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Old Jul 27, 2010 | 01:19 PM
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I've still got the stock tires on my 2009 883L, with about 2,000 miles on them.

How long do they usually last? What kind of tread depth should I look for before replacing them?

Also, is there a specific tire I should be using after stock, or is it all preference?
 
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Old Jul 27, 2010 | 01:23 PM
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X04D, there is a decent article on HDforums homepage. That might help.
 
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Old Jul 27, 2010 | 01:25 PM
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Will read, thanks!
 
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Old Jul 27, 2010 | 02:00 PM
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I'm about to break 10,000mi.(48 miles to go) on my 08 883L and I'm still running the stock Dunlops that came on the bike.I will need tires for next season..I'm going Metzler next,heard nothing but good things about them from guys that have way more experience than me...
 
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Old Jul 27, 2010 | 02:02 PM
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I've heard a lot of mention of those, too. Is there a specific model you're looking at?
 
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Old Jul 27, 2010 | 02:17 PM
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ME 880's. in the same size as stock..
 
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Old Jul 27, 2010 | 05:17 PM
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Originally Posted by rekesbass
I'm about to break 10,000mi.(48 miles to go) on my 08 883L and I'm still running the stock Dunlops that came on the bike.I will need tires for next season..I'm going Metzler next,heard nothing but good things about them from guys that have way more experience than me...
10,000 miles? I barely get 5,000 on Dunlops. I wouldn't change a thing if I were you.
 
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10,000 miles? I barely get 5,000 on Dunlops. I wouldn't change a thing if I were you.
I was just about to say the same thing, I have been riding for 11 years now and own two bikes. The most i have ever gotten was 9,000 on my sport bike and i was riding Continentals. After that set of ties i will never put another on that bike. If you are pushing 10,000 and you are not seeing any metal on the center tread, keep up the riding style and the same times.

Keep in mind that what tires work for other people may not work as well for you. There is a percent of tire ware that depends on your riding style. If you are a less aggressive rider in turns and acceleration, your center tread will wear quicker than a person that lives around back roads and corners hard all the time. I know that this is more than you want to read but i figure i would give some of my knowledge when i can.
 
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Originally Posted by kelton3
10,000 miles? I barely get 5,000 on Dunlops. I wouldn't change a thing if I were you.
Dude what are you doing??? I have 9500 on mine and still have 6/32nds
 
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Mine are rapidly approaching 13,000 and will still pass inspection, when they need replaced they'll be replaced by Michelin/Screaming Eagle tires in the stock sizes.
 
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