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Old Oct 12, 2009 | 03:47 PM
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I have a 2007 Electra Glide Classic and just ordered a set of chrome 9 spoke wheels and I think a set of white lettered tires would look kool. Anyone know of a set of tires that would fit my bike that are white lettered? Help a brother out.
 
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Old Oct 12, 2009 | 04:01 PM
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HD has the paint markers in the P&A book that are designed to do exactly what you are asking about. At least they were in the 09 book, not sure about '10
 
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Old Oct 12, 2009 | 04:10 PM
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Tried using the letter paint/pen end up scrubbing it off should work ok if done with tire off bike one side at a time.
 
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Old Oct 13, 2009 | 06:46 AM
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I would prefer a set of white wall tires, I don't think the pen would hold up too well. Is there any white wall tires out there that would fit?
 
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Old Oct 13, 2009 | 07:26 AM
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Metzler had them... I just ordered a set for mine. I like the wide white walls. Had the OEM and found them fine, but not lasting as long as I'd like.
 
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Old Oct 20, 2009 | 06:06 PM
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I found one set of tires that are white letter and they are Dunlop Elite 2's. I had a set on a bike a few years ago and they were the best tires I have ever owned. The only problem is they stopped making those tires two years ago and they are left over stock. Now with that being said would you buy them and install them even though they were made two years ago.
 
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Old Oct 20, 2009 | 06:32 PM
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I have used the lettering pen with good results on my first pair of E3's..
I applied one coat and the following evening I applied a second coat.
They clean up well and have looked good for 16,000 miles so far.
 
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Old Oct 20, 2009 | 07:34 PM
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how long did it take to do your tires,they look real good.i have rg in mirage orange and thought about doing mine in the orange pen that they have.
 
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Originally Posted by moondog99
I found one set of tires that are white letter and they are Dunlop Elite 2's. I had a set on a bike a few years ago and they were the best tires I have ever owned. The only problem is they stopped making those tires two years ago and they are left over stock. Now with that being said would you buy them and install them even though they were made two years ago.
The K491/Elite II are being manufactured again. Available in blackwall and RWL.

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Originally Posted by tlmitchell
The K491/Elite II are being manufactured again. Available in blackwall and RWL.

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Thank you for the info. I had a set before and got an unreal 16,000 miles out of the rear tire and almost 22,000 out of the front. Best tire I have ever had! Glad to hear they started selling them again!
 
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