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Old Feb 7, 2022 | 03:25 PM
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I ran the 888's for years, switched to their Cruisetech model this past year and couldn't be happier. Cornering is much nicer and feels much more planted. I never had an ssue with the 888's and only reason I switch was availability.
 
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Old Feb 7, 2022 | 03:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Rob Roy's Revenge;[url=tel:20433569
20433569[/url]]Thank you for your reply,

Here is an XL1200NS 'Iron' wearing a pair of the afore mentioned rubber boots..

Those look awful on that bike, IMO. The colors on the tank graphic totally throw the whole thing off. I hope the owner had enough sense to do something with the tank.
 
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I would like them in a narrow stripe.
 
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I replaced the stock Dunflops with 888's and noticed a huge improvement, smoother ride, better grip and less following the tar strips. Not a fan of the orange with the blue tank pictured but I think they could look good with orange tins.
 
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I would like them in a narrow stripe.
That's what I was thinking. On the right bike, might look cool. My tank graphics have some yellow and orange, so it would probably work. Except I'm a Pirelli Night Dragon fan.

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My Iron 883 is mostly black, so I think the orange sidewalls won't clash with anything on it.


 
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