Crossbones rear tire replacement
Cruiser
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From: Ruffsdale
What got that response from his was the fact you pretty much called him a liar. He never claimed to be an expert, just outlined the things he does that he feels extends the life of his tires. You kind of came off as a douche and this last post just compounded that. He did mention that he lives in an area with decent road surfaces, but that can't be the ONLY contributing factor to the extended mileage he is getting.
There are times when many of the folks who post on here could fall victim to a jerk saying they are an "expert" like in your childish rant. The biggest reason folks come on here is to get help on things related to their Harley. If you went around and posted in every thread someone offered help, and made similar posts, you would be a really busy dude. Next time instead of calling "bravo sierra" just post the mileage your getting.
There are times when many of the folks who post on here could fall victim to a jerk saying they are an "expert" like in your childish rant. The biggest reason folks come on here is to get help on things related to their Harley. If you went around and posted in every thread someone offered help, and made similar posts, you would be a really busy dude. Next time instead of calling "bravo sierra" just post the mileage your getting.
Cruiser
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From: Ruffsdale
We'll update on the Michelin Commander 2. Only was able to get 6,000 out of it. That's northeast miles, proper air pressure and 75% solo. So recapping. 5,700 stock Dunlop, 4000 on the Metzler 880 (with cords showing). 5,700 out of the Dunlop American Elite. 6,000 on the commander 2. Went to the DARKSIDE!!! Car tire Pirelli P7 205/55r17 it took up every bit of room but it fits and rides nice so far.
Road Master
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From: Texas
Since my last post in this thread i have put on another dunlop checked the tire pressure more than religously and worn out another tire. 6000 miles.
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On the up side i rode my bike to sturgis all around and back had a blast bones performed fine in lots of rain and wind loaded like a pack mule.
Installed wild 1 risers today on my lunch hour my road6 apes should be here tomorrow.
Screw tire life i love my bike...........
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On the up side i rode my bike to sturgis all around and back had a blast bones performed fine in lots of rain and wind loaded like a pack mule.
Installed wild 1 risers today on my lunch hour my road6 apes should be here tomorrow.
Screw tire life i love my bike...........
Cruiser
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From: McKinney TX
Chubby's and Road6
I went with this exact setup, absolutely love it!
I did not have good luck with stock rear dunlop, I check my tire pressure religiously and got under 6k, I have the commander II on it now, we'll see.
I did not have good luck with stock rear dunlop, I check my tire pressure religiously and got under 6k, I have the commander II on it now, we'll see.
Road Master
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From: Texas
Don your pics of the risers / bars pretty much sold me in another thread i saw them in.
I caught both on sale the other day. But i went with 14" so i didn't completely copy you.
I hope u have better luck with the comander II than i did. It didn't wear any better than the dunlop for me. I also think it made the bike feel "loose" in the rear once it was thin on tread compared to the dunlop.
I caught both on sale the other day. But i went with 14" so i didn't completely copy you.
I hope u have better luck with the comander II than i did. It didn't wear any better than the dunlop for me. I also think it made the bike feel "loose" in the rear once it was thin on tread compared to the dunlop.
Cruiser
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From: McKinney TX
Commander ll
ACman,
Not good news on the tire, I have about 500 miles on it, so far so good. Congrats on finding the bars and risers, don't worry about copying, its a compliment! I like to pass along stuff that works and sh_t that doesn't. Take care brother
Not good news on the tire, I have about 500 miles on it, so far so good. Congrats on finding the bars and risers, don't worry about copying, its a compliment! I like to pass along stuff that works and sh_t that doesn't. Take care brother
Stage III
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From: Minnesota
Does the stock crossbones rear tire need a tube? I am planning to replace the rear tire with a stock D401 and since it is a wider tire, does it take a special tube? I can't seem to find any info on the subject, but the tire says "Tubeless" on it. Is the stock rear Crossbones setup run with no tube? My crossbones was bought new in 2011 box stock. I have 12500 miles on it and my buddy said its starting to look thin but there is still tread on it.
If anybody has link to a correct tube I would be grateful for the info.
Thanks
If anybody has link to a correct tube I would be grateful for the info.
Thanks
Stage III
Joined: Jul 2011
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From: Minnesota
Does the stock crossbones rear tire need a tube? I am planning to replace the rear tire with a stock D401 and since it is a wider tire, does it take a special tube? I can't seem to find any info on the subject, but the tire says "Tubeless" on it. Is the stock rear Crossbones setup run with no tube? My crossbones was bought new in 2011 box stock. I have 12500 miles on it and my buddy said its starting to look thin but there is still tread on it.
If anybody has link to a correct tube I would be grateful for the info.
Thanks
If anybody has link to a correct tube I would be grateful for the info.
Thanks
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Does the stock crossbones rear tire need a tube? I am planning to replace the rear tire with a stock D401 and since it is a wider tire, does it take a special tube? I can't seem to find any info on the subject, but the tire says "Tubeless" on it. Is the stock rear Crossbones setup run with no tube? My crossbones was bought new in 2011 box stock. I have 12500 miles on it and my buddy said its starting to look thin but there is still tread on it.
If anybody has link to a correct tube I would be grateful for the info.
Thanks
If anybody has link to a correct tube I would be grateful for the info.
Thanks
It says tubeless on the sidewall but that's only true if you install it on a solid wheel. Laced wheels are not air tight because of the openings in the rim for the spokes. Besides a tube, you need what's called a rim band. This is essentially a large rubber band that goes on the inside of the wheel. It protects the tube from getting chaffed up by the spoke nipples on the inside.
The tube part number is 41491-08.
The rim band or "rim flap" part number is 40916-08
If you are taking your scoot to the dealer they should know all this right off the bat and quote you a price for everything including tire, tube and rim band plus wheel weights for balancing.
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