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Jan 23, 2011 | 10:08 PM

#31

BillyG0856

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From: Old River-Winfree, Tx

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Originally Posted by dawg

Read my post all the way at the beginning. MU90B16 rear and MT90B16 front

Im making note of these. I need to get the pair 'tween now and April.

Many Thanks Dawg!

Jan 24, 2011 | 06:27 AM

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Notgrownup

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From: Snow Hill, NC

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Originally Posted by BillyG0856

Im making note of these. I need to get the pair 'tween now and April.

Many Thanks Dawg!

try www.jakewilson.com

Jan 24, 2011 | 06:32 AM

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Notgrownup

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From: Snow Hill, NC

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Originally Posted by DTTJGlide

I am currently running a EIII bias on the front and a Pirelli Night Dragon on the rear which i think is a Radial and have seen no adverse effect yet.
The Night Dragon is not a radial, shoots the he!! out of that theory.

I tried finding if the tire i am running is a Bias or radial but can't which to me doesn't make a difference anyway...I won't buy them again because they don't las long enough...EIII, 402's and Michelin Commanders for me.

Mar 22, 2011 | 08:12 AM

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latnyte

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From: nw Kansas

http://www.dunlopmotorcycle.com/fitm...itment_id=1317

now im real confused are these sizes right lol im ready to order my e3 rear but cant afford to get the wrong tire

Mar 22, 2011 | 08:16 AM

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latnyte

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From: nw Kansas

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Originally Posted by dawg

If you are going with the E3's you can get the MU90B16 rear and MT90B16 front

i think i get it the mu90b16 replaces the mu85b16 ...right?

Mar 22, 2011 | 08:51 AM

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grbrown

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From: Bedford UK

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Originally Posted by latnyte

i think i get it the mu90b16 replaces the mu85b16 ...right?

The MU85 is the correct size for the rear wheel of your bike. An MU90 is an alternative similar size offered by some tyre brands, but gives a slightly larger rolling diameter than the MU85. The correct tyre for the front is an MT90. Earlier models (like my 1990 Glide) also used an MT90 rear.

The Recommended sizes in your table will be fine. The MU tyre has a better load range than an MT, which is why it was fitted to later bikes like yours (and I use one on mine).

If you can get one an MU150/80 may fit your bike, be a little wider and have the correct rolling diameter. I have one on mine! It is the widest we can fit to a 3" rim.

Last edited by grbrown; Mar 22, 2011 at 08:53 AM. Reason: Expanded.