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Old Apr 15, 2009 | 07:37 PM
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Default HELP!!! Dunlop Tires!
I have almost 8k on my 09 Fatboy adn am about to putmy second tire on it! I am leaning toward putting a Metzler or another brand besides the OE dunlop! Any advice?
 
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Old Apr 15, 2009 | 07:48 PM
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yea, get Metzeler's!

If you are just into cruising and doing the bike night thing, the Dunlops are fine, save your money.

But, if you are into carving up the twisties, there is no comparison between the two.
 
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Old Apr 15, 2009 | 09:19 PM
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Just started reading and hearing about the lops Elite 3 dont know if they make the 200's though??
I just searched, they go from 180, then next size is 240. so for now, no 200's
 
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Old Apr 15, 2009 | 10:07 PM
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Originally Posted by Z06_Pilot
yea, get Metzeler's!

If you are just into cruising and doing the bike night thing, the Dunlops are fine, save your money.

But, if you are into carving up the twisties, there is no comparison between the two.
I wouldn't leave the Dunlop on the front if U go with the Met on the rear.
Thats why most wait till the 2nd rear is gone, then replace both front and rear with same brand..Mets or what ever.
U should never use different brand of tires on a motorcycle...front and rear.
as the handling characteristics are different between companies!
 
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Old Apr 15, 2009 | 10:13 PM
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metz 210 -50 -17 on the rear............yes it fits and its nice in the rain too
 
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Old Apr 16, 2009 | 07:35 AM
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I'm running Metz now and I'd never go back to the Dunlops. Much better handling in the twisties and they're like glue in the rain.
 
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Old Apr 16, 2009 | 07:57 AM
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i am running both. dunlop rear for the milege a metzler front for the traction.
 
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I have metz rear and stock Dunfor on front metz will always be my choice(til I find sumthin better)
 
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Originally Posted by tk353
i am running both. dunlop rear for the milege a metzler front for the traction.
I run the same setup and it works.
 
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Dunlops on my 08 fab r crap in the wet,metzlers on my everyday hack are great.
 
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