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Old Aug 18, 2009 | 09:38 PM
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Originally Posted by gilmour68
I've heard of the dynabeads before, but please refresh my memory. What are they exactly and when are they installed?? The reason I'm asking is because the 880 front I'm running seems to have a pretty good wobble between 35-45 mph.

The side of the rim seems to be true and the wobble goes away as I approach highway speeds.

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Old Aug 18, 2009 | 10:34 PM
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Man all these different statements on how long tires last. Not just his thread but others. It's crazy trying to figure out what the hell to buy. I will say this, my stock rear lasted well over 10k and my front was good till 15k. I have never had any problems in the rain whatsoever and my tires have never caused me any traction problems. I lean till the pegs drag at least twice a ride and I ride at an average speed of 75 plus. I don't get it. I am not trying to bash anyone but maybe it's a matter of the quality of roads people are riding on. Maybe different parts of the country have roads that eat tires. I like Dunlops and probably will never switch. I have road another sporty that had Avons and noticed not one bit of difference. Methinks that this tire debate is overrated or at least territorial.
 
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