarely gotten over 8K on anything on the rear. I put a set of metzlers, but too early to tell on mileage. Handles a good deal better though.
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Joined: Oct 2007
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From: Leander Texas
RE: 2 Tire Questions
My dealer charges me 180 mounted and balanced plus weights front or back for Dunlop. The front Metzler cost about the same. They said my couping on the front was caused by the wheel bearing being bad and was replaced under warranty.