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Old Aug 22, 2017 | 05:57 AM
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It might be a good idea. Anymore lean and you start scraping the parts that don't flex much. It doesn't matter what kind of tires you have at that point.
Very true, in fact one of them may well come off the road completely.....
 
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Old Aug 22, 2017 | 11:19 AM
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Old Aug 22, 2017 | 01:58 PM
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Originally Posted by RIGlide09
Current tires are all pretty decent and you could toss any of the big names on your bike and drag boards all day long. In my opinion theres no need for a sporty tire on a glide as they arent that capabable due to what they are (weight,lean angle, etc).
This is really as good as you need - you're not getting to the edge of the treads on a touring bike no matter how aggressively you ride...
 
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Old Aug 22, 2017 | 02:04 PM
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Avon Cobras , best grip available for dry or wet, wouldn't run any other tire
 
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Old Aug 22, 2017 | 06:50 PM
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I love the Michelin Commander 2s. I ride fast and like to corner tight. Lasted me 20K plus. This is the best mileage I've gotten out of bike tires.
 
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Old Aug 22, 2017 | 08:21 PM
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Originally Posted by Joe12RK
This is really as good as you need - you're not getting to the edge of the treads on a touring bike no matter how aggressively you ride...
Nope. Forward controls on a bagger and you'd recant that statement. Seen it done.
 
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Old Aug 22, 2017 | 08:31 PM
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I don't push my bike but got the Avon Cobra on the front for the best stopping action. Bonus is it rides way better feel like have more control. I've considered the commander 2 to match the back.
 
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Old Aug 22, 2017 | 08:42 PM
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Originally Posted by xupd42bmg
I've got a 2016 RG ultra. I like to corner hard and it's time for tires. What's everyones opinion ?
Avon Cobra's front and rear, run them at Avon Tyre pressure suggested on their website. I have run many major brands on Softails and FL's. Nothing comes close, period.
 
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Originally Posted by xupd42bmg
I've got a 2016 RG ultra. I like to corner hard and it's time for tires. What's everyones opinion ?
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Originally Posted by RGlideryder
You can't be serious. "What tire will make my Road Glide handle". The tires for your 4 wheel car/truck would be start. If you really wanted handling/speed, why would you buy a Road Glide?
Cold, have you owned one?
 
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