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Oct 13, 2008 | 07:27 AM

patter850

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From: Melfa, VA

Tires

Will be looking for new tires for the wife's '08 883L- Looking for any and all suggestions concerning brands, size, etc. We do mostly back road riding, not so much on the highway so handling in the twisties is important; she puts about 10-15 thou a year on 'em- Thanks for any suggestions!

Oct 13, 2008 | 08:06 AM

1200Cdriver

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From: Colonial Beach, Virginia

I have 6,200 miles on my stock Dunlops and that's what I'll replace them with, although it doesn't look like it will be any time soon. my Winger riding buds all three ride on Dunlops and trust them completely. Plus, they're made right up there in Buffalo, NY. You would fix part of what's wrong with America if you bought the Dunlops.

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Oct 13, 2008 | 09:35 AM

Dodzi

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From: Silsden, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom

Over in the UK the Standard Dunlops have the reputation of being Teflon tyres (Non-Stick!). A buddy of mine has put Avon Venom on his 883R and loves them to bits on the twisties! Do seem to be wearing quicker - but then its a balance of being sticker or lasting longer.

Oct 13, 2008 | 09:37 AM

Pitts2112

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From: A Boston Yankee in Surrey, England

Try the search function. There's a ton of info on this very topic. In fact, another guy rejuvenated a thread on this just a few hours ago. Venoms over Dunlops every time.