Question about tires -- Ultra Classic
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From: Allentown,Pa.
RE: Question about tires -- Ultra Classic
I run 42 psi in the front and 44-46 in the rear,two up 60% of the time and I check air pressure once a week at least,my dealer says thats normal mileage. The last bike I had withbias tires was my 1500 gold wing,I was getting 18000-22000 miles out of arear tire and I rode that harder then the ULTRA,I'mdisappointed with the rear tire wear,I don't beat this bike at all and have a very light hand on the throttle.I'll takethis compared to my 1800 wing hows 3000-6000 milessound for a set of radials.
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RE: Question about tires -- Ultra Classic
ORIGINAL: tphillips
So I was on the money, from what I had heard, about doing 2 rear tires to every one front replaced.
I'm not even sure Metzler makes an 85 series for the rear tires on our bikes (by the way, great color combo on yours -- great taste on your part as well...).
So I was on the money, from what I had heard, about doing 2 rear tires to every one front replaced.
I'm not even sure Metzler makes an 85 series for the rear tires on our bikes (by the way, great color combo on yours -- great taste on your part as well...).
Metzler goes by standard sizing...........so what you want is a 140 rear tire for your bike, that is equal to the 85 size that HD uses.
Steve
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RE: Question about tires -- Ultra Classic
Steve,
I'd get a lot more miles if I didn't change at the wear indicators,I ride in Maine three or four times a season,would not want to be on slicks in the rain.
I'd get a lot more miles if I didn't change at the wear indicators,I ride in Maine three or four times a season,would not want to be on slicks in the rain.
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RE: Question about tires -- Ultra Classic
Not to butt in on the thread, but Burchwhite talked about the police run flat tires. Are they available for the general public and are they rated for an ultra? Myself like Steve, I get 12500 out of a rear tire. Replaced the origional at 12500 and now at 22000 I'm starting to look at another one. Dan
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RE: Question about tires -- Ultra Classic
Been running the metzler 880 touring on rear for 8 years I actually get
2 to 3 k more longevity over the dunlops.
But i run the 140 series with. Mine came stock with the 120 series.
Well by the end of the season you can upgrade.
2 to 3 k more longevity over the dunlops.
But i run the 140 series with. Mine came stock with the 120 series.
Well by the end of the season you can upgrade.
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RE: Question about tires -- Ultra Classic
ORIGINAL: Harleypingman
I hadn't owned my '04 police model EG very long but put 9K miles on it,when I replaced the rear tire at a local HD store. Another 9,000 miles or so later, I took it to the same dealer and the service writer came out to tell me they had put the 90/130 mm tire on the first time but would put the 85/140 (the tire specified for the bike) on this time. Been using them ever since (another 35K or so).
You can: (a) insist they put the correct tire on; (b) bring the error to their attention and geta gift certificate for their mistake; or (c) say nothing.
If there isn't a load rating/safety issue, I'd be inclined to ride the bike as is and get a gift certificate from the dealership.
Steve: How much tread depth is left on your rear tire after 12,500? I ask because I get about 9K and get close to the wear indicators when I swap tires--frankly, I don't want to be riding in heavy rain or through puddles with less than 2/32" of tread depth (which was the tread depth used for passing bike inspection when I've taken the MSF Experienced Rider Course the last two years).
I hadn't owned my '04 police model EG very long but put 9K miles on it,when I replaced the rear tire at a local HD store. Another 9,000 miles or so later, I took it to the same dealer and the service writer came out to tell me they had put the 90/130 mm tire on the first time but would put the 85/140 (the tire specified for the bike) on this time. Been using them ever since (another 35K or so).
You can: (a) insist they put the correct tire on; (b) bring the error to their attention and geta gift certificate for their mistake; or (c) say nothing.
If there isn't a load rating/safety issue, I'd be inclined to ride the bike as is and get a gift certificate from the dealership.
Steve: How much tread depth is left on your rear tire after 12,500? I ask because I get about 9K and get close to the wear indicators when I swap tires--frankly, I don't want to be riding in heavy rain or through puddles with less than 2/32" of tread depth (which was the tread depth used for passing bike inspection when I've taken the MSF Experienced Rider Course the last two years).
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RE: Question about tires -- Ultra Classic
ORIGINAL: maineultraclassic
I do 2 rear tires to 1 front tire..............this fall I'll be due for front and rear tires. When I replace a rear tire, it's well worn and has no life left at all. One year it was pretty much a slick...........I killed it with a 2000 mile.
Metzler goes by standard sizing...........so what you want is a 140 rear tire for your bike, that is equal to the 85 size that HD uses.
Steve
ORIGINAL: tphillips
So I was on the money, from what I had heard, about doing 2 rear tires to every one front replaced.
I'm not even sure Metzler makes an 85 series for the rear tires on our bikes (by the way, great color combo on yours -- great taste on your part as well...).
So I was on the money, from what I had heard, about doing 2 rear tires to every one front replaced.
I'm not even sure Metzler makes an 85 series for the rear tires on our bikes (by the way, great color combo on yours -- great taste on your part as well...).
Metzler goes by standard sizing...........so what you want is a 140 rear tire for your bike, that is equal to the 85 size that HD uses.
Steve
Thanks for the info. I would have thought the "experts" in doing tire replacements would have known that. Heck, I'm all for putting more tire patch on the ground -- wouldn't that have been the trick? Again, thanks for the information....
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RE: Question about tires -- Ultra Classic
I'm still on the original rear tire as delivered brand new. I have 13500 miles on it now and it looks like it'll make 15000 easy. But they do ride pretty hard. A softer ride would allow more tire squirm and less mileage. Your choice.