What a difference a tire makes
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Road Warrior
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From: Minden LA
In this case, the bike was that way when I got it. The shinko looked like a paddle tire on a dune buggy. Bwa ha ha
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Road Warrior
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Update: just took it for a putt down the freeway after going from 32psi to 36psi. All the twitchy is gone. 80+ and it feels great. Now, to wear out the rear so I can put on the new rear, for a tire match. Should be good to go after that.
I did take it out on the freeway last night at 80+ and now know what people mean by "lively". Balance and vibe free is great, but side winds feel a little twitchy. I was at 31psi and took it up to 36 this morning. Will have to go try it again. Do you feel this with the mich- 2s? It's not bad, just a little different with the Am elite. --- curious!
Road Warrior
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i'm about due for another set of shoes for the little girl. i replaced my stock tires on my 2013 ultra classic limited with the same dunlop tires. never had a problem with them. i got 20000 out of the set but was getting close. pretty much the same now at 38500, i'll need some soon....maybe at the 40000 service.
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Road Warrior
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I got it with the shinko on it and got rid of it quickly. Trying to bring this $5k steal back to a really nice ride. The suspension is next to get made right. Totally stock engine but runs really good. For one-up, I like my wg, but for 2-up, mama is in love again. Just have to make that ***-end good for her--- the bike's ***-end that is, lol. If mama is happy, the world is good
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What a difference a tire makes
It's funny this thread just came up because I had never replaced any tires on my bike. I was on the highway the other day coming around some big sweeping bends at around 70 and my wobble was terrible. I started think about all the things it could be and then noticed my rear tire was basically bald and worn flat in the middle. Replaced it with a Dunlop American Elite, and it's honestly like riding a new bike.
