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Nov 10, 2017 | 07:53 PM

#6071

kaisers81

Cruiser

Joined: Mar 2012

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From: Tuscaloosa, AL

Thanks Jim
I was just confused because I looked for 2013 breakout parts.

Last edited by kaisers81; Nov 10, 2017 at 07:56 PM.

Nov 11, 2017 | 01:41 AM

#6072

MoneyFor

Stellar HDF Member

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From: East Flanders - Belgium

Quote:

Originally Posted by Majaste

Is there a special kit needed to fit the 260 rear tire or simply a wider tire?

I have the Metz 260 and just want to say that if you measure the tire after placing on the rim its just 246mm wide. So you gain only 5 à 6mm in width.

Quote:

Originally Posted by bodgie1307

no kit ..direct fit.. i have a dunlop E3 250 but i couldve used a metz 260..went 250 cause profile is flatter and on bike both look same width.

Maybe I will try the 250 next time, do you have a picture from it on the rim ?

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Nov 11, 2017 | 03:08 AM

#6073

BiKenG

Cruiser

Joined: Mar 2017

Posts: 152

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From: Surrey, UK.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rocker B

No kit or modifications needed, lots of us running the Metzeler 880 Marathon 260mm....

Love the look of both the new front and rear.

How did the 260 rear affect the handling compared to the original 240?

What about the larger front? Did you change them individually to see how each affected the bike?

Nov 11, 2017 | 05:14 AM

#6074

HKMark23

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Joined: Sep 2013

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From: Great State of Canada

Quote:

Originally Posted by MoneyFor

I have the Metz 260 and just want to say that if you measure the tire after placing on the rim its just 246mm wide. So you gain only 5 à 6mm in width.

Maybe I will try the 250 next time, do you have a picture from it on the rim ?

.

"Interesting" ! I personally measured the mounted width of my E3 250 and got 247mm. My clamped together carpenter squares as calipers, may not have been the most accurate of methodologies but I'll take from that result that the difference, either way, is minuscule. The E3 is an economical, American made, beautifully handling tire. I'm on my 3rd and recommend it without reservation. I find the E3 rear to be longer lasting than OEM Dunlops. Oddly, the E3 120 radial front tire appears to be wearing faster than the OEM bias ply 130 Dunlop.

Nov 11, 2017 | 05:31 AM

#6075

BiKenG

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From: Surrey, UK.

Quote:

Originally Posted by HKMark23

Yes, tyres are not always what they claim to be, but to be fair to Metzler, the 260 is being 'pinched' slightly on an 8" rim I think, so it won't be at its full width. However, that means a slightly higher more rounded profile which should improve how the bike leans into turns. A flatter tyre will take more effort.

Anyone squeezed a 280 onto a Breakout?

Nov 11, 2017 | 05:56 AM

#6076

HKMark23

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From: Great State of Canada

Quote:

Originally Posted by BiKenG

Like the Metz, the E3 250 is intended for a wider rim. The essay simply relates to there being a difference between "Nominal" and "Actual" sizing which brings the 2 tires into virtual sameness. The rest is just committed buyers making of tiny differences what they will. Being American made and more economical (here) tips the scales in favor of the Dunnies for me. Euro-chic never cuts it, in my book, to the point where I'm willing to pay up for it.

Nov 11, 2017 | 06:52 AM

#6077

NSR

Road Captain

Joined: Jan 2014

Posts: 635

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From: North Jersey, USA

I've tried the E3 and the Metz. The Metz is the better tire. I'm going to try the Pirelli next.

Nov 11, 2017 | 07:13 AM

#6078

K9F

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Joined: Dec 2016

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From: Bournemouth United Kingdom

Decided to bite the bullet and buy some fin bridges. Small outlay that finishes the cylinders off quite nicely I think.

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Nov 11, 2017 | 09:55 AM

#6079

Saloondawg

4th Gear

Joined: Jun 2017

Posts: 8

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From: Dallas, Texas

Quote:

Originally Posted by kaisers81

So I was trying to find a led headlight for my 2013 breakout and this is what the Harley-Davidson website showed.
How can it be 7 and 5some inch at the same time.
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Nov 11, 2017 | 10:15 AM

#6080

Jessica Sinclair

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Joined: May 2017

Posts: 563

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From: Indian Creek Village Florida

How do i check and fill the engine oil? What kind of oil is best for stage 5 110ci Harley Breakout?

Could someone please make video or post picture of where to check oil please