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Nov 26, 2005 | 01:33 AM

WarriorHD

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Tire Mileage

Does anybody know the estimated mileage we should be getting out the stock rear tire. A guy at my dealership is telling me 7,000 - 10,000 miles is about average for a rear tire. I wanted to have them put on a chrome sprocket but he suggested I just wait till I need the rear tire replaced at 7k. Said they wouldn't charge me if I do it with the rear tire change.

While we're at it, what's the life of a front tire too? Thanks.

Nov 26, 2005 | 01:41 AM

molsenice

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RE: Tire Mileage

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I wanted to have them put on a chrome sprocket

me too but a bit pricey - might have to sober up for a day or two in order to afford it

- screww it - I'm rasin my plowing rates - energy surcharge my a$$ - chrome surcharge!

figure 1/2 what you wouold expect from a car tire - 1200c could probobly sent you mileage expectation down to the foot - guy's amazing with his figures - glad he's around

Nov 26, 2005 | 04:05 AM

WarriorHD

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RE: Tire Mileage

Molsen....My dealer is going to charge me $65 labor plus parts which of course is the sprocket itself. Not sure if I am going to use the sprocket cover HD offers for $45 or if I am going to get a whole new sprocket which is like $200. Still looking for feedback regarding that.

Nov 26, 2005 | 10:59 AM

molsenice

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RE: Tire Mileage

Brings you to the MoCo's page on chrome rear sprockets - range in price from $349 - $359

http://www.harley-davidson.com/brows...bmLocale=en_US

like the look - fugure theres a shipping fee - mabe can get a discount (chicago HD) mabet not.

I myself think I'm going to stick to the "trinkets" (stering stem bolt cover, seat, ect) for a while, till I get some miles racked up: ho ho ho santa "I'm writin a list and I'm gettin writers cramps"

Nov 26, 2005 | 12:50 PM

WarriorHD

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RE: Tire Mileage

HD makes a chrome sprocket cover Part Number 91746-03 for '04-'06 Sportsters. It retails for $45.95. I also saw the whole kit, chrome sprocket cover, and chrome upper and lower belt guards at www.jpcycles.com for $126.99. That's JP stock number 601-976.

I have also found aftermarket sprockets online that start a little over $200 +. Just not sure if it's worth the extra coin to do the whole sprocket or just use a cover. Seems like the covers are getting very popular with many.

Nov 26, 2005 | 02:05 PM

billnourse

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RE: Tire Mileage

I usually get about 10,000 out of a rear, and 20,000 out of a front on a dresser. Right now my EG Classic has 10,000 on it, and the taire looks like it will go another 2,000

Regards,

Bill